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In-flight and ground testing of single event upset sensitivity in static RAMs

Journal Article · · IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/23.685251· OSTI ID:644171
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  1. Ericsson Saab Avionics AB, Linkoeping (Sweden)
  2. Aerospatiale Space and Defence, Les Mureaux (France)
  3. Aerospatiale Avions, Toulouse (France)
  4. Dassault Electronique, Saint-Cloud (France)

This paper presents the results from in-flight measurements of single event upsets (SEU) in static random access memories (SRAM) caused by the atmospheric radiation environment at aircraft altitudes. The memory devices were carried on commercial airlines at high altitude and mainly high latitudes. The SEUs were monitored by a Component Upset Test Equipment (CUTE), designed for this experiment. The in flight results are compared to ground based testing with neutrons from three different sources.

OSTI ID:
644171
Report Number(s):
CONF-970934--
Journal Information:
IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science Journal Issue: 3Pt3 Vol. 45; ISSN 0018-9499; ISSN IETNAE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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