A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE APPLICATION OF AMORPHOUS SEMICONDUCTORS TO RADIATION HARDENING OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS.
Abstract
A significantly new approach to radiation hardening of electronic systems is currently being investigated. This new approach involves the application of amorphous (glass) semiconductors. These materials can provide active electronic devices which perform a switching function, and are inherently radiation hard. Through the application of this technology, military electronics potentially can be developed which will function during a nuclear blast and the associated transient effects, and survive to operate after much higher doses than would be possible using conventional transistor electronics. The report discusses the amorphous semiconductor technology in the light of the current state-of-the-art as well as the future potential. Specific topics included are: A brief description of the electronic processes; circuit applications and design examples; and long range impact of the amorphous semiconductor technology on radiation-hardened electronics. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0670949
Entities
People
- E. J. Evans
Organizations
- Picatinny Arsenal