Radiation-Hardness Testing of Electronic Devices: A Survey of Facility Dosimetry Practices.

Abstract

As part of a program to develop better quality assurance in the measurement of total dose in the field of radiation-hardness testing of electronic devices, a survey was conducted at twelve radiation test facilities. The survey was carried out through personal visits during which various characteristics of the test facilities and dosimetry procedures were noted. This report summarizes the results of the survey. Particular attention is given to the types of dosimetry problems perceived by the dosimetry personnel at the facilities as well as to general observations by the surveyor. The observations and information obtained through this survey led to some conclusions on where problems in total-dose measurements may occur. Some specific recommendations result and give direction to the program plan for developing more consistent measurement procedures within the radiation-hardness testing community. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA036669

Entities

People

  • J. C. Humphreys
  • S. E. Chappell

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • California
  • Dose Rate
  • Dosimeters
  • Electron Beams
  • Electronics
  • Electrons
  • Ionization Chambers
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Navy
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Effects
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics