Single event burnout (SEB) phenomenon of powerMOSFETs has been analyzed using a numerical device simulator code. The results were compared with experimental data. It was identified that the current flow along the incident ion track could trigger SEB. It was also found that the regenerative feedback mechanism could be attributable to the avalanche multiplication 'near the p-body/drain junction.
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