BS EN 60384-19:2015

What is BS EN 60384-19 - Specification of Polyethylene-terephthalate film used in capacitors about?  

BS EN 60384-19 is the 19th part of an international standard used for fixed capacitors that specifies the test method, procedure and characteristics of Fixed metallized polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric surface mount d.c. capacitors. BS EN 60384-19 is useful in manufacturing the good quality fixed capacitors used in electronic equipment.  

BS EN 60384-19 is applicable to fixed surface mount capacitors for direct current, with metallized electrodes and polyethylene-terephthalate dielectric for use in electronic equipment. These capacitors have metallized connecting pads or soldering strips and are intended to be mounted directly onto substrates for hybrid circuits or onto printed boards. 

These capacitors may have "self-healing properties" depending on the conditions of use. They are primarily intended for applications where the a.c. the component is small with respect to the rated voltage. 

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

Who is BS EN 60384-19 - Specification of Polyethylene-terephthalate film used in capacitors for? 

BS EN 60384-19 on Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment is useful for: 

• Manufacturer of electronic devices 
• Manufacturer of connectors 
• Manufacturer of circuit boards 
• Electronic engineers 

Why should you use BS EN 60384-19 - Specification of Polyethylene-terephthalate film used in capacitors?  

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) capacitors are mainly used as general-purpose capacitors for DC applications, or for semi-critical circuits.  

BS EN 60384-19 specifies the characteristics, test methods and test procedures for polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric surface mount d.c. capacitors. This test method is useful in resisting the insulation and soldering heat of these capacitors. With the help of visual examination, you can avoid defects or failures by assuring the materials used in these capacitors are appropriate or not. BS EN 60384-19 helps you in ensuring the sustainability of these capacitors in different climatic conditions.  

By applying BS EN 60384-19, you can manufacture good quality fixed metallized polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric surface mount d.c. capacitors.  

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 60384-19:2015 supersedes BS EN 60384-19:2006. BS EN 60384-19:2015 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 60384-19:2006. These include: 

• Revised all parts of the document based on the IEC Directives Part 2:2011 (sixth edition)  to the extent practicable, and harmonization between other similar kind of documents. 
• Revised tables and Clause 4 so as to prevent duplications and contradictions.