DocumentCode
906897
Title
The performance of IMPATT diodes under the influence of high-intensity gamma and neutron radiation
Author
Anderson, Wayne A.
Volume
57
Issue
8
fYear
1969
Firstpage
1441
Lastpage
1442
Abstract
IMPATT diodes were tested under the influence of up to 1.5 × 107R/h gamma radiation and 3 × 1012N/cm2/s fast neutrons. Major changes were noted in power output, frequency spectrum, and current-voltage characteristics. Permanent damage and total failure resulted from this test.
Keywords
Diodes; Gamma rays; Inductors; Neutrons; Power generation; Power measurement; Radio frequency; Solids; Testing; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Proceedings of the IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9219
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/PROC.1969.7295
Filename
1449225
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