Published November 1997 | Version v1
Journal article

Computer simulation and radiation hardening of power devices to protect against failures induced by heavy ions

  • 1. Montpellier-2 Univ., 34 (France)
  • 2. Universite des Antilles et de la Guyane, Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe (France)

Description

Power devices such as MOSFETSs and IGBTs, include parasitic structures that can give rise to destructive failures such as breakdown and latch-up. To determine a suitable strategy for device radiation hardening, simulation software like MEDICI-2D can be used to model the effects of technological modifications and device parameters that are difficult to measure experimentally. (authors)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (French)
Simulation numerique et durcissement de composants de puissance aux defaillances induites par ions lourds

Publishing Information

Journal Title
REE. Revue de l'Electricite et de l'Electronique
Journal Issue
no.10
Journal Page Range
p. 79-82.
ISSN
1265-6534
CODEN
REELF3

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