Dose Rate Switching Technique on ELDRS-Free Bipolar Devices

The Switched Dose Rate technique is investigated when devices do not exhibit ELDRS. Experimental data and modeling results are presented and discussed in terms of hardness assurance. It is shown, for devices that do not show ELDRS, that a time is required before the switched devices reach the LDR curve. As a solution, it is proposed to apply an annealing between the HDR and the LDR irradiation.