Physical model for the frequency dependence of time-dependent dielectric breakdown (TDDB)

A molecular physics-based model is presented for understanding the frequency dependence of time-dependent dielectric breakdown (TDDB). The fundamental physics behind the frequency dependence comes from the relative dielectric constant ɛr, which is known to be frequency dependent. A small fractional...

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Main Author: J. W. McPherson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIP Publishing LLC 2023-05-01
Series:AIP Advances
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0150268
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Summary:A molecular physics-based model is presented for understanding the frequency dependence of time-dependent dielectric breakdown (TDDB). The fundamental physics behind the frequency dependence comes from the relative dielectric constant ɛr, which is known to be frequency dependent. A small fractional power-law decrease in dielectric constant with frequency produces a lower local electric field with a significant improvement in TDDB lifetime with frequency.
ISSN:2158-3226