Alpha-particle-induced upsets in advanced CMOS circuits and technology

被引:20
作者
Heidel, David F. [1 ]
Rodbell, Kenneth P. [1 ]
Cannon, Ethan H. [2 ]
Cabral, Cyril, Jr. [1 ]
Gordon, Michael S. [1 ]
Oldiges, Phil [3 ]
Tang, Henry H. K. [1 ]
机构
[1] IBM Corp, Div Res, Thomas J Watson Res Ctr, Yorktown Hts, NY 10598 USA
[2] IBM Syst & Technol Grp, Essex Jct, VT 05452 USA
[3] IBM Semicond Res & Dev Ctr, Syst & Technol Grp, Hopewell Jct, NY 12533 USA
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10.1147/rd.523.0225
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TP3 [计算技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号
0812 ;
摘要
In this paper, we review the current status of single-event upsets caused by alpha-particles in IBM circuits and technology. While both alpha-particles and cosmic radiation can induce upsets, the alpha-particle-induced upset rate has become an increasingly important issue because alpha-particle-induced upsets are no longer limited to memory circuits. Latch circuits have become highly, sensitive to alpha-particles. The alpha-particle-induced upset rate of latch circuits is one of the most critical issues for microprocessors requiring both high performance and high reliability.
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页码:225 / 232
页数:8
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