TiaLinx Inc., a developer of mm-wave integrated radio and antenna arrays and beamforming technology, announced it has received a Phase II award from the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency's (DARPA) Microsystems Technology Office. The SBIR Phase II award includes delivery of an advanced V-band high-bandwidth communication link and a high-precision radar system. The integrated system-on-chip is considered a key element within the entire dual function system to both implement precision object detection, and serve as a wireless link to transfer large data files.

"Extremely low RF signature at high data rates is an essential requirement for synergestic performance of a high-resolution radar with advanced content delivery capability. Implementation of such an integrated system-on-chip is enabled by this Phase II funding from DARPA," commented Fred Mohamadi, Founder and CEO of TiaLinx. "TiaLinx's ultra-sensitive, lightweight and small footprint mm-wave RF imaging products will use this chip to provide a line of high-impact devices in combating terrorism that save lives."

The proposed advanced mm-wave radar addresses the detection of unexploded ordnances behind walls, on- and off-road, and includes the surveillance of targeted objects in the air, land and sea. A primary capability of this system is its agnostic operability under deteriorated environmental conditions. In addition to the applications across conflict-based scenarios, the system is especially beneficial within regions subject to landmines and unexploded ordnances. In this sense, the mm-wave radar and its associated RF imaging capability can be used to address the eradication of mines.