Characteristics of ZnO Varistors with Praseodymium Oxide

  • Lee, Sang-Ki (Dept. of Electronic Materials Engr. and Advanced Materials Research Institute, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Cho, Sung-Gurl (Dept. of Electronic Materials Engr. and Advanced Materials Research Institute, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Shim, Young-Jae (Dept. of Inorganic Materials Engr. and Advanced Materials Research Institute, Gyeongsang National University)
  • Published : 1999.12.01

Abstract

ZnO varistors containing cobalt, praseodymium and calcium oxides were prepared. The current-voltage charcteristics and microstructures of the specimens were investigated with respect to calcium addition and sintering temperature. The potential barrier heights and the carrier densities were estimated from C-V relations. The compatibility of Ag-Pd as an internal electrode for multilayer chip varistor was also examined.

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