IEC 60384-8-1:2005

INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 60384-8-1
QC 300601
Second edition
2005-05
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 8-1:
Blank detail specification:
Fixed capacitors of ceramic dielectric,
Class 1 – Assessment level EZ
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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 60384-8-1
QC 300601
Second edition
2005-05
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 8-1:
Blank detail specification:
Fixed capacitors of ceramic dielectric,
Class 1 – Assessment level EZ
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FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –

Part 8-1: Blank detail specification:
Fixed capacitors of ceramic dielectric, Class 1 –
Assessment level EZ
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International Standard IEC 60384-8-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 40:
Capacitors and resistors for electronic equipment.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1988, amendment 1
(1993) and amendment 2 (2000). This second edition is a result of maintenance activities
related to the previous edition. All changes that have been agreed upon can be categorized
as minor revisions.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
40/1529/FDIS 40/1549/RVD
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60384-8-1  IEC:2005(E) – 3 –
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
IEC 60384 consists of the following parts, under the general title Fixed capacitors for use in
electronic equipment:
Part 1: Generic specification
Part 2: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric
d.c. capacitors
Part 3: Sectional specification: Fixed tantalum chip capacitors
Part 4: Sectional specification: Aluminium electrolytic capacitors with solid and non-solid
electrolyte
Part 5: Sectional specification: Fixed mica dielectric d.c. capacitors with a rated voltage not
exceeding 3000 V – Selection of methods of test and general requirements
Part 6: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polycarbonate film dielectric d.c.
capacitors
Part 7: Sectional specification: Fixed polystyrene film dielectric metal foil d.c. capacitors
Part 8: Sectional specification: Fixed capacitors of ceramic dielectric, Class 1
Part 9: Sectional specification: Fixed capacitors of ceramic dielectric, Class 2
Part 11: Sectional specification: Fixed polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric metal foil
d.c. capacitors
Part 12: Sectional specification: Fixed polycarbonate film dielectric metal foil d.c. capacitors
Part 13: Sectional specification: Fixed polypropylene film dielectric metal foil d.c. capacitors
Part 14: Sectional specification: Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference
suppression and connection to the supply mains
Part 15: Sectional specification: Fixed tantalum capacitors with non-solid or solid electrolyte
Part 16: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric d.c.
capacitors
Part 17: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric a.c. and pulse
capacitors
Part 18: Sectional specification: Fixed aluminium electrolytic chip capacitors with solid and
non-solid electrolyte
Part 19: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polyethylene-terephthalate film dielectric
chip d.c. capacitors
Part 20: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polyphenylene sulfide film dielectric chip
d.c. capacitors
Part 21: Sectional specification: Fixed surface mount multilayer capacitors of ceramic
dielectric, Class 1
Part 22: Sectional specification: Fixed surface mount multilayer capacitors of ceramic
dielectric, Class 2
Part 23: Sectional specification: Fixed surface mount metallized polyethylene naphthalate
film dielectric d.c. capacitors
Part 24: Sectional specification – Surface mount fixed tantalum electrolytic capacitors with
conductive polymer solid electrolyte①
Part 25: Sectional specification – Surface mount fixed aluminium electrolytic capacitors with
conductive polymer solid electrolyte①

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To be published.
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60384-8-1  IEC:2005(E) – 5 –
FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Part 8-1: Blank detail specification:
Fixed capacitors of ceramic dielectric, Class 1 –
Assessment level EZ
Blank detail specification
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. Detail
specifications not complying with these requirements may not be considered as being in
accordance with IEC specifications nor shall they be so described.
In the preparation of detail specifications, the content of 1.4 of the sectional specification shall
be taken into account.
The numbers between brackets on the first page correspond to the following information
which shall be inserted in the position indicated:
Identification of the detail specification
[1] The "International Electrotechnical Commission" or the National Standards Organization
under whose authority the detail specification is drafted.
[2] The IEC or National Standards number of the detail specification, date of issue and any
further information required by the national system.
[3] The number and issue number of the IEC or national Generic Specification.
[4] The IEC number of the blank detail specification.
Identification of the capacitor
[5] A short description of the type of capacitor.
[6] Information on typical construction (when applicable).
NOTE When the capacitor is not designed for use in printed board applications, this should be clearly
stated in the detail specification in this position.
[7] 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 detail specification.
[8] Application or group of applications covered and/or assessment level.
NOTE The assessment level(s) to be used in a detail specification is/are selected from the sectional
specification, 3.5.4. This implies that one blank detail specification may be used in combination with several
assessment levels provided the grouping of the tests does not change.
[9] Reference data on the most important properties, to allow comparison between the
various capacitor types.
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[1] IEC 60384-8-1-XXX [2]
QC 300601-XXX
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF ASSESSED QUALITY IN IEC 60384-8-1 [4]
ACCORDANCE WITH: QC 300601
FIXED CAPACITORS OF [5]
[3]
CERAMIC DIELECTRIC, CLASS 1
Outline drawing: (see Table 1)

(… angle projection)
[6]
[7]
Assessment level(s): EZ [8]
(Other shapes are permitted within the dimensions given)

Information on the availability of components qualified to this
detail specification is given in IEC QC 001005.
[9]
1 General data
1.1 Recommended method(s) of mounting (to be inserted)
(See IEC 60384-8, 1.4.2).
1.2 Dimensions
Table 1 – Case size reference and dimensions
Case size reference Dimensions (in mm)
∅ L H d . . . . . . .
When there is no case size reference, Table 1 may be omitted and the dimensions shall be given in Table 2,
which then becomes Table 1.
The dimensions shall be given as maximum dimensions or as nominal dimensions with a tolerance.

60384-8-1  IEC:2005(E) – 7 –
1.3 Ratings and characteristics
Rated capacitance range (see Table 2)
Tolerance on rated capacitance
Rated voltage
Category voltage (see Table 2)
Climatic category
Rated temperature
Tangent of loss angle
Insulation resistance
-6
Temperature coefficient α: … 10 /K

Table 2 – Values of capacitance and of voltage related to case sizes
Rated voltage
Temperature coefficient α
Rated capacitance Tolerance Case size Case size Case size Case size
(in pF and/or nF)
%
Table 3 – Temperature coefficient,
permissible capacitance variation and cyclic drift
Temperatu
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