Protection of read-out electronics from ionizing radiation

Abstract

This paper examines basic ways to protect electronics from ionizing radiation. This topic became relevant in the last century, with the development of astronautics. Then for the first time the question arose about the mechanisms of electronics degradation under the influence of ionizing radiation and, accordingly, about the protection methods. In this work, the main mechanisms of the interaction between radiation and individual semiconductor components were studied in order to understand exactly how alpha, beta and gamma radiation affect the properties of semiconductors.

Moreover, the case for the device under DeNuSa project was also designed. To make sure of its reliability, the passage of particles through the material is simulated in the GEANT4 program. Based on the research, various options have been proposed to protect this device from ionizing radiation.