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MOSFET Electric-Charge SensorCharged-particle probe compact and consumes little power. Proposed modification enables metal oxide/semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) to act as detector of static electric charges or energetic charged particles. Thickened gate insulation acts as control structure. During measurements metal gate allowed to "float" to potential of charge accumulated in insulation. Stack of modified MOSFET'S constitutes detector of energetic charged particles. Each gate "floats" to potential induced by charged-particle beam penetrating its layer.
Document ID
19880000156
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Robinson, Paul A., Jr.
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 12
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Components And Circuits
Report/Patent Number
NPO-16045
Accession Number
88B10156
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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