What is BS EN 60384-17-1 – Fixed AC and pulse capacitors about?
BS EN 60384-17-1 is a part of an international standard that focuses on aspects of fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment.
BS EN 60384-17-1 provides a blank detail specification for fixed capacitors that specifies the test method, procedure, and characteristics of fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric AC and pulse capacitors.
BS EN 60384-17-1 describes the process of identification of the detailed specification as:
- The "International Electrotechnical Commission" or the National Standards Organization under whose authority the detailed specification is drafted
- The IEC or National Standards number of the detail specification, date of issue, and any further information required by the national system
- The number and issue number of the IEC or national generic specification The IEC number of the blank detail specification
Who is BS EN 60384-17-1 - Fixed AC and pulse capacitors for?
BS EN 60384-17-1 on fixed AC and pulse capacitors is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of capacitors   
- Sensor and monitoring device manufacturer   
- Dealers and distributions of capacitors
- Regulatory authorities
- Test providers for capacitors 
- Quality assurance authorities 
Why should you use BS EN 60384-17-1 - Fixed AC and pulse capacitors?
A blank detail specification is a supplementary document to the sectional specification and contains requirements for style and layout and minimum content of detail specifications.
BS EN 60384-17-1 presents you with the procedure to create a blank detail specification for fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric a.c. and pulse capacitors, to carry out the assessment levels E and EZ. It helps in producing a product specification for fixed capacitors that are used in electronic equipment.
BS EN 60384-17-1 sets out a framework for the identification of the capacitor as:
- A short description of the type of capacitor
- Information on typical construction (when applicable)
- When the capacitor is not designed for use in printed-board applications, this shall be clearly stated in the detailed specification in this position
- Outline drawing with main dimensions which are of importance for interchangeability and reference to the national or international documents for outlines. Alternatively, this drawing may be given in an annexe to the detailed specification
- Application or group of applications covered and/or assessment level
- Reference data on the most important properties, to allow comparison between the various capacitor types.
