IEC 60384-16:2005

Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 16: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric d.c. capacitors

applies to fixed capacitors with metallized electrodes and polypropylene dielectric for use in electronic equipment. These capacitors may have "self-healing properties" depending on conditions of use. They are mainly intended for use with direct voltage. Capacitors for alternating voltage and pulse applications are not included, but are covered by IEC 60384-17.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 08-Nov-2005
• ICS: 31.060.30 - Paper and plastics capacitors
• Technical Committee: TC 40 - Capacitors and resistors for electronic equipment
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Completion Date: 16-Sep-2019

Relations

• Revised: IEC 60384-16:2019 - Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 16: Sectional specification - Fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric DC capacitors
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 60384-16
QC 301200
Second edition
2005-11
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 16:
Sectional specification:
Fixed metallized polypropylene film
dielectric d.c. capacitors
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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 60384-16
QC 301200
Second edition
2005-11
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 16:
Sectional specification:
Fixed metallized polypropylene film
dielectric d.c. capacitors
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.4

1 General .7

1.1 Scope.7

1.2 Object .7

1.3 Normative references .7

1.4 Information to be given in a detail specification .8
1.5 Terms and definitions .9
1.6 Marking .10
2 Preferred ratings and characteristics .10
2.1 Preferred characteristics .10
2.2 Preferred values of ratings .10
3 Quality assessment procedures.11
3.1 Primary stage of manufacture.11
3.2 Structurally similar components.11
3.3 Certified records of released lots.11
3.4 Qualification approval.12
3.5 Quality conformance inspection.18
4 Test and measurement procedures.19
4.1 Visual examination and check of dimensions.19
4.2 Electrical tests.20
4.3 Robustness of terminations .23
4.4 Resistance to soldering heat .23
4.5 Solderability .23
4.6 Rapid change of temperature .23
4.7 Vibration.23
4.8 Bump .24
4.9 Shock.24
4.10 Climatic sequence .25
4.11 Damp heat, steady state.26
4.12 Endurance.26

4.13 Charge and discharge .26
4.14 Component solvent resistance.28
4.15 Solvent resistance of the marking.28

Bibliography.29

Table 1 – Preferred values.9
Table 2 – Preferred combinations .11
Table 3 – Sampling plan together with numbers of permissible defectives for
qualification approval tests .13
Table 4 – Test schedule for qualification approval.14
Table 5 – Lot-by-lot inspection .19
Table 6 – Periodic inspection .19

60384-16  IEC:2005(E) – 3 –
Table 7 – Voltages to be applied.20

Table 8 – Measurement requirements .21

Table 9 – Insulation resistance requirements .21

Table 10 – Correction factors.22

Table 11 – Characteristics at lower category temperature .22

Table 12 – Characteristics at upper category temperature .22

Table 13 – Preferred severities .24

Table 14 – Test conditions.26

Table 15 – Lead spacing.27

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FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –

Part 16: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized

polypropylene film dielectric d.c. capacitors

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International Standard IEC 60384-16 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 40:

Capacitors and resistors for electronic equipment.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1982, amendment 1
(1987) and amendment 2 (1992) and constitutes minor revisions related to tables, figures and
references.
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40/1595/FDIS 40/1628/RVD
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This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

60384-16  IEC:2005(E) – 5 –
IEC 60384 consists of the following parts, under the (new) 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 3000 V – Selection of methods of test and general requirements
Part 6: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polycarbonate film dielectric d.c.
capacitors
Part 7: Sectional specification: Fixed polystyrene film dielectric metal foil 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: Sectional specification: Fixed polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric metal foil
d.c. capacitors
Part 12: Sectional specification: Fixed polycarbonate film dielectric metal foil d.c.
capacitors
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