Radiation Effects in Integrated Circuits, and Radiation Hardening Techniques

Radiation from natural and artificial elements bombards the earth The radiation environment depends on energy distribution particle spectra. affects most electronic components, especially ICs (ICs). High nuclear reactors space damage but earth's components also do. Semiconductors are radiation-sensitive, hence need shielding. operation performance of devices affected by these effects. type, energy, flux, exposure period affect damage. Gamma rays neutrons indirect ionizing radiation. These beams harm silicon-based semiconductors like transistors. can semiconductors, ICs. As a result displacement radiation, degrade in three devices. Insulator traps charge. (2) minor carrier recombination modifications Various-energy particles generate different ionization In research effects consequences, it's vital to look at how integrated circuits. hardening decreases renders electronics or non-ionizing radiation-resistant. To assure appropriate operation, IC, sensor, military aircraft makers adopted hardening. Keywords: Hardening Technique, Integrated Circuits, DOI: 10.7176/CEIS/13-5-04 Publication date: October 31 st 2022