We have had success with controlled degradation of other components (both mechanical and electrical) in the past. The reason I pose the question is the lack of technical information that I've been able to locate regarding the properties of the dielectric and potential current tolerance.
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"Typically someone out to thrash components is doing it to prove the component is going to be robust enough for its task. The task being the environment and its connection to that environment.
A test should be comprised of taken-to-the-limit conditions expected in service.
Why are you testing...
http://www.amccaps.com/products/hvr/AMC_High-Volt-Radial_2005-11.pdf
That's as close to a data sheet as I've been given. Part number is 501H42W223KQ4, but I haven't found anything more specific.
While I'm sure that a 10kV, 1 MA spike would be enough to inflict damage, I'm trying to do this in a controlled manner.
"degrade", not "vaporize"... [thumbsup]
I'm attempting to degrade a 0.22 uF MLCC (X7R dielectric) through current spiking. What magnitude spike do I need to be slamming into this device in order to start causing damage? (even a rough order of magnitude would be helpful)
Spec sheets aren't getting me anywhere (I get a 500v rating...
