The intention of this tutorial is to teach the basics of failure mechanisms of insulating materials in power electronics.

Decreasing size and high operating voltages result in a high stress level for the electrical insulating system of power electronics. Thus, it becomes more important to use highly effective and reliable insulating materials. In order to design the insulation materials an extensive knowledge of the failure mechanisms, which occur, is necessary.

Power electronics, used in outdoor areas, are exposed to environmental conditions. Extended temperature range, humidity and pollution are influencing the insulation characteristics of the materials. Thus, another big topic is the influence of environmental conditions on the failure mechanisms of the insulating material.

All presentations and discussions will be in English language.

The course instructor of the tutorial is:
Prof. Dr. Albert Claudi (University of Kassel, Germany)

Co-instructors are:
Dr. Reinhold Bayerer (Infineon Technologies AG, Germany)
Dipl.-Ing. Sebastian Wels (University of Kassel, Germany)
Dipl.-Ing. Sandy Klengel (Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM, Germany)
Dipl.-Phys. Julie Paye (Infineon Technologies AG, University of Kassel, Germany)