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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Reliability Engineering

Background:

  • Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are critical for electronic component reliability.
  • MLCC reliability is influenced by material composition, manufacturing processes, and operational conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the lifetime of three X7R type MLCCs based on BaTiO₃.
  • To predict the time to failure of MLCCs under accelerated stress conditions.

Main Methods:

  • High Accelerated Life Tests (HALT) were conducted at temperatures up to 200 °C and voltages of 400 V and 600 V.
  • Results were modeled using the Arrhenius equation to determine activation energy (Ea) and voltage stress exponent (n).

Main Results:

  • Activation energy (Ea) values ranged from 1–1.45 eV, consistent with thermal failure and dielectric wear-out in BaTiO₃ capacitors.
  • Voltage stress exponent (n) values were between 4–5, indicating the impact of voltage on test outcomes.
  • Specific Ea and n values were associated with each MLCC type, enabling life estimations.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully estimated the expected life of tested MLCCs within the 400–600 V range.
  • The findings provide valuable data for predicting MLCC reliability and failure mechanisms.