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  • BS EN 60940:2015

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    Guidance information on the application of capacitors, resistors, inductors and complete filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression

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    Published date:  31-05-2015

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    FOREWORD
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Electromagnetic and Radio frequency interference
      suppression (EMI/RFI)
    4 Classification of suppression components
    5 Choice of ratings for specific applications
    6 Connection of suppression components
    7 Safety aspects
    Bibliography
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
             publications with their corresponding European
             publications

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    Gives guidance applicable to information on application of capacitors, resistors, inductors, and complete filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression.

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    IEC 60940:2015 provides guidance applicable to information on application of capacitors, resistors, inductors, and complete filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1988. This second edition is a result of maintenance activities related to the previous edition. All changes that have been agreed upon can be categorized as minor revisions.

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    Committee W/-
    Development Note Supersedes 13/30280858 DC. (05/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    IEC 60950-1:2005+AMD1:2009+AMD2:2013 CSV Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
    EN 60939-1:2010 PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 1: GENERIC SPECIFICATION
    EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2017-03 AUDIO/VIDEO, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - PART 1: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (IEC 62368-1:2014, MODIFIED)
    IEC 60384-14:2013+AMD1:2016 CSV Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14: Sectional specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains
    EN 60939-2-2:2004 Complete filter units for radio interference suppression - Part 2-2: Blank detail specification - Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression - Filters for which safety tests are required (safety tests only)
    EN 60939-2:2005 Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 2: Sectional specification: Passive filter units for which safety tests are appropriate - Test methods and general requirements
    EN 60938-1:1999/A1:2007 FIXED INDUCTORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 1: GENERIC SPECIFICATION
    EN 60384-14-3:2004 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14-3: Blank detail specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains - Assessment level DZ
    IEC 60204-1:2016 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
    EN 60950-1:2006/A2:2013 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60950-1:2005/A2:2013, MODIFIED)
    IEC 60939-2-1:2004 Complete filter units for radio interference suppression - Part 2-1: Blank detail specification - Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression - Filters for which safety tests are required (assessment level D/DZ)
    IEC 60939-1:2010 Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 1: Generic specification
    EN 60384-14-2:2016 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14-2: Blank detail specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains - Safety tests only
    IEC 60939-2:2005 Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 2: Sectional specification - Passive filter units for which safety tests are appropriate - Test methods and general requirements
    IEC 60050-442:1998 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 442: Electrical accessories
    IEC 60938-2:1999+AMD1:2006 CSV Fixed inductors for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 2: Sectional specification
    EN 60938-2-2:1999 Fixed inductors for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 2-2: Blank detail specification - Inductors for which safety tests are required (only)
    IEC 60938-1:1999+AMD1:2006 CSV Fixed inductors for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 1: Generic specification
    EN 60938-2:1999/A1:2007 FIXED INDUCTORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 2: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION
    BS CP1006(1955) : PD 4549 GENERAL ASPECTS OF RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION
    IEC 60384-14-1:2016 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14-1: Blank detail specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains - Assessment level DZ
    EN 60938-2-1:1999 Fixed inductors for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 2-1: Blank detail specification - Inductors for which safety tests are required - Assessment level D
    EN 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
    EN 60068-2-78:2013 Environmental testing - Part 2-78: Tests - Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
    IEC 60938-2-2:1999 Fixed inductors for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 2-2: Blank detail specification - Inductors for which safety tests are required (only)
    IEC 60384-14-3:2004 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14-3: Blank detail specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains - Assessment level DZ
    CISPR 11:2015 RLV Industrial, scientific and medical equipment - Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
    CISPR 17:2011 Methods of measurement of the suppression characteristics of passive EMC filtering devices
    EN 60335-1:2012/A13:2017 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60335-1:2010, MODIFIED)
    EN 55017 : 2011 METHODS OF MEASUREMENT OF THE SUPPRESSION CHARACTERISTICS OF PASSIVE EMC FILTERING DEVICES (CISPR 17:2011)
    IEC 60938-2-1:1999 Fixed inductors for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 2-1: Blank detail specification - Inductors for which safety tests are required - Assessment level D
    EN 60384-14-1:2016 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14-1: Blank detail specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains - Assessment level DZ
    IEC 60384-14-2:2016 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14-2: Blank detail specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains - Safety tests only
    EN 60939-2-1:2004 Complete filter units for radio interference suppression - Part 2-1: Blank detail specification - Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression - Filters for which safety tests are required (assessment level D/DZ)
    IEC 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
    IEC 62368-1:2014 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements
    IEC 60939-2-2:2004 Complete filter units for radio interference suppression - Part 2-2: Blank detail specification - Passive filter uits for electromagnetic interference suppression - Filters for which safety tests are required (safety tests only)
    EN 60204-1 : 2006 COR 2010 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF MACHINES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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