What is BS EN IEC 60384‑13 about?
BS EN IEC 60384 series discusses fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment. BS EN IEC 60384‑13 is an international standard for fixed capacitors that specifies the test methods, and procedures which helps in resisting heat of dielectric and helps in improving the quality of fixed capacitors.
BS EN IEC 60384‑13 specifies preferred ratings and characteristics, selected from IEC 60384-1:2016 the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods, and gives general performance requirements for this type of capacitor.
BS EN IEC 60384‑13 applies to fixed direct current capacitors, using as dielectric a polypropylene film with electrodes of thin metal foils.
Note: Capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression are not included but are covered by IEC 60384-14.
Who is BS EN IEC 60384‑13 for?
BS EN IEC 60384‑13 on fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of electronic equipment
- Electronics engineers
- Computer hardware industry
Why should you use BS EN IEC 60384‑13?
Fixed Capacitors are capacitors whose value is fixed during production and cannot be changed later.
BS EN IEC 60384‑13 is useful in determining the characteristics along with the preferred values of rating of fixed capacitors. The visual examination method helps in verifying the materials, design and construction of fixed capacitors that results in reducing the defects or failures of electronic devices.
The quality assessment test is performed to ensure the quality of fixed capacitors which helps in sustaining the capacitors in different climatic conditions.
BS EN IEC 60384‑13 specifies the electrical and mechanical characteristics of fixed capacitors that determines the performance of capacitors. The test methods and procedures are mentioned in BS EN IEC 60384‑13 is useful in performing the test and also helps in producing better quality electronic devices.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 60384‑13:2020 supersedes BS EN 60384‑13:2012. BS EN IEC 60384‑13:2020 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 60384‑13:2012. These include:
- Revision of all parts of the document based on the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2:2018, and harmonization with other similar kinds of documents
- The document structure has been organized to follow new sectional specification structure decided in TC 40
- Revised tables and Clause 5 so as to prevent duplications and contradictions
