SBIR-STTR Award

The Quantum Fingerprint technology is a novel and exciting sensor technology that combines high trace species detection sensitivities with high degree of species selectivity in a small, low power, low noise,solid state platform. It is inherently versatile and can be made to be very rugged and reliable. Interfaces with available GPS and wireless communications are provided depending on the preferences of the user. NxGen Electronics Inc is partnering with US Semiconductor and in collaboration of University of Missouri. This proposal addresses the need for rapidly identifying and sourcing Ordnance and IED materials including the place of manufacture and origin of IED components. Both commonality and differences between IED components can be determined to identify source and relationship to unknown IED manufacture. The system is designed to be used in broad range of military and civilian applications where identification of bomb components is critical. Rapid interdiction and neutralization of international terroist groups and the security in industrial facilities can be enhanced with a high degree of certainty.

Keywords:
Low Volatility Chemicals, Trace Chemicals, Multiple Class Of Chemicals, Target Chemicals, Differentiate Chemicals, Quantum Fingerprint Sensor, Standoff Detection,Biological Ag

NxGEN Electronics, in conjunction with United States Semiconductor, the University of Missouri in Columbia, and the United States Army is developing a novel, highly sensitive, electronic sniffer technology called the Quantum Fingerprint™ detector. The technology has a high potential to provide a breakthrough in the US military’s ability to reduce the threats posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), military explosives, chem/bio agents and detect other compounds of interest. The SBIR Phase 1 effort with the US Army focused on demonstrating the ability to discriminate between diesel fuels of different origins since they are a common ingredient in IED’s. The purpose of the Phase II effort will be to develop an IED/ordnance identification application that addresses the rapid identification and sourcing of a wide range of IED components and their point of origin, which also has vast commercial potential in the military and other sectors. Likely examples of IED materials that will be examined are diesel, motor oil, peroxides, black powder, and military explosives, e.g., PETN, TNT and RDX.

Keywords:
Sensors, Ied, Quantum Fingerprint, Forensic Analysis, Detector, Rapid Identification, Inspection, Explosives