Title :
Breakdown statistics of polyimide at low temperatures
Author :
Tuncer, Enis ; Sauers, Isidor ; James, D. Randy ; Ellis, Alvin R. ; Pace, Marshall O.
Author_Institution :
Oak Ridge Nat. Lab., TN
Abstract :
The dielectric breakdown data of polyimide at liquid nitrogen temperature are investigated. The applicability of the Weibull distribution is discussed. A new distribution function is proposed, and its utility and strength are illustrated distinctly by employing the Monte Carlo method.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; Weibull distribution; electric breakdown; organic insulating materials; polymers; Monte Carlo method; Weibull distribution; breakdown statistics; dielectric breakdown; liquid nitrogen temperature; polyimide; Dielectric breakdown; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electric breakdown; Nitrogen; Performance evaluation; Polyimides; Probability; Statistics; Temperature distribution; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, 2006 IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kansas City, MO
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0547-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0547-5
DOI :
10.1109/CEIDP.2006.311994
