Simplified Modeling of Integrated Circuits for Radiation Performance Prediction

Abstract

The report describes a simple method for developing computer models for digital and analog integrated circuits. The models are capable of allowing computer prediction of both normal performance and performance when the devices are exposed to gamma and neutron radiation environments. Device models have been developed for two NAND gates, two flip-flops, one four-bit Shift Register, a Monostable Multivibrator, an AND-OR-INVERTER, and two operational amplifiers. All models are demonstrated to agree with observed laboratory performance for conditions of pulsed gamma radiation of 3 x 10 to the 10th power rads (Si)/ Second. Neutron fluence levels of 1.2 x 10 to the 14th power neutrons per square centimeter, as well as non-radiation conditions. The 'black box' technique is employed for model development. The model descriptions were developed for use with the SCEPTRE circuit analysis program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0753413

Entities

People

  • J. R. Greenbaum

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Temperature
  • Circuit Analysis
  • Circuit Testers
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Gamma Rays
  • Intellectual Property
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Operational Amplifiers
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Effects
  • Schematic Diagrams
  • Semiconductors
  • Shift Registers
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Programming and Software Development.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.