CALCE Secures Air Force Contract on Supply Chain Integrity

Chiplytics, a technology startup company in collaboration with CALCE, has been selected for an Air Force Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) award. This recognition highlights the potential of collaborative efforts of CALCE and Chiplytics to advance critical research and technology in the field of electronic component testing and authentication.

This collaboration uses power spectrum analysis (PSA) technology, a cutting-edge, non-invasive electrical testing technique. Licensed from Sandia National Laboratories, PSA technology is capable of capturing unique multi-pin frequency responses to reveal differences between electronic components.

The research team leading this effort includes Dr. Michael H. Azarian as the Principal Investigator, with Dr. Diganta Das serving as the Co-Principal Investigator and Devon Richman contributing as a Ph.D. student. Together, this team is committed to enhancing supply chain management for the Air Force. They aim to develop new applications for PSA technology that will improve methods for detecting counterfeit or aging electronic components. This effort is expected to significantly enhance the security and reliability of electronic parts used in critical aerospace applications.

Chiplytics' selection for this award marks a significant milestone, and this project represents an opportunity for the Air Force to adopt state-of-the-art instrumentation and algorithms in supply chain management. As we move forward, CALCE remains dedicated to its mission of advancing the science of life cycle engineering, and we are excited about the possibilities this project presents for both the Air Force and the broader aerospace industry.