Integration of a humidity sensor with power electronic applications
Chen W, Berwald A, Hauke A, Zimmermann V, Bayer CF, Jank MP (2022)
Publication Type: Conference contribution
Publication year: 2022
Publisher: IEEE
Conference Proceedings Title: 2022 IEEE Sensors
Event location: Dallas
DOI: 10.1109/SENSORS52175.2022.9967313
Abstract
Humidity sensing inside power electronic modules is an important condition monitoring tool, as humidity induced corrosion processes can lead to the failure of devices and whole electronic systems. A humidity sensor based on capacitive characterization of interdigitated metal electrode structures was developed together with the corresponding readout electronics. FEM simulation was used to elaborate an optimized sensor structure with a maximal gain in capacitance and appropriate basic capacitance. Electric field simulations show that the measurement of humidity in air as well as in water absorbing solid-state materials is possible in the vicinity of the sensor. Experiments in a climatic chamber verify the functionality of the sensing system and proof its suitability for the detection of humidity uptake in silicone potting gel that is used as insulation material in power electronics.
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APA:
Chen, W., Berwald, A., Hauke, A., Zimmermann, V., Bayer, C.F., & Jank, M.P. (2022). Integration of a humidity sensor with power electronic applications. In 2022 IEEE Sensors. Dallas, US: IEEE.
MLA:
Chen, Weiyi, et al. "Integration of a humidity sensor with power electronic applications." Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE Sensors, Dallas IEEE, 2022.
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