Evaluating the Thermal Stability and Radiation Resistance of Silicone Dielectrics

This paper, directed toward the designers of electronic equipment, deals with the aspects of thermal stability and radiation resistance of silicone dielectrics. Information is included which indicates how designers can utilize the maximum thermal stability and radiation resistance inherent in the silicone molecule. It points out that the useful life of silicone electrical insulation subjected to these environments is largely dependent upon physical rather than electrical property changes.