Statistical Analysis of Heavy-Ion Induced Gate Rupture in Power MOSFETs—Methodology for Radiation Hardness Assurance

A methodology for power MOSFET radiation hardness assurance is proposed. It is based on the statistical analysis of destructive events, such as gate oxide rupture. Examples of failure rate calculations are performed.

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