mPhase
Technologies (OTC:XDSL) is developing two nano-based technologies
including a MEMS micro-magnetometer and nano-battery, promising
dramatic improvements in defense and homeland security applications,
contributing to improving size, sensitivity and low cost. mPhase's
new micro magnetometer is based on a Micro-Electrical Mechanical
System containing hair like silicon microstructures, that can
rotate in the presence of magnetic objects. These prototype
magnetometers detected an ordinary crowbar from a range of 10
meters. An array of these sensors will be able to detect a rifle
from a stand-off distance of 30 meters. Networks of sensors
will be able to deploy at sporting events or high traffic entrances
eliminating the need for costly bag searches.
mPhase is also developing a nano-Battery, utilizing the features
a radically new technology to implement a power source that
can be embedded into microcircuits. The new design uses the
super hydrophobic characteristic of nano textured surface to
control the batteries' internal reaction. The nano surface holds
the electrolyte away from the reactive metal when no power is
needed, then releases it when it's time for the battery to turn
on. Because this smart battery has no electrolyte-electrode
contact until activated, the nano battery has an extraordinarily
long shelf life, as long as 15 – 20 years.
