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Integrated circuit with dissipative layer for photogenerated carriers

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OSTI ID:6157863
The sensitivity of an integrated circuit to single-event upsets is decreased by providing a dissipative layer of silicon nitride between a silicon substrate and the active device. Free carriers generated in the substrate are dissipated by the layer before they can build up charge on the active device. 1 fig.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
PATENTS-US-A7183807
Application Number:
ON: DE89010084
OSTI ID:
6157863
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English