EN 60115-1:2011/A11:2015

Fixed resistors for use in electronic equipment - Part 1: Generic specification

IEC 60115-1: 2008(E) is a generic specification and is applicable to fixed resistors for use in electronic equipment. It establishes standard terms, inspection procedures and methods of test for use in sectional and detail specifications of electronic components for quality assessment or any other purpose. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition issued in 1999 and Amendment 1 (2001). It constitutes a technical revision. It contains the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) implementation of Annex Q which replaces Clause 3; b) addition of new tests procedures in 4.34 through 4.38; c) removal of the property 'temperature characteristics' from 4.8; d) introduction of a new system of test severities for the shear test in 4.32; e) introduction of new bias voltages for the damp heat steady-state test in 4.24; f) furthermore, this fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 1999 and constitutes minor revisions related to tables, figures and references.

Festwiderstände zur Verwendung in Geräten der Elektronik - Teil 1: Fachgrundspezifikation

Résistances fixes utilisées dans les équipements électroniques - Partie 1: Spécification générique

Fiksni upori za elektronsko opremo - 1. del: Rodovna specifikacija - Dopolnilo A11

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 07-May-2015
• Withdrawal Date: 22-Mar-2018
• ICS: 31.040.10 - Fixed resistors
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 40XB - CLC/TC 40XB
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 40XB - CLC/TC 40XB
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 08-May-2015
• Due Date: 21-Jul-2016
• Completion Date: 08-May-2015
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60115-1:2012/A11:2015 - Fixed resistors for use in electronic equipment - Part 1: Generic specification

Relations

• Replaced By: EN 60115-1:2023 - Fixed resistors for use in electronic equipment - Part 1: Generic specification
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-2020
• Amends: EN 60115-1:2011 - Fixed resistors for use in electronic equipment - Part 1: Generic specification
• Effective Date: 12-Jun-2014

Overview

EN 60115-1:2011/A11:2015 is a European standard amendment that pertains to fixed resistors used in electronic equipment. This document builds upon the generic specification outlined in EN 60115-1:2011, enhancing testing and inspection protocols to ensure consistent quality and reliability of fixed resistors. Prepared by CLC/TC 40XB "Resistors," this amendment reflects technical revisions that update and refine terms, testing procedures, and severity levels for evaluating resistor performance in practical applications.

The standard applies broadly to fixed resistors incorporated into electronic devices and serves as a key reference for manufacturers, quality assessors, and engineers engaged in the design, testing, and certification of these critical electronic components.

Key Topics

• Generic Specification Refinement
  The document updates reference points within Section 4, replacing broad test method citations with precise directives (e.g., substituting “as specified in 4.5” by “as specified in 4.5.1”). This enhances clarity and uniformity in measurement and inspection procedures.

• Testing Procedure Enhancements
  Modifications cover a range of resistance and insulation evaluations to ensure resistors meet strict quality limits, including:

  • Resistance measurement accuracy and repeatability
  • Insulation resistance testing for insulated resistor types
  • Visual examinations coupled with electrical performance assessments
  • Reinforced conditions for damp heat steady-state tests and shear tests with updated bias voltages and severity classifications

• Quality and Reliability Assessment
  The amendment reinforces parameters for permissible change in resistance after tests, ensuring electronic equipment maintains performance and longevity under operational stresses. Specific clauses detail how resistance and insulation properties should be verified post-test to confirm compliance with relevant sectional or detail specifications.

• Standardization and Harmonization
  EN 60115-1:2011/A11:2015 aligns test and inspection criteria across all CENELEC member countries. It guarantees that fixed resistors certified under this standard adhere to a common set of requirements vital for pan-European acceptance and interoperability in electronic manufacturing.

Applications

• Electronic Component Manufacturing
  Producers of fixed resistors use this standard as a benchmark to design and validate resistor products that meet internationally recognized performance and reliability levels.

• Quality Control and Testing Laboratories
  Laboratories apply the specified inspection and test methods to assess fixed resistors before deployment in electronic circuits, ensuring adherence to safety and functional standards.

• Product Development and Engineering
  Engineers leverage the clearly defined specifications to select resistors compatible with varying electronic equipment demands, allowing for optimized circuit design and dependable component integration.

• Compliance and Certification Bodies
  Certification authorities use EN 60115-1:2011/A11:2015 as a core document to verify that fixed resistors fulfill European mandatory standards, facilitating market access and regulatory approval.

Related Standards

• EN 60115-1:2011 (Base Standard)
  The foundational generic specification for fixed resistors in electronic equipment that EN 60115-1:2011/A11:2015 amends and updates.

• IEC 60115 Series
  Comprehensive international standards concerning fixed and variable resistors, including sectional and detail specifications that build on the guidelines established in Part 1.

• CENELEC Internal Regulations
  Framework guiding national adoption and implementation of European standards such as EN 60115-1:2011/A11:2015 by member countries.

• Standards for Related Passive Components
  Complementary IEC and EN standards for components like capacitors and inductors that often integrate with fixed resistors to achieve desired electronic circuit characteristics.

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Keywords: EN 60115-1 amendment, fixed resistors standard, electronic equipment resistors, resistor testing procedures, resistor inspection methods, CENELEC resistor standards, resistor quality assessment, electronic component certification, resistor insulation resistance test, resistor reliability criteria, fixed resistor specifications.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2015
Fiksni upori za elektronsko opremo - 1. del: Rodovna specifikacija - Dopolnilo A11
Fixed resistors for use in electronic equipment - Part 1: Generic specification
Festwiderstände zur Verwendung in Geräten der Elektronik - Teil 1:
Fachgrundspezifikation
Résistances fixes utilisées dans les équipements électroniques - Partie 1: Spécification
générique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60115-1:2011/A11:2015
ICS:
31.040.10 Fiksni upor Fixed resistors
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60115-1:2011/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2015
ICS 31.040.10
English Version
Fixed resistors for use in electronic equipment -
Part 1: Generic specification
Résistances fixes utilisées dans les équipements Festw iderstände zur Verw endung in Geräten der
électroniques - Partie 1: Spécification générique Elektronik - Teil 1: Fachgrundspezifikation
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN 60115-1:2011; it w as approved by CENELEC on 2015-03-23. CENELEC
members are bound to comply w ith the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations w hich stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard w ithout any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under
the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its ow n language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status
as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norw ay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sw eden, Sw itzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2015 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved w orldw ide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 60115-1:2011/A11:2015 E

Contents Page
Foreword. 3
1 Modification to 4.13 . 4
2 Modification to 4.16 . 4
3 Modification to 4.18 . 4
4 Modification to 4.19 . 4
5 Modification to 4.20 . 4
6 Modification to 4.21 . 4
7 Modification to 4.22 . 4
8 Modification to 4.23 . 4
9 Modification to 4.24 . 5
10 Modification to 4.25 . 5
11 Modification to 4.27 . 5
12 Modification to 4.28 . 5
13 Modification to 4.33 . 5
14 Modification to 4.36 . 5
15 Modification to 4.37 . 6
16 Modification to 4.38 . 6
17 Modification to 4.39 .
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