What is BS EN 60401-3 – Properties of magnetically soft ferrites about?
BS EN 60401 is a European Standard that discusses terms and nomenclature for cores made of magnetically soft ferrites.
BS EN 60401-3 is the third part of the multi-series that gives guidelines for a uniform method of presentation for the properties of magnetically soft ferrite materials and measuring conditions under which they should be determined.
Who is BS EN 60401-3 - Properties of magnetically soft ferrites for?
BS EN 60401-3 on properties of magnetically soft ferrite materials is relevant to:
- Ferrite core manufacturers and suppliers
- Transformer and inductor manufacturers
- Telecommunication industry
- Electronics industry
- Management authorities
- Entities involved with literature and technical documentation of ferrites
Why should you use BS EN 60401-3 - Properties of magnetically soft ferrites?
For various reasons, a manufacturer may wish to publish in its catalogue typical data for material parameters as measured on test pieces. It is the object of BS EN 60401-3 to promote the comparability of such information in the area of soft ferrite materials.
Except for several specific property limits that should be given separately for each particular core, the properties described in BS EN 60401-3 are material characteristics, intended to facilitate meaningful evaluation of ferrite materials.
BS EN 60401-3 further addresses the comparability of various grades of ferrite from different manufacturers by defining the baseline reliability and temperature performance that is inherent for all MnZn ferrite materials, and the limitations that exist when specifying related performance characteristics in ferrite cores.
Additional guidance is given for users and manufacturers concerning testing and specification of reliability for ferrite cores and for devices using ferrite cores.
If you are a manufacturer, compliance with BS EN 60401-3 can assist you in establishing uniformity and clarity in the data of material parameters disseminated to your users, that can enhance the reliability, transparency and credibility of your business.
