What is BS EN 60384-15 - Fixed tantalum capacitors in electronic equipment about?  
BS EN 60384-15 is the 15th part of Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment in multi-series, ensuring operational safety and performance in electronic applications.
BS EN 60384-15 applies to through-hole/led polar and bipolar tantalum electrolyte capacitors with solid and non-solid electrolytes for use in electronic equipment.
BS EN 60384-15 includes capacitors for long-life applications and capacitors for general-purpose applications.
BS EN 60384-15 covers two basic sub-families:
- Sub-family 1: Fixed non-solid electrolyte tantalum capacitors with the porous anode.
- Sub-family 2: Fixed solid electrolyte tantalum capacitors with the porous anode.
Note: Capacitors for special purpose applications may need additional requirements.
Who is BS EN 60384-15 - Fixed tantalum capacitors in electronic equipment for? 
BS EN 60384-15 on fixed tantalum capacitors in electronic equipment are useful for:
- Manufacturers of electronic equipment
- Manufacturers, dealers and importers of capacitors
- Testing houses and labs for electronic equipment
- Quality inspection services
Why should you use BS EN 60384-15 - Fixed tantalum capacitors in electronic equipment?  
In electric appliances or gadgets, a fixed capacitor aids in maintaining a steady charge and energy output. In general, fixed capacitors are characterized in terms of the dielectric material used to make them.
BS EN 60384-15 provides users with preferred ratings and characteristics and facilitates the selection of appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods from IEC 60384-1:2016, ensuring operational stability and longevity in electronic applications.
BS EN 60384-15 provides users guidance on test and measurement procedures, including visual inspection, electrical leaks, the robustness of terminations, resistance to soldering heat, solderability, rapid change of temperature, ensuring the operational stability and risk reduction of fixed tantalum capacitors in electronic equipment.
BS EN 60384‑15 also provides users guidance on quality assessment procedures primary stage of manufacture, structurally similar components, certified test records, quality approval and conformance procedures, enabling users to enhance the quality and performance of fixed capacitors.
With the adoption of BS EN 60384‑15, users can develop and assess fixed tantalum capacitors, ensuring performance, stable performance in varying operating temperatures and voltage ranges in electronic applications.
What’s changed since the last update? 
BS EN 60384-15:2017 supersedes BS QC 300200:1983 which is withdrawn. BS EN 60384-15:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS QC 300200:1983. These include: 
- 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.
- In addition, Clause 4 and all the tables have been reviewed in order to prevent duplications and contradictions.  
