BS EN 60384-18-1:2007

What is BS EN 60384-18-1 - Fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors?

BS EN 60384-18-1 is a part of an international multi-series standard that focuses on aspects of fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment.

BS EN 60384-18-1 provides a blank detail specification for fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with solid (MnO2) electrolytes for assessment level EZ.

BS EN 60384-18-1 guides for the preparation of detailed specifications. It gives the numbers between brackets on the first-page corresponding to the following information which shall be inserted in the position indicated.

BS EN 60384-18-1 describes the process of identification of the detailed specification as:

• The "International Electrotechnical Commission" or the National Standards Organization under whose authority the detailed specification is drafted
• The IEC or National Standards number of the detail specification, date of issue, and any further information required by the national system
• The number and issue number of the IEC or national generic specification The IEC number of the blank detail specification

Who is BS EN 60384-18-1 - Fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors for?

BS EN 60384-18-1 on fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors are useful for:

• Manufacturers and suppliers of capacitors   
• Sensor and monitoring device manufacturer   
• Dealers and distributions of capacitors
• Regulatory authorities
• Test providers for capacitors 
• Quality assurance authorities 

Why should you use BS EN 60384-18-1 - Fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors?

A blank detail specification is a supplementary document to the sectional specification and contains requirements for style and layout and minimum content of detail specifications.

BS EN 60384-18-1 presents you with the procedure to create a blank detail specification for fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with solid (MnO2) electrolytes for assessment level EZ. It helps in producing a product specification for fixed capacitors that are used in electronic equipment.

BS EN 60384-18-1 sets out a framework for the identification of the capacitor as:

• A short description of the type of capacitor
• Information on typical construction (when applicable)
• When the capacitor is not designed for use in printed-board applications, this shall be clearly stated in the detailed specification in this position
• Outline drawing with main dimensions which are of importance for interchangeability and/or reference to the national or international documents for outlines. Alternatively, this drawing may be given in an annex to the detailed specification
• Application or group of applications covered and/or assessment level
• Reference data on the most important properties, to allow comparison between the various capacitor types.

Adherence to BS EN 60384-18-1 will aid users in the creation of a detailed product specification for fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with solid (MnO2) electrolytes for assessment level EZ.