THEORETICAL STUDY OF BURST INDUCED TRANSIENT RADIATION EFFECTS IN BASIC ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
Abstract
An analog computer technique is shown to be a powerful tool for the theoretical investigation of transient radiation effects on electronic circuits. Four normally linear amplifier circuits were investigated with respect to DC and signal level change, recovery time and phase shift. The computer program included limits to indicate non-linear circuit response due to radiation. A semiconductor diode detector and two semiconductor bistable multivibrators were studied. The detector and bistable circuits were investigated using curve-follower techniques to simulate the semiconductor characteristics. The responses were analyzed for indications of DC and signal level changes, recovery time and abnormal switching. Both the linear and non-linear circuits were programmed with facilities for the variation of several circuit and radiation parameters. Further studies will include parameter variation, subsystem simulation, and basic computer techniques useful for more sophisticated analysis. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 15, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0262490
Entities
People
- J.e. Bell
- K.r. Walker