Direct observation of voltage barriers in ZnO varistors

O. L. Krivanek, Pamela L. Williams, Yi-Ching Lin

Applied Physics Letters · 1979 · 21 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

Voltage barriers in a ZnO varistor have been imaged by voltage-contrast scanning electron microscopy. They are due to grain boundaries and are capable of supporting voltage differences of up to about 4 V.

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