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A novel CMOS SRAM feedback element for SEU environments

Conference · · IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7021509

A hardened CMOS SRAM has been proposed which utilizes a leaky polysilicon Schottky diode placed in the feedback path to attain the SEU immunity of resistor-coupled SRAMs while improving the access speed of the cell. Novel polysilicon hybrid Schottky-resistor structures which emulate the leaky diodes have been designed and fabricated. The elements' design criteria and methods of fulfilling them are presented along with a practical implementation scheme for CMOS SRAM cells.

Research Organization:
Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept., North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh, NC (US)
OSTI ID:
7021509
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