Study of Contemporary Electronic Components under a Fluid-Pressure Environment.

摘要

The effects of a high fluid pressure environment on electronic components was examined with emphasis on semiconductor devices including integrated circuits. The impetus for this study has been the possible application of electronic systems in the deep ocean without protection from the large hydrostatic pressure of that environment. The effects of both the fluid and the pressure on components immersed in oil at pressures up to 15,000psi have been considered theoretically,with experimental verification when possible. It is concluded that structurally homogeneous electronic materials such as silicon and germanium will not be affected by the high pressures. Pressure hardening techniques involving free flooding and component structure design are described. (Modified author abstract) Portions of this document are not fully legible.