Fidelity of energy spectra at neutron facilities for single-event effects testing

Platt, S. P. and Prokofiev, A. V. and Xiao, Cai Xiao (2010) Fidelity of energy spectra at neutron facilities for single-event effects testing. In: 2010 IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium, IRPS 2010 :. IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium Proceedings . IEEE, CAN, pp. 411-416. ISBN 9781424454310

Abstract

We quantify the fidelity of neutron beam spectra for single-event effects accelerated testing. Beam spectra are folded with representative SEE cross-section curves and errors in predicted SEE rates are determined. The use of quasi-monoenergetic neutrons to complement spallation neutron sources is described. Errors can be controlled to insignificant levels even when the maximum neutron energy is below 200MeV.