SEE rate calculations using the effective flux approach and a generalized figure of merit approximation

Journal Article · Fri Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1995 · IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/23.489245· OSTI ID:203724

Petersen, E L ^[1]

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1. Petersen (E.L.), Fairfax, VA (United States)

This paper explains the inconsistencies reported between effective flux calculations and integral rectangular parallelepiped calculations. The two types of calculation yield consistent results when the effective flux calculation is performed allowing for the appropriate geometry. A set of generic heavy ion cross section curves is introduced so that upset rate calculations can be compared as a function of device area and threshold. The figure of merit approximation is generalized so that it can be used for any orbit.

• OSTI ID: 203724
• Report Number(s): CONF-950716-; ISSN 0018-9499; TRN: 96:009689
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 42, Issue 6Pt1; Conference: 32. annual IEEE international nuclear and space radiation effects conference, Madison, WI (United States), 17-21 Jul 1995; Other Information: PBD: Dec 1995
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

44 INSTRUMENTATION
INCLUDING NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE DETECTORS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
PHYSICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
CALCULATION METHODS
HEAVY IONS
RADIATION FLUX
SPACE FLIGHT