Abstract: This invention relates to a smart portable detection apparatus and method that provides portable detection in a cost effective manner. The invention includes a portable computer communicatively connected to a detector. The detector transmits a signal to the portable computer when a detection is made by the detector, and the portable computer produces an alarm in response to the signal. The alarm, as well as the location of the detector, are transmitted via a communication device to a central command location, and the smart apparatus may accept external input to update situational awareness and accept commands.

Abstract: A “hardened by design” approach is described that identifies a radiation-sensitive region of a microelectronic device, constructing wells in the region with low volume, constructing a conductive path in the region so as to shield sensitive region and constructing the conductive path from low resistance material. An exemplary SRAM cell uses these principles and may be divided and interleaved in order to further radiation harden the device.