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Learn about destructive testing of commercial off-the-shelf FPGAs using cobalt-60 and cesium-137 gamma radiation to study failure modes and resilience in high-radiation environments through this 24-minute conference talk from Hackaday. Discover a novel in-situ measurement method that enables real-time observation of integrated circuits during radiation exposure, allowing researchers to capture transient faults and degradation patterns without interrupting circuit operation. Explore the experimental setup, methodology, and findings from exposing FPGAs to intense gamma radiation sources, gaining insights into how these critical components behave under extreme conditions that simulate space environments, nuclear facilities, and other high-radiation applications. Understand the implications for designing radiation-hardened systems and the practical considerations for using commercial components in harsh environments where traditional rad-hard solutions may be cost-prohibitive or unavailable.
