The Microsystems Technology Office at DARPA seeks innovative proposals to develop foundational ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) materials (substrate, device layers, and junctions) and low resistance electrical contacts necessary for realization of devices that enable UWBG applications. In particular, DARPA seeks proposals in the following areas: 1) low defect density, large area (100 mm diameter), epi-ready, UWBG substrates and 2) uniform, low defect density UWBG device layers with high doping efficiency, abrupt homo- and/or hetero-junctions with low junction defect density (1012/cm2 ), and ultra-low resistance electrical contacts (2 x 10-6 ohm-cm2 ). It is anticipated that the technical approaches to meet these goals will be different, and therefore, separate proposals are required for each Technical Area. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in materials, devices, circuits, and systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.
Deadlines:
o Abstract Due Date: November 1, 2023
o Proposal Due Date: December 15, 2023