Title :
A simple ionizing radiation spectrometer/dosimeter based on radiation sensing field effect transistors (RadFETs)
Author :
Moreno, D.J. ; Hughes, R.C. ; Jenkins, M.W. ; Drum, C.R.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
This paper reports on the processing steps in a silicon foundry leading to improved performance of the Radiation Sensing Field Effect Transistor (RadFET) and the use of multiple RadFETs in a handheld, battery operated, combination spectrometer/dosimeter
Keywords :
X-ray detection; X-ray spectrometers; detector circuits; dosimeters; field effect transistors; nuclear electronics; nuclear materials safeguards; silicon radiation detectors; RadFETs; Si; ionizing radiation spectrometer/dosimeter; radiation sensing field effect transistors; Batteries; Chemical vapor deposition; Dielectrics; FETs; Ionizing radiation; Oxidation; Resists; Silicon; Spectroscopy; Threshold voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Solid State Sensors and Actuators, 1997. TRANSDUCERS '97 Chicago., 1997 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3829-4
DOI :
10.1109/SENSOR.1997.635470
