8.2.3.1 Insulation Lifetime

Insulation lifetime projection data is collected by using industry-standard Time Dependent Dielectric Breakdown

(TDDB) test method. In this test, all pins on each side of the barrier are tied together creating a two-terminal

device and high voltage applied between the two sides; See Figure 8-4 for TDDB test setup. The insulation

breakdown data is collected at various high voltages switching at 60 Hz over temperature. For reinforced

insulation, VDE standard requires the use of TDDB projection line with failure rate of less than 1 part per million

(ppm). Even though the expected minimum insulation lifetime is 20 years at the specified working isolation

voltage, VDE reinforced certification requires additional safety margin of 20% for working voltage and 50% for

lifetime which translates into minimum required insulation lifetime of 30 years at a working voltage that's 20%

higher than the specified value.

Figure 8-5 shows the intrinsic capability of the isolation barrier to withstand high voltage stress over the lifetime

of the device. Based on the TDDB data, the intrinsic capability of the insulation is 1500 VRMS with a lifetime of

36 years. Other factors, such as package size, pollution degree, material group, and more can further limit the

working voltage of the component. The working voltage of DW-16 package is specified up to 1500 VRMS and

D-8 package up to 450 VRMS. At the lower working voltages, the corresponding insulation lifetime is much longer

than 36 years.

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Figure 8-4. Test Setup for Insulation Lifetime Measurement

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