Overview
IEC 60384-16-1:2005 is the blank detail specification for fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric d.c. capacitors, covering assessment levels E and EZ. It is a supplementary document to the Part 16 sectional specification (IEC 60384-16) and defines the required style, layout and minimum content of detail specifications used to describe and qualify these capacitors. Detail specifications that do not follow IEC 60384-16-1 may not be regarded as in accordance with IEC publications.
Key topics and requirements
- Purpose and scope
- Establishes the mandatory structure and content for national or manufacturer detail specifications tied to the sectional specification for metallized polypropylene film d.c. capacitors.
- Clarifies that compliance with the blank detail specification is required for correct IEC designation.
- Identification and document layout
- Prescribed information fields (identification items [1]–[9]) such as issuing body, document numbers, capacitor description, outline drawing, assessment level and reference data for key properties.
- General data to be specified
- Recommended mounting methods, dimensions / case-size tables, and outline drawings.
- Ratings and characteristics including capacitance range, tolerance, rated voltage, category voltage, climatic category, rated temperature, tangent of loss angle (tan δ) and insulation resistance.
- Marking and ordering
- Requirements for component and packing marking and minimum ordering information (e.g., capacitance, tolerance, rated voltage, detail specification reference).
- Inspection and qualification
- Defines inspection procedures for qualification approval and quality conformance inspection (lot-by-lot and periodic), including test schedules and sampling plans.
- Specifies tests such as capacitance, tangent of loss angle, voltage proof (self-healing breakdowns allowed), insulation resistance, solderability, component solvent resistance, robustness of terminations, and resistance to soldering heat.
- Normative references
- Directs users to the sectional specification IEC 60384-16 and other referenced IEC documents required for full application.
Applications and who uses this standard
- Capacitor manufacturers preparing detail specifications for product families (assessment levels E / EZ).
- Component qualification and quality managers implementing IEC-conformant inspection plans and lot acceptance criteria.
- Procurement and specification engineers who need unambiguous ordering and marking requirements for fixed metallized polypropylene d.c. capacitors.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies performing qualification approval and routine conformance testing under IEC/IECQ systems.
Related standards
- IEC 60384-16 (Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric d.c. capacitors)
- Other parts of the IEC 60384 series (generic and sectional specifications for fixed capacitors)
Keywords: IEC 60384-16-1, fixed capacitors, metallized polypropylene film, d.c. capacitors, detail specification, assessment levels E EZ, capacitor qualification, inspection, capacitance, tangent of loss angle, insulation resistance.
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