Radiation Hardening of a High Voltage IC Technology (BCDMOS)

PIC's (Power Intergrated Circuits) are becoming increasingly important because they allow integration of high-voltage and high-current power transistors, precision linear control circuitry, and low-voltage logic gates on the same monolithic chip. Integration of power and control functions provide benefits in reduced weight and size, enhanced reliability, and lower costs over conventional designs using these same components packaged separately.