Backside laser testing of ICs for SET sensitivity evaluation

A new experimental approach combining backside laser testing and analog mapping is presented. A new technique for integrated circuits (ICs) backside preparation by laser ablation is evaluated. The methodology is applied to the study of single-event transient (SET) sensitivity on a linear IC.

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