Neutrons-Induced IGBT Failure: Effects of the Number of Tested Devices on the Cross Section Calculation

Despite the long-term experience of space in testing and qualifying devices, an adaptation of existing guidelines is needed for atmospheric mass applications, especially to take into account the variability of power-devices failure cross-section.

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