IEC 60384-14-2:2025

IEC 60384-14-2 ®
Edition 3.0 2025-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
REDLINE VERSION
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment -
Part 14-2: Blank detail specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic
interference suppression and connection to the supply mains - Safety tests only
ICS 31.060.10 ISBN 978-2-8327-0754-8
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
INTRODUCTION . 1
0 Blank detail specification . 4
0.1 General . 4
0.2 Identification of the detail specification. 4
0.3 Identification of the capacitor . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General data information . 6
4.1 Recommended method(s) of mounting (to be inserted) . 6
4.2 Dimensions . 6
4.3 Ratings and characteristics . 6
4.4 Marking . 7
4.5 Ordering information . 7
4.6 Additional information (not required for inspection purposes) . 7
4.7 Requirements in the case that the components are qualified in accordance
with Annex H or Annex I of IEC 60384-14:2023 . 7
4.7.1 Additional requirements for use in DC applications (Annex H) . 7
4.7.2 Additional requirements for use under high humidity operating
conditions (Annex I) . 7
4.8 Additional or increased severities or requirements to those specified either
in the generic and/or in the sectional specification . 7
5 Inspection requirements . 8
5.1 Procedures . 8
5.2 Test schedules. 8
5.2.1 Initial approval . 8
5.2.2 Conformance testing (lot-by-lot) . 8
5.2.3 Requalification . 8
Annex A (normative) Declaration of design . 14
Annex B (informative) Cross-references for references to the previous edition of this
document . 15
Bibliography . 16

Table 1 – Other characteristics . 8
Table 2 – Initial approval test schedule for safety tests only . 9
Table 3 – Conformance test schedule: lot-by-lot . 13
Table B.1 – Reference to IEC 60384-14-2 for clause/subclause or annex . 15
Table B.2 – Reference to IEC 60384-14-2 for table . 15

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment -
Part 14-2: Blank detail specification - Fixed capacitors
for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection
to the supply mains - Safety tests only

FOREWORD
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This redline version of the official IEC Standard allows the user to identify the changes made
to the previous edition IEC 60384-14-2:2016. A vertical bar appears in the margin wherever a
change has been made. Additions are in green text, deletions are in strikethrough red text.

IEC 60384-14-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 40: Capacitors and resistors
for electronic equipment. It is an International Standard.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2016. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) the tables for dimensions have been replaced with a guidance text in the document,
b) the possibility to give the requirements for the service in DC applications and in high
humidity conditions have been added.
c) the changes in this document in comparison with the previous edition are given in Annex B.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
40/3238/FDIS 40/3251/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
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described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/publications.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60384 series, published under the general title Fixed capacitors for
use in electronic equipment, can be found on the IEC website.
This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60384-1:2021 and
IEC 60384-14:2023.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn, or
• revised.
INTRODUCTION
0 Blank detail specification
0.1 General
This blank detail specification forms the basis for a uniform procedure for a common
international safety mark. It implements the approval schedule for safety tests in
IEC 60384-14:2013, 1.4.2, requires specifies a declaration of design for parameters relevant to
safety and indicates conformance tests to be conducted on every lot prior to its release and
requalification tests depending on changes to the declared design.
In comparison with IEC 60384-14-1, which provides quality conformance and safety tests, this
specification is restricted to safety tests only.
The use of IEC 60384-14-1 may be more appropriate for components manufactured in mass
production, whereas the employment of this specification may be necessary in those cases
where approval and requalification tests contribute considerably to the costs of the product.
A blank detail specification is a supplementary document to the sectional specification and
contains requirements for style, layout and minimum content of detail specifications. Detail
specifications not complying with these requirements may are not be considered as being in
accordance with IEC specifications, nor should they so be described.
In the preparation of detail specifications the content of 1.4 of the sectional specification should
be taken into account, refer to IEC 60384-14:2023, Clause 7.
0.2 Identification of the detail specification
The first page of the detail specification should have the layout recommended on the next page
of this blank detail specification. The numbers between square brackets in the layout
correspond to the following information in [1] to [4] which should be inserted at the position
indicated:
[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, or sectional specification,
as relevant.
[4] If different from the IEC number, the national number of the detail specification, date of
issue and any further information required by the national system, together with any
amendment numbers.
0.3 Identification of the capacitor
The numbers between square brackets in the layout correspond to the following information in
[5] to [9] which should be inserted at the position indicated.
[5] A short description of the type of capacitor or range of capacitors. The text should be
suitable for an entry in the IECQ Register of approvals.
[6] Information on typical construction (when applicable). The text should be suitable for an
entry in the IECQ Register of approvals.
[7] Outline drawing with main dimensions which are of importance for either interchangeability
and/or reference to the appropriate national or international documents for outlines.
Alternatively, the drawing may can be given in an annex to the detail specification, but [7]
g) should always contain an illustration of the general outer appearance of the component.
[8] The level(s) of quality assessment covered by the detail specification, as appropriate.
[9] Reference data giving information on the most important properties of the component which
allow comparison between the various component types intended for the same or similar
applications.
[1] IEC 60384-14-2-XXXappropriate national or [2]
international detail specification number
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF ASSESSED [3] IEC 60384-14-2 [4]
QUALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH:
FIXED CAPACITORS FOR [5]
IEC 60384-1
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO
IEC 60384-14
THE SUPPLY MAINS (SAFETY TESTS
Outline drawing: [see Table 1] [7]
ONLY)
[first angle projection]
TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION (examples) [6]

Class/subclass [8]
Safety tests only
[Other shapes are permitted within the
dimensions given]
NOTE For [1] to [9], see 0.2 and 0.3.

Information on the availability of components qualified to this detail specification is given in the [9]
Qualified products list
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60384-14 is applicable to the drafting of detail specifications for fixed capacitors
and resistor-capacitor combinations for which safety tests only, are required for use in electronic
equipment.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60384-1:2016, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 1: Generic
specification
IEC 60384-14:20132023, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14: Sectional
specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to
the supply mains
IEC 60384-14-1, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 14-1: Blank detail
specification – Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection
to the supply mains – Assessment level D
IEC 61193-2:2007, Quality assessment systems – Part 2: Selection and use of sampling plans
for inspection of electronic components and packages
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
– IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
– ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
4 General data information
4.1 Recommended method(s) of mounting (to be inserted)
See IEC 60384-14:2013, 1.4.2.
Method(s) of mounting shall be in accordance with IEC 60384-14:2023, 7.3.
4.2 Dimensions
The dimensions expressed as maximum dimensions or as nominal dimensions with a tolerance
shall be given in the manufacturer's specification.
4.3 Ratings and characteristics
Ratings and characteristics are as listed below:
a) capacitance range;
b) tolerance on nominal capacitance;
c) rated voltage;
d) rated current (if applicable);
e) climatic category;
f) rated temperature;
g) tangent of loss angle;
h) insulation resistance;
i) category of passive flammability.
Values of capacitance related to the rated voltage, dimensions and ordering code/type
designation shall be given in the manufacturer's specification.
4.4 Marking
The marking of the capacitor, if any, and the packaging shall be in accordance with
IEC 60384-14:20132023, 1.6 Clause 6.
The details of the marking of the component and packaging shall be given in full in the detail
specification.
4.5 Ordering information
Orders for capacitors covered by this specification shall contain, in clear or in coded form, the
following information:
a) nominal capacitance;
b) tolerance on nominal capacitance;
c) rated voltage;
d) manufacturer's type designation;
e) number and issue reference of the detail specification and style reference.
4.6 Additional information (not required for inspection purposes)
Any additional information, which is not for inspection purposes, but which is relevant for the
customer, can be included in this specification.
4.7 Requirements in the case that the components are qualified in accordance with
Annex H or Annex I of IEC 60384-14:2023
4.7.1 Additional requirements for use in DC applications (Annex H)
In case the specified rated DC voltage exceeds the rated AC voltage, for which the capacitor is
qualified, the detail specification shall define:
– the intended rated DC voltage;
– the additional test conditions as given in IEC 60384-14:2023, Table H.1, which shall be used
for qualification and conformance testing.
4.7.2 Additional requirements for use under high humidity operating conditions
(Annex I)
In case the capacitors are specified for use in applications, where high stability under high
humidity operating conditions is required, the detail specification shall define:
– the applicable humidity robustness grade;
– the related test condition and requirements as given in IEC 60384-14:2023, I.3 and
Table I.1, which shall be used for qualification and conformance testing.
4.8 Additional or increased severities or requirements to those specified either in the
generic and/or in the sectional specification
Additional or increased requirements should be specified only when essential. They should be
given in Table 1.
Table 1 – Other characteristics
This table is to be used for defining characteristics which are additional to or more
severe than those given in the generic and/or in the sectional specification.

5 Inspection requirements
5.1 Procedures
For qualification approval the procedures shall be in accordance with IEC 60384-14:20132023,
3.48.4.1.
5.2 Test schedules
5.2.1 Initial approval
See Table 2 of this specification.
Initial approval shall be in accordance with Table 2.
5.2.2 Conformance testing (lot-by-lot)
Conformance testing (lot by lot) shall be conducted in accordance with Table 3.
5.2.3 Requalification
See Table 3 of this specification in association with Annex A of this specification.
Requalification tests in accordance with Table 2 may can be required by the Certification Body
when a change of the declared design as given in Annex A is intended.
The Certification Body will be informed about the intended change(s) and it decides whether
requalification tests have to be performed.
As a maximum a complete requalification according to Annex A may be necessary in
accordance with Table 2 is a possible requirement. (Refer also to Introduction).

Table 2 – Initial approval test schedule for safety tests only
a
a, b
Subclause number D Conditions of test Performance
n and c
a
a
or requirements
and test
ND
Group 0 ND See Table 3
4.1 Visual examination  No visible damage
Marking legible
4.2.2 Capacitance  Within specified
tolerance
c
Within specified
4.2.4 Resistance
tolerance
4.2.1 Voltage proof  No permanent
breakdown or flashover
4.2.5 Insulation resistance  As in Table 11
Group 1A D See Table 3
4.1.1 Creepage distances  As 4.1.1
and clearances
d
4.3 Robustness of No visible damage
Severity: …
terminations
d
4.4 Resistance to
No pre-drying Method: …
c, e
soldering heat
4.20 Solvent resistance of  Legible marking
the marking
4.4.2 Final measurements Visual examination No visible damage
Capacitance See Table 13
c
Resistance See Table 13
Group 2 D See Table 3
4.12 Damp heat, steady
state
4.12.1 Initial Have been made in Group 0
e
measurements
4.12.2 Test conditions Ceramic capacitors:
half of the sample: U
R
other half: no voltage
4.12.3 Final inspection and Visual examination No visible damage
measurements Legible marking
Capacitance See Table 15
c
See Table 15
Resistance
Voltage proof See Table 15
Insulation resistance See Table 15

Table 2 (2 of 2)
a
a, b
Subclause number and D Conditions of test Performance
n and c
a a
or
test requirements
ND
Group 3 D See Table 3
e
Have been made in Group 0
4.13.1 Initial measurements
4.13 Impulse voltage 3 impulses full wave See 4.13.2 and 4.13.3
Peak voltage: see Table 1 and Table 2
4.14 Endurance Duration: 1 000 h
Voltage, current and temperature: see
4.14.3, 4.14.4, 4.14.5 and 4.14.6
4.14.7 Final inspection and Visual examination No visible damage
measurements Legible marking
Capacitance See Table 16
c
See Table 16
Resistance
Voltage proof See Table 16
Insulation resistance See Table 16
Group 6 D See Table 3
c
See 4.17.1
4.17 Passive flammability
Group 7 D See Table 3
4.18 Active flammability  See 4.18.4
a
Subclause numbers of tests and performance requirements as well as the table numbers refer to the sectional
specification, IEC 60384-14:2013.
b
D = destructive
ND = non-destructive
n = sample size;
c = acceptance criterion (permitted number of non-conforming items).
c
If applicable.
d
To be specified in the detail specification.
e
When, for a ceramic capacitor, a precise measurement of capacitance drift is required, preconditioning according
to IEC 60384-14:2013, Annex G, should be performed as advised by the manufacturer.

a
Subclause number and D Conditions of test Performance requirements
n and c
test or of IEC 60384-14:2023
IEC 60384-
of IEC 60384-14:2023 ND
14:2023,
Table 15
Group 0 ND
5.2 Visual examination As in 5.2.2 No visible damage
Legible marking
5.3.2 Capacitance As in 5.2.3 Within specified tolerance
5.3.4 Resistance (if As in 5.2.4 Within specified tolerance
applicable)
5.3.1 Voltage proof As in 5.3.1 No permanent break-down or
flashover. No visible damage. The
creepage distance and clearance
specified in Table 3 shall be
ensured. See detail specification
a
Subclause number and D Conditions of test Performance requirements
n and c
test or of IEC 60384-14:2023
IEC 60384-
of IEC 60384-14:2023 ND
14:2023,
Table 15
5.3.3 Tangent of loss As in 5.3.3 For reference
angle (metallized
film and paper
capacitors only)
5.3.5 Insulation resistance As in 5.3.5 As in Table 5
Group 1A D
5.2.2 Creepage distances  As in 5.2.2
and clearances
5.4 Robustness of As in 5.4 No visible damage
terminations
Severity: see detail specification
5.5 Resistance to As in 5.5.2
soldering heat (if
No pre-drying
applicable)
Refer to detail specification for
the method
5.21 Solvent resistance of Solvent: . Legible marking
the marking
Solvent temperature: .
Method 1
Rubbing material: cotton wool
Recovery: .
5.5.3 Final inspection and Visual examination No visible damage
measurements
Capacitance As in Table 7
Resistance (if applicable) As in Table 7
Group 2 D
5.13 Damp heat, steady
state
5.13.2 Initial Group 0 measurements to be
measurements used
5.13.3 Test conditions As in 5.13.3
5.13.4 Final inspection Visual examination No visible damage
and measurements
Legible marking
Capacitance As in Table 10 and Table 11

Resistance (if applicable) As in Table 10 and Table 11

Voltage proof As in Table 10 and Table 11

Insulation resistance As in Table 10 and Table 11

Tan δ (if applicable) As in Table 10 and Table 11

a
Subclause number and D Conditions of test Performance requirements
n and c
test or of IEC 60384-14:2023
IEC 60384-
of IEC 60384-14:2023 ND
14:2023,
Table 15
Group 3 D
5.14.2 Initial Group 0 measurements to be
measurements used
Minimum 3/24 full undisturbed
5.14 Impulse voltage As in 5.14.3
pulses
Peak voltage, refer to Table 1
and Table 2 in Clause 3.2
5.14.4 Requirements As in 5.14.4 No permanent breakdown or
flashover
5.15 Endurance As in 5.15.2
Duration: 1 000 h
Voltage, current and
temperature: refer to 5.15.5,
5.15.6 and 5.15.7
5.15.9 Final inspection As in 5.15.9 No visible damage
and measurements
Visual examination Legible marking
Capacitance As in Table 13
Resistance (if applicable) As in Table 13

Voltage proof As in Table 13
Insulation resistance As in Table 13

As in Table 13
Tan δ (if applicable)
Group 6 D
5.18 Passive flammability As in 5.18.1.1 As in 5.18.1.2
Group 7 D
5.19 Active flammability As in 5.19.2 As in 5.19.3
Tests in Group 0 can be carried out in any practical order, except for ceramic capacitors the capacitance value shall
be measured first.
a
n = number of specimens, c = number of permissible nonconforming items.

Table 3 – Conformance test schedule: lot-by-lot
Safety tests only
Group Clause number and test to IEC 60384-14:2023, Inspection level Acceptance
Clause 4 IL number
A0 4.2.2 Capacitance
a b
4.2.4 Resistance
100 %
d
4.2.1 Voltage proof
A1 4.1 Visual examination
S-4 0
c
Dimensions
4.2.5 Insulation resistance (Test A) I 0
Tests in Group A0 and Group A1 can be made in any practical order, except for ceramic capacitors the capacitance
value shall be measured first.
The sampling sizes corresponding to inspection levels should be selected from IEC 61193-2:2007, Table 1.
a
If applicable.
b
MayCan be carried out as end-of-line testing.
c
This test may can be replaced by in-production testing if the manufacturer installs SPC on dimensional
measurements or other mechanisms to avoid part exceeding limits.
d
The voltage proof test shall be combined with a suitable monitoring method to detect defects in insulation
resistance.
Annex A
(normative)
Declaration of design
Note that this declaration is confidential to the manufacturer and the certification body.
The purpose of this description is to register essential data and the basic design of the
capacitors for which approval is sought. The completed form shall be submitted to the relevant
Certification Body prior to any approval testing; its circulation to the other parties is left to the
decision of the manufacturer.
Changes to the declared design are permitted only after notifying the Certification Body in
writing. In this case, the Certifying Body will decide on necessary steps to be taken. As a
maximum a complete requalification may be required is a possible requirement.
Registration number:
(to be allocated by the Certifying Body)
1 Applicant:
2 Manufacturer:
3 Manufacturing site:
4 Type designation:
5 Class/subclass:
6 Circuit diagram:
7 Dielectric
7.1 Material,
7.2 Thickness,
7.3 Density (paper only),
7.4 Number of individual layers.
8 Electrode(s)
8.1 Material,
8.2 Kind of generation (e.g. foil, evaporated on to film or paper).
9 Capacitor element, arrangement of the individual layers:
10 Impregnant: (if applicable)
11 Encapsulation
11.1 Material(s) for cases, resins etc. (as applicable),
11.2 Material of outer insulation (if applicable).
12 Outline dimensions
___________ __________ _____________ ______________
Location Date Name Signature
Annex B
(informative)
Cross-references for references to the previous edition
of this document
The revision of this blank detail specification has resulted in a new structure. Table B.1 and
Table B.2 provide cross-references for all references to specific elements of the previous
edition of this blank detail specification.
Table B.1 – Reference to IEC 60384-14-2 for clause/subclause or annex
IEC 60384-14-2:2016
rd
3 edition
Notes
Clause/Subclause or
Clause/Subclause or
Annex
Annex
0 0 Unchanged
- 1 New clause
1.1 to 1.3 4.1 to 4.3 In accordance with the change of clause numbers.
1.4 2 In accordance with ISO/IEC Directives Part 2
1.5 to 1.7 4.4 to 4.6 In accordance with the change of clause numbers.
1.8 4.8 In accordance with the change of clause numbers.
- 4.7 New clause
2 5 In accordance with the change of clause numbers.
- 3 New clause
Annex A Annex A Unchanged
. Annex B New annex
Table B.2 – Reference to IEC 60384-14-2 for table
IEC 60384-14-2:2016
rd
3 edition
Notes
Table
Table
Table 1 Table 1 Unchanged
Table 2 Table 2 Unchanged
Table 3 Table 3 Unchanged
- Table B.1 New
- Table B.2 New
Bibliography
[1] IEC 60384-1, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 1: Generic
specification
[2] IEC 60384-14-1, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14-1: Blank
detail specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and
connection to the supply mains - Assessment level DZ
[3] IEC 61193-2:2007, Quality assessment systems - Part 2: Selection and use of sampling
plans for inspection of electronic components and packages

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IEC 60384-14-2 ®
Edition 3.0 2025-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment -
Part 14-2: Blank detail specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic
interference suppression and connection to the supply mains - Safety tests only

Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques -
Partie 14-2: Spécifications particulières cadre - Condensateurs fixes
d'antiparasitaire et raccordement à l'alimentation - Essais de sécurité
uniquement
ICS 31.060.10  ISBN 978-2-8327-0715-9

CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
INTRODUCTION . 4
0 Blank detail specification . 4
0.1 General . 4
0.2 Identification of the detail specification. 4
0.3 Identification of the capacitor . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General information . 6
4.1 Recommended method(s) of mounting (to be inserted) . 6
4.2 Dimensions . 6
4.3 Ratings and characteristics . 6
4.4 Marking . 7
4.5 Ordering information . 7
4.6 Additional information (not required for inspection purposes) . 7
4.7 Requirements in the case that the components are qualified in accordance
with Annex H or Annex I of IEC 60384-14:2023 . 7
4.7.1 Additional requirements for use in DC applications (Annex H) . 7
4.7.2 Additional requirements for use under high humidity operating
conditions (Annex I) . 7
4.8 Additional or increased severities or requirements to those specified either
in the generic or in the sectional specification . 7
5 Inspection requirements . 8
5.1 Procedures . 8
5.2 Test schedules. 8
5.2.1 Initial approval . 8
5.2.2 Conformance testing (lot-by-lot) . 8
5.2.3 Requalification . 8
Annex A (normative) Declaration of design . 12
Annex B (informative) Cross-references for references to the previous edition of this
document . 13
Bibliography . 14

Table 1 – Other characteristics . 7
Table 2 – Initial approval test schedule for safety tests only . 8
Table 3 – Conformance test schedule: lot-by-lot . 11
Table B.1 – Reference to IEC 60384-14-2 for clause/subclause or annex . 13
Table B.2 – Reference to IEC 60384-14-2 for table . 13

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This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
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a) the tables for dimensions have been replaced with a guidance text in the document,
b) the possibility to give the requirements for the service in DC applications and in high
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 2
INTRODUCTION . 4
0 Spécification particulière-cadre . 4
0.1 Généralités . 4
0.2 Identification de la spécification particulière . 4
0.3 Identification du condensateur . 4
1 Domaine d’application . 6
2 Références normatives . 6
3 Termes et définitions . 6
4 Informations générales . 6
4.1 Méthodes de montage recommandées (à insérer) . 6
4.2 Dimensions . 6
4.3 Valeurs assignées et caractéristiques . 6
4.4 Marquage . 7
4.5 Informations de commande . 7
4.6 Informations supplémentaires (non exigées pour le contrôle) . 7
4.7 Exigences pour le cas où les composants sont homologués conformément à
l’Annexe H ou l’Annexe I de l’IEC 60384-14:2023 . 7
4.7.1 Exigences supplémentaires relatives à l’utilisation dans des
applications en courant continu (Annexe H) . 7
4.7.2 Exigences supplémentaires relatives à l’utilisation dans des conditions
de fonctionnement avec une forte humidité (Annexe I) . 7
4.8 Sévérités ou exigences supplémentaires ou plus élevées que celles
indiquées dans la spécification générique ou intermédiaire . 7
5 Exigences de contrôle . 8
5.1 Procédures . 8
5.2 Programmes d’essais . 8
5.2.1 Homologation initiale . 8
5.2.2 Essais de conformité (lot par lot) . 8
5.2.3 Requalification . 8
Annexe A (normative) Déclaration de conception . 12
Annexe B (informative) Références croisées donnant les équivalences entre le
présent document et son édition précédente . 13
Bibliographie . 14

Tableau 1 – Autres caractéristiques . 7
Tableau 2 – Programme d’essais d’homologation initiale pour les essais de sécurité
uniquement . 8
Tableau 3 – Programme d'essais de conformité: lot par lot . 11
Tableau B.1 – Référence à l’IEC 60384-14-2 pour l’article/le paragraphe ou l’annexe . 13
Tableau B.2 – Référence à l’IEC 60384-14-2 pour le tableau . 13

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résistances pour équipements électroniques. Il s'agit d'une Norme internationale.
Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2016 et constitue une
révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition
précédente:
a) les tableaux des dimensions ont été remplacés par des recommandations dans le document;
b) la possibilité de donner les exigences relatives à l’utilisation dans les applications en
courant continu et dans des conditions de forte humidité a été ajoutée;
c) les modifications apportées au présent document par rapport à l'édition précédente sont
indiquées en Annexe B.
Le texte de cette Norme internationale est issu des documents suivants:
Projet Rapport de vote
40/3238/FDIS 40/3251/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à son approbation.
La langue employée pour l'élaboration de cette Norme internationale est l'anglais.
Ce document a été rédigé selon les Directives ISO/IEC, Partie 2, il a été développé selon les
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Une liste de toutes les parties de la série IEC 60384, publiées sous le titre général
Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques, se trouve sur le site web de
l’IEC.
La présente Norme internationale doit être utilisée conjointement avec l'IEC 60384-1:2021 et
l'IEC 60384-14:2023.
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de ce document ne sera pas modifié avant la date de stabilité
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recherché. À cette date, le document sera
• reconduit,
• supprimé, ou
• révisé.
INTRODUCTION
0 Spécification particulière-cadre
0.1 Généralités
La présente spécification particulière-cadre constitue la base d’une procédure uniforme de
marquage de sécurité international commun. Elle met en œuvre le programme d’homologation
pour les essais de sécurité de l’IEC 60384-14, spécifie une déclaration de conception pour les
paramètres relatifs à la sécurité et indique les essais de conformité à réaliser sur tous les lots
avant leur livraison et les essais de requalification en fonction des modifications apportées à la
conception déclarée.
Par rapport à l'IEC 60384-14-1, qui présente des essais de conformité de la qualité et de
sécurité, la présente spécification est limitée aux essais de sécurité uniquement.
Une spécification particulière-cadre est un document annexe à la spécification intermédiaire
qui contient des exigences relatives au modèle, à la disposition et au contenu minimal des
spécifications particulières. Les spécifications particulières qui ne satisfont pas à ces exigences
ne sont pas considérées comme conformes aux spécifications de l'IEC, et il convient de ne pas
les décrire comme telles.
Lors de la préparation des spécifications particulières, se reporter à l’IEC 60384-14:2023,
Article 7.
0.2 Identification de la spécification particulière
Il convient que la première page de la spécification particulière ait la disposition recommandée
à la page suivante de la présente spécification particulière-cadre. Les numéros entre crochets
dans la présentation correspondent aux informations suivantes de [1] à [4] qu’il convient
d’insérer à l’emplacement indiqué:
[1] la Commission Électrotechnique Internationale ou l’organisme national de normalisation
sous l’autorité duquel la spécification particulière est rédigée;
[2] le numéro de la spécification particulière des normes nationales ou des normes IEC, la
date d’édition et toute autre information exigée par le système national;
[3] le numéro et l’édition de la norme IEC, de la spécification nationale, générique ou
intermédiaire, selon le cas;
[4] s’ils sont différents du numéro IEC, le numéro national de la spécification particulière, la
date d’édition et toute autre information exigée par le système national, ainsi que tous les
numéros d’amendement.
0.3 Identification du condensateur
Les numéros entre crochets dans la présentation correspondent aux informations suivantes de
[5] à [9] qu’il convient d’insérer à l’emplacement indiqué:
[5] une courte description du type de condensateur ou de la plage de condensateur
...

IEC 60384-14-2 ®
Edition 3.0 2025-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment -
Part 14-2: Blank detail specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic
interference suppression and connection to the supply mains - Safety tests only

Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques -
Partie 14-2: Spécifications particulières cadre - Condensateurs fixes
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uniquement
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
INTRODUCTION . 4
0 Blank detail specification . 4
0.1 General . 4
0.2 Identification of the detail specification. 4
0.3 Identification of the capacitor . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General information . 6
4.1 Recommended method(s) of mounting (to be inserted) . 6
4.2 Dimensions . 6
4.3 Ratings and characteristics . 6
4.4 Marking . 7
4.5 Ordering information . 7
4.6 Additional information (not required for inspection purposes) . 7
4.7 Requirements in the case that the components are qualified in accordance
with Annex H or Annex I of IEC 60384-14:2023 . 7
4.7.1 Additional requirements for use in DC applications (Annex H) . 7
4.7.2 Additional requirements for use under high humidity operating
conditions (Annex I) . 7
4.8 Additional or increased severities or requirements to those specified either
in the generic or in the sectional specification . 7
5 Inspection requirements . 8
5.1 Procedures . 8
5.2 Test schedules. 8
5.2.1 Initial approval . 8
5.2.2 Conformance testing (lot-by-lot) . 8
5.2.3 Requalification . 8
Annex A (normative) Declaration of design . 12
Annex B (informative) Cross-references for references to the previous edition of this
document . 13
Bibliography . 14

Table 1 – Other characteristics . 7
Table 2 – Initial approval test schedule for safety tests only . 8
Table 3 – Conformance test schedule: lot-by-lot . 11
Table B.1 – Reference to IEC 60384-14-2 for clause/subclause or annex . 13
Table B.2 – Reference to IEC 60384-14-2 for table . 13

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IEC 60384-14-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 40: Capacitors and resistors
for electronic equipment. It is an International Standard.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2016. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) the tables for dimensions have been replaced with a guidance text in the document,
b) the possibility to give the requirements for the service in DC applications and in high
humidity conditions have been added.
c) the changes in this document in comparison with the previous edition are given in Annex B.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
40/3238/FDIS 40/3251/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/publications.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60384 series, published under the general title Fixed capacitors for
use in electronic equipment, can be found on the IEC website.
This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60384-1:2021 and
IEC 60384-14:2023.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn, or
• revised.
INTRODUCTION
0 Blank detail specification
0.1 General
This blank detail specification forms the basis for a uniform procedure for a common
international safety mark. It implements the approval schedule for safety tests in IEC 60384-14,
specifies a declaration of design for parameters relevant to safety and indicates conformance
tests to be conducted on every lot prior to its release and requalification tests depending on
changes to the declared design.
In comparison with IEC 60384-14-1, which provides quality conformance and safety tests, this
specification is restricted to safety tests only.
A blank detail specification is a supplementary document to the sectional specification and
contains requirements for style, layout and minimum content of detail specifications. Detail
specifications not complying with these requirements are not considered as being in accordance
with IEC specifications, nor should they so be described.
In the preparation of detail specifications, refer to IEC 60384-14:2023, Clause 7.
0.2 Identification of the detail specification
The first page of the detail specification should have the layout recommended on the next page
of this blank detail specification. The numbers between square brackets in the layout
correspond to the following information in [1] to [4] which should be inserted at the position
indicated:
[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, or sectional specification,
as relevant.
[4] If different from the IEC number, the national number of the detail specification, date of
issue and any further information required by the national system, together with any
amendment numbers.
0.3 Identification of the capacitor
The numbers between square brackets in the layout correspond to the following information in
[5] to [9] which should be inserted at the position indicated.
[5] A short description of the type of capacitor or range of capacitors. The text should be
suitable for an entry in the IECQ Register of approvals.
[6] Information on typical construction (when applicable). The text should be suitable for an
entry in the IECQ Register of approvals.
[7] Outline drawing with main dimensions which are of importance for either interchangeability
or reference to the appropriate national or international documents for outlines.
Alternatively, the drawing can be given in an annex to the detail specification, but g) should
always contain an illustration of the general outer appearance of the component.
[8] The level(s) of quality assessment covered by the detail specification, as appropriate.
[9] Reference data giving information on the most important properties of the component which
allow comparison between the various component types intended for the same or similar
applications.
[1] appropriate national or international detail [2]
specification number
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF [3] IEC 60384-14-2 [4]
ASSESSED QUALITY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH:
FIXED CAPACITORS FOR [5]
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
IEC 60384-1
SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO
THE SUPPLY MAINS (SAFETY TESTS
IEC 60384-14
ONLY)
Outline drawing: [see Table 1] [7]
[first angle projection]
TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION (examples) [6]

Class/subclass [8]
Safety tests only
[Other shapes are permitted within the
dimensions given]
Information on the availability of components qualified to this detail [9]
specification is given in the Qualified products list

1 Scope
This part of IEC 60384-14 is applicable to the drafting of detail specifications for fixed capacitors
and resistor-capacitor combinations for which safety tests only, are required for use in electronic
equipment.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60384-14:2023, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14: Sectional
specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to
the supply mains
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
– IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
– ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
4 General information
4.1 Recommended method(s) of mounting (to be inserted)
Method(s) of mounting shall be in accordance with IEC 60384-14:2023, 7.3.
4.2 Dimensions
The dimensions expressed as maximum dimensions or as nominal dimensions with a tolerance
shall be given in the manufacturer's specification.
4.3 Ratings and characteristics
Ratings and characteristics are as listed below:
a) capacitance range;
b) tolerance on nominal capacitance;
c) rated voltage;
d) rated current (if applicable);
e) climatic category;
f) rated temperature;
g) tangent of loss angle;
h) insulation resistance;
i) category of passive flammability.
Values of capacitance related to the rated voltage, dimensions and ordering code/type
designation shall be given in the manufacturer's specification.
4.4 Marking
The marking of the capacitor, if any, and the packaging shall be in accordance with
IEC 60384-14:2023, Clause 6.
The details of the marking of the component and packaging shall be given in full in the detail
specification.
4.5 Ordering information
Orders for capacitors covered by this specification shall contain, in clear or in coded form, the
following information:
a) nominal capacitance;
b) tolerance on nominal capacitance;
c) rated voltage;
d) manufacturer's type designation;
e) number and issue reference of the detail specification and style reference.
4.6 Additional information (not required for inspection purposes)
Any additional information, which is not for inspection purposes, but which is relevant for the
customer, can be included in this specification.
4.7 Requirements in the case that the components are qualified in accordance with
Annex H or Annex I of IEC 60384-14:2023
4.7.1 Additional requirements for use in DC applications (Annex H)
In case the specified rated DC voltage exceeds the rated AC voltage, for which the capacitor is
qualified, the detail specification shall define:
– the intended rated DC voltage;
– the additional test conditions as given in IEC 60384-14:2023, Table H.1, which shall be used
for qualification and conformance testing.
4.7.2 Additional requirements for use under high humidity operating conditions
(Annex I)
In case the capacitors are specified for use in applications, where high stability under high
humidity operating conditions is required, the detail specification shall define:
– the applicable humidity robustness grade;
– the related test condition and requirements as given in IEC 60384-14:2023, I.3 and
Table I.1, which shall be used for qualification and conformance testing.
4.8 Additional or increased severities or requirements to those specified either in the
generic or in the sectional specification
Additional or increased requirements should be specified only when essential. They should be
given in Table 1.
Table 1 – Other characteristics
This table is to be used for defining characteristics which are additional to or more
severe than those given in the generic or in the sectional specification.

5 Inspection requirements
5.1 Procedures
For qualification approval the procedures shall be in accordance with IEC 60384-14:2023, 8.4.1.
5.2 Test schedules
5.2.1 Initial approval
Initial approval shall be in accordance with Table 2.
5.2.2 Conformance testing (lot-by-lot)
Conformance testing (lot by lot) shall be conducted in accordance with Table 3.
5.2.3 Requalification
Requalification tests in accordance with Table 2 can be required by the Certification Body when
a change of the declared design as given in Annex A is intended.
The Certification Body will be informed about the intended change(s) and it decides whether
requalification tests have to be performed.
As a maximum a complete requalification in accordance with Table 2 is a possible requirement.
(Refer also to Introduction).
Table 2 – Initial approval test schedule for safety tests only
a
Subclause number and D Performance requirements
Conditions of test
n and c
test or of IEC 60384-14:2023
IEC 60384-
of IEC 60384-14:2023 ND
14:2023,
Table 15
Group 0 ND
5.2 Visual examination As in 5.2.2 No visible damage
Legible marking
5.3.2 Capacitance As in 5.2.3 Within specified tolerance
5.3.4 Resistance (if
As in 5.2.4 Within specified tolerance
applicable)
5.3.1 Voltage proof As in 5.3.1 No permanent break-down or
flashover. No visible damage. The
creepage distance and clearance
specified in Table 3 shall be
ensured. See detail specification
5.3.3 Tangent of loss As in 5.3.3 For reference
angle (metallized
film and paper
capacitors only)
5.3.5 Insulation resistance As in 5.3.5 As in Table 5
a
Subclause number and D Conditions of test Performance requirements
n and c
test or of IEC 60384-14:2023
IEC 60384-
of IEC 60384-14:2023 ND
14:2023,
Table 15
Group 1A D
5.2.2 Creepage distances  As in 5.2.2
and clearances
5.4 Robustness of
As in 5.4 No visible damage
terminations
Severity: see detail specification
5.5 Resistance to As in 5.5.2
soldering heat (if
No pre-drying
applicable)
Refer to detail specification for
the method
5.21 Solvent resistance of Solvent: . Legible marking
the marking
Solvent temperature: .
Method 1
Rubbing material: cotton wool
Recovery: .
5.5.3 Final inspection and Visual examination No visible damage
measurements
Capacitance As in Table 7
Resistance (if applicable) As in Table 7
Group 2 D
5.13 Damp heat, steady
state
5.13.2 Initial Group 0 measurements to be

measurements used
5.13.3 Test conditions As in 5.13.3
5.13.4 Final inspection Visual examination No visible damage
and measurements
Legible marking
Capacitance As in Table 10 and Table 11

Resistance (if applicable) As in Table 10 and Table 11

Voltage proof As in Table 10 and Table 11

Insulation resistance As in Table 10 and Table 11

Tan δ (if applicable) As in Table 10 and Table 11

Group 3 D
5.14.2 Initial Group 0 measurements to be
measurements used
5.14 Impulse voltage As in 5.14.3 Minimum 3/24 full undisturbed
pulses
Peak voltage, refer to Table 1
and Table 2 in Clause 3.2
a
Subclause number and D Conditions of test Performance requirements
n and c
test or of IEC 60384-14:2023
IEC 60384-
of IEC 60384-14:2023 ND
14:2023,
Table 15
As in 5.14.4 No permanent breakdown or
5.14.4 Requirements
flashover
5.15 Endurance As in 5.15.2
Duration: 1 000 h
Voltage, current and
temperature: refer to 5.15.5,
5.15.6 and 5.15.7
5.15.9 Final inspection As in 5.15.9 No visible damage
and measurements
Visual examination Legible marking
Capacitance As in Table 13
Resistance (if applicable) As in Table 13

Voltage proof As in Table 13
Insulation resistance As in Table 13

As in Table 13
Tan δ (if applicable)
Group 6 D
5.18 Passive flammability As in 5.18.1.1 As in 5.18.1.2
Group 7 D
5.19 Active flammability As in 5.19.2 As in 5.19.3
Tests in Group 0 can be carried out in any practical order, except for ceramic capacitors the capacitance value shall
be measured first.
a
n = number of specimens, c = number of permissible nonconforming items.

Table 3 – Conformance test schedule: lot-by-lot
Safety tests only
Group Clause number and test to IEC 60384-14:2023, Inspection level Acceptance
Clause 4 IL number
A0 4.2.2 Capacitance
a b
4.2.4 Resistance
100 %
d
4.2.1 Voltage proof
A1 4.1 Visual examination
S-4 0
c
Dimensions
4.2.5 Insulation resistance (Test A) I 0
Tests in Group A0 and Group A1 can be made in any practical order, except for ceramic capacitors the capacitance
value shall be measured first.
The sampling sizes corresponding to inspection levels should be selected from IEC 61193-2:2007, Table 1.
a
If applicable.
b
Can be carried out as end-of-line testing.
c
This test can be replaced by in-production testing if the manufacturer installs SPC on dimensional
measurements or other mechanisms to avoid part exceeding limits.
d
The voltage proof test shall be combined with a suitable monitoring method to detect defects in insulation
resistance.
Annex A
(normative)
Declaration of design
Note that this declaration is confidential to the manufacturer and the certification body.
The purpose of this description is to register essential data and the basic design of the
capacitors for which approval is sought. The completed form shall be submitted to the relevant
Certification Body prior to any approval testing; its circulation to the other parties is left to the
decision of the manufacturer.
Changes to the declared design are permitted only after notifying the Certification Body in
writing. In this case, the Certifying Body will decide on necessary steps to be taken. As a
maximum a complete requalification is a possible requirement.
Registration number:
(to be allocated by the Certifying Body)
1 Applicant:
2 Manufacturer:
3 Manufacturing site:
4 Type designation:
5 Class/subclass:
6 Circuit diagram:
7 Dielectric
7.1 Material,
7.2 Thickness,
7.3 Density (paper only),
7.4 Number of individual layers.
8 Electrode(s)
8.1 Material,
8.2 Kind of generation (e.g. foil, evaporated on to film or paper).
9 Capacitor element, arrangement of the individual layers:
10 Impregnant: (if applicable)
11 Encapsulation
11.1 Material(s) for cases, resins etc. (as applicable),
11.2 Material of outer insulation (if applicable).
12 Outline dimensions
___________ __________ _____________ ______________
Location Date Name Signature
Annex B
(informative)
Cross-references for references to the previous edition
of this document
The revision of this blank detail specification has resulted in a new structure. Table B.1 and
Table B.2 provide cross-references for all references to specific elements of the previous
edition of this blank detail specification.
Table B.1 – Reference to IEC 60384-14-2 for clause/subclause or annex
IEC 60384-14-2:2016
rd
3 edition
Notes
Clause/Subclause or
Clause/Subclause or
Annex
Annex
0 0 Unchanged
- 1 New clause
1.1 to 1.3 4.1 to 4.3 In accordance with the change of clause numbers.
1.4 2 In accordance with ISO/IEC Directives Part 2
1.5 to 1.7 4.4 to 4.6 In acc
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