2005 TRFA Conference Epoxy, Urethane, Silicone: Choice Of Encapsulant for High Reliability Magnetic Components Robert O. Sanchez Design Engineer Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque, New Mexico (505) 844-3130 [email protected]Sandia is a multiprogram laboratory operated by Sandia Corporation, a Lockheed Martin Company, for the United States Department of Energy under contract DE-AC04-94AL85000.
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2005 TRFA Conference
Epoxy, Urethane, Silicone: Choice Of Encapsulant for High Reliability Magnetic
Components
Robert O. SanchezDesign Engineer
Sandia National LaboratoriesAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Sandia is a multiprogram laboratory operated by Sandia Corporation, a Lockheed Martin Company,for the United States Department of Energy under contract DE-AC04-94AL85000.
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Outline
Background
Magnetic Component Description
Electrical Characteristics
Environmental Requirements
Mechanical Characteristics
Encapsulations of Choice
2005 TRFA ConferenceIntroduction
Magnetic components such as transformers, solenoid coils, and inductors are required for various DOE and DOD programs.
Component application requirements, materials compatibility, small package size requirements, resistant to severe environmental shock, high voltage, and material aging affects are all considered when designing a magnetic component.
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Background
Sandia National Laboratories
- Research and Development
- Weapon Programs
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Department of Energy
Sandia Suppliers
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Magnetic Component Description
Transformers
- Vary in size from 0.25 in3 to 1.25 in3
Inductors
- Vary in size from 0.063 in3 to 2 in3
Coils
- Vary in size from 0.25 in3 to 0.75 in3
Design for Weapon Application
- Severe Environments
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Encapsulated Magnetic Component Types
Sandia Has More than 100 Designs of Weapon Magnetic Components that have been Fielded in Subassemblies.
Leakage Inductance (Affected by Mechanical Stress)
Electrical Characteristics
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Typical Environmental Tests for Magnetics
Mechanical Shock3500 G shock amplitude, 1ms duration
Sinusoidal Vibration Hz 50-2000-50, 5Hz to 2000Hz
(.001G2/Hz to .4G2/Hz, traverse time
30 min.) acceleration 30G
Steady State 100G, 10 seconds
Acceleration
Temperature Cycles 100 - 200 cycles, -60°C to +93°C
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CTE of Core (Ferrite)
CTE of Wire (Copper)
CTE of Encapsulation
Temperature Range -60°C to +93°C
Mechanical Characteristics
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Typical Material Selection
Epoxy for Transformers and Coils
Urethane and Silicones for Stress Sensitive Magnetics
Polyurethane Foam for Low Voltage Magnetics
2005 TRFA ConferenceEncapsulation Mold Designs
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Epoxy, Urethane, Silicone: Choice Of Encapsulant for High Reliability Magnetic
Components
Howard W. ArrisMaterials Process EngineerSandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, New Mexico(505) 845-9742
hwarris@ sandia.gov
Sandia is a multiprogram laboratory operated by Sandia Corporation, a Lockheed Martin Company,for the United States Department of Energy under contract DE-AC04-94AL85000.
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Outline
Introduction
Epoxy, Silicone, Urethane
Specific Formulations
Summary
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Introduction
Sandia has developed a number of encapsulation formulations
Commercially available formulations sometimes utilized
Use commercial available constituents- minimize variability
Formulations can be generally categorized into epoxies, urethanes, silicones
Choice of encapsulant determined by: component type, operating parameters, 40 years manufacturing experience
Epoxy and silicone formulations utilize fillers to alter material properties
Use of filler reduces CTE (coefficient of thermal expansion)
-reduces stress on encapsulated units
Striking a balance between filler loading levels, pot life, viscosity are critical to this application
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Epoxy Encapsulation Formulations
Aluminum Oxide and Silica loading levels were determined experimentally
Units are encapsulated, cured, and sectioned to analyze impregnation into the secondary winding
Examined under 20x magnification
Impregnation on these units was excellent
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Epoxy Encapsulation Formulations
828/Mica/Z (historically used)
Material Function Parts by Weight
Shell Epon 828 Bis-A epoxy 60
Mica Filler 40
Ancamine “Z” Curing agent 12
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Epoxy Encapsulation Formulations
The following processing temperatures have been determined to be optimum for this formulation and these components
828 epoxy resin @ 71°C
Mica, Al2O3 or SiO2 @ 107°C
Curing agent “Z” @ 54°C
Molds with transformers vacuum dried at 71°C, .2-3 Torr, 2 hours minimum
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Epoxy Encapsulation Formulations
Filler Loading Levels
Parts By Weight
Mica 60
Al2O3 200
SiO2 120
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Epoxy Formulations(New)
Material Function Parts By Weight
828 Epoxy Bis-A Epoxy 50
MHHPA Catalyst 40
(Methyl Hexahydrophthalic
Anhydride)
Arcol Polyol
PPG-1025 Flexibilizer 15
EMI 2,4 Curing agent 2
(2-Ethyl 4-Methylimidazole)
KF-105 De gassing aid .05
(epoxy modified silicone fluid)
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Epoxy Formulations(New)
Two Part Formulation
Part “A” Formulation
Ingredient Parts By Weight
828 Epoxy 50
Arcol PPG-1025 15
KF-105 .05
Total 65.05
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Epoxy Formulations(New)
Part “B” FormulationIngredient Parts By Weight EMI 2,4 2MHHPA 40 Total 42 Filler loading levels Mica 60OR
Al2O3 200
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Epoxy Formulations(New)
The following process parameters have been determined to be optimum for this component and resin formulations
Fillers are dried at 107°C, 4 hrs., then stabilized at 71°C
828 Epoxy, MHHPA, and PPG-1025 preheated to 60°C
EMI 2,4 at room temperature
Molds with transformers vacuum dried at 71°C, .2-3 Torr, 2 hours minimum
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Epoxy Processing
Typical loading levels may be as high as 40 volume percent- resulting in high viscosity formulations
Processing temperature is essential to obtaining complete impregnation
Time/Temperature/Viscosity
Low processing temperature produces a high viscosity formulation resulting in voids or incomplete impregnation
High processing temperatures results in shortened pot life that may lead to incomplete impregnation
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Z/Alox(70)
Z/Alox(90)
CTBN/DEA/GMB(70)
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Time/Temperature/Viscosity
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Epoxy Processing
Determining optimum processing parameters requires experience and the understanding of the effect of
Time /Temperature/Viscosity
5-10°C can drastically affect formulation viscosity
Heat loss must be minimized to maintain optimum viscosity
Molds are filled and degassed at 1-3 Torr for 2-3 minutes
Molds are returned to atmosphere and the cure is initiated
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Urethanes and Silicones for Pulse Transformers
Conap EN-7™- Urethane
Material Parts by weight
EN-4 part “A” 100
EN-7 part “B” 18.8
Processed at room temperature
Molds are filled and degassed at 1-3 Torr for 2-3 minutes
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Urethanes and Silicones for Pulse Transformers
SiliconeMaterial Parts by weight
Sylgard™184 part “A” 100(Dow Corning)
Sylgard™184 part “B” 10
GMB, D32/4500 31(3M product)
Processed at room temperature
Molds are filled and degassed at 1-3 Torr for 2-3 minutes
2005 TRFA ConferenceSummary
Encapsulation of magnetic components is essential if they are to survive the environmental requirements. Selection of the encapsulant, either epoxy, urethane, or silicone is dependent on the type of transformer. Choice of the correct formulation is critical in providing high reliability components.
2005 TRFA ConferenceAcknowledgements
Sandia National Laboratories
Manny O. Trujillo - Formulation, Process Development