IEC 60384-15:2017

Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 15: Sectional specification: Fixed tantalum capacitors with non-solid or solid electrolyte

IEC 60384-15:2017 applies to through-hole/leaded polar and bipolar tantalum electrolyte capacitors with solid and non‑solid electrolyte for use in electronic equipment. It includes capacitors for long‑life applications and capacitors for general‑purpose applications.
This document prescribes preferred ratings and characteristics and to select from IEC 60384‑1:2016 the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods and to give general performance requirements for this type of capacitor.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Revision of the structure in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2:2016 (seventh edition) to the extent practicable, and harmonization between other similar kinds of documents.
b) In addition, Clause 4 and all the tables have been reviewed in order to prevent duplications and contradictions.

Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques - Partie 15: Spécification intermédiaire - Condensateurs fixes au tantale, à électrolyte non solide ou solide

L’IEC 60384-15:2017 s’applique aux condensateurs au tantale à montage par trous/au plomb, polarisés et bipolaires, à électrolyte solide et à électrolyte non solide, utilisés dans les équipements électroniques. Elle comprend les condensateurs utilisés dans des applications de longue durée de vie et les condensateurs utilisés dans des applications d’usage général. Les condensateurs pour des applications d’usage spécial peuvent nécessiter des exigences supplémentaires.
Le présent document couvre deux sous-familles fondamentales:
- Sous-famille 1: Condensateurs fixes au tantale, à électrolyte non solide et à anode poreuse.
- Sous-famille 2: Condensateurs fixes au tantale, à électrolyte solide et à anode poreuse.
Le présent document a pour objet de spécifier les valeurs assignées et caractéristiques préférentielles, de sélectionner, en se référant à l’IEC 60384-1:2016, les procédures d’assurance de la qualité, les essais et les méthodes de mesure appropriés et de donner les exigences de performance générales pour ce type de condensateur.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l’édition précédente:
a) La structure a été révisée selon les Directives ISO/IEC, Partie 2:2016 (septième édition) dans la mesure du possible, et harmonisée avec d’autres types de documents similaires.
b) En outre, l'Article 4 et tous les tableaux ont été revus afin d'éviter les doubles emplois et les contradictions.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-May-2017
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 31.060.40 - Tantalum electrolytic capacitors
• Technical Committee: TC 40 - Capacitors and resistors for electronic equipment
• Drafting Committee: MT 60384-15 - TC 40/MT 60384-15
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 26-May-2017
• Completion Date: 22-May-2017

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IEC 60384-15 ®
Edition 2.0 2017-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 15: Sectional specification: Fixed tantalum capacitors with non-solid or
solid electrolyte
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IEC 60384-15 ®
Edition 2.0 2017-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –

Part 15: Sectional specification: Fixed tantalum capacitors with non-solid or

solid electrolyte
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
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ICS 31.060.40 ISBN 978-2-8322-4319-0

– 2 – IEC 60384-15:2017 © IEC 2017
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
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
1.4.1 General . 8
1.4.2 Outline drawing and dimensions . 8
1.4.3 Mounting . 8
1.4.4 Ratings and characteristics . 8
1.4.5 Marking . 9
1.5 Terms and definitions . 9
1.6 Marking . 9
1.6.1 General . 9
1.6.2 Information for marking . 10
1.6.3 Marking on capacitors . 10
1.6.4 Marking on packaging . 10
2 Preferred ratings and characteristics . 10
2.1 Preferred characteristics . 10
2.2 Preferred values of ratings . 10
2.2.1 Nominal capacitance (C ) . 10
N
2.2.2 Tolerance on nominal capacitance . 11
2.2.3 Rated voltage (U ) . 11
R
2.2.4 Category voltage (U ). 11
C
2.2.5 Reverse voltage . 11
2.2.6 Surge voltage (U or U ) . 11
RS CS
2.2.7 Ripple (if required) . 11
2.2.8 Rated temperature . 12
3 Quality assessment procedures . 12
3.1 Primary stage of manufacture . 12
3.2 Structurally similar components . 12
3.3 Certified test records of released lots . 12
3.4 Qualification approval procedures . 12
3.4.1 General . 12
3.4.2 Qualification approval on the basis of the fixed sample size procedure . 12
3.4.3 Tests . 13
3.5 Quality conformance inspection . 20
3.5.1 Formation of inspection lots . 20
3.5.2 Test schedule . 21
3.5.3 Delayed delivery . 21
3.5.4 Assessment levels . 21
4 Test and measurement procedures . 22
4.1 Visual inspection and check of dimensions . 22
4.2 Electrical tests . 22
4.2.1 Leakage current . 22
4.2.2 Capacitance . 22
4.2.3 Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) . 23

4.2.4 Impedance (if required) . 23
4.2.5 Insulation resistance of the external insulation (if required) . 24
4.2.6 Voltage proof of the external insulation (if required) . 24
4.3 Robustness of terminations . 25
4.3.1 General . 25
4.3.2 Initial inspection. 25
4.3.3 Test Ua1, Ub and Uc applicable. 25
4.3.4 Special bending test . 25
4.4 Resistance to soldering heat . 26
4.4.1 General . 26
4.4.2 Conditions . 26
4.4.3 Final inspections and requirements . 26
4.5 Solderability . 26
4.5.1 General . 26
4.5.2 Test conditions . 26
4.5.3 Final inspections and requirements . 26
4.6 Rapid change of temperature . 26
4.6.1 General . 26
4.6.2 Initial inspection. 27
4.6.3 Test conditions . 27
4.6.4 Recovery . 27
4.6.5 Final inspections and requirements . 27
4.7 Vibration . 27
4.7.1 General . 27
4.7.2 Test condition . 27
4.7.3 Final inspections and requirements . 27
4.8 Bump . 27
4.8.1 General . 27
4.8.2 Mounting . 28
4.8.3 Test conditions . 28
4.8.4 Final inspections and requirements . 28
4.9 Shock . 28
4.9.1 General . 28
4.9.2 Mounting . 28
4.9.3 Test conditions . 28
4.9.4 Final inspections and requirements . 29
4.10 Climatic sequence. 29
4.10.1 General . 29
4.10.2 Initial inspection. 29
4.10.3 Dry heat . 29
4.10.4 Damp heat, cyclic, Test Db, first cycle . 29
4.10.5 Cold. 29
4.10.6 Low air pressure (if required) . 29
4.10.7 Damp heat, cyclic, Test Db, remaining cycles . 29
4.10.8 Recovery . 29
4.10.9 Sealing (if required) .
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IEC 60384-15 ®
Edition 2.0 2017-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 15: Sectional specification: Fixed tantalum capacitors with non-solid or
solid electrolyte
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques –
Partie 15: Spécification intermédiaire: Condensateurs fixes au tantale,
à électrolyte non solide ou solide

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IEC 60384-15 ®
Edition 2.0 2017-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –

Part 15: Sectional specification: Fixed tantalum capacitors with non-solid or

solid electrolyte
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques –

Partie 15: Spécification intermédiaire: Condensateurs fixes au tantale,

à électrolyte non solide ou solide

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 31.060.40 ISBN 978-2-8322-9329-4

– 2 – IEC 60384-15:2017 © IEC 2017
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
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
1.4.1 General . 8
1.4.2 Outline drawing and dimensions . 8
1.4.3 Mounting . 8
1.4.4 Ratings and characteristics . 8
1.4.5 Marking . 9
1.5 Terms and definitions . 9
1.6 Marking . 9
1.6.1 General . 9
1.6.2 Information for marking . 10
1.6.3 Marking on capacitors . 10
1.6.4 Marking on packaging . 10
2 Preferred ratings and characteristics . 10
2.1 Preferred characteristics . 10
2.2 Preferred values of ratings . 10
2.2.1 Nominal capacitance (C ) . 10
N
2.2.2 Tolerance on nominal capacitance . 11
2.2.3 Rated voltage (U ) . 11
R
2.2.4 Category voltage (U ). 11
C
2.2.5 Reverse voltage . 11
2.2.6 Surge voltage (U or U ) . 11
RS CS
2.2.7 Ripple (if required) . 11
2.2.8 Rated temperature . 12
3 Quality assessment procedures . 12
3.1 Primary stage of manufacture . 12
3.2 Structurally similar components . 12
3.3 Certified test records of released lots . 12
3.4 Qualification approval procedures . 12
3.4.1 General . 12
3.4.2 Qualification approval on the basis of the fixed sample size procedure . 12
3.4.3 Tests . 13
3.5 Quality conformance inspection . 20
3.5.1 Formation of inspection lots . 20
3.5.2 Test schedule . 21
3.5.3 Delayed delivery . 21
3.5.4 Assessment levels . 21
4 Test and measurement procedures . 22
4.1 Visual inspection and check of dimensions . 22
4.2 Electrical tests . 22
4.2.1 Leakage current . 22
4.2.2 Capacitance . 22
4.2.3 Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) . 23

4.2.4 Impedance (if required) . 23
4.2.5 Insulation resistance of the external insulation (if required) . 24
4.2.6 Voltage proof of the external insulation (if required) . 24
4.3 Robustness of terminations . 25
4.3.1 General . 25
4.3.2 Initial inspection. 25
4.3.3 Test Ua1, Ub and Uc applicable. 25
4.3.4 Special bending test . 25
4.4 Resistance to soldering heat . 26
4.4.1 General . 26
4.4.2 Conditions . 26
4.4.3 Final inspections and requirements . 26
4.5 Solderability . 26
4.5.1 General . 26
4.5.2 Test conditions . 26
4.5.3 Final inspections and requirements . 26
4.6 Rapid change of temperature . 26
4.6.1 General . 26
4.6.2 Initial inspection. 27
4.6.3 Test conditions . 27
4.6.4 Recovery . 27
4.6.5 Final inspections and requirements . 27
4.7 Vibration . 27
4.7.1 General . 27
4.7.2 Test condition .
...