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Report on the effects of neutron irradiation of GaAs semiconductors. Master's thesis

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5411233

The effects of neutron irradiation in GaAs MMICs and small-signal FETs were investigated. Carrier concentration and mobility were measured as a function of fluence, doping, and channel depth. The individual components of the MMICs were also measured. Device degradation was determined to be the result of a combination of decreases in carrier concentration and mobility in the FETs. Radiation hardness levels based on 20% degradation in gain and drain current were determined.

Research Organization:
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA (USA)
OSTI ID:
5411233
Report Number(s):
AD-A-186816/5/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English