IEC 60133:2000

Dimensions of pot-cores made of magnetic oxides and associated parts

Specifies the dimensions that are of importance for mechanical interchangeability for a preferred range of pot-cores made of magnetic oxides, and the dimensional limits for coil formers to be used with them.

Dimensions des circuits magnétiques en pots en oxydes magnétiques et pièces associées

Spécifie les dimensions qui présentent une importance pour l'interchangeabilité mécanique d'une gamme préférentielle de circuits magnétiques en pots réalisés en oxydes magnétiques, ainsi que les limites dimensionnelles pour des carcasses à utiliser avec ces pots.

General Information

• Status: Replaced
• Publication Date: 20-Dec-2000
• ICS: 29.100.10 - Magnetic components
• Technical Committee: TC 51 - Magnetic components, ferrite and magnetic powder materials
• Drafting Committee: WG 1 - TC 51/WG 1
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Completion Date: 24-Jun-2010

Relations

• Replaced By: IEC 62317-2:2010 - Ferrite cores - Dimensions - Part 2: Pot-cores for use in telecommunications, power supply, and filter applications
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD
Fourth edition
2000-12
Dimensions of pot-cores made
of magnetic oxides and associated parts
Dimensions des circuits magnétiques en pots
en oxydes magnétiques et pièces associées

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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD
Fourth edition
2000-12
Dimensions of pot-cores made
of magnetic oxides and associated parts
Dimensions des circuits magnétiques en pots
en oxydes magnétiques et pièces associées

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CONTENTS
Page
FOREWORD . 3

Clause
1 Scope . 4

2 Normative reference. 4

3 Primary standards . 4

3.1 Dimensions of pot-cores. 4
3.1.1 Principal dimensions . 4
3.1.2 Grooves . 6
3.1.3 Effective parameter values . 7
3.2 Main dimensions for coil formers . 8
Annex A (informative) Pot-core design . 9
Annex B (informative) Derived standards. 10
Annex C (informative) Example of a standard for gauges to check the dimensions of pot-cores
meeting the IEC primary standard. 11
Figure 1 – Principal dimensions of pot-cores without slots. 4
Figure 2 – Principal dimensions of pot-cores with slots. 5
Figure 3 – Main dimensions for coil formers . 8
Figure C.1 – Dimensions of gauge A. 11
Figure C.2 – Dimensions of gauges B and C . 12
Table 1 – Principal dimensions of pot-cores . 5
Table 2 – Limits for C and G . 6
Table 3 – Minimum groove depth . 6

Table 4 – Effective parameter values pot-cores with a centre hole. 7
Table 5 – Effective parameter values pot-cores without a centre hole . 7
Table 6 – Main dimensions for coil formers . 8
Table A.1 – Ratio of diameter to height . 9
Table C.1 – Dimensions of gauge A . 11
Table C.2 – Dimensions of gauges B and C . 12

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DIMENSIONS OF POT-CORES MADE OF MAGNETIC OXIDES

AND ASSOCIATED PARTS
FOREWORD
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DIMENSIONS OF POT-CORES MADE OF MAGNETIC OXIDES

AND ASSOCIATED PARTS
1 Scope
This standard specifies the dimensions that are of importance for mechanical interchangeability

for a preferred range of pot-cores made of magnetic oxides, and the dimensional limits for coil

formers to be used with them. The general considerations upon which the design of this range
of cores is based are given in annex A.
2 Normative reference
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent
amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to
agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility
of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated
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and ISO maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
IEC 60205, Calculation of effective parameters of magnetic piece parts
3 Primary standards
Compliance with the following requirements ensures mechanical interchangeability of complete
assemblies and coil formers.
3.1 Dimensions of pot-cores
3.1.1 Principal dimensions
The principal dimensions of pot-cores shall be as given in table 1.
2B
X
2D
r
X
Section X- X
IEC  2587/2000
Figure 1 – Principal dimensions of pot-cores without slots
G
H
F
E
A
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2B
X
C 2D
r1
X
Section X- X
IEC  2588/2000
Figure 2 – Principal dimensions of pot-cores with slots
Table 1 – Principal dimensions of pot-cores
Dimensions in millimetres
1)
Size AE F H 2B 2D r Figures
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Max.
P3,3/2,6 3,18 3,30 2,50 2,60 1,30 1,40 – – 2,50 2,60 1,70 1,90 0,20  1
P4,6/3,1 4,40 4,60 3,50 3,65 1,90 2,00 – – 3,00 3,10 2,10 2,30 0,20  1
P5,8/3,3 5,65 5,80 4,50 4,60 2,40 2,50 0,95 1,05 3,20 3,30 2,20 2,40 0,20  1
P7,4/4,0 7,15 7,35 5,80 5,95 2,90 3,00 1,05 1,15 4,10 4,20 2,80 3,00 0,20  1
P9/5 9 9,3 7,5 7,75 3,7 3,9 2 2,2 5,1 5,4 3,6 3,9 0,25  2
P11/7 10,9 11,3 9 9,4 4,5 4,7 2 2,2 6,3 6,6 4,4 4,7 0,25  2
P14/8 13,8 14,3 11,6 12 5,8 6 3 3,2 8,2 8,5 5,6 6 0,25  2
P18/11 17,6 18,4 14,9 15,4 7,3 7,6 3 3,2 10,4 10,7 7,2 7,6 0,25  2
P22/13 21,2 22 17,9 18,5 9,1 9,4 4,4 4,7 13,2 13,6 9,2 9,6 0,35  2
P26/16 25 26 21,2 22 11,1 11,5 5,4 5,7 15,9 16,3 11 11,4 0,35  2
13,4 0,35  2
P30/19 29,5 30,5 25 25,8 13,1 13,5 5,4 5,7 18,6 19 13
P36/22 35 36,2 29,9 30,9 15,6 16,2 5,4 5,7 21,4 22 14,6 15 0,35  2
NOTE 1 P3,3/2,6 and P4,6/3,1 cores are without the centre hole shown in figure 1.

NOTE 2 P9/5 and P11/7 cores are without the centre hole shown in figure 2.
NOTE 3 Sharp inner corners of pot-cores are preferable but in practice some rounding may occur, provided that radius r is
1)
not exceeded .
NOTE 4 The dimensions of the cores may be checked by means of gauges. An example of a possible standard for these
gauges is given in annex C.
NOTE 5 In order to facilitate production, it may be necessary to use gauges having dimensions differing from those given in
annex C, although no relaxation of the requirements for the dimensions of the cores given in 3.1 is thereby permitted.
G
H
F
E
A
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Table 2 – Limits for C and G
Dimensions in millimetres
Size Cores with two slots
CG
Min. Max. Min. Max.
P3,3/2,6 – – 0,8 1,3
P4,6/3,1 – – 1,1 1,7
P5,8/3,3 – – 1,4 2,0
P7,4/4,0 – – 1,6 2,2
P9/5 6,0 7,5 1,6 2,4
P11/7 6,5 8,0 1,8 2,6
P14/8 8,7 10,0 2,3 4,1
P18/11 11,3 14,0 2,7 4,4
P22/13 13,3 16,5 3,0 4,4
P26/16 17,0 20,0 3,0 4,4
P30/19 20,0 23,0 3,5 5,3
P36/22 24,0 27,2 4,0 5,6
NOTE 1 The shape of the slots is not defined, but the width G is indicated in the table.
NOTE 2 It is recommended that any tightening of the tolerance on dimension C should be towards
the minimum value and on dimension G towards the maximum value.
3.1.2 Grooves
When grooves are provided corresponding to the slots, their minimum depth shall be as given
in table 3.
Table 3 – Minimum groove depth
Dimensions in millimetres
Size Minimum groove depth
P14/8 0,2
P18/11 0,3
P22/13 0,4
P26/16 0,5
P30/19 0,6
P36/22 0,6
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3.1.3 Effective parameter values

The effective parameter values for pot-cores whose dimensions comply with 3.1.1 shall be as

given in tables 4 and 5 (for the definitions of these parameters, and their calculation, see

IEC 60205).
Table 4 – Effective parameter values pot-cores with a centre hole

C C A l V A
Size 1 2 e e e min
–1 –3 –3 2 3 2
mm 10 mm mm mm mm mm
P5,8/3,3 1,6326 345,47 4,73 7,72 36,5 3,66
P7,4/4,0 1,3588 186,79 7,27 9,88 71,9 5,79
P9/5 1,2032 118,12 10,2 12,3 125 7,88
P11/7 0,933 53 56,727 16,5 15,4 253 13,2
P14/8 0,757 42 29,521 25,7 19,4 499 19,8
P18/11 0,573 83 12,863 44,6 25,6 1 140 36,0
P22/13 0,480 78 7,4185 64,8 31,2 2 020 50,9
P26/16 0,389 23 4,0605 95,9 37,3 3 580 76,1
P30/19 0,323 43 2,3321 139 44,9 6 220 1
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IEC 60133
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Dimensions of pot-cores made of magnetic oxides and associated parts

Dimensions des circuits magnétiques en pots en oxydes magnétiques et pièces
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IEC 60133
Edition 4.0 2000-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Dimensions of pot-cores made of magnetic oxides and associated parts

Dimensions des circuits magnétiques en pots en oxydes magnétiques et pièces
associées
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 4

1 Domaine d'application. 6

2 Références normatives . 6

3 Normes fondamentales . 6

3.1 Dimensions des circuits magnétiques en pots . 6

3.1.1 Dimensions principales . 6
3.1.2 Rainures . 10
3.1.3 Valeurs des paramètres effectifs . 12
3.2 Dimensions principales des carcasses. 14
Annexe A (informative) Construction des circuits magnétiques en pots . 16
Annexe B (informative) Normes dérivées. 18
Annexe C (informative) Exemple de norme pour calibres de vérification des dimensions
de circuits magnétiques en pots satisfaisant à la norme fondamentale de la CEI. 20
Figure 1 – Dimensions principales des circuits magnétiques en pots sans encoches . 6
Figure 2 – Dimensions principales des circuits magnétiques en pots avec encoches . 8
Figure 3 – Dimensions principales des carcasses. 14
Figure C.1 – Dimensions du calibre A. 20
Figure C.2 – Dimensions des calibres B et C. 22
Tableau 1 – Dimensions principales des circuits magnétiques en pots . 8
Tableau 2 – Limites pour C et G . 10
Tableau 3 – Profondeur minimale des rainures. 10
Tableau 4 – Circuits magnétiques en pots à valeurs des paramètres effectifs à trou central . 12
Tableau 5 – Circuits magnétiques en pots à valeurs des paramètres effectifs sans trou central. 12
Tableau 6 –Dimensions principales des carcasses . 14
Tableau A.1 – Rapport du diamètre à la hauteur. 16
Tableau C.1 – Dimensions du calibre A . 20
Tableau C.2 – Dimension des calibres B et C. 22

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5

1 Scope . 7

2 Normative references . 7

3 Primary standards . 7

3.1 Dimensions of pot-cores. 7

3.1.1 Principal dimensions . 7
3.1.2 Grooves . 11
3.1.3 Effective parameter values . 13
3.2 Main dimensions for coil formers . 15
Annex A (informative) Pot-core design . 17
Annex B (informative) Derived standards. 19
Annex C (informative) Example of a standard for gauges to check the dimensions
of pot-cores meeting the IEC primary standard. 21
Figure 1 – Principal dimensions of pot-cores without slots. 7
Figure 2 – Principal dimensions of pot-cores with slots. 9
Figure 3 – Main dimensions for coil formers . 15
Figure C.1 – Dimensions of gauge A. 21
Figure C.2 – Dimensions of gauges B and C . 23
Table 1 – Principal dimensions of pot-cores . 9
Table 2 – Limits for C and G . 11
Table 3 – Minimum groove depth . 11
Table 4 – Effective parameter values pot-cores with a centre hole. 13
Table 5 – Effective parameter values pot-cores without a centre hole . 13
Table 6 – Main dimensions for coil formers . 15
Table A.1 – Ratio of diameter to height . 17
Table C.1 – Dimensions of gauge A . 21
Table C.2 – Dimensions of gauges B and C . 23

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