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Cobalt 60 High Dose Rate Gamma Irradiator
Radiation Test Solutions, Inc. offers clients the opportunity to reserve testing and experimentation with a high dose rate gamma irradiator. The gamma irradiator exposes materials, components, and systems to high-dose irradiation according to custom dose rates or military standards:
- MIL-STD 750 for semiconductor devices, TM 1019
- MIL-STD 883 for microelectronic devices, TM 1019
General Description
Our 35,000 sq/ft Colorado Springs lab houses premiere radiation technology such as the high-dose rate gamma irradiator. The panoramic gamma irradiator contains a single large radioisotope source to treat samples up to 20 in x 20 in (50 cm x 50 cm). Samples are placed in the irradiation chamber (32 in x 24 in x 22 in) for Co-60 radiation per client specifications. If your device requires higher radiation doses, we can place the sample closer to the curie source.
Our equipment has the following dose range:
- Maximum dose rate: 300 rads (Si) per second or 15 krads (Si) per minute.
- Minimum practicable dose rate: 3.0 rads (Si) per second or 180 rads (Si) per minute.
We calibrate the gamma irradiator according to NIST standard measurements to ensure reliable performance and precision.
Special Features and Requirements
All irradiations must be conducted using a lead/aluminum enclosure per MIL-STD 883, TM 1019.7. The RTS Colorado Springs lab is DLA suitable for radiation testing. Our experienced support staff are available to help design, conduct, and support any test.
Instrumentation and Data Collection
- Bias Boards
- Digital and analog curve tracers
- Computer-controlled instrumentation
- Data reduction software
- Dosimetry
- ESD workstations
- LTS2020
- Power supplies
Availability and Lead Times
Our equipment is operational and available for turnkey testing or source daily rental. Request a quote for daily Co-60 source rental and/or complete radiation test program for your device. At Radiation Test Solutions, Inc., we understand the urgency of safe and reliable radiation testing. Our clients typically expect a two-to-four-week lead time, but we support expedited services for high-priority scenarios.
Contact us today to learn more about how Radiation Test Solutions, Inc., can empower your radiation projects.
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