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iBULe Photonics and ADD, a trailblazer in advanced piezoelectric materials and transducer solutions from South Korea, is set to revolutionize maritime sonar systems with its innovative single crystal transducer technology, targeting anti-submarine warfare and underwater surveillance. This seminal advancement will be presented at UDT2024 on April 11th, marking a significant milestone in naval defense capabilities..
At their industry seminar, iBULe showcased their pioneering work with relaxor-based piezoelectric single crystals like PMN-PT and PIN-PMN-PT. Through meticulous material characterization and transducer design, they have unlocked superior broadband performance, high sensitivity, and low power consumption unattainable with conventional piezoceramics.
"Our single crystal transducers provide an expansive bandwidth 2 times more wider than traditional ceramics," stated iBULe's lead researcher Dr. Sang-Goo Lee and Dr.Seo of ADD. "This bandwidth leap translates into remarkably longer range resolution for detecting targets as well as capturing discriminating features for enhanced classification."
The increased transducer sensitivity from the highly electromechanically coupled single crystals boosts sonar system detection capabilities. Coupled with their low power requirements, these transducers enable sonar arrays to operate for extended durations - a game-changer for autonomous unmanned platforms.
iBULe has developed specialized transducer designs harnessing these single crystal advantages. Their ultra-broadband hull-mounted sonar could grant European navies an edge in anti-submarine warfare. The company's miniaturized, power-efficient single crystal projectors and vector sensors promise unprecedented performance for towed active/passive sonar arrays.
"The high-end sonar market has been constrained by the limitations of piezoceramics for too long," commented Duncan Pebworth, a SONAR analyst at Defence Analytics. "iBULe's innovative single crystal technology could disrupt this space and spark the next generational leap in maritime sensor capabilities."
As European navies prioritize anti-submarine warfare readiness amidst renewed strategic challenges, iBULe's breakthrough transducer solutions arrive as a timely opportunity to gain a tactical sensing advantage at sea. Defence contractors are urged to evaluate this promising South Korean technology for potential integration into future SONAR upgrade programs.
Contact Info:
Name: Dr. Sang-Goo Lee
Email: Send Email
Organization: iBULe Photonics Co.,Ltd
Phone: +82-32-851-2908
Website: http://www.ibule.com/
Release ID: 89126367
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