IEC 60384-16-1:2005

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.