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Aging Characteristics of FR-4 at Different Frequencies

Conference Paper (2025)
Author(s)

W. Zhao (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)

M. G. Niasar (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)

Research Group
High Voltage Technology Group
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1109/CEIDP61707.2025.11218593 Final published version
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Publication Year
2025
Language
English
Research Group
High Voltage Technology Group
Bibliographical Note
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Pages (from-to)
129-132
Publisher
IEEE
ISBN (print)
979-8-3315-8903-5
ISBN (electronic)
979-8-3315-8902-8
Event
2025 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP) (2025-09-14 - 2025-09-17), Manchester, United Kingdom
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Abstract

PCB transformers are emerging as a promising alternative to medium-frequency wire-wound transformers due to their numerous advantages. However, research on FR-4, the primary PCB insulation material, remains limited. This study investigates the dielectric performance of PCB electrodes through interlayer breakdown tests at 50 Hz, yielding an aging curve for this condition. Additionally, layer-to-layer breakdown tests were conducted at 50 Hz and 1 kHz, revealing a reduction in time to breakdown with increasing frequency. Notably, interlayer breakdown is significantly more likely, exhibiting a breakdown strength eight times lower than that of layer-to-layer breakdown.

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