latch-up phenomenon

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latch-up phenomenon [′lach ‚əp fə‚näm·ə‚nän]

(electronics)

In a bipolar or MOS integrated circuit, the generation of photocurrents by ionizing radiation which can provide a trigger signal for a parasiticpnpncircuit and possibly result in permanent damage or operational failure if the circuit remains in this state.

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