Magnetic induction grid as an early warning mechanism for space based microelectronics
US8179694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H5/005
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for protecting an electronic device from cosmic rays includes a frame in which the circuit is disposed, a cosmic ray detection circuit and a protection circuit. The cosmic ray detection circuit is supported by the frame and is spaced apart from the circuit. The cosmic ray detection circuit is configured to assert an incoming cosmic ray signal when a cosmic ray interacts with the cosmic ray detection device. The protection circuit is coupled to the incoming cosmic ray signal and is configured to cause the electronic device to enter a protected state when the cosmic ray signal is asserted.
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