EN 131700:1997

Foreword
Section 1: General
  1.1 Scope
  1.2 Normative references
  1.3 Information to be given in a detail specification
  1.4 Definitions
  1.5 Marking
Section 2: Preferred ratings and characteristics
  2.1 Preferred climatic categories
  2.2 Preferred values of ratings
Section 3: Quality assurance procedures
  3.1 Primary stage of manufacture
  3.2 Structurally similar components
  3.3 Certified test records
  3.4 Qualification approval
  3.5 Quality conformity inspection
Section 4: Tests and measuring methods
  4.1 Visual examination and check of dimensions
  4.2 Electrical tests
  4.3 Robustness of terminations
  4.4 Resistance to soldering heat
  4.5 Solderability
  4.6 Rapid change of temperature
  4.7 Vibration
  4.8 Shock
  4.9 Climatic sequence
  4.10 Damp heat, steady state
  4.11 Endurance
Annex A (normative) Test plans for qualification approval and
                    quality conformity inspection
Annex B (normative) Test schedule for qualification approval

Defines requirements for fixed capacitors for direct current with electrodes of thin metal foils and a polycarbonate film dielectric. Defines preferred ratings and characteristics and chooses from EN 130000 the appropriate quality assessment methods, tests and measuring procedures, together with general performance requirements. Does not cover capacitors for direct connection to the supply mains for provision of radio interference suppression.