EN 60384-6:2005
(Main)Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 6: Sectional specification - Fixed metallized polycarbonate film dielectric d.c. capacitors
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 6: Sectional specification - Fixed metallized polycarbonate film dielectric d.c. capacitors
applies to fixed capacitors for direct current with metallized electrodes and polycarbonate dielectric for use in electronic equipment.Two performance grades of capacitors are covered, Grade 1 for long life application and Grade 2 for general application
Festkondensatoren zur Verwendung in Geräten der Elektronik - Teil 6: Rahmenspezifikation - Festkondensatoren für Gleichspannung mit metallisierten Kunststofffolien aus Polykarbonat als Dielektrikum
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques - Partie 6: Spécification intermédiaire - Condensateurs fixes pour courant continu à diélectrique en film de polycarbonate métallisé
applies to fixed capacitors for direct current with metallized electrodes and polycarbonate dielectric for use in electronic equipment.Two performance grades of capacitors are covered, Grade 1 for long life application and Grade 2 for general application
Nespremenljivi kondenzatorji za uporabo v elektronski opremi – 6. del: Področna specifikacija – Nespremenljivi kondenzatorji z dielektrikom iz metalizirane polikarbonatne folije za enosmerne napetosti (IEC 60384-6:2005)
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SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60384-6:2006
STANDARD
februar 2006
Nespremenljivi kondenzatorji za uporabo v elektronski opremi – 6. del:
Področna specifikacija – Nespremenljivi kondenzatorji z dielektrikom iz
metalizirane polikarbonatne folije za enosmerne napetosti (IEC 60384-6:2005)
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 6: Sectional specification –
Fixed metallized polycarbonate film dielectric d.c. capacitors (IEC 60384-6:2005)
ICS 31.060.10 Referenčna številka
SIST EN 60384-6:2006(en)
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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 60384-6
QC 300500
Third edition
2005-09
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 6:
Sectional specification –
Fixed metallized polycarbonate film
dielectric d.c. capacitors
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
1 General .6
1.1 Scope.6
1.2 Normative references .6
1.3 Information to be given in a detail specification .7
1.4 Terms and definitions .8
1.5 Marking .8
2 Preferred ratings and characteristics .9
2.1 Preferred characteristics .9
2.2 Preferred values of ratings .9
3 Quality assessment procedures.10
3.1 Primary stage of manufacture.10
3.2 Structurally similar components.10
3.3 Certified records of released lots.10
3.4 Qualification approval.10
3.5 Quality conformance inspection.17
4 Test and measurement procedures.18
4.1 Visual examination and check of dimensions.18
4.2 Electrical tests.18
4.3 Robustness of terminations .22
4.4 Resistance to soldering heat .22
4.5 Solderability .22
4.6 Rapid change of temperature .23
4.7 Vibration.23
4.8 Bump .23
4.9 Shock.24
4.10 Climatic sequence .24
4.11 Damp heat, steady state.25
4.12 Endurance.25
4.13 Charge and discharge .26
4.14 Component solvent resistance.27
4.15 Solvent resistance of the marking.27
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FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
Part 6: Sectional specification –
Fixed metallized polycarbonate film dielectric d.c. capacitors
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60384-6 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 40:
Capacitors and resistors for electronic equipment.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1987 and amendment 1
(1992) and constitutes a minor revision related to tables, figures and references.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
40/1588/FDIS 40/1608/RVD
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The QC number that appears on the front cover of this publication is the specification number
in the IEC Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components (IECQ).
IEC 60384 consists of the following parts, under the general title Fixed capacitors for use in
electronic equipment:
Part 1: Generic specification
Part 2: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polyethylene-terephthalate film
dielectric d.c. capacitors
Part 3: Sectional specification: Fixed tantalum chip capacitors
Part 4: Sectional specification: Aluminium electrolytic capacitors with solid and non-
solid electrolyte
Part 5: Sectional specification: Fixed mica dielectric d.c. capacitors with a rated
voltage not exceeding 3 000 V – Selection of methods of test and general
requirements
Part 6: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polycarbonate film dielectric d.c.
capacitors
Part 8: Sectional specification: Fixed capacitors of ceramic dielectric, Class 1
Part 9: Sectional specification: Fixed capacitors of ceramic dielectric, Class 2
Part 11: Blank detail specification: Fixed polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric metal
foil d.c. capacitors – Assessment level E
Part 12: Sectional specification: Fixed polycarbonate film dielectric metal foil d.c.
capacitors
Part 13: Sectional specification: Fixed polypropylene film dielectric metal foil d.c.
capacitors
Part 14: Sectional specification: Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference
suppression and connection to the supply mains
Part 15: Sectional specification: Fixed tantalum capacitors with non-solid or solid
electrolyte
Part 16: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric d.c.
capacitors
Part 17: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric a.c. and
pulse capacitors
Part 18: Sectional specification: Fixed aluminium electrolytic chip capacitors with solid
and non-solid electrolyte
Part 19: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polyethylene-terephthalate film
dielectric chip d.c. capacitors
Part 20: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polyphenylene sulfide film dielectric
chip d.c. capacitors
Part 21: Sectional specification: Fixed surface mount multilayer capacitors of ceramic
dielectric, Class 1
Part 22: Sectional specification: Fixed surface mount multilayer capacitors of ceramic
dielectric, Class 2
Part 23: Sectional specification: Fixed surface mount metallized polyethylene
naphthalate film dielectric d.c. capacitors
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the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
A bilingual version of this standard may be issued at a later date.
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FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
Part 6: Sectional specification –
Fixed metallized polycarbonate film dielectric d.c. capacitors
1 General
1.1 Scope
This part of IEC 60384 applies to fixed capacitors for direct current with metallized electrodes
and polycarbonate dielectric for use in electronic equipment.
These capacitors may have "self-healing properties" depending on conditions of use. They
are primarily intended for applications where the a.c. component is small with respect to the
rated voltage. Two performance grades of capacitors are covered, Grade 1 for long-life
application and Grade 2 for general application.
Capacitors for electromagnetic interference and connection to the supply mains are not
included but are covered by IEC 60384-14.
1.2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60063:1963, Preferred number series for resistors and capacitors
Amendment 1 (1967)
Amendment 2 (1977)
IEC 60068-1: Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60384-1:1999, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 1: Generic
specification
IEC 60384-6-1, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 6-1: Blank detail
specification – Fixed metallized polycarbonate film dielectric d.c. capacitors -- Assessment
level E
IEC 60384-14: Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 14: Sectional
specification: Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to
the supply mains
IEC QC 001005: Register of Firms, Products and Services approved under the IECQ system,
including ISO 9000
ISO 3:1973, Preferred numbers – Series of preferred numbers
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1.3 Information to be given in a detail specification
Detail specifications shall be derived from the relevant blank detail specification.
Detail specifications shall not specify requirements inferior to those of the generic, sectional
or blank detail specification. When more severe requirements are included, they shall be
listed in 1.9 of the detail specification and indicated in the test schedules, for example, by an
asterisk.
NOTE The information given in 1.3.1 may, for convenience, be presented in tabular form.
The following information shall be given in each detail specification and the values quoted
shall preferably be selected from those given in the appropriate clause of this sectional
specification.
1.3.1 Outline drawing and dimensions
There shall be an illustration of the capacitor as an aid to easy recognition and for comparison
of the capacitor with others. Dimensions and their associated tolerances, which affect
interchangeability and mounting, shall be given in the detail specification. All dimensions shall
be stated in millimetres.
Normally, the numerical values shall be given for the length of the body, the width and height
of the body and the wire spacing, or, for cylindrical types, the body diameter and the length
and diameter of the terminations. When necessary, for example, when a number of items
(capacitance values/voltage ranges) are covered by a detail specification, the dimensions and
their associated tolerances shall be placed in a table below the drawing.
When the configuration is other than described above, the detail specification shall state such
dimensional information as will adequately describe the capacitor. When the capacitor is not
designed for use on printed boards, this shall be clearly stated in the detail specification.
1.3.1.1 Mounting
The detail specification shall specify the method of mounting to be applied for normal use and
for the application of the vibration and the bump or shock tests. The capacitors shall be
mounted by their normal means. The design of the capacitor may be such that special
mounting fixtures are required in its use. In this case, the detail specification shall describe
the mounting fixtures and they shall be used in the application of the vibration and bump or
shock tests.
1.3.2 Ratings and characteristics
The ratings and characteristics shall be in accordance with the relevant clauses of this
specification, together with the following.
1.3.2.1 Rated capacitance range
See 2.2.1.
NOTE When products approved to the detail specification have different ranges, the following statement should
be added: “The range of capacitance values available in each voltage range is given in IEC QC 001005.”.
1.3.2.2 Particular characteristics
Additional characteristics may be listed, when they are considered necessary, to specify
adequately the component for design and application purposes.
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1.3.2.3 Soldering
The detail specification shall prescribe the test methods, severities and requirements
applicable for the solderability and the resistance to soldering heat test.
1.3.3 Marking
The detail specification shall specify the content of the marking on the capacitor and on the
package. Deviations from 1.5 of this specification shall be specifically stated.
1.4 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions of IEC 60384-1, as well as the
following, apply.
1.4.1
performance grade 1 capacitors (long-life)
capacitors for long-life applications with stringent requirements for the electrical parameters
1.4.2
performance grade 2 capacitors (general purpose)
capacitors for general application where the stringent requirements for Grade 1 capacitors are
not necessary
1.4.3
rated voltage
maximum d.c. voltage which may be applied continuously to a capacitor at the rated
temperature
NOTE The sum of the d.c. voltage and the peak a.c. voltage applied to the capacitor should not exceed the rated
voltage. The value of the peak a.c. voltage should not exceed the following percentages of the rated voltage at the
frequencies stated and should not be greater than 280 V:
50 Hz : 20 %
100 Hz : 15 %
1 000 Hz : 3 %
10 000 Hz : 1 %
unless otherwise specified in the detail specification.
1.5 Marking
See 2.4 of IEC 60384-1 with the following details.
1.5.1 The information given in the marking is normally selected from the following list; the
relative importance of each item is indicated by its position in the list:
a) rated capacitance;
b) rated voltage (d.c. voltage may be indicated by the symbol or );
c) tolerance on rated capacitance;
d) category voltage;
e) year and month (or week) of manufacture;
f) manufacturer's name or trade mark;
g) climatic category;
h) manufacturer's type designation;
i) reference to the detail specification.
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1.5.2 The capacitor shall be clearly marked with a), b) and c) above and with as many as
possible of the remaining items as is considered necessary. Any duplication of information in
the marking on the capacitor should be avoided.
1.5.3 The package containing the capacitor(s) shall be clearly marked with all the
information listed in 1.5.1.
1.5.4 Any additional marking shall be applied so that no confusion can arise.
2 Preferred ratings and characteristics
2.1 Preferred characteristics
The values given in detail specifications shall preferably be selected from the following.
2.1.1 Preferred climatic categories
The capacitors covered by this specification are classified into climatic categories according
to the general rules given in IEC 60068-1.
The lower and upper category temperatures and the duration of the damp-heat steady-state
test shall be chosen from the following:
lower category temperature: -55 °C; –40 °C; and –25 °C;
upper category temperature: +85 °C, +100 °C and +125 °C
duration of the damp-heat, steady-state test: 4, 10, 21 and 56 days.
NOTE With continuous operation at 125 °C in excess of the endurance test time, accelerated ageing should be
considered (see detail specification).
The severities for the cold and dry-heat tests are the lower and upper category temperatures
respectively.
2.2 Preferred values of ratings
2.2.1 Rated capacitance (C )
R
Preferred values of rated capacitance are: 1; 1,5; 2,2; 3,3; 4,7 and 6,8 and their decimal
multiples.
These values conform to the E6 series of preferred values given in IEC 60063.
If other values are required, they shall preferably be chosen from the E12 series.
2.2.2 Tolerance on rated capacitance
The preferred tolerances on the rated capacitance are ±5 %, ±10 % and ±20 %.
2.2.3 Rated voltage (U )
R
The preferred values of rated voltage are 40 – 63 – 100 – 160 – 250 – 400 – 630 – 1 000 –
1 600 V. These values conform to the basic series of preferred values R5 given in ISO 3.
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2.2.4 Category voltage (U )
C
The category voltage is:
0,8 U for upper category temperature 100 °C; and
R
0,5 U for upper category temperature 125 °C.
R
2.2.5 Rated temperature
The standard value of rated temperature is 85 °C.
3 Quality assessment procedures
3.1 Primary stage of manufacture
The primary stage of manufacture is the winding of the capacitor element or the equivalent
operation.
3.2 Structurally similar components
Capacitors considered as being structurally similar are capacitors produced with similar
processes and materials, though they may be of different case sizes and values.
3.3 Certified records of released lots
The information required in IEC 60384-1, 3.9, shall be made available when prescribed in the
detail specification and when requested by a purchaser. After the endurance test the
parameters for which variables information is required are the capacitance change, tan δ and
the insulation resistance.
3.4 Qualification approval
The procedures for qualification approval testing are given in IEC 60384-1, 3.5.
The schedule to be used for qualification approval testing on the basis of lot-by-lot and
periodic tests is given in 3.5 of this specification. The procedure using a fixed sample size
schedule is given in 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 below.
3.4.1 Qualification approval on the basis of the fixed sample size procedure
3.4.1.1 Sampling
The fixed sample size procedure is described in IEC 60384-1, 3.5.3b). The sample shall be
representative of the range of capacitors for which approval is sought. This may or may not be
the complete range covered by the detail specification.
The sample shall consist of specimens having the lowest and highest voltages and, for these
voltages, the lowest and highest capacitances. When there are more than four rated voltages,
an intermediate voltage shall also be tested. Thus, for the approval of a range, testing is
required of either four or six values (capacitance/voltage combinations). When the range
consists of less than four values, the number of specimens to be tested shall be that required
for four values.
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Spare specimens are permitted as follows:
a) one per value which may be used to replace the permitted defective in Group 0;
b) one per value which may be used as replacements for specimens which are defective
because of incidents not attributable to the manufacturer.
The numbers given in Group 0 assume that all groups are applicable. If this is not so, the
numbers may be reduced accordingly.
When additional groups are introduced into the qualification approval test schedule, the
number of specimens required for Group 0 shall be increased by the same number as that
required for the additional groups.
Table 1 gives the number of samples to be tested in each group or subgroup together with the
permissible number of defectives for qualification approval tests.
3.4.2 Tests
The complete series of tests specified in Tables 1 and 2 are required for the approval of
capacitors covered by the detail specification. The tests of each group shall be carried out in
the order given.
The whole sample shall be subjected to the tests of Group 0 and then divided for the other
groups.
Specimens found defective during the tests of Group 0 shall not be used for the other groups.
"One defective" is counted when a capacitor has not satisfied the whole or a part of the tests
of a group.
Approval is granted when the number of defectives does not exceed the specified number of
permissible defectives for each group or subgroup and the total number of permissible
defectives.
NOTE Tables 1 and 2 together form the fixed sample size test schedule, for which Table 1 includes the details for
the sampling and permissible defectives for the different tests or groups of tests, whereas Table 2, together with
the details of tests contained in Clause 4, gives a complete summary of test conditions and performance
requirements and indicates where, for example, for the test method or conditions of test, a choice has to be made
in the detail specification.
The conditions of test and performance requirements for the fixed sample size test schedule should be identical to
those prescribed in the detail specification for quality conformance inspection.
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Table 1 – Sampling plan together with numbers of permissible nonconformances for
qualification approval tests
Group Test Sub- Number of specimens (n) and number of permissible non-
clause conformances (c)
No.
of this
Per For four or less values For six values
publi-
c c c
to be tested to be tested
value
cation
n c c
4n 6n
c total c total
0 Visual examination 4.1
Dimensions 4.1
Capacitance 4.2.2
b c
Tangent of loss angle 4.2.3 29 116 2 174 3
Voltage proof 4.2.1
Insulation resistance 4.2.4
Spare specimens 2 8 12
1A Robustness of terminations 4.3 3 12 1 18 1
Resistance to soldering heat 4.4
Component solvent resistance 4.14
b
1B Solderability 4.5 6 24 1 36 2
Solvent resistance of the 4.15
marking
Rapid change of temperature
4.6
Vibration
4.7
a
Bump or shock
4.8 or
4.9
1 Climatic sequence 4.10 9 36 2 4 54 3 6
b
2 Damp heat, steady state 4.11 5 20 1 30 2
b b
3 Endurance 4.12 10 40 2 60 3
4 Characteristics depending on 4.2.5 5 20 1 30 2
a
temperature
Charge and discharge
4.13
a
As required in the detail specification.
b
Not more than one nonconformance is permitted from any one value.
c
For capacitance/voltage combinations, see 3.4.1.
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Table 2 – Test schedule for qualification approval
a a
Subclause number and D Conditions of test Number of Performance requirements
a
test or specimens (n)
ND and number of
b
permissible non-
conformances (c)
Group 0 ND See Table 1
4.1 Visual examination As in 4.1
Legible marking and as
specified in the detail
specification
4.1 Dimensions (detail) See detail specification
4.2.1 Voltage proof See detail specification No breakdown or flashover
for the method
4.2.2 Capacitance Within specified tolerance
4.2.3 Tangent of loss Frequency: 1 kHz As in 4.2.3.2
angle (tan δ)
4.2.4 Insulation resistance See detail specification As in 4.2.4.2
for the method
Group 1A D See Table 1
4.3.1 Initial measurements Capacitance
Tangent of loss angle:
For C > 1 µF: at 1 kHz
R
C ≤ 1 µF: at 10 kHz
R
4.3 Robustness of Visual examination No visible damage
terminations
4.4 Resistance to No pre-drying
soldering heat See detail specification
for the method (1A or 1B)
4.14 Component solvent Solvent: . See detail specification
resistance (if Solvent temperature: .
applicable) Method 2
Recovery time: .
No visible damage
4.4.2 Final measurements Visual examination
Legible marking
ΔC/C ≤ 2 % of value
Capacitance
measured in 4.3.1
Tangent of loss angle Increase of tan δ
≤0,003 C ≤ 1 µF Grade 1
≤0,002 C > 1 µF Grade 1
≤0,005 C ≤ 1 µF Grade 2
≤0,003 C > 1 µF Grade 2
compared to values
measured in 4.3.1
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1) a
Subclause number and D Number of
Conditions of test Performance requirements
a
test or specimens (n)
ND and number of
b
permissible non-
conformances (c)
Group 1B D See Table 1
4.5 Solderability Without ageing Good tinning as evidenced by
See detail specification free flowing of the solder with
for the method wetting of the terminations or
solder shall flow within . . . s,
as applicable
4.15 Solvent resistance Solvent: . Legible marking
of the
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