Leakage Currents, simplified, by Dr. Adam Klett, Kyzen’s Director of Science.
Dr. Adam will explain and review the importance of leakage currents in circuit reliability with today’s video.
He explains how contamination and residues on circuit boards can lead to leakage currents, causing temporary disruptions or permanent damage to high-reliability products. Dr. Adam talks about electrochemical processes behind leakage currents, explaining how ionic contamination triggers reduction-oxidation reactions on board surfaces.
Dr. Adam then talks about Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR) testing and how cleaning processes mitigate risks such as electrochemical migration and dendrite formation, ensuring optimal circuit performance.