dielectric
noun
di·elec·tric
ˌdī-ə-ˈlek-trik 
: a nonconductor of direct electric current
dielectric
adjective
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Essentially, this accelerates an aging effect called time-dependent dielectric breakdown, which results in short circuits across the gate dielectric that kill the device.
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2024
In contrast, electrically insulating dielectric materials (stuff that doesn’t conduct electricity well but does support electrostatic fields well) can withstand light fields thousands of times stronger.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Oct. 2023
There are several types of dielectric used in advanced CMOS and several steps that involve etching it away.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 May 2023
The materials are fabricated using ordinary metals and electrical insulators, or dielectrics.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2022
The amount of power absorbed by the dielectric is often measured by something called the loss tangent.
—Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 15 Jan. 2018
In the case of a coaxial cable, the dielectric is usually chosen such that a 50Ohm resistor will match the properties of the cable.
—Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 15 Jan. 2018
IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2024
In contrast, electrically insulating dielectric materials (stuff that doesn’t conduct electricity well but does support electrostatic fields well) can withstand light fields thousands of times stronger.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Oct. 2023
There are several types of dielectric used in advanced CMOS and several steps that involve etching it away.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 May 2023
The materials are fabricated using ordinary metals and electrical insulators, or dielectrics.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2022
The amount of power absorbed by the dielectric is often measured by something called the loss tangent.
—Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 15 Jan. 2018
In the case of a coaxial cable, the dielectric is usually chosen such that a 50Ohm resistor will match the properties of the cable.
—Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 15 Jan. 2018
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dielectric
noun
di·elec·tric
ˌdī-i-ˈlek-trik
: a nonconductor of direct electric current
dielectric
adjective
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