IEC 60384-17:2005

Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 17: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric a.c. and pulse capacitors

IEC 60384-17:2005 applies to fixed capacitors with metallized electrodes and polypropylene dielectric for use in electronic equipment. Capacitors which have mixed foil and metallized electrodes are also within the scope of this standard. These capacitors may have "self-healing" properties depending on conditions of use. Capacitors covered by this specification are mainly intended for use with alternating voltage and/or for pulse applications. The maximum reactive power applicable is 10 000 var and the maximum peak voltage is 3 000 V. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1987 and constitutes minor revisions related to tables, figures and references.

Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques - Partie 17: Spécification intermédiaire - Condensateurs fixes pour tension alternative et pour impulsions à diélectrique en film de polypropylène métallisé

La CEI 60384-17:2005 s'applique aux condensateurs fixes à électrodes métallisées et à diélectrique en polypropylène destinés aux équipements électroniques. Les condensateurs équipés à la fois d'électrodes métallisées et d'électrodes en feuille sont également couverts par la présente norme. Ces condensateurs peuvent avoir des propriétés "d'auto-régénération" en fonction des conditions d'utilisation. Les condensateurs couverts par la présente spécification sont principalement destinés à être utilisés dans des applications à impulsions et/ou à tension alternative. La puissance réactive maximale est 10 000 var et la tension de crête maximale est 3 000 V. Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 1987. Elle constitue une révision mineure des tableaux, valeurs et références.

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: 18-Mar-2019

Relations

• Revised: IEC 60384-17:2019 - Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 17: Sectional specification - Fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric AC and pulse capacitors
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 60384-17
QC 301300
Second edition
2005-11
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 17:
Sectional specification:
Fixed metallized polypropylene film
dielectric a.c. and pulse capacitors

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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 60384-17
QC 301300
Second edition
2005-11
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 17:
Sectional specification:
Fixed metallized polypropylene film
dielectric a.c. and pulse 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 .11
2.1 Preferred characteristics .11
2.2 Preferred values of ratings .11
3 Quality assessment procedures.12
3.1 Primary stage of manufacture.12
3.2 Structurally similar components.12
3.3 Certified records of released lots.13
3.4 Qualification approval.13
3.5 Quality conformance inspection.20
4 Test and measurement procedures.22
4.1 Visual examination and check of dimensions.22
4.2 Electrical tests.22
4.3 Robustness of terminations .25
4.4 Resistance to soldering heat .25
4.5 Solderability .25
4.6 Rapid change of temperature .25
4.7 Vibration.25
4.8 Bump .26
4.9 Shock.26
4.10 Climatic sequence .27
4.11 Damp heat, steady state.28
4.12 Endurance.28

4.13 Charge and discharge .30
4.14 Component solvent resistance.30
4.15 Solvent resistance of the marking.30

Bibliography.31

Table 1 – Preferred values.10
Table 2 – Preferred combinations .12
Table 3 – Sampling plan together with numbers of permissible defectives
for qualification approval tests for a.c. and pulse capacitors .14
Table 4 – Test schedule for qualification approval.15
Table 5 – Lot-by-lot inspection .21

60384-17  IEC:2005(E) – 3 –
Table 6 – Periodic inspection .21

Table 7 – Tangent of loss angle .23

Table 8 – Insulation resistance requirements .23

Table 9 – Correction factors.24

Table 10 – Characteristics at lower category temperature .24

Table 11 – Characteristics at upper category temperature .24

Table 12 – Preferred severities .26

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

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FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –

Part 17: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized

polypropylene film dielectric a.c. and pulse capacitors

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International Standard IEC 60384-17 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 1987 and constitutes
minor revisions related to tables, figures and references.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
40/1597/FDIS 40/1630/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

60384-17  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
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.
capaci
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IEC 60384-17 ®
Edition 2.0 2005-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 17: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric
a.c. and pulse capacitors
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques –
Partie 17: Spécification intermédiaire – Condensateurs fixes pour tension
alternative et pour impulsions à diélectrique en film de polypropylène métallisé

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IEC 60384-17 ®
Edition 2.0 2005-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –

Part 17: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric

a.c. and pulse capacitors
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques –

Partie 17: Spécification intermédiaire – Condensateurs fixes pour tension

alternative et pour impulsions à diélectrique en film de polypropylène métallisé

INTERNATIONAL
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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 . 11
2.1 Preferred characteristics . 11
2.2 Preferred values of ratings . 11
3 Quality assessment procedures . 12
3.1 Primary stage of manufacture . 12
3.2 Structurally similar components . 12
3.3 Certified records of released lots . 13
3.4 Qualification approval . 13
3.5 Quality conformance inspection . 20
4 Test and measurement procedures . 22
4.1 Visual examination and check of dimensions . 22
4.2 Electrical tests . 22
4.3 Robustness of terminations . 25
4.4 Resistance to soldering heat . 25
4.5 Solderability . 25
4.6 Rapid change of temperature . 25
4.7 Vibration. 25
4.8 Bump . 26
4.9 Shock . 26
4.10 Climatic sequence . 27
4.11 Damp heat, steady state . 28
4.12 Endurance . 28
4.13 Charge and discharge . 30

4.14 Component solvent resistance . 30
4.15 Solvent resistance of the marking . 30

Bibliography . 31

Table 1 – Preferred values . 10
Table 2 – Preferred combinations . 12
Table 3 – Sampling plan together with numbers of permissible defectives
for qualification approval tests for a.c. and pulse capacitors . 14
Table 4 – Test schedule for qualification approval. 15
Table 5 – Lot-by-lot inspection . 21

60384-17  IEC:2005 – 3 –
Table 6 – Periodic inspection . 21

Table 7 – Tangent of loss angle . 23

Table 8 – Insulation resistance requirements . 23

Table 9 – Correction factors . 24

Table 10 – Characteristics at lower category temperature . 24

Table 11 – Characteristics at upper category temperature . 24

Table 12 – Preferred severities . 26

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

______________
FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –

Part 17: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized

polypropylene film dielectric a.c. and pulse capacitors

FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
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agreement between the two organizations.
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consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
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other damage of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs (
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