BS EN 60384-14 is an international standard that discusses fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment. It details best practices for ensuring safety and protecting devices.
BS EN 60384-14 applies to capacitors and resistor-capacitor combinations which will be connected to an a.c. mains or other supply with nominal voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. (r.m.s.) or 1 500 V d.c. and with a nominal frequency not exceeding 100 Hz.
BS EN 60384-14 on fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment is relevant to:
In electric appliances or gadgets, a fixed capacitor aids in maintaining a steady charge and energy output. In general, fixed capacitors are characterized in terms of the dielectric material used to make them.
The principal object of BS EN 60384-14 is to prescribe preferred ratings and characteristics and to select from IEC 60384-1, the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests, and measuring methods and to give general performance requirements for this type of capacitor.
BS EN 60384-14 also provides a schedule of safety tests to be used by national testing stations in countries where approval by such stations is required.
The overvoltage categories in combination with the a.c. mains voltages for the capacitors are classified in BS EN 60384-14.
BS EN 60384-14 will help to:
The test methods and procedures are mentioned in BS EN IEC 60384‑14 are useful in performing the test and also help in producing better quality electronic devices. Adherence to BS EN 60384-14 will aid in the suppression of external interference and the protection of the device.
EN 60255-22-2:2008
EN 60384-14:2013/A1:2016
IEC 60384-14:2013
IEC 60384-14:2013/AMD1:2016