EN 140200:1996

Overview

EN 140200:1996 – Sectional Specification: Fixed Power Resistors is a key European standard published by the CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization). It establishes comprehensive requirements for fixed power resistors with a rated dissipation of up to 1,000 W. This sectional specification outlines preferred values for characteristics and ratings, and provides detailed inspection requirements to ensure assessed quality. EN 140200:1996 references and builds upon the generic framework set by EN 140000, offering a detailed methodology for test and performance evaluation.

This standard supports the creation of blank detail specifications and is applicable to manufacturers, quality assessors, and purchasers concerned with the quality assessment of fixed power resistors. Completed detail specifications following guidelines in section 2.5 of EN 140200:1996 can be used for Qualification Approval and ongoing Quality Conformance Inspection as per the CECC System.

Key Topics

• Preferred Values and Ratings: EN 140200:1996 provides a standardized range for essential resistor characteristics-such as resistance values, tolerance, and rated dissipation-up to 1,000 W.
• Assessment of Quality: Focuses on requirements and procedures for achieving assessed quality status, ensuring products consistently meet performance and reliability criteria.
• Inspection and Testing: Identifies specific inspection methods and test procedures, selecting appropriate tests from EN 140000 to be listed in derived detail specifications.
• Blank Detail Specifications: Offers templates, referenced by CECC numbers, allowing the creation of customized but standardized detail documents for various resistor types.
• Qualification and Conformance: Details the processes by which resistors may be granted Qualification Approval and ongoing Quality Conformance Inspection, crucial for CECC-compliant manufacturers.

Applications

EN 140200:1996 is widely used in the design, manufacturing, and quality assurance of fixed power resistors in a variety of industries, including:

• Electronics manufacturing: For creating reliable resistors in consumer electronics, industrial controllers, and communication devices
• Automotive and transportation: Ensuring high-quality resistor components in vehicles and related systems
• Power supply and distribution: Assuring safe and reliable resistor performance in high-dissipation environments
• Military and aerospace: Supporting the strict qualification procedures required for mission-critical applications
• Testing and inspection: Used by quality assurance professionals for routine and type-testing of resistor batches against standardized benchmarks

Implementing EN 140200:1996 helps organizations standardize their quality approach, meet regulatory expectations, and gain recognition for product conformity via established European procedures.

Related Standards

Organizations and professionals working with fixed power resistors should be familiar with the following associated standards:

• EN 140000 – Generic specification that lays out general requirements and methods of test for resistors, providing the reference framework for EN 140200:1996.
• CECC Standards: A family of documents within the CECC (CENELEC Electronic Components Committee) system for quality assessment and approval, including procedures for Qualification Approval and Conformance Inspection.
• Blank Detail Specifications: Referenced by specific CECC numbers, these are individualized documents derived from EN 140200:1996, tailored for particular resistor products or ranges.

EN 140200:1996 is essential for ensuring a consistent, objective, and internationally recognized quality standard for fixed power resistors within the European and global electronics sectors.