UNE-EN IEC 60384-16:2019

1.1 Scope

This part of IEC 60384 applies to fixed capacitors with metallized electrodes and polypropylene dielectric for use in electronic equipment.

These capacitors may have "self-healing properties" depending on conditions of use. They are mainly intended for use with direct voltage.

The maximum power to be applied is 500 var at 50 Hz and the maximum peak voltage is 2 500 V.

The following two grades are covered;

" Grade 1: for long-life application;

" Grade 2: for general application.

Capacitors for alternating voltage and pulse applications are not included, but are covered by IEC 60384-17.

Capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression are not included, but are covered by IEC 60384-14.

Capacitors for electrical shock hazard protection (covered by IEC 60065) and fluorescent lamp and motor capacitors (covered by IEC technical committee 33, and IEC technical committee 34) are also excluded.

1.2 Object

The object of this document is to prescribe preferred ratings and characteristics and to select from IEC 60384-1:2016 the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods and to give general performance requirements for this type of capacitor. Test severities and requirements prescribed in detail specifications referring to this sectional specification shall be of equal or higher performance level, because lower performance levels are not permitted.