IEC 60384-1:2008

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

IEC 60384-1:2008 is a generic specification and is applicable to fixed capacitors 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 edition contains the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- implementation of Annex Q which replaces Clause 3.

Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques - Partie 1: Spécification générique

IEC 60384-1:2008 est une spécification générique, qui s'applique aux condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques. Elle établit des définitions, des procédures de contrôle et des méthodes d'essai normalisées à utiliser dans les spécifications intermédiaires et particulières des composants électroniques, pour les systèmes d'assurance de la qualité ou pour tout autre usage. La présente édition contient les modifications techniques significatives suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
- mise en oeuvre de l'Annexe Q, qui remplace l'Article 3.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 07-Jul-2008
• ICS: 31.060.10 - Fixed capacitors
• Technical Committee: TC 40 - Capacitors and resistors for electronic equipment
• Drafting Committee: MT 60384-1 - TC 40/MT 60384-1
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Completion Date: 12-Feb-2016

Relations

• Corrected By: IEC 60384-1:2008/COR1:2008 - Corrigendum 1 - Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 1: Generic specification
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 60384-1:1999 - Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 1: Generic specification
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revised: IEC 60384-1:2016 - Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 1: Generic specification
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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IEC 60384-1
Edition 4.0 2008-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
QC 300000
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 1: Generic specification
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Edition 4.0 2008-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
QC 300000
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 1: Generic specification
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
PRICE CODE
XC
ICS 31.060 ISBN 2-8318-9907-9
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.7
1 General .9
1.1 Scope.9
1.2 Normative references .9
2 Technical data.10
2.1 Units and symbols .10
2.2 Terms and definitions .11
2.3 Preferred values.17
2.3.1 General .17
2.3.2 Preferred values of nominal capacitance .17
2.3.3 Preferred values of rated voltage.17
2.4 Marking .17
2.4.1 General .17
2.4.2 Coding.17
3 Quality assessment procedures.17
4 Tests and measurement procedures.18
4.1 General .19
4.2 Standard atmospheric conditions.19
4.2.1 Standard atmospheric conditions for testing .19
4.2.2 Recovery conditions .19
4.2.3 Referee conditions .20
4.2.4 Reference conditions.20
4.3 Drying .20
4.4 Visual examination and check of dimensions.20
4.4.1 Visual examination .20
4.4.2 Dimensions (gauging).20
4.4.3 Dimensions (detail).20
4.5 Insulation resistance .21
4.5.1 Preconditioning.21
4.5.2 Measuring conditions.21
4.5.3 Test points .21
4.5.4 Test methods.21
4.5.5 Temperature compensation .22
4.5.6 The relevant specification shall prescribe: .22
4.6 Voltage proof.23
4.6.1 Test circuit (for the test between terminations) .23
4.6.2 Test.24
4.6.3 Requirements .26
4.6.4 Conditions to be prescribed in the relevant specification.26
4.7 Capacitance .26
4.7.1 Measuring frequency and measuring voltage .26
4.7.2 Measuring equipment .26
4.7.3 Conditions to be prescribed in the relevant specification.26
4.8 Tangent of loss angle and equivalent series resistance (ESR).27
4.8.1 Tangent of loss angle .27
4.8.2 Equivalent series resistance (ESR).27

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4.9 Leakage current .27
4.9.1 Preconditioning.27
4.9.2 Test method .28
4.9.3 Power source .28
4.9.4 Measuring accuracy.28
4.9.5 Test circuit .28
4.9.6 Conditions to be prescribed in the relevant specification.28
4.10 Impedance .28
4.11 Self-resonant frequency and inductance.29
4.11.1 Self-resonant frequency (f ) .29
r
4.11.2 Inductance.32
4.11.3 Conditions to be prescribed in the relevant specification.32
4.12 Outer foil termination.32
4.13 Robustness of terminations .33
4.13.1 Test Ua – Tensile.33
4.13.2 Test Ub – Bending (half of the sample).33
4.13.3 Test Uc – Torsion (remaining sample) .33
4.13.4 Test Ud – Torque (for terminations with threaded studs or screws
and for integral mounting devices) .33
4.13.5 Visual examination .34
4.14 Resistance to soldering heat .34
4.14.1 Preconditioning.34
4.14.2 Test procedure .34
4.14.3 Recovery .34
4.14.4 Final inspection, measurement and requirements .34
4.15 Solderability .34
4.15.1 Preconditioning.34
4.15.2 Test procedure .35
4.15.3 Final inspection, measurements and requirements .35
4.16 Rapid change of temperature .35
4.16.1 Initial measurement .35
4.16.2 Test procedure .35
4.16.3 Final inspection, measurements and requirements .35
4.17 Vibration.36
4.17.1 Initial measurement .36
4.17.2 Test procedure .36
4.17.3 Electrical test.36
4.17.4 Final inspection, measurements and requirements .36
4.18 Bump .36
4.18.1 Initial measurement .36
4.18.2 Test procedure .36
4.18.3 Final inspection, measurements and requirements .36
4.19 Shock.36
4.19.1 Initial measurement .36
4.19.2 Test procedure .36
4.19.3 Final inspection, measurements and requirements .37
4.20 Container sealing .37
4.21 Climatic sequence .37
4.21.1 Initial measurements .37

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4.21.2 Dry heat .37
4.21.3 Damp heat, cyclic, test Db, first cycle .37
4.21.4 Cold .37
4.21.5 Low air pressure.38
4.21.6 Damp heat, cyclic, test Db, remaining cycles .38
4.21.7 Final measurements .38
4.22 Damp heat, steady state.38
4.22.1 Initial measurement .38
4.22.2 Test procedure .38
4.22.3 Final inspection, measurements and requirements .
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IEC 60384-1 ®
Edition 4.0 2008-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 1: Generic specification
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques –
Partie 1: Spécification générique

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IEC 60384-1 ®
Edition 4.0 2008-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –

Part 1: Generic specification
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques –

Partie 1: Spécification générique

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX XC
ICS 31.060 ISBN 978-2-8322-1341-4

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 7
1 General . 9
1.1 Scope . 9
1.2 Normative references . 9
2 Technical data . 10
2.1 Units and symbols . 10
2.2 Terms and definitions . 11
2.3 Preferred values . 17
2.3.1 General . 17
2.3.2 Preferred values of nominal capacitance . 17
2.3.3 Preferred values of rated voltage . 17
2.4 Marking . 17
2.4.1 General . 17
2.4.2 Coding . 17
3 Quality assessment procedures . 17
4 Tests and measurement procedures . 18
4.1 General . 19
4.2 Standard atmospheric conditions . 19
4.2.1 Standard atmospheric conditions for testing . 19
4.2.2 Recovery conditions . 19
4.2.3 Referee conditions . 20
4.2.4 Reference conditions . 20
4.3 Drying . 20
4.4 Visual examination and check of dimensions . 20
4.4.1 Visual examination . 20
4.4.2 Dimensions (gauging) . 20
4.4.3 Dimensions (detail) . 20
4.5 Insulation resistance . 21
4.5.1 Preconditioning. 21
4.5.2 Measuring conditions . 21
4.5.3 Test points . 21
4.5.4 Test methods . 21
4.5.5 Temperature compensation . 22
4.5.6 Conditions to be prescribed in the relevant specification . 22
4.6 Voltage proof . 23
4.6.1 Test circuit (for the test between terminations) . 23
4.6.2 Test . 24
4.6.3 Requirements . 26
4.6.4 Conditions to be prescribed in the relevant specification . 26
4.7 Capacitance . 26
4.7.1 Measuring frequency and measuring voltage . 26
4.7.2 Measuring equipment . 26
4.7.3 Conditions to be prescribed in the relevant specification . 26
4.8 Tangent of loss angle and equivalent series resistance (ESR) . 27
4.8.1 Tangent of loss angle . 27
4.8.2 Equivalent series resistance (ESR) . 27
4.9 Leakage current . 27

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4.9.1 Preconditioning. 27
4.9.2 Test method . 28
4.9.3 Power source . 28
4.9.4 Measuring accuracy. 28
4.9.5 Test circuit . 28
4.9.6 Conditions to be prescribed in the relevant specification . 28
4.10 Impedance . 28
4.11 Self-resonant frequency and inductance . 29
4.11.1 Self-resonant frequency (f ) . 29
r
4.11.2 Inductance . 32
4.11.3 Conditions to be prescribed in the relevant specification . 32
4.12 Outer foil termination . 32
4.13 Robustness of terminations . 33
4.13.1 Test Ua – Tensile . 33
4.13.2 Test Ub – Bending (half of the sample) . 33
4.13.3 Test Uc – Torsion (remaining sample) . 33
4.13.4 Test Ud – Torque (for terminations with threaded studs or screws
and for integral mounting devices) . 33
4.13.5 Visual examination . 34
4.14 Resistance to soldering heat . 34
4.14.1 Preconditioning. 34
4.14.2 Test procedure . 34
4.14.3 Recovery . 34
4.14.4 Final inspection, m
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