Quantifying the Double-Sided Neutron SEU Threat, From Low Energy (Thermal) and High Energy ( ${>}10$ MeV) Neutrons

We quantify the SEU rate induced by neutrons in current devices, from both low energy (thermal) and high energy neutrons. New measured SEU cross sections from both kinds of neutrons in SRAMs, DRAMs and microprocessors are included

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