Radiation-induced multi-bit upsets in SRAM-based FPGAs

This paper provides a methodology for estimating the proton and heavy ion static saturation cross-sections for multi-bit upsets (MBUs) in Xilinx field-programmable gate arrays and describes a methodology for determining MBUs' effects on triple-modular redundancy protected circuits. Experimental results are provided.

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