EN IEC 60384-14:2023
(Main)Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14: Sectional specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14: Sectional specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains
IEC 60384-14:2023 applies to capacitors and resistor-capacitor combinations intended to be connected to AC mains or other supply with a nominal voltage not exceeding 1 000 V AC (RMS), and with a nominal frequency not exceeding 100 Hz. This document includes also additional specific conditions and requirements for the connection to DC supplies with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 500 V DC. The principal object of this part of IEC 60384 is to prescribe preferred ratings and characteristics and to select, from IEC 60384-1, the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods and to give general performance requirements for this type of capacitor. Test severities and requirements prescribed in detail specifications referring to this sectional specification are of equal or higher performance level; lower performance levels are not permitted. This document also provides a schedule of safety tests to be used by national testing stations in countries where approval by such stations is required. The overvoltage categories in combination with the AC mains voltages for the capacitors classified in this document are to be taken from IEC 60664-1. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
in damp heat steady state test, all capacitor types are tested both with and without rated voltage; the number of test pieces has been increased;
tangent of loss angle is added In Group 0 tests, in safety tests only;
qualification approval based on safety and performance tests has been removed from the main text to a normative annex;
the range of rated voltages is given instead of exact rated voltage values;
normative annex for description of capacitor styles and of creepage/clearance distance measurement has been added;
the importance of mechanical failures (cracks) in component encapsulation as a safety feature is highlighted in handling instructions and requirements after all relevant tests.
Festkondensatoren zur Verwendung in Geräten der Elektronik - Teil 14: Rahmenspezifikation - Festkondensatoren zur Unterdrückung elektromagnetischer Störungen, geeignet für Netzbetrieb
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques - Partie 14: Spécification intermédiaire - Condensateurs fixes pour la suppression des interférences électromagnétiques et la connexion au réseau d’alimentation
L’IEC 60384-14:2023 s’applique aux condensateurs et aux combinaisons condensateur/résistance destinés à être connectés à un réseau d’alimentation en courant alternatif ou à une autre alimentation dont la tension nominale ne dépasse pas 1 000 V c.a. (efficace) et dont la fréquence nominale ne dépasse pas 100 Hz. Le présent document inclut également des conditions et des exigences spécifiques supplémentaires pour la connexion aux alimentations en courant continu avec une tension assignée ne dépassant pas 1 500 V en courant continu. La présente partie de l’IEC 60384 a pour principal objet de prescrire les valeurs assignées et caractéristiques préférentielles, de sélectionner, en se référant à l’IEC 60384-1, les procédures d’évaluation de la qualité appropriées, les essais et les méthodes de mesure et de donner les exigences de performances générales pour ce type de condensateur. Les sévérités et les exigences d’essai indiquées dans les spécifications particulières se rapportant à cette spécification intermédiaire présentent des niveaux de performances supérieurs ou égaux. Les niveaux de performance inférieurs ne sont pas autorisés. Le présent document fournit un programme d’essais de sécurité à utiliser par les stations d’essai nationales dans les pays qui exigent une approbation par de telles stations. Les catégories de surtension associées aux tensions d’alimentation alternatives pour les condensateurs classifiés dans le présent document doivent être issues de l’IEC 60664-1. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l’édition précédente:
dans l’essai continu de chaleur humide, tous les types de condensateurs sont soumis à essai à la fois avec et sans tension assignée. Le nombre d’éprouvettes a été augmenté;
la tangente de l’angle de perte est ajoutée dans les essais du Groupe 0, dans les essais de sécurité uniquement;
l’homologation basée sur les essais de sécurité et de performance a été supprimée du corps du texte pour en faire une annexe normative;
la plage de tensions assignées est donnée au lieu des valeurs exactes de tension assignée;
une annexe normative de description des modèles de condensateurs et de la mesure des lignes de fuite et des distances d’isolement a été ajoutée;
l’importance des défaillances mécaniques (fissures) dans l’encapsulation des composants en tant que caractéristique de sécurité est mise en évidence dans les instructions de manipulation et les exigences après tous les essais pertinents.
Nespremenljivi kondenzatorji za elektronsko opremo - 14. del: Področna specifikacija - Nespremenljivi kondenzatorji za dušenje elektromagnetnega motenja in za povezovanje z omrežnim napajanjem (IEC 60384-14:2023)
Standard IEC 60384-14:2023 se uporablja za kondenzatorje in kombinacije uporov/kondenzatorjev, ki so namenjeni za priključitev v izmenično napajalno omrežje ali drug vir napajanja z nazivno sistemsko napetostjo do 1000 V izmenične napetosti (RMS) in nazivno frekvenco, ki ne presega 100 Hz. Ta dokument vključuje tudi dodatne posebne pogoje in zahteve za priključitev na enosmerno napajanje z nazivno vrednostjo največ 1500 V za enosmerni tok. Glavni cilj tega dela standarda IEC 60384 je predpisati prednostne vrednosti in lastnosti, izbrati primerne postopke za ovrednotenje kakovosti, preskuse in merilne metode iz standarda IEC 60384-1 ter podati splošne zahteve glede zmogljivosti za ta tip kondenzatorja. Preskusne stopnje in zahteve, predpisane v podrobnih specifikacijah, ki se navezujejo na to področno specifikacijo, so enake ali višje ravni učinkovitosti; nižje ravni niso dovoljene. Ta dokument vsebuje tudi razpored varnostnih preskusov, ki jih uporabljajo nacionalne preskuševalne postaje v državah, kjer je zahtevana odobritev s strani tovrstnih postaj. Prenapetostne kategorije v povezavi z napajalnimi napetostmi z izmeničnim tokom za kondenzatorje, razvrščene v tem dokumentu, je treba povzeti iz standarda IEC 60664-1. Ta izdaja v primerjavi s prejšnjo vključuje naslednje pomembne tehnične spremembe:
– pri preskusu s stalno vlažno vročino so vse vrste kondenzatorjev preskušene z nazivno napetostjo in brez nje; število preskusnih vzorcev se je povečalo;
– tangenta izgube kota je bila dodana v skupini preskusov 0 pri varnostnih preskusih
– odobritev kvalifikacije na podlagi preskusov varnosti in učinkovitosti je odstranjena iz glavnega besedila in dodana v normativni dodatek;
– namesto točnih vrednosti nazivne napetosti je podano območje nazivnih napetosti;
– dodan je normativni dodatek za opis vrst kondenzatorjev in meritev plazilne razdalje/razdalje;
– pomen mehanskih okvar (razpok) v ohišju komponent kot varnostni element je poudarjen v navodilih za uporabo in zahtevah po izvedbi vseh ustreznih preskusov.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 02-Mar-2023
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 40XA - CLC/TC 40XA
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 40 - IEC_TC_40
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 03-Mar-2023
- Completion Date
- 03-Mar-2023
Relations
- Effective Date
- 26-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 06-Oct-2020
- Effective Date
- 06-Oct-2020
- Effective Date
- 28-May-2024
- Effective Date
- 22-Oct-2024
Overview
EN IEC 60384-14:2023 (IEC 60384-14:2023) is the sectional specification for fixed capacitors intended for electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression and for direct connection to the supply mains. It covers capacitors and resistor‑capacitor (RC) combinations for AC supplies with nominal voltages up to 1 000 V AC (RMS) and nominal frequencies up to 100 Hz, and includes additional requirements for DC supplies up to 1 500 V DC. The standard prescribes preferred ratings and characteristics, selects appropriate quality assessment procedures from IEC 60384-1, and defines safety and performance testing and measurement methods used for design, production and national approvals.
Key technical topics and requirements
- Scope & classification
- Applies to X and Y class mains capacitors and RC units for EMI suppression.
- Preferred ratings and characteristics
- Nominal capacitance, tolerances, rated voltages (provided as ranges in this edition), rated temperature and passive flammability classifications.
- Electrical and safety tests
- Voltage proof, insulation resistance, capacitance and tangent of loss angle (added in safety Group 0 tests), ESR (for RC units).
- Mechanical and environmental tests
- Robustness of terminations, solderability and resistance to soldering heat, vibration, shock, rapid temperature change, container sealing.
- Climatic and humidity tests
- Climatic sequence, damp heat steady state (DHSS) tests (now performed both with and without rated voltage; sample sizes increased).
- Endurance and surge testing
- Endurance, impulse voltage and charge/discharge behavior; requirements for lead‑through arrangements and combined voltage/current tests.
- Safety and approval procedures
- Schedule of safety tests for national testing stations; overvoltage categories referenced to IEC 60664-1.
- Documentation and measurement
- Normative annexes for capacitor styles, creepage/clearance measurement and qualification approval moved to a normative annex.
Practical applications
- Selection, design and type‑approval of mains-connected EMI capacitors for power supplies, household appliances, industrial controllers, lighting, renewable-energy inverters and EV charging equipment.
- Qualification testing for production batches and product safety certification where national testing stations require standardized safety schedules.
- Use by procurement and quality teams to ensure components meet defined climatic, electrical and mechanical performance levels.
Who should use this standard
- Component manufacturers, R&D and product design engineers
- Test laboratories and certification bodies
- Quality assurance and procurement teams specifying EMI and mains capacitors
- EMC engineers and system integrators designing mains-connected equipment
Related standards
- IEC 60384-1 (generic capacitor specification)
- IEC 60664-1 (insulation coordination / overvoltage categories)
- CISPR 17 (measurement of suppression characteristics)
- Other referenced IEC standards for test techniques and safety
Keywords: IEC 60384-14, EN IEC 60384-14:2023, fixed capacitors, EMI suppression, mains capacitors, X capacitors, Y capacitors, safety tests, damp heat test, creepage clearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 60384-14:2023 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14: Sectional specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains". This standard covers: IEC 60384-14:2023 applies to capacitors and resistor-capacitor combinations intended to be connected to AC mains or other supply with a nominal voltage not exceeding 1 000 V AC (RMS), and with a nominal frequency not exceeding 100 Hz. This document includes also additional specific conditions and requirements for the connection to DC supplies with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 500 V DC. The principal object of this part of IEC 60384 is to prescribe preferred ratings and characteristics and to select, from IEC 60384-1, the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods and to give general performance requirements for this type of capacitor. Test severities and requirements prescribed in detail specifications referring to this sectional specification are of equal or higher performance level; lower performance levels are not permitted. This document also provides a schedule of safety tests to be used by national testing stations in countries where approval by such stations is required. The overvoltage categories in combination with the AC mains voltages for the capacitors classified in this document are to be taken from IEC 60664-1. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: in damp heat steady state test, all capacitor types are tested both with and without rated voltage; the number of test pieces has been increased; tangent of loss angle is added In Group 0 tests, in safety tests only; qualification approval based on safety and performance tests has been removed from the main text to a normative annex; the range of rated voltages is given instead of exact rated voltage values; normative annex for description of capacitor styles and of creepage/clearance distance measurement has been added; the importance of mechanical failures (cracks) in component encapsulation as a safety feature is highlighted in handling instructions and requirements after all relevant tests.
IEC 60384-14:2023 applies to capacitors and resistor-capacitor combinations intended to be connected to AC mains or other supply with a nominal voltage not exceeding 1 000 V AC (RMS), and with a nominal frequency not exceeding 100 Hz. This document includes also additional specific conditions and requirements for the connection to DC supplies with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 500 V DC. The principal object of this part of IEC 60384 is to prescribe preferred ratings and characteristics and to select, from IEC 60384-1, the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods and to give general performance requirements for this type of capacitor. Test severities and requirements prescribed in detail specifications referring to this sectional specification are of equal or higher performance level; lower performance levels are not permitted. This document also provides a schedule of safety tests to be used by national testing stations in countries where approval by such stations is required. The overvoltage categories in combination with the AC mains voltages for the capacitors classified in this document are to be taken from IEC 60664-1. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: in damp heat steady state test, all capacitor types are tested both with and without rated voltage; the number of test pieces has been increased; tangent of loss angle is added In Group 0 tests, in safety tests only; qualification approval based on safety and performance tests has been removed from the main text to a normative annex; the range of rated voltages is given instead of exact rated voltage values; normative annex for description of capacitor styles and of creepage/clearance distance measurement has been added; the importance of mechanical failures (cracks) in component encapsulation as a safety feature is highlighted in handling instructions and requirements after all relevant tests.
EN IEC 60384-14:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 31.060.10 - Fixed capacitors. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 60384-14:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60384-14:2013, EN 60384-14:2013/AC:2016-04, EN 60384-14:2013/A1:2016, EN IEC 60384-14:2023/A1:2025, EN IEC 60384-14:2023/AC:2024-11. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2023
Nespremenljivi kondenzatorji za elektronsko opremo - 14. del: Področna
specifikacija - Nespremenljivi kondenzatorji za dušenje elektromagnetnega
motenja in za povezovanje z omrežnim napajanjem (IEC 60384-14:2023)
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14: Sectional specification - Fixed
capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply
mains (IEC 60384-14:2023)
Festkondensatoren zur Verwendung in Geräten der Elektronik - Teil 14:
Rahmenspezifikation - Festkondensatoren zur Unterdrückung elektromagnetischer
Störungen, geeignet für Netzbetrieb (IEC 60384-14:2023)
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques - Partie 14:
Spécification intermédiaire - Condensateurs fixes d'antiparasitage et raccordement à
l'alimentation (IEC 60384-14:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60384-14:2023
ICS:
31.060.10 Fiksni kondenzatorji Fixed capacitors
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60384-14
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2023
ICS 31.060.10 Supersedes EN 60384-14:2013;
EN 60384-14:2013/A1:2016;
EN 60384-14:2013/AC:2016-04
English Version
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14:
Sectional specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic
interference suppression and connection to the supply mains
(IEC 60384-14:2023)
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements Festkondensatoren zur Verwendung in Geräten der
électroniques - Partie 14: Spécification intermédiaire - Elektronik - Teil 14: Rahmenspezifikation -
Condensateurs fixes pour la suppression des interférences Festkondensatoren zur Unterdrückung elektromagnetischer
électromagnétiques et la connexion au réseau Störungen, geeignet für Netzbetrieb
d'alimentation (IEC 60384-14:2023)
(IEC 60384-14:2023)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2023-03-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without 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.
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Ref. No. EN IEC 60384-14:2023 E
European foreword
The text of document 40/2985/FDIS, future edition 5 of IEC 60384-14, prepared by IEC/TC 40
"Capacitors and resistors for electronic equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote
and approved by CENELEC as EN IEC 60384-14:2023.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2023-12-01
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2026-03-01
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60384-14:2013 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60384-14:2023 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60335-1 NOTE Approved as EN 60335-1
IEC 60384-14-1 NOTE Approved as EN 60384-14-1
IEC 60939-3:2015 NOTE Approved as EN 60939-3:2015 (not modified)
IEC 60940 NOTE Approved as EN 60940
IEC 61140 NOTE Approved as EN 61140
IEC 62368-1:2018 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 62368-1:2020 (not modified) +A11:2020
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the
relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60060-1 2010 High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: EN 60060-1 2010
General definitions and test requirements
IEC 60063 - Preferred number series for resistors and EN 60063 -
capacitors
IEC 60068-1 2013 Environmental testing - Part 1: General EN 60068-1 2014
and guidance
IEC 60068-2-17 - Basic environmental testing procedures - EN 60068-2-17 -
Part 2-17: Tests - Test Q: Sealing
IEC 60384-1 2021 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic EN IEC 60384-1 2021
equipment - Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 60664-1 - Insulation coordination for equipment EN IEC 60664-1 -
within low-voltage supply systems - Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 60695-11-10 - Fire hazard testing - Part 11-10: Test EN 60695-11-10 -
flames - 50 W horizontal and vertical flame
test methods
IEC 61193-2 2007 Quality assessment systems - Part 2: EN 61193-2 2007
Selection and use of sampling plans for
inspection of electronic components and
packages
IEC 61210 - Connecting devices - Flat quick-connect EN 61210 -
terminations for electrical copper
conductors - Safety requirements
ISO 7000 - Graphical symbols for use on equipment - - -
Registered symbols
CISPR 17 - Methods of measurement of the EN 55017 -
suppression characteristics of passive
EMC filtering devices
IEC 60384-14 ®
Edition 5.0 2023-01
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Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 14: Sectional specification – Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic
interference suppression and connection to the supply mains
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques –
Partie 14: Spécification intermédiaire – Condensateurs fixes pour la suppression
des interférences électromagnétiques et la connexion au réseau d’alimentation
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 8
1 Scope . 10
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms and definitions and classification . 11
3.1 Terms and definitions . 11
3.2 Classifications . 16
3.2.1 Classification of X capacitors . 16
3.2.2 Classification of Y capacitors . 16
4 Preferred ratings and characteristics . 17
4.1 Preferred climatic categories . 17
4.2 Preferred values of ratings . 18
4.2.1 Nominal capacitance (C ) . 18
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4.2.2 Tolerance on nominal capacitance . 18
4.2.3 Selection of rated voltages (U ) . 18
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4.2.4 Nominal resistance (R ) . 18
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4.2.5 Rated temperature . 18
4.2.6 Passive flammability . 18
4.3 Requirements for sleeving, tape, tubing and wire insulation . 18
5 Test and measurement procedures, and performance requirements . 19
5.1 General . 19
5.2 Visual examination and check of dimensions . 19
5.2.1 General . 19
5.2.2 Creepage distances and clearances . 19
5.3 Electrical tests . 20
5.3.1 Voltage proof . 20
5.3.2 Capacitance . 22
5.3.3 Tangent of loss angle . 22
5.3.4 Resistance (Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)) (for RC units only) . 22
5.3.5 Insulation resistance . 23
5.4 Robustness of terminations . 24
5.5 Resistance to soldering heat . 24
5.5.1 General . 24
5.5.2 Test conditions . 24
5.5.3 Final inspection, measurements, and requirements. 25
5.6 Solderability . 25
5.6.1 General . 25
5.6.2 Test conditions . 25
5.6.3 Requirements . 25
5.7 Rapid change of temperature . 25
5.7.1 General . 25
5.7.2 Final inspection . 26
5.8 Vibration . 26
5.8.1 General . 26
5.8.2 Test conditions . 26
5.8.3 Final inspection . 26
5.9 Repetitive shock (bump) . 26
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5.9.1 General . 26
5.9.2 Test conditions . 26
5.9.3 Final inspection, measurements, and requirements. 26
5.10 Shock . 27
5.10.1 General . 27
5.10.2 Test conditions . 27
5.10.3 Final inspection, measurements, and requirements. 27
5.11 Container sealing . 28
5.11.1 General . 28
5.11.2 Test conditions . 28
5.11.3 Requirements . 28
5.12 Climatic sequence. 28
5.12.1 General . 28
5.12.2 Initial measurements . 28
5.12.3 Dry heat . 28
5.12.4 Damp heat, cyclic, test Db, first cycle . 28
5.12.5 Cold. 28
5.12.6 Damp heat, cyclic, test Db, remaining cycles . 28
5.12.7 Final inspection, measurements, and requirements. 28
5.13 Damp heat, steady state (DHSS) . 29
5.13.1 General . 29
5.13.2 Initial measurements . 29
5.13.3 Test conditions . 29
5.13.4 Final inspection, measurements, and requirements. 30
5.13.5 Sample size summary for humidity tests . 31
5.14 Impulse voltage. 31
5.14.1 General . 31
5.14.2 Initial measurements . 31
5.14.3 Test conditions . 32
5.14.4 Requirements . 32
5.15 Endurance . 33
5.15.1 General . 33
5.15.2 Test conditions . 33
5.15.3 Sampling . 33
5.15.4 Initial measurements . 33
5.15.5 Endurance for Class X capacitors and RC units containing Class X
capacitors . 33
5.15.6 Endurance for Class Y capacitors and RC units containing Class Y
capacitors . 34
5.15.7 Endurance for the lead-through arrangements . 34
5.15.8 Test conditions – Combined voltage/current tests . 35
5.15.9 Final inspection, measurements, and requirements. 35
5.16 Charge and discharge . 35
5.16.1 General . 35
5.16.2 Initial measurements . 35
5.16.3 Test conditions . 36
5.16.4 Final measurements and requirements . 36
5.17 Radiofrequency characteristics . 37
5.18 Passive flammability test . 37
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5.18.1 Testing according to IEC 60384-1 . 37
5.18.2 Alternative passive flammability test . 37
5.19 Active flammability test . 38
5.19.1 Test condition . 38
5.19.2 Adjustment of U . 40
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5.19.3 Requirements . 40
5.20 Component solvent resistance (if applicable) . 40
5.21 Solvent resistance of the marking . 40
6 Marking . 40
6.1 General . 40
6.2 Information for marking . 40
6.3 Marking of capacitors . 41
6.4 Marking of packaging . 41
6.5 Additional marking . 41
7 Information to be given in a detail specification . 41
7.1 General . 41
7.2 Outline drawing and dimensions . 41
7.3 Mounting . 42
7.4 Ratings and characteristics . 42
7.4.1 General . 42
7.4.2 Nominal capacitance range . 42
7.4.3 Nominal resistance range (if applicable) . 42
7.4.4 Particular characteristics . 42
8 Assessment procedures . 42
8.1 Primary stage of manufacture . 42
8.2 Structurally similar components . 43
8.3 Certified records of released lots . 43
8.4 Approval testing . 43
8.4.1 Safety tests only qualification approval . 43
8.4.2 Qualification approval based on safety and performance testing . 43
8.4.3 Qualification approval based on the fixed sample size procedure. 43
8.5 Quality conformance inspection . 48
8.5.1 General . 48
8.5.2 Formation of inspection lots . 49
8.5.3 Test schedule for safety tests only approval . 50
8.5.4 Delayed delivery . 50
8.5.5 Assessment level . 50
Annex A (normative) Circuit for the impulse voltage test . 52
Annex B (normative) Circuit for the endurance test . 54
Annex C (normative) Circuit for the charge and discharge test . 55
Annex D (normative) Declaration of design (confidential to the manufacturer and the
certification body) . 56
Annex E (informative) Pulse test circuits . 57
E.1 General . 57
E.2 Test circuits . 57
E.3 Charging of the capacitor . 57
E.4 Discharging of the capacitor . 58
E.4.1 Discharging in resistive circuit . 58
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E.4.2 Discharging in inductive circuit . 58
Annex F (normative) Particular requirements for safety test of surface mount
capacitors . 60
F.1 General . 60
F.2 Test and measurement procedures . 60
Annex G (informative) Capacitance ageing of fixed capacitors of ceramic dielectric,
Class 2 . 63
G.1 Overview. 63
G.2 Law of capacitance ageing . 63
G.3 Capacitance measurements and capacitance tolerance . 64
G.4 Special preconditioning . 64
Annex H (normative) Use of safety approved AC rated capacitors in DC applications . 66
H.1 Overview. 66
H.2 Background. 66
H.3 Additional requirement for use of X- and Y-capacitors in DC applications . 66
H.4 Creepage and clearance distances . 67
Annex I (normative) Humidity robustness grades for applications, where high stability
under high humidity operating conditions is required . 68
I.1 Overview. 68
I.2 Humidity robustness grades . 68
I.2.1 General . 68
I.2.2 Grade (I) robustness under humidity . 68
I.2.3 Grade (II) robustness under high humidity . 68
I.2.4 Grade (III) high robustness under high humidity . 68
I.3 Test description . 69
I.4 Indication of humidity robustness grades . 69
Annex J (normative) Description of creepage/clearance distance measurement for
cased and conformal coated capacitors . 70
J.1 Measurement of creepage distances and clearance – general . 70
J.1.1 General . 70
J.1.2 Capacitor styles . 70
J.1.3 Capacitor body and terminal insulation . 70
J.1.4 Measurement principle. 71
J.2 Measurement . 72
J.2.1 Creepage distance between terminals . 72
J.2.2 Clearance between terminals . 73
J.2.3 Clearance in mounted stage . 73
J.2.4 Conductors between terminals . 75
J.3 Precautions in handling . 75
Annex K (normative) Safety and performance tests qualification approval . 76
K.1 Overview. 76
K.2 Qualification approval . 76
K.3 Quality conformance inspection . 82
K.3.1 General . 82
K.3.2 Groups A and B inspection . 82
K.3.3 Group C inspection . 82
K.3.4 Test schedule for qualification approval . 82
Annex X (informative) Cross-references to the previous edition of this document . 84
Bibliography . 88
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Figure 1 – Two-terminal EMI suppression capacitor . 12
Figure 2 – RC unit. 12
Figure 3 – Lead-through capacitor (coaxial) . 12
Figure 4 – Lead-through capacitors . 13
Figure 5 – By-pass capacitors . 14
Figure 6 – Impulse wave form . 32
Figure 7 – Typical circuit for pulse loading of capacitors under AC voltage . 39
Figure 8 – Fundamental AC wave with randomly, not synchronized, superimposed
high-voltage pulse. 39
Figure 9 – Increased voltage for tests below 2 seconds . 49
Figure A.1 – Impulse voltage test circuit . 52
Figure B.1 – Endurance test circuit . 54
Figure C.1 – Charge and discharge test circuit . 55
Figure E.1 – Resistive pulse test circuit . 57
Figure E.2 – Inductive pulse test circuit. 57
Figure E.3 – Charge waveform for both circuits . 58
Figure E.4 – Discharge waveform for resistive circuit . 58
Figure E.5 – Discharge waveform for inductive circuit . 59
Figure F.1 – Example of test substrate for safety test according to Table F.1 . 62
Figure J.1 – Example of a cased capacitor . 70
Figure J.2 – Example of a conformal coated capacitor . 70
Figure J.3 – Cased and conformal coated types . 71
Figure J.4 – Description . 72
Figure J.5 – Creepage distance – cased style . 72
Figure J.6 – Creepage distance – conformal coated style . 73
Figure J.7 – Clearance between terminals . 73
Figure J.8 – Clearance in mounted stage – cased style . 74
Figure J.9 – Clearance – capacitor body larger than lead pitch . 74
Figure J.10 – Clearance – capacitor body smaller than lead pitch . 74
Table 1 – Classification of Class X capacitors . 16
Table 2 – Classification of Class Y capacitors . 17
Table 3 – Creepage distances and clearances . 20
Table 4 – Voltage proof . 21
Table 5 – Insulation resistance – Safety tests only . 23
Table 6 – Insulation resistance – Safety and performance tests . 24
Table 7 – Resistance to soldering heat – Requirements . 25
Table 8 – Shock test preferred severities . 27
Table 9 – Climatic sequence – Requirements . 29
Table 10 – Damp heat, steady state – Requirements for samples tested without voltage
applied . 30
Table 11 – Damp heat, steady state – Requirements for samples tested with voltage
applied . 31
Table 12 – Sample sizes for humidity tests . 31
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Table 13 – Endurance – Requirements . 35
Table 14 – Charge and discharge – Requirements . 36
Table 15 – Sampling plan – Tests concerning safety requirements only . 45
Table 16 – Test schedule and sampling plan for lot-by-lot tests . 46
Table 17 – Test schedule for safety tests only . 46
Table 18 – Assessment level . 51
Table A.1 – Values of C , C , R , R , C . 52
X T P S p
Table A.2 – Values and tolerances of C , t , t . 53
X r d
Table F.1 – Test schedule and sampling plan for safety test of surface mount
capacitors . 61
Table H.1 – Additional test conditions . 67
Table I.1 – Requirements . 69
Table K.1 – Sampling plan – Safety and performance tests qualification approval –
Assessment level DZ . 76
Table K.2 – Test schedule and sampling plan for lot-by-lot tests . 78
Table K.3 – Test schedule for safety and performance tests qualification approval
Assessment level DZ . 78
Table K.4 – Assessment level . 83
Table X.1 – Reference to IEC 60384-14 for clause/subclause or annex . 84
Table X.2 – Reference to IEC 60384-14 for figure/table . 87
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
Part 14: Sectional specification –
Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference
suppression and connection to the supply mains
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IEC 60384-14 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 40: Capacitors and resistors for
electronic equipment. It is an International Standard.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2013 and
Amendment 1:2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) in damp heat steady state test, all capacitor types are tested both with and without rated
voltage; the number of test pieces has been increased;
b) tangent of loss angle is added In Group 0 tests, in safety tests only;
c) qualification approval based on safety and performance tests has been removed from the
main text to a normative annex;
d) the range of rated voltages is given instead of exact rated voltage values;
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e) normative annex for description of capacitor styles and of creepage/clearance distance
measurement has been added;
f) the importance of mechanical failures (cracks) in component encapsulation as a safety
feature is highlighted in handling instructions and requirements after all relevant tests.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
40/2985/FDIS 40/3022/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
A list of all the parts of the IEC 60384 series, published under the general title Fixed capacitors
for use in electronic equipment, can be found on the IEC website.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and develo
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La norme EN IEC 60384-14:2023 définit des spécifications pour les condensateurs fixes destinés à l'équipement électronique, en particulier pour la suppression d'interférences électromagnétiques et la connexion aux réseaux d'alimentation. Son champ d'application est clairement établi, indiquant que cette norme concerne les condensateurs et les combinaisons de résistances-condensateurs connectés aux réseaux AC avec une tension nominale ne dépassant pas 1 000 V AC (RMS) et une fréquence nominale ne dépassant pas 100 Hz. Elle inclut également des conditions spécifiques supplémentaires pour la connexion à des alimentations DC, ce qui fait de cette norme un outil indispensable pour la conformité aux exigences de sécurité et de performance. Parmi les forces notables de cette norme, on trouve sa couverture exhaustive des exigences de qualité à travers des procédures d'évaluation, des tests et des méthodes de mesure soigneusement sélectionnées selon IEC 60384-1. Cela garantit que les performances des condensateurs sont non seulement conformes aux exigences, mais également supérieures, puisque les niveaux de performance inférieurs ne sont pas autorisés. De plus, l'inclusion d'un calendrier de tests de sécurité offre une assurance supplémentaire pour les stations d'essai nationales où une approbation est requise. Une autre force de cette édition est l'introduction de plusieurs changements techniques significatifs par rapport à l'édition précédente. Par exemple, la norme stipule que toutes les catégories de condensateurs sont testées dans des conditions de chaleur humide stable, tant avec qu’en l'absence de tension nominale, et elle augmente le nombre de pièces de test. L'ajout du tangent de l'angle de perte dans les tests de sécurité et l’élargissement de la gamme des tensions nominales fournissent des informations pratiques et utiles pour les concepteurs et les fabricants. La pertinence de la norme EN IEC 60384-14:2023 est renforcée par son alignement avec d'autres standards, tels que l'IEC 60664-1 pour les catégories de surtension, garantissant une intégration harmonieuse dans les pratiques industrielles existantes. La norme aborde également des aspects critiques tels que l'importance des défaillances mécaniques dans l'encapsulation des composants, un point particulièrement pertinent à l'heure où la sécurité des équipements électroniques est primordiale. En résumé, la norme EN IEC 60384-14:2023 est un document de référence essentiel qui établit des spécifications rigoureuses pour les condensateurs utilisés dans l'équipement électronique. Ses forces résident dans son cadre normatif clair, ses exigences de performance élevées, et son adaptabilité aux nouvelles conditions techniques, ce qui en fait un élément clé pour les fabricants soucieux de garantir qualité et sécurité dans leurs produits.
The EN IEC 60384-14:2023 standard provides a comprehensive framework for fixed capacitors utilized in electronic equipment, particularly for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to AC mains. Its scope encompasses capacitors and resistor-capacitor combinations designated for AC mains with a nominal voltage not exceeding 1,000 V AC (RMS) and frequency up to 100 Hz, as well as conditions for DC supplies up to 1,500 V DC. This specification plays a crucial role in ensuring that manufacturers adhere to standardized performance requirements and quality assessments as delineated in IEC 60384-1. One of the standout strengths of EN IEC 60384-14:2023 is its meticulous detailing of performance requirements, which notably include enhanced testing protocols. The updated edition introduces significant technical revisions, such as the testing of all capacitor types in damp heat steady state under both rated voltage conditions and without rated voltage, thereby ensuring a more rigorous assessment of capacitor performance and reliability. Additionally, the inclusion of a normative annex provides further clarity on capacitor styles and creepage/clearance distance measurements, which aids in maintaining safety and performance standards. The standard's emphasis on mechanical integrity through proper handling instructions and requirements after testing is particularly relevant in enhancing product safety and longevity. This focus on safety is further supported by a comprehensive schedule of safety tests outlined for national testing stations, ensuring that compliance is maintained across different jurisdictions. Moreover, the explicit changes related to qualification approval and the addition of the tangent of loss angle in safety tests underscore the evolving nature of safety standards within the industry, aligning them with current technological advancements and operational needs. Overall, EN IEC 60384-14:2023 serves as a vital reference point for manufacturers and testing facilities, ensuring that fixed capacitors meet stringent performance and safety benchmarks necessary for their applications in electronic equipment.
표준 EN IEC 60384-14:2023은 전자 장비에 사용되는 고정 커패시터에 대한 섹셔널 사양을 규정하고 있으며, 전자파 간섭 억제 및 공급 전원 연결을 위한 커패시터를 다룹니다. 이 문서는 AC 전원에 연결될 수 있는 커패시터와 저항-커패시터 조합에 적합한 특성 및 성능 요건을 명확히 정의하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점은 높은 성능 요구 사항을 규정하고 있다는 점입니다. IEC 60384-14:2023은 AC 전원의 정격 전압이 1,000V(RMS)를 초과하지 않도록 한정하며, 100Hz 이하의 정격 주파수를 준수해야 합니다. 또한, 1,500V DC 이하의 전압을 가진 DC 전원에 연결되는 커패시터에 대한 추가 조건도 포함되어 있습니다. 본 표준은 품질 평가 절차 및 시험 방법을 명확히 하여, 전자 공학 분야에서의 신뢰성을 확보할 수 있도록 하고 있습니다. 특히, 이 문서는 안전 테스트를 위한 일정을 제공하여, 국가별 시험소의 요구에 부합하도록 하였습니다. 테스트의 강도와 요구 사항은 해당 섹셔널 사양과 관련된 상세 사양에서 제시된 성능 수준과 동등하거나 더 높은 수준을 요구하며, 낮은 성능 수준은 허용되지 않습니다. 이로 인해 제조업체는 보다 높은 안전성과 성능 기준을 준수할 수 있습니다. 또한, EN IEC 60384-14:2023은 이전 판과 비교할 때 여러 중요한 기술 변경 사항을 포함하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 습도 및 열 안정성 시험에서 모든 커패시터 유형에 대해 정격 전압 유무에 따른 평가가 이루어지며, 시험 개수가 증가했습니다. 이러한 변화는 커패시터의 안전성과 성능을 보다 철저하게 검증할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 결론적으로, 이 표준은 전자 장비에 필요한 고정 커패시터의 선택, 시험 및 검사 방법을 체계적으로 정리하여, 제조사 및 사용자 모두에게 실질적인 가이드를 제공합니다. 국가별 승인 요구사항을 충족하는 데 필요한 안전성을 확보할 수 있는 필수적인 문서로 평가받고 있습니다.
Die EN IEC 60384-14:2023 ist eine bedeutende Norm, die sich mit feststehenden Kondensatoren befasst, die in elektronischen Geräten eingesetzt werden. Der Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm umfasst Kondensatoren und Widerstand-Kondensator-Kombinationen, die an das Wechselstromnetz oder andere Versorgungen mit einer Nennspannung von bis zu 1.000 V AC (RMS) angeschlossen sind, sowie an Gleichstromversorgungen mit einer Nennspannung von bis zu 1.500 V DC. Diese Spezifikation legt bevorzugte Nennwerte und Eigenschaften fest, selektiert geeignete Verfahren zur Qualitätsprüfung, Tests und Messmethoden und gibt allgemeine Leistungsanforderungen für diesen Typ von Kondensatoren vor. Ein herausragender Aspekt dieser Norm sind die detaillierten Sicherheitsprüfungen, die in Ländern, in denen eine Genehmigung durch nationale Prüfstellen erforderlich ist, zu verwenden sind. Darüber hinaus werden die Überstromkategorien in Verbindung mit den AC-Mains-Spannungen für die in diesem Dokument klassifizierten Kondensatoren aus IEC 60664-1 entnommen. Dies stellt sicher, dass die Kondensatoren den geforderten Sicherheitsstandards entsprechen. Zu den Stärken der EN IEC 60384-14:2023 gehören die umfassenden Prüfanforderungen und die klare Strukturierung, die sicherstellen, dass alle getesteten Kondensatorentypen sowohl unter Ratedspannung als auch ohne Ratedspannung im Dauerhitze-Test geprüft werden. Dies führt zu einer höheren Zuverlässigkeit bei der Anwendung der Kondensatoren in realen Einsatzbedingungen. Darüber hinaus wurde die Anzahl der Prüfstücke erhöht, was die Relevanz und Aussagekraft der Testergebnisse verbessert. Die Norm berücksichtigt auch wesentliche technische Änderungen gegenüber der vorherigen Ausgabe, wie die Hinzufügung des Tangens des Verlustwinkels in den Gruppentests und die Verschiebung der Qualifikationsgenehmigung auf einen normativen Anhang, was zu einer klareren Struktur beiträgt. Die Angabe eines Spannungsbereichs anstelle von genauen Nennwerten für die Nennspannungen erleichtert zudem die Anwendung der Norm im praktischen Einsatz. Die Bedeutung mechanischer Fehler in der Komponentenkapselung wird ebenfalls hervorgehoben, was die Sicherheitsanforderungen beim Handling und nach den relevanten Tests verdeutlicht. Diese Aspekte unterstreichen die Relevanz der EN IEC 60384-14:2023 als wesentliche Norm für die Gewährleistung der Sicherheit und der Leistungsfähigkeit von feststehenden Kondensatoren im elektronischen Bereich.
EN IEC 60384-14:2023は、電子機器に使用される固定コンデンサーに関する標準であり、特に電磁干渉抑制や電源への接続に特化しています。この標準は、定格電圧1,000 V AC（RMS）以下および定格周波数100 Hz以下のAC電源に接続されるコンデンサーおよび抵抗-コンデンサーの組み合わせに適用されます。さらに、定格電圧1,500 V DC以下のDC電源への接続に関する具体的な要求事項も含まれています。 この標準の大きな強みは、IEC 60384-1から適切な品質評価手順、試験および計測方法を選定し、固定コンデンサーの一般的な性能要求を示している点です。特に、試験の厳しさや要求事項は、このセクション記載の詳細仕様で規定され、市場での信頼性を高めるために、性能レベルが等しいかそれ以上であることが求められています。 さらに、国家試験機関による承認が必要とされる国々向けの安全試験のスケジュールも提供されており、さまざまな規制において包括的な指針を提供します。また、過電圧カテゴリーはIEC 60664-1から取得され、コンデンサーの分類において明確な指標を提供しています。 この改訂版では、前版に対していくつかの重要な技術的変更が加えられています。例えば、湿熱定常状態試験では、すべてのコンデンサータイプが定格電圧の有無に関わらず試験されるようになり、試験片の数も増加しています。また、安全試験では損失角のタンジェントが追加され、コンデンサーのスタイルおよびクリーページ/クリアランス距離測定に関する規範的附属書が整備されています。このように、機械的故障の重要性を強調することで、安全性を向上させる指針が提供されている点も、この標準が特に優れている部分です。 総じて、EN IEC 60384-14:2023は、電子機器における固定コンデンサーの選定や使用に関する明確な基準を提供し、その関連性と信頼性を高める上で不可欠な文書といえます。
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