Radiation-hardened microelectronics for accelerators

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Abstract

Ionization and displacement phenomena in semiconducting materials are reviewed. How these basic effects lead to changes in the electrical characteristics of transistors and diodes and the functionality of integrated circuits are discussed. The fundamental radiation limits for various semiconductor technologies are summarized. Recommendations and precautions are given regarding the applicability of various microelectronic technologies to different accelerator environments.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalIEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science
Volume35
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1988

Disciplines

  • Engineering

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