SOME ELECTRON RADIATION EFFECTS ON TRANSISTORS: A DATA RE-PRESENTATION TECHNIQUE.
Abstract
The effects of a mono-energetic, constant-dose-rate electron beam on four transistor types are discussed in this paper. Measurements were taken in the grounded emitter configuration both under ambient conditions and while each specific device was under irradiation. The resulting data is presented in a three-step reduction/representation technique which utilizes the variation of gain degradation with ambient forward current gain of the device (BETA O) in a nuclear environment. The three steps are (1) the graphical or first approximation, (2) the computer analysis, and (3) the third step check (the use of pre-irradiated devices in breadboarded circuits). A discussion of the Composite Test System used to obtain the parameter profiles under irradiation is included, along with complete design procedure and calculations in the appendix. The latter part of the paper is concerned with an investigation as to the validity of the accelerated testing concept in particular, and the whole present radiation effects program in general. An alternate type of radiation effects program is suggested. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 05, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0607863
Entities
People
- Leon Preston Brooks Jr.
Organizations
- United States Naval Academy