RADIATION EFFECTS ON ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS. DESIGNING ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS FOR NUCLEAR-POWERED AIRCRAFT REQUIRES KNOWING RESPONSE OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS TO IRRADIATION
Journal Article
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· Electronics (U.S.)
OSTI ID:4192956
Electronic components were assembled into system and tested in a radiation field in order to determine radiation effects. The relative resistance of organic and inorganic materials is given in terms of energy absorbed (ergs/gm) for gamma rays and fast neutrons/ cm/sup 2/. Radiation damage to electron tubes is caused largely by fracture of the metal-to-glass seal, particularly in tubes containing borosilicate glass. The irradiation data for communication-type systems are tabulated. (B.O.G.)
- Research Organization:
- Convair, Fort Worth, Tex.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-013022
- OSTI ID:
- 4192956
- Journal Information:
- Electronics (U.S.), Journal Name: Electronics (U.S.) Vol. Vol: 33, No. 17; ISSN ELECA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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