BS EN 60384-20:2015

What is BS EN 60384-20 - Fixed metalized polyphenylene sulfide film dielectric surface mount d.c. capacitors?    

BS EN 60384-20 is an international standard that discusses fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment. It helps in resisting the heat of dielectric and helps in improving the quality of fixed capacitors.      

BS EN 60384-20 applies to fixed surface mount capacitors for direct current, with metalized electrodes and polyphenylene sulfide dielectric for use in electronic equipment. These capacitors have metalized connecting pads or soldering strips and are intended to be mounted directly onto substrates for hybrid circuits or onto printed boards. They may have "self-healing properties" depending on conditions of use and are primarily intended for applications where the a.c. the component is small with respect to the rated voltage. 

Who is BS EN 60384-20 - Fixed metalized polyphenylene sulfide film dielectric surface mount d.c. capacitors for?   

BS EN 60384-20 on fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment is relevant to:   

• Manufacturers of electronic equipment    
• Sensor and monitoring device manufacturer    
• Electrician    
• Certification bodies  
• Quality inspection authorities  

Why should you use BS EN 60384-20 - Fixed metalized polyphenylene sulfide film dielectric surface mount d.c. capacitors?    

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 object of BS EN 60384-20 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 60384-20 provides guidance on preferred ratings and characteristics, quality assessment procedures, quality conformance inspections, test and measurement procedures to maintain cleanliness in the test chambers and during post-test measurements. 

The test conditions and performance requirements specified in BS EN 60384-20 for the qualification approval on the basis of the fixed sample size procedure are  useful for quality conformance inspection. 

BS EN 60384-20 provides guidance on visual examination and check of dimensions to verify the materials, design, construction, and physical dimensions are appropriate. BS EN 60384-20 is useful in performing the test and also helps in producing better quality electronic devices. Adherence to BS EN 60384-20 will aid in the suppression of external interference and the protection of the device.  

What’s changed since the last update?   

BS EN 60384-14-1:2015 supersedes BS EN 60384-20:2008, which are withdrawn. BS EN 60384-14-1:2015 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 60384-20:2008. These include:  

• Revision of the structure in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2:2011 (sixth edition) to the extent practicable, and harmonization between other similar kinds of documents. 
• In addition, Clause 4 and all the tables have been reviewed in order to prevent duplications and contradictions