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Reference · Electrical Insulation

Insulators.
Dielectric strength.
Electrical safety.

Electrical insulation materials. Plastics, ceramics, composites. Dielectric strength, breakdown voltage, applications.

01 · Key principles

Key principles.

Polyolefins

PE, PP

Low cost insulators. Cable insulation, capacitor films.

PVC

Cable insulation

PVC standard cable jacketing. Cheap, durable.

PEEK

High-temp electrical

Premium PEEK for high-temp electrical insulation.

FR-4 / G10

PCB substrate

Glass-fiber epoxy. PCB substrate. UL94 V-0.

Ceramics

High-voltage

Alumina, zirconia for extreme voltage.

Silicone elastomer

Flexible

Silicone for flexible high-temperature insulation.

FAQ

Dielectric strength definition?

Voltage at which insulation fails (breaks down). kV/mm typical.

Materials for high voltage?

Ceramics (alumina) for extreme. PEEK for high-temp+voltage. Silicone for flex.

UL94 ratings?

Flammability rating. V-2 most lenient, V-1 mid, V-0 most stringent.

PCB substrate selection?

FR-4 standard. High-frequency: Rogers, polyimide. Per application.

Surface tracking?

Surface contamination + voltage causes tracking. CTI (Comparative Tracking Index) measures.

Testing standards?

ASTM D149 dielectric strength. UL standards for safety certification.

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