Effects of Ionizing Radiation on the EMI-Induced Offset Voltage of Operational Amplifiers

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Abstract

In this work, we investigate the impact of ionising radiation on the robustness towards electromagnetic interference (EMI) of operational amplifiers (OpAmps). Therefore we irradiate two OpAmps, one including a standard differential input stage structure, the other OpAmp featuring a second cross-coupled double differential input pair added to the standard input stage structure. We perform measurements on the manufactured test chip structures to determine general characteristics (gain, offset, gain-bandwidth product (GBWP) and phase margin), as well as EMI-related characteristics like EMI-induced offset and electromagnetic interference rejection ratio (EMIRR). Based on these characteristics, we compare both structures with regard to their performance prior to, during and after irradiation with X-rays. We observe a change in the EMIRR performance with increasing ionising dose. Finally, we explain our observations by taking into account transistor-level effects.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 14th International Workshop on the Electromagnetic Compatibility of Integrated Circuits, EMC Compo 2024
PublisherIEEE
Pages111-115
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798331504632
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2024
Event14th International Workshop on the Electromagnetic Compatibility of Integrated Circuits, EMC Compo 2024 - Torino, Italy, Turin, Italy
Duration: 7 Oct 20249 Oct 2024

Publication series

Name2024 14th International Workshop on the Electromagnetic Compatibility of Integrated Circuits, EMC Compo 2024

Conference

Conference14th International Workshop on the Electromagnetic Compatibility of Integrated Circuits, EMC Compo 2024
Abbreviated titleEMC Compo
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityTurin
Period7/10/249/10/24

Keywords

  • Combined EMC testing
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
  • Electromagnetic Immunity
  • Electromagnetic In-tereference (EMI)
  • EMI Rejection Ratio (EMIRR)
  • Radiation Hardness
  • Total Ionizing Dose

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Radiation

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