Picometrix SBIR/STTR List

Company Information
Address:
2925 Boardwalk Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6765

DUNS:788133387

Phone:(734) 864-5605

EIN:371508208

Woman-Owned:No

Minority-Owned:No

Located in HUBZone:No

Awards:

Program/Phase	Award Amount ($)	Number of Awards
SBIR Phase I	$1,803,365.00	20
SBIR Phase II	$9,884,112.00	11
STTR Phase I	$570,000.00	7
STTR Phase II	$2,100,000.00	3

Solid-State Optical Temporal Analyzer with Picosecond Resolution and Picowatt Sensitivity

Award Year / Program / Phase:1992 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / MDA

Principal Investigator:Steven Williamson – (313) 763-4881

Award Amount:$50,000.00

Abstract: Picotronix Inc. will integrate the world's fastest photodetector with an equally fast optoelectronic sampling gate to develop the "Solid State Optical Temporal Analyzer with Picosecond Resolution and Picowatt Sensitivity." The combination of 1-ps response, 1-pW/Hz sensitivity, and 100 dB dynamic… More

1-picosecond InGaAs Photodetector For Operation At 1300-1600 Nm

Award Year / Program / Phase:1993 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / MDA

Principal Investigator:Steven L. Williamson – (313) 763-4881

Award Amount:$74,400.00

Abstract: THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROPOSAL IS TO DEVELOP A 1-PICOSECOND MONOLITHICALLY INTEGRATABLE PHOTODETECTOR WITH 0.2 A/W RESPONSIVITY FOR ULTIMATE USE AT 1600 NM. THE DETECTOR WILL RELY ON THE INTRISIC CARRIER LIFETIME OF THE SEMICONDUCTOR FOR ITS SPEED AND ON SUBMICROMETER-SPACED INTERDIGITATED FINGER… More

One-Picosecond, High-Impedance, Absolute-Voltage Probe and/or Pulser with One-Microwatt Sensitivity

Award Year / Program / Phase:1993 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency:NASA

Principal Investigator:Steven Williamson – (313) 763-4881

Award Amount:$50,000.00

5-Picosecond Photoconductive Sampling Oscilloscope

Award Year / Program / Phase:1994 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:Steve Williamson – (313) 763-4881

Award Amount:$60,000.00

Abstract: We are proposing a fundamental leap forwards in both technique and performance of measurement techniques for characterizing ultrahigh-speed electronic signals. We will design and build a laser-based oscilloscope for characterizing electrical signals in the picosecond time regime. The oscilloscope… More

65-GHz Bandwidth 900-1600 nm Photodetector

Award Year / Program / Phase:1994 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:Steve Williamson – (313) 763-4879

Award Amount:$60,000.00

One-Picosecond, High-Impedance, Absolute-Voltage Probe and/or Pulser with One-Microwatt Sensitivity

Award Year / Program / Phase:1994 / SBIR / Phase II

Agency:NASA

Principal Investigator:Steven Williamson – (313) 763-4881

Award Amount:$500,000.00

65-GHz Bandwidth 900-1600 nm Photodetector

Award Year / Program / Phase:1995 / SBIR / Phase II

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:Steve Williamson – (313) 763-4879

Award Amount:$679,121.00

Abstract: The objective of this Phase I is to develop a novel 65-GHz bandwidth photodetector with high sensitivity between 900-1600 nm. This detector will have a response time of 5 ps, making it the fastest near-IR photodetector available. It will have a responsivity of 0.2 A/W and dark current < 50 nA, with… More

Dev of a Terahertz Spectroscopy System for Combustion Measurements

Award Year / Program / Phase:1997 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:Steven L. Williamson – (313) 998-4503

Award Amount:$100,000.00

Abstract: We propose to design, develop, and build the critical transmitter and receiver modules for a new class of spectroscopic systems that will operate in the 0.1-10 THz regime (3-333cm*-1 wavenumbers). This has traditionally been a very difficult spectral regime to access due to the lack of good… More

Development of a Picosecond Time Resolution Scanning Force Microscope

Award Year / Program / Phase:1997 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / DARPA

Principal Investigator:Steven Williamson – (313) 998-4503

Award Amount:$99,000.00

Abstract: We propose to fabricate and characterize a new, freely-positionable voltage probe that has 2-ps temporal resolution and 200-nm spatial resolution. This probe will retrofit into a conventional scanning force microscope (SFM) environment. It will operate in imaging mode with the same functionality… More

Dev of a Terahertz Spectroscopy System for Combustion Measurements

Award Year / Program / Phase:1998 / SBIR / Phase II

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:Steven L. Williamson – (313) 998-4503

Award Amount:$750,000.00

Abstract: We propose to design, develop, and build the critical transmitter and receiver modules for a new class of spectroscopic systems that will operate in the 0.1-10 THz regime (3-333cm*-1 wavenumbers). This has traditionally been a very difficult spectral regime to access due to the lack of good… More

Development of a Picosecond Time Resolution Scanning Force Microscope

Award Year / Program / Phase:1998 / SBIR / Phase II

Agency / Branch:DOD / DARPA

Principal Investigator:Steven Williamson – (313) 998-4503

Award Amount:$375,000.00

Abstract: We propose to fabricate and characterize a new, freely-positionable voltage probe that has 2-ps temporal resolution and 200-nm spatial resolution. This probe will retrofit into a conventional scanning force microscope (SFM) environment. It will operate in imaging mode with the same functionality… More

Terahertz (THz) - Frequency Differential-Absorption Spectrometer for Remote Biological Agent Detection

Award Year / Program / Phase:2002 / STTR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / ARMY

Research Institution:New Jersey Institute of Technology

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$100,000.00

RI Contact:Donald Sebastian

Abstract: We propose to develop a continuous wave terahertz imaging spectrometer tunable from 0.2 to 3 THz in order to remotely detect, monitor and identify chemical and biological agents such as the aerosol simulant Bacillus subtillus. The fully realized systemwill consist of a high brightness THz source… More

Package and Personnel Inspection Systems for Installation and Aviation Security

Award Year / Program / Phase:2003 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$100,000.00

Abstract: We propose to develop the design for a terahertz imaging and spectroscopy inspection system prototype for the detection of concealed threats in packages and personnel. Terahertz imaging has the potential to reveal concealed explosives; metallic andnon-metallic weapons (such as ceramic, plastic or… More

Terahertz Interferometric Imaging Systems (TIIS) for Detection of Weapons and Explosives

Award Year / Program / Phase:2003 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / ARMY

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$119,965.00

Abstract: We propose to develop a continuous wave terahertz interferometric imaging spectrometer tunable from 0.2 to 3 THz in order to remotely detect, monitor and identify concealed explosives such as C4 and RDX as well as metal weapons. The fully realized systemwill consist of a high brightness THz source… More

Terahertz Interferometric Imaging Systems (THS) for Detection of Weapons and Explosives

Award Year / Program / Phase:2003 / SBIR / Phase II

Agency / Branch:DOD / ARMY

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$730,000.00

Abstract: We propose to develop a continuous wave terahertz interferometric imaging spectrometer tunable from 0.2 to 3 THz in order to remotely detect concealed explosives and other weapons. The fully realized system will consist of a high brightness THz sourceilluminating the region of interest and… More

Automatic, Non-Intrusive Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) Threat Detection

Award Year / Program / Phase:2003 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / NAVY

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$70,000.00

Abstract: We propose to develop the design for a terahertz imaging and spectroscopy test bed system for the non -intrusive detection of chemical, biological, and radiological threats. Terahertz imaging has the potential to reveal concealed explosives, flammables,biological agents, chemical weapons,… More

Multiple Remote Transmitter-Receiver Terahertz Spectroscopy System for Combustion Monitoring & High Speed Imaging

Award Year / Program / Phase:2004 / SBIR / Phase II

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$750,000.00

Abstract: We propose to develop and construct a terahertz imaging and spectroscopy system capable of utilizing up to eight pairs of remote fiber coupled transmitters and receivers with simultaneous data acquisition. This system will enable the construction and testing of a linear array capable of high speed… More

Terahertz (THz) - Frequency Differential-Absorption Spectrometer

Award Year / Program / Phase:2004 / STTR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / ARMY

Research Institution:NJIT

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$0.00

RI Contact:John Federici

Abstract: We propose to develop a frequency domain terahertz dual beam spectrometry system tunable from 0.2 to 3 THz with resolution 25M) field detection systems and interferometric imagers to be configured from this technology in phase III.

Terahertz (THz) - Frequency Differential-Absorption Spectrometer

Award Year / Program / Phase:2004 / STTR / Phase II

Agency / Branch:DOD / ARMY

Research Institution:NJIT

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$750,000.00

RI Contact:John Federici

Abstract: We propose to develop a frequency domain terahertz dual beam spectrometry system tunable from 0.2 to 3 THz with resolution 25M) field detection systems and interferometric imagers to be configured from this technology in phase III.

Three Dimensional Volumetric Terahertz Scanning for Aerospace Non Destructive Evaluation

Award Year / Program / Phase:2004 / STTR / Phase I

Agency:NASA

Research Institution:William Marsh Rice University

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars

Award Amount:$100,000.00

RI Contact:Hiedi Thornton

Abstract: In this Phase I STTR project, we propose to develop the critical innovations necessary for a high speed three dimesnional terahertz (THz) tomographic imaging system for aerospace non destructive evaluation (NDE) applcations. NASA and the Aerospace industry are beginning to utilize THz reflection… More

Stand-Off Terahertz Imaging and Spectroscopy Detection of Concealed Weapons and Explosives

Award Year / Program / Phase:2004 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency:DHS

Principal Investigator:David A. Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$100,000.00

Abstract: We propose to develop the design for a stand-off active terahertz imaging and spectroscopy system prototype for the detection of concealed threats at ranges up to 50 meters. Terahertz imaging has the potential to reveal concealed explosives; metallic and non-metallic weapons (such as ceramic,… More

STTR Phase I: High Speed Terahertz Tomographic Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Imaging System

Award Year / Program / Phase:2004 / STTR / Phase I

Agency:NSF

Research Institution:William Marsh Rice Univ

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5611

Award Amount:$100,000.00

RI Contact:Daniel Mittleman

Abstract: This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I project proposes to develop the technological and theoretical foundation of a high-speed terahertz (THz) tomographic non-destructive evaluation (NDE) imaging system. It is proposed to construct and evaluate a multiple THz transmitter and… More

Three Dimensional Volumetric Terahertz Scanning for Aerospace Non Destructive Evaluation

Award Year / Program / Phase:2005 / STTR / Phase II

Agency:NASA

Research Institution:Rice University

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$600,000.00

RI Contact:Heidi Thornton

Abstract: NASA and the aerospace industry are beginning to utilize terahertz (THz) reflection imaging (for example, examining the space shuttle external tank sprayed on foam insulation for voids and disbonds). THz non destructive evaluation (NDE) imaging is widely applicable to composite resin, ceramic,… More

Time Domain Terahertz Non-Destructive Evaluation of Aero Turbines

Award Year / Program / Phase:2006 / STTR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / NAVY

Research Institution:UNIV. OF MICHIGAN

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$70,000.00

RI Contact:Suzanne M. Hermes

Abstract: We propose to prove the feasibility of using time domain terahertz (THz) non destructive evaluation (NDE) to inspect turbine blade thermal barrier coatings (TBC). High speed, non contact THz inspection will be useful both during the manufacturing process, during maintaince, and during recoating. … More

Millimeter Wave Imagery for Maritime Domain Awareness and Force Protection

Award Year / Program / Phase:2006 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / NAVY

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$70,000.00

Abstract: We propose to develop intereferometric imaging algorithms and a hardware architecture for a maritime millimeter-wave (mm-wave) imaging system with processing methods that can be implemented in real-time using hardware acceleration. We propose to extend the interferometric methods developed in the… More

High Speed Non Ionizing Terahertz Measurement System to Replace Nuclear Gages

Award Year / Program / Phase:2006 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency:DHS

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$150,000.00

Abstract: We propose to prove the feasibility of a high speed non ionizing time domain terahertz (THz) measurement system to replace nuclear gauges. Nuclear source gauges (such as beta and gamma) are used in industrial process monitoring and control, often to measure thickness or mass in paper, plastics,… More

Terahertz Imaging Detection of Delamination and Water Intrusion

Award Year / Program / Phase:2006 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$100,000.00

Abstract: We propose to demonstrate the feasibility of using time domain Terahertz (THz) measurements to locate and identify defects such as delaminations and water intrusion in advanced composite materials used in ground based radome panels, shelters and towers. We will investigate the ability of terahertz… More

In-Process Cure Monitoring of Specialty Material Coatings

Award Year / Program / Phase:2007 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5636

Award Amount:$100,000.00

Abstract: We propose to demonstrate the feasibility of a fiber optic coupled pulsed time domain terahertz (THz or T-Ray) instrument to measure aircraft specialty coatings during in-process curing. The method employed will be capable of measuring the complex dielectric constant and thickness of the coating… More

Health Management of High Temperature Polymer Composites

Award Year / Program / Phase:2007 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$100,000.00

Abstract: We propose to investigate the feasibility of using time domain terahertz (THz or T-Ray) imaging to detect and map aging of high temperature polymer matrix composites (HTPMCs) used in advanced aerospace structural systems. We will experimentally demonstrate the ability of T-Ray measurement and… More

Optically Driven High Power Time Domain Terahertz Source

Award Year / Program / Phase:2007 / STTR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Research Institution:UNIV. OF MICHIGAN

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$100,000.00

RI Contact:Linda K. Owens

Abstract: We propose to demonstrate the feasibility of an compact optically driven high power time-domain terahertz (TD-THz) source with greater than 1 milliwatt average output at a repetition rate of approximately 50 MHz. This source will be compatible with conventional time domain terahertz spectroscopy… More

High Speed Non Ionizing Terahertz Measurement System to Replace Nuclear Gages

Award Year / Program / Phase:2007 / SBIR / Phase II

Agency:DHS

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$999,991.00

Abstract: We propose a Phase II project to develop and prototype a flexible time-domain terahertz (TD-THz) instrument that can be marketed to customers currently utilizing nuclear source gauges. While nuclear gauges are an established technology, their radiological sources present on-going safety, security,… More

Terahertz Imaging Detection of Delamination and Water Intrusion

Award Year / Program / Phase:2007 / SBIR / Phase II

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$750,000.00

Abstract: We propose to develop, test, and deliver a portable time domain terahertz (TD-THz) radome inspection system. This system will utilize the TD-THz detection methods, which were demonstrated in Phase I to identify water intrusion and delamination in radome panel composite structures. The system will… More

Panel Step/Gap Mismatch Measurement

Award Year / Program / Phase:2008 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$100,000.00

Abstract: We propose to demonstrate the feasibility of a fiber optic coupled time-domain terahertz (TD-THz) instrument to measure the substrate step/gap mismatch dimensions of aircraft panel and doors after exterior coatings have been applied. Our concept instrument will be a hand-held, panel step/gap… More

Time Domain Terahertz Axial Computed Tomography Non Destructive Evaluation

Award Year / Program / Phase:2008 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency:NASA

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$100,000.00

Abstract: We propose to demonstrate key elements of feasibility for a high speed automated time domain terahertz computed axial tomography (TD-THz CT) non destructive evaluation (NDE) system which would provide true three dimensional images of aerospace composite structures. Traditional time domain… More

In-Process Cure Monitoring of Specialty Material Coatings

Award Year / Program / Phase:2008 / SBIR / Phase II

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$750,000.00

Abstract: We propose to develop and test a prototype TD-THz system and method for the non-contact, rapid, in-process cure monitoring of specialty material coatings. The instrumentation will determine the thickness and cure state both "dry" and "wet" coatings and predict final thickness from "wet"… More

Optically Driven High Power Time Domain Terahertz Source

Award Year / Program / Phase:2009 / STTR / Phase II

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Research Institution:University of Michigan

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$750,000.00

RI Contact:Theodore B. Norris

Abstract: In phase II we will develop a prototype high power time domain terahertz (TD-THz) pulse source with a 1 milliwatt average output based on our Phase I approach. This source will be compatible with conventional time domain terahertz spectroscopy and imaging instrumentation, but extend the output… More

Time Domain Terahertz Axial Computed Tomography Non Destructive Evaluation

Award Year / Program / Phase:2009 / SBIR / Phase II

Agency:NASA

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$600,000.00

Abstract: In this Phase 2 project, we propose to develop, construct, and deliver to NASA a computed axial tomography time-domain terahertz (CT TD-THz) non destructive evaluation (NDE) system which will provide true three dimensional images of aerospace polymer, ceramic, and composite structures. … More

Advanced THz Materials for Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE)

Award Year / Program / Phase:2009 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$100,000.00

Abstract: In this Phase I project, we will demonstrate the improvement of the time-domain-terahertz (TD-THz) transmitter output power of low temperature grown indium gallium arsenide (LT-InGaAs) based epitaxial layer structures excited by the 1060 nm lasers, such as that employed in the T-RayTM 4000 TD-THz… More

Handheld Multisensor Wand for the Detection of Threat or Illicit Objects on Persons

Award Year / Program / Phase:2010 / SBIR / Phase I

Agency:DHS

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$100,000.00

Abstract:… More

Time-Domain Terahertz Reflection Holograhic Tomography Nondestructive Evaluation System

Award Year / Program / Phase:2010 / STTR / Phase I

Agency:NASA

Research Institution:N/A

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars, Principal Investigator

Award Amount:$100,000.00

RI Contact:N/A

Abstract: We propose to demonstrate key elements of feasibility for a single-sided time-domain terahertz reflection holographic tomographic imaging (TD-THz RHT) nondestructive evaluation (NDE) system which will provide high quality three dimensional images of the interior of complex aerospace composite… More

Panel Step/Gap Mismatch Measurement

Award Year / Program / Phase:2010 / SBIR / Phase II

Agency / Branch:DOD / USAF

Principal Investigator:David Zimdars, Terahertz Development Man – (734) 864-5639

Award Amount:$3,000,000.00

Abstract: In phase II we will develop a prototype TD-THz step/gap mismatch measurement system. This system will be able to measure the sub-surface ground-plane step and gap dimensions on the seams of panels on the F-35 aircraft. In phase I, we demonstrated the ability of the TD-THz method to measure the… More