EN 61270-1:1996

FOREWORD
1 General
  1.1 Scope and object
  1.2 Normative references
2 Definitions
3 Service conditions
  3.1 Altitude
  3.2 Pollution
  3.3 Operating temperature
  3.4 Damp heat severity
4 Safety and construction
  4.1 Safety
  4.2 Terminations
  4.3 Creepage distances and clearances
  4.4 Temperature dependance of the capacitance
  4.5 Capacitance tolerance
  4.6 Voltage
  4.7 Load capacity
  4.8 Marking
5 Tests
  5.1 General
  5.2 Test conditions
  5.3 Nature of tests
  5.4 Type tests
  5.5 Routine tests
  5.6 Visual examination
  5.7 Capacitance measurement
  5.8 Voltage tests
  5.9 Voltage test between the terminals
  5.10 Voltage test between terminals and case
  5.11 Voltage test between capacitor elements
  5.12 Test of internal discharge device
  5.13 Endurance test
  5.14 Mechanical and climatic tests
6 Environmental protection
Annex A (informative) Information on tests on components made of
                       insulating material (i.e. insulators)
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
                       publications with their corresponding
                       European publications

Applies to capacitors for microwave ovens operating at rated a.c. voltages of up to 3 000 V and a superimposed d.c. voltage of up to 1.13 times the value of rated a.c. voltage. Relates specifically to capacitors with a metal case and an upper rated maximum temperature of up to 100 °C, non-self-healing, with metal foil electrodes and dielectrics of paper and/or plastic, impregnated with a suitable oil. This part contains uniform rules regarding performance, testing and rating and specific safety rules.