Radiation-induced destruction testing of microcontrollers

Rhodes, Mark

Abstract

Microcontrollers are crucial microchips that have a wide range of applications in electronic circuits. They are used in systems as simple as IoT-based home automation to sophisticated satellite systems orbiting the planet. Depending on the industry, microcontrollers may be exposed to different types of radiation. For instance, in power stations, they may be exposed to nuclear radiation while monitoring background radiation levels. Similarly, in satellite systems, they may be exposed to cosmic radiation. This study aims to determine the safe levels of exposure of microcontrollers to concentrated gamma radiation before they malfunction. Additionally, the paper highlights some materials that can be used for shielding to protect and prolong the microcontroller's operating life during an irradiation process.

Citation

Rhodes, M. (2023). Radiation-induced destruction testing of microcontrollers. [PDF]

• Other Type: Experiment
• Publication Date: Jul 24, 2023
• Deposit Date: Jul 26, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 26, 2023
• Keywords: Microcontrollers; ATMega328; Nuclear; Radiation; Irradiation; Destruction Testing; Dalton Cumbrian Facility
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10980465