Radiation characterization and mitigation of high-energy H+ beams
摘要
High-energy proton implants are used in the manufacturing process of IGBT devices to improve performance by extending minority carrier lifetime and reducing switching speeds. The energy requirement for H+ implanted into these devices exceeds the nuclear fusion reaction threshold above 300 keV of beamline liners containing 12C, 13C, and 29Si within silicon wafers of the ion implant systems. The prompt γ-ray photon radiation generated from 12C(p, γ)13N and 29Si(p, γ)30P reactions has been characterized using a photon energy resolving Sodium Iodide (NaI) scintillating crystal detection system. Determination of the photon energy is instrumental for designing a precise shielding system that can prevent exposure to ionizing radiation. Dosimetry results are reported to characterize the radiation emitted from post-implant Si wafers given the 29Si(p, γ)30P reaction, radiation emitted from post-implant SiC wafers given the 12C(p,γ)13N reaction, and the radiation present from the graphite beamline liners compared to high-Z mitigative liners.
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