SiN VAPOR
The sensor, called Silicon Nanowires in a Vertical Array with a Porous Electrode, “SiN-VAPOR,” is a small, portable, lightweight, low power, low overhead sensor with a 3D architecture. The sensor is made in a vertical orientation to a supporting substrate and is approximately the size of a quarter. The technology reportedly demonstrated detection capability on the parts-per-billion, and even parts-per-trillion levels of sensitivity. Researchers claim the sensor may eventually be used in smart phones to detect explosives. The SiN-VAPOR sensor is still in development.
Availability: In Development
| Manufacturer |
| U.S. Naval Research Lab |
| Product Name |
| SiN VAPOR |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Sensors; |
| Detection Method |
| Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) ; |
| Application |
| Gas Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Sensor |
| Product Synopsis |
| The sensor, called Silicon Nanowires in a Vertical Array with a Porous Electrode, “SiN-VAPOR,” is a small, portable, lightweight, low power, low overhead sensor with a 3D architecture. The sensor is made in a vertical orientation to a supporting substrate and is approximately the size of a quarter. The technology reportedly demonstrated detection capability on the parts-per-billion, and even parts-per-trillion levels of sensitivity. Researchers claim the sensor may eventually be used in smart phones to detect explosives. The SiN-VAPOR sensor is still in development. |
| Availability |
| In Development |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 4 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppb |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
