Electrical Tree Evolution of BN Sheet/Epoxy Resin Composites at High Voltage Frequencies

Electrical tree aging problem under high-frequency voltages seriously affects the reliability of packaging insulation for power electronics modules. In this article, boron nitride (BN) sheet/epoxy resin (ER) composites with low doping concentration are prepared and characterized. Varied voltage frequencies (50 Hz–130 kHz) are selected, and electrical tree characteristics of composites at different voltage frequencies are studied. Results show that as the frequency increases from 50 Hz to 130 kHz, electrical tree initiation voltage of pure ER decreases by 39.8%. However, as the frequency increases, tree channels first become denser, and then, the tree branches decrease. Moreover, electrical tree shape presents sturdy single-branch-like tree at 130 kHz. By introducing BN sheet, the tree initiation voltage increases, especially at higher frequencies. The tree scale of BN sheet/ER is smaller than that of pure ER at all frequencies. Combining the dielectric properties and tree results of different materials, the influence of frequency on tree characteristics of ER is discussed, and the role of BN sheet in the bulk is revealed.

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