@inproceedings{405fcea487d547308c6cf69416bd3f91,
title = "Temperature dependence of electrical breakdown in polymer dielectrics",
abstract = "Polymer film capacitors have excellent high voltage performance and meet a majority of specifications for power electronic converters; however, high temperature degradation is a primary impediment to their use. Electrical breakdown of polypropylene and polyimide have been investigated over the temperature range from -3°C to 170°C. Breakdown measurements were carried out on at least 20 samples at incremental temperatures in order to determine the Weibull modulus and characteristic breakdown field. Breakdown strengths of polymers were found to decrease with increasing temperature. Dielectric properties and dielectric breakdown mechanisms were also studied.",
author = "Cheolhong Min and Lanagan, {Michael T.} and Shrout, {Thomas R.}",
year = "2008",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781615670918",
series = "International Conference and Exhibition on High Temperature Electronics 2008, HiTEC 2008",
pages = "129--132",
booktitle = "International Conference and Exhibition on High Temperature Electronics 2008, HiTEC 2008",
note = "IMAPS High Temperature Electronics Conference, HiTEC 2008 ; Conference date: 12-05-2008 Through 15-05-2008",
}