IEC 60384-13-1:2006

Overview

IEC 60384-13-1:2006 is the blank detail specification for fixed polypropylene film dielectric metal foil d.c. capacitors (assessment level E and EZ). It is a supplementary document to the sectional specification (IEC 60384-13) that defines the required style, layout and minimum content for detail specifications. Detail specifications that do not follow IEC 60384-13-1 may not be considered in accordance with IEC requirements. This edition (2.0, 2006) includes the corrigendum of March 2009.

Key topics and requirements

This standard prescribes the structure and mandatory content for manufacturer or national detail specifications for fixed polypropylene film metal foil DC capacitors. Important technical and administrative topics covered include:

• Identification and scope
  • How to identify the detail specification, capacitor type and assessment level (E, EZ).
• Ratings and characteristics
  • Required presentation of capacitance range, tolerance, rated voltage, category voltage, climatic category, rated temperature, loss tangent and insulation resistance.
• Dimensions and outline
  • Required case-size tables, outline drawings and tolerancing for interchangeability.
• Marking and ordering information
  • Mandatory marking, package information and minimum ordering data (capacitance, tolerance, rated voltage, spec reference).
• Inspection and test schedules
  • Format for Group A/B/C inspections, lot formation, sampling plans and conformance criteria (referencing IEC 60410 for sampling procedures).
• Specified tests (examples)
  • Capacitance, tangent of loss angle, voltage proof, insulation resistance, solderability, solvent resistance, robustness of terminations, resistance to soldering heat and associated recovery/final measurements. (The standard defines how to reference these tests and where severities are taken from the sectional specification.)
• Documentation and quality records
  • Requirements for certified records of released lots and additional information to be included in a detail specification.
• Normative references
  • Directs users to IEC 60384-1 (generic), IEC 60384-13 (sectional) and IEC 60410 (sampling plans).

Practical applications and who uses it

IEC 60384-13-1 is used by:

• Capacitor manufacturers - to prepare compliant detail specifications and datasheets for polypropylene film metal foil DC capacitors.
• Quality and test laboratories - to structure inspection and test schedules and to verify supplier conformity.
• Procurement and design engineers - to ensure purchased components meet standardized identification, testing and interchangeability requirements.
• Standards writers and national committees - when adopting or producing national detail specifications aligned with IEC practice.
• Supply chain and compliance teams - to assess component qualification, lot release documentation and IECQ quality assessment references.

Practical benefits include harmonized datasheets, clearer supplier requirements, consistent test methods and simpler cross-vendor comparison for fixed polypropylene film capacitors.

Related standards

• IEC 60384-13 (Sectional specification: fixed polypropylene film dielectric metal foil d.c. capacitors)
• IEC 60384-1 (Generic specification for fixed capacitors)
• IEC 60410 (Sampling plans and procedures for inspection by attributes)
• IEC QC series (IECQ quality assessment references)

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