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ASTM E 721 : 2022

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Standard Guide for Determining Neutron Energy Spectra from Neutron Sensors for Radiation-Hardness Testing of Electronics

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Language(s)

English

Published date

28-07-2022

€61.92
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Committee
E 10
DocumentType
Guide
Pages
12
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

1.1This guide covers procedures for determining the energy-differential fluence spectra of neutrons used in radiation-hardness testing of electronic semiconductor devices. The types of neutron sources specifically covered by this guide are fission or degraded energy fission sources used in either a steady-state or pulse mode.

1.2This guide provides guidance and criteria that can be applied during the process of choosing the spectrum adjustment methodology that is best suited to the available data and relevant for the environment being investigated.

1.3This guide is to be used in conjunction with Guide E720 to characterize neutron spectra and is used in conjunction with Practice E722 to characterize damage-related parameters normally associated with radiation-hardness testing of electronic semiconductor devices.

Note 1:Although Guide E720 only discusses activation foil sensors, any energy-dependent neutron-responding sensor for which a response function is known may be used (1).2

Note 2:For terminology used in this guide, see Terminology E170.

1.4The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E 722 : 2019 Standard Practice for Characterizing Neutron Fluence Spectra in Terms of an Equivalent Monoenergetic Neutron Fluence for Radiation-Hardness Testing of Electronics
ASTM E 720 : 2016 Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Neutron Sensors for Determining Neutron Spectra Employed in Radiation-Hardness Testing of Electronics
ASTM E 1855 : 2020 Standard Test Method for Use of 2N2222A Silicon Bipolar Transistors as Neutron Spectrum Sensors and Displacement Damage Monitors
ASTM F 1190 : 2018 Standard Guide for Neutron Irradiation of Unbiased Electronic Components
ASTM E 2450 : 2016 Standard Practice for Application of CaF<inf>2</inf>(Mn) Thermoluminescence Dosimeters in Mixed Neutron-Photon Environments
ASTM E 1854 : 2019 Standard Practice for Ensuring Test Consistency in Neutron-Induced Displacement Damage of Electronic Parts
ASTM E 265 : 2015 : R2020 Standard Test Method for Measuring Reaction Rates and Fast-Neutron Fluences by Radioactivation of Sulfur-32
ASTM F 980 : 2016 Standard Guide for Measurement of Rapid Annealing of Neutron-Induced Displacement Damage in Silicon Semiconductor Devices

ASTM E 262 : 2017 Standard Test Method for Determining Thermal Neutron Reaction Rates and Thermal Neutron Fluence Rates by Radioactivation Techniques
ASTM E 262 : 2017 : R2024 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Determining Thermal Neutron Reaction Rates and Thermal Neutron Fluence Rates by Radioactivation Techniques
ASTM E 170 : 2024 Standard Terminology Relating to Radiation Measurements and Dosimetry
ASTM E 266 : 2017 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Aluminum
ASTM E 170 : 2020 Standard Terminology Relating to Radiation Measurements and Dosimetry
ASTM E 170 : 2023 Standard Terminology Relating to Radiation Measurements and Dosimetry
ASTM E 526 : 2017 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Titanium
ASTM E 720 : 2023 Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Neutron Sensors for Determining Neutron Spectra Employed in Radiation-Hardness Testing of Electronics
ASTM E 266 : 2023 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Aluminum

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