Title:
High-Performance GaN MOSFETs for Enhanced Spaceborne MMICs
Agreement Value:
$249,774.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 8, 2020 - Jun 30, 2022
Description:
The objective of the proposed project is to develop a space-qualified gallium nitride (GaN) integrated circuit platform capable of exceptional performance for next-generation satellite communications and spaceborne radar systems. In particular, upon completion of this project, the proposed GaN transistor chip platform will be operable at significantly higher frequencies and signal power levels than existing platforms. More specifically, the proposed chip platform will be capable of operating in challenging millimetre-wave frequency bands, enabling substantial improvements to the bandwidth of future low Earth orbit (LEO) satcom constellations for enhanced satellite internet in rural areas. It is anticipated that the GaN MOSFET will offer first-in-class performance, exceeding that of competing platforms in both terrestrial and space environments, while simultaneously providing indigenous commercial semiconductor manufacturing capability in Canada.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5N 1E1
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q2-04571
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Amendment Date
Dec 17, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
TransEON Inc.
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.