Technology Base
The Technology Base program ensures IMS expertise in areas crucial to the high tech sectors.
Acoustics
This project addresses the needs of the telecommunication industry by investigating the acoustical factors affecting the performance of communication systems such as wireless handsets, portable e-mail devices, automatic speech recognition systems, handsfree telephony, and systems meant to assist individuals with hearing impairments. There are three main headings under which research is conducted: acoustical environment, transducer arrays, and hearing aid technology.
Thin films optical components
This project studies thin film optical filters, applications, materials, deposition approaches as well as modeling and simulation. Areas of applications are in constant expansion, for example in scientific instrumentation, displays, anti-counterfeiting, telecommunication devices, etc.. Capabilities extend from the identification and analysis of a given problem, through the theoretical design of a multilayer solution, the fabrication and characterization of a prototype, to assistance in the implementation of an industrial manufacturing process.
Waveguide optics and micro-photonics
This project studies the fundamental aspects of miniaturization as it relates to integrated optics. Its aim is to understand the behaviour of light in the limiting circumstance where the device dimensions are smaller than the wavelength. Enhanced loss and other detrimental effects which occur as a result of miniaturization are studied in an attempt to control or alleviate their impact in future devices.
Wireless Interconnects for Si VLSI IC
The interconnect challenge in microelectronics becomes more difficult as the dimensions of the devices are scaled down in VLSI technology, and as the operation frequency is scaled to the GHz regime. The goal of this project is to realize Si-based RF and optical interconnects and also to make the device process comparable to existing VLSI technology. Therefore design, fabrication and testing of such optical and RF components are the core activities of the research.
Partners and Collaborators
- Carleton University
- EMS Technologies
- Fiso
- Gennum
- Herzberg Institute for Astrophysics
- Iridian Spectral Technologies
- National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
- Royal Military College
- Steacie Institute for Molecular Sciences
- Unitron Hearing
- University of Ottawa
- University of Waterloo
- VLN Technologies
Testimonial
"Working with NRC has many advantages. You are dealing with a world class research organization with turn key resources. Our association with the NRC has given us access to these premier resources allowing us to compete in a global market. This collaboration has given our company a competitive edge and a distinct and credible advantage in the eyes of our customers and shareholders. NRC has played a vital role in the success of our product and development and will continue to be a key strategic partner in our future plans."
Brian Kennedy
Chief Executive Officer
Luxell Technologies
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