Question #33074
What is dielectric break down? Summaries the various factors contributing to break
down in dielectrics.
down in dielectrics.
Expert's answer
An electrical breakdown in adielectric refers to an abrupt drop of resistance, i.e., increasing
conductivity. It is caused by the fact that charge carriers gain sufficient
energy to ionize parts of the lattice of the material and thus create more
charge carriers.
conductivity. It is caused by the fact that charge carriers gain sufficient
energy to ionize parts of the lattice of the material and thus create more
charge carriers.
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