IEC 60384-11:2008

Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 11: Sectional specification - Fixed polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric metal foil d.c. capacitors

IEC 60384-11:2008 applies to fixed direct current capacitors, for rated voltages not exceeding 6 300 V, using as dielectric a polyethylene-terephthalate film and electrodes of thin metal foils. For capacitors with rated voltages exceeding 1 000 V, additional tests and requirements may be specified in the detail specification. The capacitors covered by this standard are intended for use in electronic equipment. The object of this standard 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 shall be of equal or higher performance level, because lower performance levels are not permitted. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1988 and constitutes a minor revision related to tables, figures and references.

Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques - Partie 11: Spécification intermédiaire - Condensateurs fixes pour courant continu à diélectrique en film de polytéréphtalate d'éthylène à armatures en feuilles métalliques

La CEI 60384-11:2008 s'applique aux condensateurs fixes pour courant continu, pour des tensions ne dépassant pas 6 300 V, utilisant comme diélectrique un film de polytéréphtalate d'éthylène et des électrodes de feuilles métalliques minces. Pour des condensateurs de tensions assignées ne dépassant pas 1 000 V, d'autres essais et exigences peuvent être spécifiées dans la spécification particulière. Les condensateurs couverts par la présente Norme sont destinés à être utilisés dans des équipements électroniques. La présente Norme a pour objet de prescrire les valeurs assignées et caractéristiques préférentielles, de sélectionner, en se référant à la Norme CEI 60384-1, les procédures d'assurance 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 prescrites dans les spécifications particulières se rapportant à cette spécification intermédiaire doivent présenter des niveaux de performances supérieurs ou égaux, parce que les niveaux de performance inférieurs ne sont pas autorisés. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition publiée en 1988. Elle constitue une révision mineure des tableaux, valeurs et références.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 12-Feb-2008
• 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: 22-Aug-2019

Relations

• Revised: IEC 60384-11:2019 - Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 11: Sectional specification - Fixed polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric metal foil DC capacitors
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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IEC 60384-11
Edition 3.0 2008-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
QC 300100
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 11: Sectional specification – Fixed polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric
metal foil d.c. capacitors
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IEC 60384-11
Edition 3.0 2008-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
QC 300100
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 11: Sectional specification – Fixed polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric
metal foil d.c. capacitors
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
PRICE CODE
U
ICS 31.060.30 ISBN 2-8318-9608-8

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.4

1 General .6

1.1 Scope.6

1.2 Object .6

1.3 Normative references .6

1.4 Information to be given in a detail specification .6

1.4.1 Outline drawing and dimensions .7
1.4.2 Mounting .7
1.4.3 Ratings and characteristics.7
1.4.4 Marking .8
1.5 Terms and definitions .8
1.6 Marking .8
2 Preferred ratings and characteristics .9
2.1 Preferred characteristics .9
2.1.1 Preferred climatic categories .9
2.2 Preferred values of ratings .9
2.2.1 Rated capacitance (C ).9
R
2.2.2 Tolerance on rated capacitance.9
2.2.3 Rated voltage (U ).9
R
2.2.4 Category voltage (U ) .9
C
2.2.5 Rated temperature.10
3 Quality assessment procedures.10
3.1 Primary stage of manufacture.10
3.2 Structurally similar components.10
3.3 Certified records of released lots.10
3.4 Qualification approval.10
3.4.1 Qualification approval on the basis of the fixed sample size
procedure .10
3.4.2 Tests .11
3.5 Quality conformance inspection.16
3.5.1 Formation of inspection lots.16
3.5.2 Test schedule .17

3.5.3 Delayed delivery.17
3.5.4 Assessment levels.17
4 Test and measurement procedures.18
4.1 Visual examination and check of dimensions.18
4.2 Electrical tests.18
4.2.1 Voltage proof.18
4.2.2 Capacitance .18
4.2.3 Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) .19
4.2.4 Insulation resistance.19
4.2.5 Characteristics depending on temperature (if required in the detail
specification) .20
4.3 Robustness of terminations .21
4.3.1 Initial measurements .21
4.4 Resistance to soldering heat .21

60384-11 © IEC:2008(E) – 3 –
4.4.1 Conditions .21

4.4.2 Final inspection, measurements and requirements .21

4.5 Solderability .21

4.6 Rapid change of temperature .21

4.6.1 Initial measurement .21

4.6.2 Number of cycles: 5.22

4.7 Vibration.22

4.8 Bump .22

4.8.1 Initial measurements .22

4.8.2 Severities .22

4.8.3 Final inspection, measurements and requirements .22
4.9 Shock.22
4.9.1 Initial measurements .22
4.10 Climatic sequence .23
4.10.1 Initial measurements .23
4.10.2 Dry heat .23
4.10.3 Damp heat, cyclic, Test Db, first cycle .23
4.10.4 Cold .23
4.10.5 Low air pressure.23
4.10.6 Damp heat, cyclic, Test Db, remaining cycles .24
4.11 Damp heat, steady state.24
4.11.1 Initial measurements .24
4.12 Endurance.24
4.13 Component solvent resistance (if applicable).25
4.14 Solvent resistance of the marking (if applicable).25

Bibliography.26

Table 1 – Fixed sample size test plan for qualification approval – Assessment level EZ.12
Table 2 – Test schedule for qualification approval.13
Table 3 – Lot-by-lot inspection .17
Table 4 – Periodic tests .18
Table 5 – Test voltages.18
Table 6 – Insulation resistance .19

Table 7 – Correction factor dependent on test temperature.20
Table 8 – Characteristics at lower category temperature.20
Table 9 – Characteristics at upper category temperature .21
Table 10 – Acceleration and duration of the pulse.23
Table 11 – Endurance test .24

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FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –

Part 11: Sectional specification –

Fixed polyethylene-terephthalate film

dielectric metal foil d.c. capacitors

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IEC 60384-11 ®
Edition 3.0 2008-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
QC 300100
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 11: Sectional specification – Fixed polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric
metal foil d.c. capacitors
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques –
Partie 11: Spécification intermédiaire – Condensateurs fixes pour courant
continu à diélectrique en film de polytéréphtalate d'éthylène à armatures en
feuilles métalliques
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IEC 60384-11 ®
Edition 3.0 2008-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
QC 300100
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 11: Sectional specification – Fixed polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric
metal foil d.c. capacitors
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques –
Partie 11: Spécification intermédiaire – Condensateurs fixes pour courant
continu à diélectrique en film de polytéréphtalate d'éthylène à armatures en
feuilles métalliques
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX U
ICS 31.060.30 ISBN 978-2-88912-750-4

– 2 – 60384-11  IEC:2008
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4

1 General . 6

1.1 Scope . 6

1.2 Object . 6

1.3 Normative references . 6

1.4 Information to be given in a detail specification . 6

1.4.1 Outline drawing and dimensions . 7
1.4.2 Mounting . 7
1.4.3 Ratings and characteristics . 7
1.4.4 Marking . 8
1.5 Terms and definitions . 8
1.6 Marking . 8
2 Preferred ratings and characteristics . 9
2.1 Preferred characteristics . 9
2.1.1 Preferred climatic categories . 9
2.2 Preferred values of ratings . 9
2.2.1 Rated capacitance (C ) . 9
R
2.2.2 Tolerance on rated capacitance . 9
2.2.3 Rated voltage (U ) . 9
R
2.2.4 Category voltage (U ) . 9
C
2.2.5 Rated temperature . 10
3 Quality assessment procedures . 10
3.1 Primary stage of manufacture . 10
3.2 Structurally similar components . 10
3.3 Certified records of released lots . 10
3.4 Qualification approval . 10
3.4.1 Qualification approval on the basis of the fixed sample size
procedure . 10
3.4.2 Tests . 11
3.5 Quality conformance inspection . 16
3.5.1 Formation of inspection lots . 16
3.5.2 Test schedule . 17

3.5.3 Delayed delivery . 17
3.5.4 Assessment levels . 17
4 Test and measurement procedures . 18
4.1 Visual examination and check of dimensions . 18
4.2 Electrical tests . 18
4.2.1 Voltage proof . 18
4.2.2 Capacitance . 18
4.2.3 Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) . 19
4.2.4 Insulation resistance . 19
4.2.5 Characteristics depending on temperature (if required in the detail
specification) . 20
4.3 Robustness of terminations . 21
4.3.1 Initial measurements . 21
4.4 Resistance to soldering heat . 21

60384-11  IEC:2008 – 3 –
4.4.1 Conditions . 21

4.4.2 Final inspection, measurements and requirements . 21

4.5 Solderability . 21

4.6 Rapid change of temperature . 21

4.6.1 Initial measurement . 21

4.6.2 Number of cycles: 5 . 22

4.7 Vibration. 22

4.8 Bump . 22

4.8.1 Initial measurements . 22

4.8.2 Severities . 22

4.8.3 Final inspection, measurements and requirements . 22
4.9 Shock . 22
4.9.1 Initial measurements . 22
4.10 Climatic sequence . 23
4.10.1 Initial measurements . 23
4.10.2 Dry heat . 23
4.10.3 Damp heat, cyclic, Test Db, first cycle . 23
4.10.4 Cold . 23
4.10.5 Low air pressure . 23
4.10.6 Damp heat, cyclic, Test Db, remaining cycles . 24
4.11 Damp heat, steady state . 24
4.11.1 Initial measurements . 24
4.12 Endurance . 24
4.13 Component solvent resistance (if applicable) . 25
4.14 Solvent resistance of the marking (if applicable) . 25

Bibliography . 26

Table 1 – Fixed sample size test plan for qualification approval – Assessment level EZ . 12
Table 2 – Test schedule for qualification approval. 13
Table 3 – Lot-by-lot inspection .
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