Prescribes preferred ratings and characteristics and selects (from the generic specification EN 130 000) the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods, and general performance requirements for polar and bipolar tantalum electrolytic capacitors with solid or non solid electrolyte. Deals with capacitors for long life applications and capacitors for general purpose applications. Coverage includes terminology, marking, electrical tests, solderability, vibration, bump, shock, endurance, surge, reverse voltage, climatic sequence, and component solvent resistance.