A Theory of Single-Event Transient Response in Cross-Coupled Negative Resistance Oscillators

A theory of the circuit-based response to SET phenomena in resonant tank oscillators is presented. Transients are shown to be caused by a change in the voltage state of the circuit's characteristic differential equation. The SET amplitude and phase response is derived for arbitrary strike waveforms and shown to be time-variant based on the strike time relative to the period of oscillation. Measurements in the time-domain are used to support the theory, while the frequency-domain is used to gauge potential impact on system performance. A design-oriented analysis of the relevant trade-offs is also presented.

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