The Enhancement of Electronics Reliability through the Use of Transconductance Efficiency.
Abstract
Solid-state active devices are basically transconductance controlled; their characteristics can be expressed by the Fermi parameter and a transconductance efficiency factor. The report develops the theoretical basis for the efficiency factor. The report also indicates how the efficiency factor may be used to evaluate the operating conditons for active devices, select the best ones for particular purposes, and increase the reliability of their circuits. Comparative design calculations are given in examples to show how electrical stability and resistance to radiation damage and destructive thermal environments can be enhanced by using otherwise unobservable parameters, the properties of which are disclosed in the analytical discussion. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0738535
Entities
People
- Keats A. Pullen Jr.