Radiation Effects of Advanced Electronic Devices and Circuits

<p>As integrated circuit technologies continue to scale down and electronic devices become more complex their susceptibility to ionizing radiation has introduced numerous exciting challenges anticipated to drive research over the next decade. Consequently new solutions are necessary to mitigate radiation sensitivity in advanced devices and integrated circuits. The aim of this reprint is to disclose the basic mechanisms of radiation effects for advanced devices and the breakthrough of new solutions to assess and mitigate radiation sensitivity in advanced devices and integrated circuits. This reprint presents new modeling approaches that predict how radiation impacts electronic devices and circuits. Accurate models are essential for designing devices that can tolerate radiation without significant performance degradation. We also focus on the innovative design and fabrication techniques that enhance the radiation tolerance of integrated circuits. Moreover some discussions highlight new testing protocols and methodologies that provide more accurate and comprehensive evaluations of radiation hardness as well as the latest advancements and trends that are of particular interest to researchers and professionals in the radiation effects community. Overall this issue offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field highlighting the critical importance of continued innovation and collaboration to address the complex problems posed by radiation in modern electronics.</p>