Comparison between X-rays and 60Co test on EEE

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Dear all,

Working in the space sector and following recent findings in the literature, I’m currently exploring the feasibility of performing radiation tests using X-ray sources commonly employed in industrial radiography, rather than relying solely on traditional methods (e.g. 60Co)

I’d be very interested to know if anyone else is investigating similar approaches. It would be great to exchange ideas—especially regarding how tools like “Geant4” can help assess the real potential of this method in terms of exposure time, efficiency, response, and repeatability**.

Thank you in advance for your time and feedback.

Best regards,

SR

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There are many ways one can test the electronic components. However, as there is little precise knowledge about the effects of the total dose, such as predicting ELDRS from the open tech node parameters. Therefore, a unified test routine is more important than physics. One can test whatever perfectly, but the tests will not be valid for ESA/NASA. Nevertheless, at some point, I believe the components will be accepted after a cheaper than Co60 test.