Thermally stimulated discharge currents in high temperature dielectrics

Abstract

The measurement of TSD (thermally stimulated discharge) currents in Nomex is reported. The TSD currents were measured by heating the sample at a uniform rate. Both the temperature and the current were measured using a strip chart recorder having a sensitivity of 2 mu V/mm and 10/sup -14/ A/mm, respectively. Detailed results are presented.<>