Tech Briefs

Electronics & Software

Access our comprehensive library of technical briefs on electronics and software, from engineering experts at NASA and major government, university, and commercial laboratories.

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Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
The valve enables telerobotic resupplying of media such as propellant and pressurant.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
The robot can walk, run, jump, and interact with the environment in synchrony with a human operator.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
This method is a faster way to manufacture combustion chambers and nozzles for aerospace propulsion as well as heat exchangers in oil and gas applications.
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Briefs: Materials
The wearable antenna bends, stretches, and compresses without compromising function.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The technology would enable transmission of information just by touching a surface.
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Briefs: Wearables
Applications include wearables, airplane cabin monitoring, medical diagnostics, and indoor air quality measurement.
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Briefs: Imaging
To modernize optical storage, Purdue researchers are replacing Morse code with colored “digital characters.”
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
A novel nanostructure produces uniquely shaped light.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
A new imaging method allows researchers to see inside complex semiconductors, without destroying them.
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Briefs: Imaging
Northwestern researchers have developed a new microscopy method that allows scientists to see the building blocks of “smart” materials.
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Briefs: Energy
The new battery is degradable, recyclable, non-toxic, and safer than lithium-ion batteries.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The membrane prevents dendrite formation, at least doubling the lifetime of a lithium-metal battery.
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Briefs: Energy
The battery can withstand thousands of charge and discharge cycles and years of storage before being composted.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
An entire 20-story concrete building could store energy like a giant battery.
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Briefs: Energy
The rechargeable batteries could be a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
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Briefs: Energy
A connection between electricity and mechanical motion in soft, rubber-like materials could improve robot range.
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Briefs: Aerospace
The tough circuits could withstand the grueling demands of energy production, space exploration, and more.
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Briefs: Energy
The Battery Identity Global Passport could be accessible as a scannable QR code or a computer chip.
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Briefs: Transportation
This technology can be used for large production volumes such as fuel-cell-powered vehicles.
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Briefs: Semiconductors & ICs
This invention enables improved carrier mobility for solar cells and other electronic devices.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The switch has uses in circuit protection systems in the electric power grid, high-power military applications, and power for materials processing.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
High-quality coated components can be integrated into complex systems in a sustainable way.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The soft, stretchy skin patch can monitor cardiovascular signals and multiple biochemical levels at the same time.
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Briefs: Materials
The material sets the stage for new forms of electric power in the future.
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Briefs: Energy
Chilled panels use less energy than conventional A/C and work in open spaces.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The technology recovers pure and precious metals from alloys in cellphones and other electrical waste.
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Briefs: Energy
This novel gel-creation method could open applications in water filtration, batteries, and smart windows.
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Briefs: Automotive
Applications include sensor signal conditioning in harsh conditions such as automotive, oil and gas operations, and firefighting.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
A triboelectric generator made of flexible circuit boards creates electricity when the wearer moves.
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