IEC 60940:2015
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Guidance information on the application of capacitors, resistors, inductors and complete filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression
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10-03-2015
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
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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TC 40
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DevelopmentNote |
Stability Date: 2025. (03/2015)
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
25
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PublisherName |
International Electrotechnical Committee
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Status |
Current
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Supersedes |
Standards | Relationship |
SN EN 60940:2015 | Identical |
NF EN 60940 : 2015 | Identical |
NBN EN 60940 : 2015 | Identical |
NEN EN IEC 60940 : 2015 | Identical |
PN EN 60940 : 2015 | Identical |
VDE 0565 : 2015 | Identical |
DIN EN 60940 : 2015 | Identical |
BS EN 60940:2015 | Identical |
CEI EN 60940 : 2016 | Identical |
EN 60940:2015 | Identical |
UNE-EN 60940:2015 | Identical |
PN IEC 940 : 1997 | Identical |
VDE V 0565 : 1998 | Identical |
PNE-FprEN 60940 | Identical |
CEI 40-17 : 1996 | Identical |
DIN V VDE V 0565 : 1998 | Corresponds |
BS EN 133200:1999 | Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Sectional specification:passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression (filters for which safety tests are required) |
CEI EN 133100 : 1999 | SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION: PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - FILTERS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE NOT REQUIRED |
I.S. EN 60939-3:2015 | PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 3: PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE APPROPRIATE |
EN 133200:1999 | Sectional Specification: Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression (Filters for which safety tests are required) |
EN 133100:1998 | Sectional Specification: Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression - Filters for which safety tests are not required |
12/30268003 DC : 0 | BS EN 60939-3 - PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 3: HARMONIZED STANDARD FOR PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE APPROPRIATE |
BS EN 132400:1995 | Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Sectional specification. Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains (Assessment Level D) |
BS EN 45510-2-7:2002 | Guide for the procurement of power station equipment. Electrical equipment Switchgear and controlgear |
CEI 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 |
CEI UNI EN 45510-2-7 : 2006 | GUIDE FOR PROCUREMENT OF POWER STATION EQUIPMENT - PART 2-7: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR |
98/232755 DC : DRAFT DEC 1998 | IEC 61936-1 - POWER INSTALLATIONS EXCEEDING 1 KV A.C. - PART 1: COMMON RULES |
I.S. EN 60384-14:2016 | FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS |
08/30181362 DC : DRAFT APR 2008 | BS EN 60384-14 - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS |
94/712993 DC : DRAFT NOV 1994 | PREN 45511 - GUIDE FOR PROCUREMENT - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR |
BS EN 60939-2:2005 | Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression Sectional specification: passive filter units for which safety tests are appropriate. Test methods and general requirements |
I.S. EN 45510-2-7:2002 | GUIDE FOR PROCUREMENT OF POWER STATION EQUIPMENT - PART 2-7: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR |
BS EN 60939-3:2015 | Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression Passive filter units for which safety tests are appropriate |
03/101948 DC : DRAFT FEB 2003 | IEC 60939-2 ED.2.0 - PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 2: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - TEST METHODS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
03/108095 DC : DRAFT MAY 2003 | IEC 60384-14 ED.3.0 - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS |
EN 60939-3:2015/AC:2016-04 | PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 3: PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE APPROPRIATE (IEC 60939-3:2015/COR1:2016) |
98/230449 DC : DRAFT FEB 1998 | PREN 133200 - SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION (FILTERS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE REQUIRED) |
03/105650 DC : 0 | IEC 60384-14 ED.3.0 - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS |
UNI CEI EN 45510-2-7 : 2011 | GUIDE FOR PROCUREMENT OF POWER STATION EQUIPMENT - PART 2-7: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR |
I.S. EN 133200:1995 | PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION (FILTERS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE REQUIRED) (SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION) |
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 |
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 |
EN 45510-2-7:2002 | Guide for procurement of power station equipment - Part 2-7: Electrical equipment - Switchgear and controlgear |
DIN EN 45510-2-7:2003-12 | GUIDE FOR PROCUREMENT OF POWER STATION EQUIPMENT - PART 2-7: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR |
CEI EN 60384-14 : 2014 | FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS |
BS EN 133100:1998 | Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Sectional specification:passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression. Filters for which safety tests are not required |
I.S. EN 132400:1994 | SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION: FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS (ASSESSMENT LEVEL D) |
GOST R IEC 60384-14 : 2004 | FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14 - SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION ON FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS |
EN 132400 : 1994 AMD 4 2001 | SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION: FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS (ASSESSMENT LEVEL D) |
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 |
CEI EN IEC 62477-1:2024 | Safety requirements for power electronic converter systems and equipment - Part 1: General |
CSA E60384.14 : 2014 | FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS |
IEC 60950-1:2005+AMD1:2009+AMD2:2013 CSV | Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General requirements |
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 |
IEC 60204-1:2016 | Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements |
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 |
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 |
IEC 60938-1:1999+AMD1:2006 CSV | Fixed inductors for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 1: Generic 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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) |
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