J. Pihera

Effect of Metallization Corner Radius on Electric Field Distribution, Partial Discharges and Breakdown Voltage

Sharp edges and corners of conductive patterns on dielectric substrates locally intensify the electric field, which is a primary source of partial discharges (PD) in high-voltage electronics. This study investigates the in-plane edge radius of a conductive path as a critical design parameter governing PD inception. Ste...