@phdthesis{Jung2023,
  type      = {Master Thesis},
  author    = {Jung, Richard},
  title     = {Radiation Qualification of the Cologne Chip GateMate A1 FPGA},
  doi       = {10.26205/opus-3364},
  url       = {https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:hbz:dm13-33643},
  pages     = {118},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {In this thesis, the radiation sensitivity of the novel Cologne Chip GateMate A1 field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is evaluated. An initial introduction of radiation mechanisms and their effects on electronics is given, followed by a brief overview of radiation test standards. The common elements present in FPGAs are discussed, which is followed by details of the GateMate FPGA device and a description of the software design flow. Afterwards, the development of a purpose-built printed circuit board (PCB) for radiation tests with the GateMate FPGA is detailed. Four components of the GateMate have been tested during three radiation campaigns, as well as a benchmark circuit to compare the radiation performance of the GateMate with other FPGAs tested at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). The test architecture consists of the device under test (DUT) FPGA and a TESTER FPGA whose task is to provide inputs to the DUT and record its response. The DUT and TESTER designs developed for all tests are discussed in detail. Finally, the results obtained during the irradiation campaigns are presented, showing that the GateMate FPGA performs similarly to other FPGAs using the same process technology. Only the benchmark test was not finalized, as implementation problems prevented its completion in the given time frame. The thesis concludes with a comprehensive summary and outlook.},
  language  = {en}
}