Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 6801 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22310-3398

A -- RADIATION EFFECTS IN MICROELECTRONICS POC Sarah Wiley (703) 325-6960 The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has received an unsolicited proposal from Vanderbilt University entitled "Radiation Effects in Microelectronics". Review of the proposal indicates it is unique and innovative. As a result, DTRA plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Vanderbilt University. The University is the only known center for comprehensive studies in radiation effects relating to semiconductor electronics. In addition, the equipment necessary to pursue this research, including the Thermally Stimulated Current (TSC) analyzer and the Aracor Low-Power X-Ray tester, is resident at the University. Posted 12/08/99 (W-SN406721). (0342)

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