ATLAS Simulation of an SEU Event in 2D

Introduction

Q: Can ATLAS simulate an SEU event in 2D? To simulate a single event upset (SEU) is inherently a 3D problem because the alpha particle may strike the chip at any arbitrary angle to the chip surface. Silvaco’s 3D device simulator Device3D incorporates sophisticated algorithms to model this process accurately. However, it is possible to do this simulation in 2D with ATLAS but it should be remembered that this is only an approximation.