Title :
A conformal coating for shielding against naturally occurring thermal neutrons
Author :
Spratt, J.P. ; Aghara, Sukesh ; Fu, Bruce ; Lichtenhan, Joseph D. ; Leadon, Roland
Author_Institution :
Full Circle Res. Inc., Redondo Beach, CA, USA
Abstract :
Calculations and experimental data on the shielding effectiveness of a new kind of conformal coating against thermal neutrons typical of the natural environment are presented. This coating is shown to be capable of significantly reducing the thermal neutron threat to COTS ICs in a cost-effective manner.
Keywords :
conformal coatings; integrated circuits; neutron effects; radiation hardening (electronics); shielding; COTS ICs; boron fission; conformal coating; neutron induced upset; thermal neutron shields; Atomic layer deposition; Atomic measurements; Boron; Coatings; Error analysis; Glass; Ionization; Manufacturing; Neutrons; Protection; Boron fission; conformal coating; neutron induced upset; thermal neutron shields;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2005.860752
