Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a device and a method for calculating trapping parameters by measuring short-circuit current decay under a reverse bias voltage.
Description of the Related Art
An isothermal current decay theory holds that trapping parameters of any energy level can be calculated according to the current decay characteristics of an actuated material in an isothermal condition. In detrapping process of trapped charge carriers in the isothermal condition, the carriers trapped in shallow traps in the material are earlier released than those trapped in deep traps, and the thermally released current varies with the time, which directly reflects the trap distribution parameters.
Based on the above theory, methods for analyzing the trapping parameters under a reverse bias voltage have been developed. However, the methods are low in calculation accuracy and complex in calculation process, and can only be applied to samples having thickness of several micrometers.
In view of the above-described problems, it is one objective of the invention to provide a device and a method for calculating trapping parameters by measuring short-circuit current decay under a reverse bias voltage. The device and the method of the invention are applicable to trapping tests of inorganic insulating materials, such as alumina and machinable ceramic, as well as polymeric insulation materials, and are adapted to calculate trapping densities distributed at different energy levels based on the theory of the isothermal current decay.
To achieve the above objective, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a device for calculating trapping parameters by measuring short-circuit current decay under a reverse bias voltage. The device comprises: a vacuum chamber, an experiment table, a lower electrode, a shielding layer, an upper electrode, a direct current charging module, a switch, a short-circuit measuring system adapted to work under a reverse bias voltage, and a computer. The vacuum chamber comprises a door. The short-circuit measuring system under the reverse bias voltage comprises: a short circuit configured to discharge free charges of a test sample, a detrapping current measuring circuit, and a selective switch. The detrapping current measuring circuit comprises: a reverse bias voltage source and a microammeter. The microammeter comprises a signal output terminal. The experiment table, the lower electrode, the shielding layer, the test sample, and the upper electrode are disposed in the vacuum chamber. The lower electrode, the shielding layer, the test sample, and the upper electrode are disposed on the experiment table from the bottom up. The upper electrode is connected to the direct current charging module via the switch. The upper electrode and the lower electrode are electrically connected via the short-circuit measuring system under the reverse bias voltage. The short circuit configured to discharge free charges of the test sample or the detrapping current measuring circuit is selectively electrically connected under the control of the selective switch. The reverse bias voltage source and the microammeter are connected in series. The signal output terminal of the microammeter is connected to the computer, and the computer is connected to and controls the selective switch.
In a class of this embodiment, wherein the selective switch adopts a magnetic coupling linear actuator; a moving terminal of the magnetic coupling linear actuator is connected to the upper electrode via a conducting wire; a first terminal of the short circuit and a first terminal of the detrapping current measuring circuit are connected to two static contacts coordinated with the moving terminal of the magnetic coupling linear actuator, respectively; and both a second terminal of the short circuit and a second terminal of the detrapping current measuring circuit are connected to the lower electrode.
In a class of this embodiment, the vacuum chamber is a constant temperature vacuum chamber; a metal heating box is disposed beneath the lower electrode; and a thermocouple is disposed inside the metal heating box.
In a class of this embodiment, an infrared heating quartz tube and a desiccant are disposed inside the constant temperature vacuum chamber.
In a class of this embodiment, cables of both the short circuit and the detrapping current measuring circuit are coaxial shielded cables.
In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for calculating trapping parameters by measuring short-circuit current decay under a reverse bias voltage using the above device. The method comprises:
In a class of this embodiment, in B), the test sample is preheated by the heating box at a temperature of between 50 and 60° C. for between 20 and 30 min.
In a class of this embodiment, in B), when the electric charges are injected into the test sample, an electric field intensity for the injection is 40 kV/mm, a duration of the injection is 30 min, and a temperature for the injection is 50° C.
Advantages of the device and the method for calculating trapping parameters by measuring short-circuit current decay under a reverse bias voltage according to embodiments of the invention are summarized as follows:
The test sample is placed inside the constant temperature vacuum chamber for ensuring stable experimental conditions and excellent electromagnetic shielding. When the reverse bias voltage is applied to the test sample, the positive charges and the negative charges respectively move towards the electrodes in the vicinity, therefore moving out of the medium. Thus, the charge distribution state will not be destroyed, the charge dissipation in the short transportation to the electrodes in the vicinity is negligible, and the retrapping process of the detrapped carrier is also negligible when the bias electric field is high enough, which satisfies the actual condition. The above-descripted processes make sure that measurement of the short-circuit current decay is accurate, and the calculation of the trapping parameters is convenient and fast. In addition, the shielding layer is arranged on one side of the test sample, so that the injected charges have only one polarity and the hole trap and the electron trap are therefore differentiated.
The invention is described hereinbelow with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
For further illustrating the invention, experiments detailing a device and a method for calculating trapping parameters by measuring short-circuit current decay under a reverse bias voltage are described below. It should be noted that the following examples are intended to describe and not to limit the invention.
A device for calculating trapping parameters by measuring short-circuit current decay under a reverse bias voltage is illustrated in
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The selective switch K2 is adapted to separately connect the short circuit and the detrapping current measuring circuit under the control of the computer 13. The selective switch K2 adopts a magnetic coupling linear actuator 10. A moving terminal of the magnetic coupling linear actuator 10 is connected to the upper electrode 4 via a conducting wire. A first terminal of the short circuit and a first terminal of the detrapping current measuring circuit are connected to two static contacts coordinated with the moving terminal of the magnetic coupling linear actuator 10, respectively. Both a second terminal of the short circuit and a second terminal of the detrapping current measuring circuit are connected to the lower electrode 5. Under the control of the computer 13, the moving terminal of the magnetic coupling linear actuator 10 adopts linear motion. When the moving terminal of the magnetic coupling linear actuator 10 contacts with a first static contact connected to the short circuit, the short circuit is connected while the detrapping current measuring circuit is disconnected. When the moving terminal of the magnetic coupling linear actuator 10 contacts with a second static contact connected to the detrapping current measuring circuit, the detrapping current measuring circuit is connected while the short circuit is disconnected. The use of the magnetic coupling linear actuator 10 as the selective switch K2 is advantageous in its convenience in controlling, accurate regulation, and small vibration.
As the isothermal short-circuit current decay measured in condition of constant temperature is able to improve the accuracy of the experiment result, herein, the vacuum chamber 1 is a constant temperature vacuum chamber. A metal heating box 8 is disposed beneath the lower electrode 5, and a thermocouple is disposed inside the metal heating box 8. The metal heating box 8 is adapted to heat the test sample to ensure that the test sample reaches a preset temperature and maintains the preset temperature in the measurement process. For further ensuring the thermostatic effect in the constant temperature vacuum chamber, an infrared heating quartz tube is disposed inside the constant temperature vacuum chamber. The infrared heating quartz tube and the thermocouple together form a heating device, which realizes the thermostatic function in the constant temperature vacuum chamber under the control of the computer 13. Desiccant is placed in constant temperature vacuum chamber to control humidity in the constant temperature vacuum chamber. Cables of both the short circuit and the detrapping current measuring circuit are coaxial shielded cables, which cooperate with the constant temperature vacuum chamber to ensure the electromagnetic shielding effect and improve the accuracy of the measurement results.
A method for calculating trapping parameters by measuring short-circuit current decay under the reverse bias voltage comprises the following steps:
Compared with the prior art, the device and the method for calculating trapping parameters by measuring short-circuit current decay under a reverse bias voltage have the following advantages in accordance with embodiments of the invention:
Unless otherwise indicated, the numerical ranges involved in the invention include the end values. While particular embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications may be made without departing from the invention in its broader aspects, and therefore, the aim in the appended claims is to cover all such changes and modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
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201410458113.6 | Sep 2014 | CN | national |
This application is a continuation-in-part of International Patent Application No. PCT/CN2014/086365 with an international filing date of Sep. 12, 2014, designating the United States, now pending, and further claims foreign priority benefits to Chinese Patent Application No. 201410458113.6 filed Sep. 10, 2014. The contents of all of the aforementioned applications, including any intervening amendments thereto, are incorporated herein by reference. Inquiries from the public to applicants or assignees concerning this document or the related applications should be directed to: Matthias Scholl P.C., Attn.: Dr. Matthias Scholl Esq., 245 First Street, 18th Floor, Cambridge, Mass. 02142.
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Parent | PCT/CN2014/086365 | Sep 2014 | US |
Child | 15450016 | US |