Guidelines for the Determination of Standardized Semiconductor Radiation Hardness Parameters

Edited by International Atomic Energy Agency

The operational useful lifetime of semiconductor electronic devices working in harsh radiation environments is limited by the structural defects induced by the exposure to ionizing radiation. This has immediate consequences for their use in high radiation environments, for example in nuclear facilities, satellites, radiotherapy, medical diagnostics, security and other industries. This publication establishes a standardized procedure to quantify the radiation hardness of semiconductor diode materials in a way that is independent of the irradiation parameters and biasing conditions of the device. The established parameter reflects the additional free charge carrier trapping cross section induced by the damaging radiation, normalized to the predicted concentration of generated vacancies by the same radiation. The effectiveness of the approach is validated through different types of ion beam irradiations, characterizations and materials used. The work leads towards approaches to predict the radiation induced effects on device performance for more complex electronic structures.

Bernan Distribution / International Atomic Energy Agency

Pages: 89 • Trim: 6½ x 9½

978-92-0100522-9 • Paperback • June 2023 • $55.00 • (£42.00) - Currently out of stock. Copies will arrive soon.

Subjects: Technology & Engineering / Power Resources / General

Guidelines for the Determination of Standardized Semiconductor Radiation Hardness Parameters

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The operational useful lifetime of semiconductor electronic devices working in harsh radiation environments is limited by the structural defects induced by the exposure to ionizing radiation. This has immediate consequences for their use in high radiation environments, for example in nuclear facilities, satellites, radiotherapy, medical diagnostics, security and other industries. This publication establishes a standardized procedure to quantify the radiation hardness of semiconductor diode materials in a way that is independent of the irradiation parameters and biasing conditions of the device. The established parameter reflects the additional free charge carrier trapping cross section induced by the damaging radiation, normalized to the predicted concentration of generated vacancies by the same radiation. The effectiveness of the approach is validated through different types of ion beam irradiations, characterizations and materials used. The work leads towards approaches to predict the radiation induced effects on device performance for more complex electronic structures.

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Bernan Distribution / International Atomic Energy Agency

Pages: 89 • Trim: 6½ x 9½

978-92-0100522-9 • Paperback • June 2023 • $55.00 • (£42.00) - Currently out of stock. Copies will arrive soon.

Subjects: Technology & Engineering / Power Resources / General

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the world's center of cooperation in the nuclear field. It was set up as the world's "Atom's for Peace" organization in 1957 within the United Nations family. The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.