Investigation of Single-Event Transients in Linear Voltage Regulators

Single-event transients (SETs) from heavy ions and laser beam are investigated for two positive adjustable linear voltage regulators: the RH117 from linear technology and the HS-117RH from Intersil. Both positive and negative going transients are observed. The role of input voltage, load capacitance and supply current on the SET response is discussed.

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