Analysis of Parameter Variation Impact on the Single Event Response in Sub-100 Nm Cmos Storage Cells

iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The execution of the body of research this document represents would not have been possible without the advice, instruction, and encouragement of many individuals. recommendations during the entirety of the research have been very valuable. I am grateful to the members of the dissertation committee for their input and review of papers and my dissertation. The continued encouragement and support from my family has provided me with the opportunity to pursue this goal. I am grateful for their wisdom and their generous efforts to enable me to maintain a work-life balance. The understanding and grace shown by my daughters, Audrey and Abigail, have been bolsters during this process. The character and succor demonstrated by my husband, Jeff, has been a constant source of strength. Few people have been so blessed with their family and I am extremely grateful. " Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. " Ephesians 3:20-21 iv TABLE OF CONTENTS