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Neutron-induced latch-up immunity in metal gate CMOS integrated circuits

Conference · · IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7006016

Neutron-induced latch-up immunity has been studied in metal gate CMOS integrated circuits as a function of neutron fluence by measuring both the current gain products (beta product) of parasitic NPN and PNP transistors, and the flash x-ray latch-up thresholds prior to and following irradiation and subsequent stabilization anneal. Correlations between the actual latch-up thresholds and the measured beta products are established for the three part types investigated. These correlations indicate that the measurement of beta products on judiciously chosen parasitic transistors is a viable technique for estimating latch-up susceptibility when the observed margin is substantial.

Research Organization:
The Aerospace Corp., El Segundo, CA (US)
OSTI ID:
7006016
Report Number(s):
CONF-8707112-
Journal Information:
IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States) Vol. NS-34:6; ISSN IETNA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English