Sarnoff Team Builds Upon Two Decades of Delivering Quality Reliable Components to Support the Warfighter
PRINCETON, N.J. – July 10, 2006 – Sarnoff Corporation announced
today a $12 million contract renewal with the Defense Logistics Agency
(DLA) and the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) to continue
research and development (R&D) and production of military quality
microcircuits for equipment used by all branches of the U.S. Armed
Forces. For this contract, Sarnoff will design and produce replacements
for Integrated Circuits (IC) that are no longer in production by
original manufacturers, but required for the operation of military
systems.
For nearly 20 years, the Emulation Products and Technology division of
Sarnoff has operated under the Generalized Emulation of Microcircuits
(GEM) program, developed in partnership with DLA and DSCC as a supply
solution for microcircuits in the Diminishing Manufacturer Sources and
Material Shortages (DMSMS) market.
To address growing DMS issues caused by rapid advancement in IC
technology, DLA is developing the next generation of microcircuit
emulation capability through the Advanced Microcircuit Emulation (AME)
program.
"The contract awards speak to Sarnoff's unwavering commitment to
research, development and production of the highest quality parts for
military platforms that are in production, sustainment or nearing the
retirement phase of their life-cycle," said Jim Hengle, Sarnoff's
managing director of Emulation Products and Technology. "We will
continue to deliver on-demand, cost-effective products that adhere to
the most demanding safety and performance requirements."
An example of a system that has benefited from the GEM program
includes equipment such as the M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. GEM
provided more than 8,000 microcircuits for the turret control system,
which enhances safety when operating with open hatches. The
microcircuits were required for the Bradley Fighting Vehicles prior to
being mobilized in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
New programs also use GEM components for low-volume, but
time-critical production runs. Recently, the F-22 Raptor advanced
tactical fighter aircraft used the GEM program for a limited order of
ejector seat circuitry.
Sarnoff designs and manufactures GEM parts in its onsite DSCC
Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) certified semiconductor foundry,
allowing Sarnoff to support requirements through the system lifecycles.
From initial production requirements through end-of-life sustainment
needs, Sarnoff provides long-term availability and a continuing source
of supply long after other sources have exhausted their inventories or
discontinued manufacture. The added flexibility alleviates
uncertainties associated with over- or under-procuring during Last Time
Buys.
"The GEM program has provided DLA with procurement and
inventory efficiency by providing only what it needs, and when it is
needed to help keep defense systems operating reliably," said David
Robinson, DSCC, DMSMS, IST and Emulation program manager.
Sarnoff is scheduled to exhibit its emulation technology
products at the upcoming Department of Defense Diminishing
Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) conference from
July 10-13 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Visit Sarnoff’s GEM site at: www.gemes.com [1] for more detailed information.
About Sarnoff Corporation
Sarnoff Corporation [2] produces innovations in
electronic, biomedical and information technology that generate
successful new products and services for clients worldwide. Founded in
1942 as RCA Laboratories, it develops breakthroughs in ICs, lasers, and
imagers; drug discovery, manufacture and delivery; digital TV and video
for security, surveillance, and entertainment; high-performance
networking; and wireless communications. Sarnoff is a subsidiary of SRI
International.
For media information contact:
Lou Ann Wingerter
609-734-2863
lwingerter@sarnoff.com [3]