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Heavy-ion induced single-event upset in integrated circuitsThe cosmic ray environment in space can affect the operation of Integrated Circuit (IC) devices via the phenomenon of Single Event Upset (SEU). In particular, heavy ions passing through an IC can induce sufficient integrated current (charge) to alter the state of a bistable circuit, for example a memory cell. The SEU effect is studied in great detail in both static and dynamic memory devices, as well as microprocessors fabricated from bipolar, Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) and N channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor (NMOS) technologies. Each device/process reflects its individual characteristics (minimum scale geometry/process parameters) via a unique response to the direct ionization of electron hole pairs by heavy ion tracks. A summary of these analytical and experimental SEU investigations is presented.
Document ID
19910023033
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Zoutendyk, J. A.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: ESA, ESA Electronic Components Conference
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Accession Number
91N32347
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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