Title :
Ring oscillators response to irradiation and application to dosimetry
Author :
Carbonetto, S. ; Lipovetzky, J. ; Inza, M. García ; Redin, E. ; Faigón, A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Fis., Univ. de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Abstract :
The response of ring oscillators to ionizing irradiation is investigated, regarding their possible use as dosimeters. Different structures were designed, fabricated and tested. Results show that dose resolution can be improved by one order of magnitude compared to conventional MOS dosimeters built in the same process.
Keywords :
dosimeters; dosimetry; oscillators; MOS dosimeter; dosimetry; irradiation ionization; metal oxide semiconductor; ring oscillators response; Dosimetry; Ionizing Radiation; MOS devices; Ring Oscillator;
Conference_Titel :
Micro-Nanoelectronics, Technology and Applications, 2009. EAMTA 2009. Argentine School of
Conference_Location :
San Carlos de Bariloche
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4835-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-9-8725-1029-9