Title :
Selection of Radiation Qualified Semiconductor Electronics for Space System Design
Author_Institution :
Radiation Effects Nuclear and Space Physics The Boeing Company Seattle, Washington
Abstract :
Factors controlling the evaluation of radiation vulnerability of transistors, diodes, and solar cells are reviewed. Typical results from computer analysis of transistor current gain degradation are presented, emphasizing dependence of degradation on dc operating point. Particle equivalence for permanent radiation damage in semiconductor devices is summarized. Extention of operational lifetime of space system electronics is also discussed.
Keywords :
Control systems; Degradation; Neutrons; Photovoltaic cells; Radiation effects; Semiconductor devices; Semiconductor diodes; Semiconductor impurities; Semiconductor materials; Silicon;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Navigational Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TANE.1963.4502237
