IEC 60384-3-1:2006

IEC 60384-3-1
Edition 2.0 2006-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
QC 300801
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 3-1: Blank detail specification: Surface mount fixed tantalum electrolytic
capacitors with manganese dioxide solid electrolyte – Assessment level EZ

Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques –
Partie 3-1: Spécification particulière cadre: Condensateurs fixes électrolytiques
au tantale pour montage en surface, à électrolyte solide au dioxyde de
manganèse – Niveau d’assurance EZ

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IEC 60384-3-1
Edition 2.0 2006-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
QC 300801
Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment –
Part 3-1: Blank detail specification: Surface mount fixed tantalum electrolytic
capacitors with manganese dioxide solid electrolyte – Assessment level EZ

Condensateurs fixes utilisés dans les équipements électroniques –
Partie 3-1: Spécification particulière cadre: Condensateurs fixes électrolytiques
au tantale pour montage en surface, à électrolyte solide au dioxyde de
manganèse – Niveau d’assurance EZ

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
N
CODE PRIX
ICS 31.060.30 ISBN 2-8318-9861-7

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________
FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –

Part 3-1: Blank detail specification:
Surface mount fixed tantalum electrolytic capacitors
with manganese dioxide solid electrolyte –
Assessment level EZ
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International Standard IEC 60384-3-1 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 1989 and constitutes a
minor revision related to tables, figures and references.
This bilingual version, published in 2008-06, corresponds to the English version.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
40/1772/FDIS 40/1790/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.

60384-3-1 © IEC:2006 – 3 –
The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The QC numbers that appear on the front cover of this publication are the specification
numbers in the IEC Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components (IECQ).
A list of all the parts of the IEC 60384 series, under the general title Fixed capacitors for use
in electronic equipment, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in
the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition; or
• amended.
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FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –

Part 3: Blank detail specification:
Surface mount fixed tantalum electrolytic capacitors
with manganese dioxide solid electrolyte –
Assessment level EZ
INTRODUCTION
Blank detail specification
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 not be considered as being in
accordance with IEC specifications nor shall they so be described.
In the preparation of detail specifications, the content of 1.4 of the sectional specification shall
be taken into account.
The numbers between square brackets on the first page of the detail specification correspond
to the following information, which shall be inserted in the position indicated.
Identification of the detail specification
[1] The “International Electrotechnical Commission” (IEC) 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 circuit board applications, this is 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.
[9] Reference data on the most important properties, to allow comparison between the
various capacitor types.
60384-3-1 © IEC:2006 – 5 –
[1] IEC 60384-3-1-XXX [2]
QC 300801-XXX
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF ASSESSED IEC 60384-3-1 [4]
QUALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH: QC 300801
IEC 60384-1
IEC 60384-3
SURFACE MOUNT FIXED TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC

CAPACITORS WITH MANGANESE DIOXIDE SOLID
ELECTROLYTE [5]
[3]
OUTLINE DRAWING: (see Table 1)
[6]
(first angle projection)
[7]
ASSESSMENT LEVEL(S): EZ [8]
(Other shapes are permitted within the dimensions
given.)
NOTE For [1] to [9]: see previous page.
[9]
Information on the availability of components qualified to this
detail specification is given in the Qualified Products List.
1 General data
1.1 Recommended method of mounting (to be inserted)
The capacitors are mounted by their terminations (see 1.3.2 and 4.3 of IEC 60384-3).
1.2 Dimensions
Table 1 – Case-size reference and dimensions
Case-size Dimensions
reference
mm or inches and 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.

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The dimensions shall be given as maximum dimensions or as nominal dimensions with a
tolerance.
1.3 Ratings and characteristics
Capacitance range (see Table 2)
Tolerance on rated capacitance
Rated voltage (see Table 2)
Category voltage (if applicable) (see Table 2)
Climatic category
Rated temperature
Variation of capacitance with temperature (see Table 3)
Tangent of loss angle
Leakage current (see Table 3)
Impedance (if applicable) (see Table 4)
Equivalent series resistance (ESR) (if required) (see Table 5)
Surge voltage
Table 2 – Values of capacitance and of voltage related to case sizes
Rated voltage
a
Category voltage
Case size Case size Case size Case size
Rated capacitance
(in μF)
a
If different from the rated voltage.

60384-3-1 © IEC:2006 – 7 –
Table 3 – Characteristics at high and low temperature
U C Capacitance change Maximum values
R R
V % Tangent of loss angle Leakage current
μF
% μA
a
T T T T 20 °C T T 20 °C T T
A R B A R B R B
T is the lower category temperature.
A
T is the upper category temperature.
B
T is the rated temperature.
R
a
Measured with the category voltage.

Table 4 – Impedance at 100 kHz (if required)
Case size Impedance
Ω
Table 5 – Equivalent series resistance (ESR) at 100 kHZ (if required)
Rated voltage U
R
V
Rated capacitance Maximum ESR
μF mΩ
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1.4 Normative references
IEC 60286-3, Packaging of components for automatic handling – Part 3: Packaging of surface
mount components on continuous tapes (only available in English)
IEC 60384-1, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 60384-3:2007, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 3: Sectional
specification: Surface mount fixed tantalum electrolytic capacitors with manganese dioxide
solid electrolyte
IEC 60410, Sampling plans and procedures for inspection by attributes
1.5 Marking
The marking of the capacitor (if applied) and the package shall be in accordance with the
requirements of IEC 60384-3, 1.6.
The details of the marking of the component and package shall be given in full in the detail
specification.
1.6 Ordering information
Orders for capacitors covered by this specification shall contain, in clear or in coded form, the
following minimum information:
a) rated capacitance;
b) tolerance on rated capacitance;
c) rated d.c. voltage;
d) number and issue reference of the detail specification and style reference;
e) packing (bulk or taped; if taped, according to IEC 60286-3).
1.7 Certified records of released lots
Required/not required.
1.8 Additional information (not for inspection purposes)
1.9 Additional or increased severities or requirements to those specified in the
generic and/or sectional specification
NOTE Additions or increased requirements should be specified only when essential.
Table 6 – Other characteristics
This table is to be used for defining characteristics which are
additional to, or more severe than, those given in the sectional
specification.
2 Inspection requirements
2.1 Procedures
2.1.1 For qualification approval, the procedures shall be in accordance with 3.4 of
IEC 60384-3.
2.1.2 For quality conformance inspection, the test schedule (Table 7) includes sampling,
periodicity, severities and requirements. The formation of inspection lots is covered by 3.5.1
of IEC 60384-3.
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Table 7 – Test schedule for conformance (lot-by-lot) inspection (Groups A and B) –
Assessment level EZ
a
Subclause number D Number of specimens Performance
Conditions of test
a a
and number of non-
and test requirements
or b
conforming items
ND
d
IL n c
Group A inspection
(lot-by-lot)
Subgroup A0
ND 100 %
4.21 High surge current
(if required by the detail
specification)
4.5.1 Leakage current Protective resistance: 0,02 C U μA/μF × V or 1
R R
μA, whichever is the
1 000 Ω
greater.
See Table 3 for details
4.5.2 Capacitance Frequency: . Hz Within specified tolerance
Bias: . V
4.5.3 Tangent of loss angle Frequency: . Hz Class 1 ≤ 0,08
(tan δ) Bias: . V Class 2 ≤ 0,12
Class 3 ≤ 0,24
See Table 3 for details
c
4.5.4 Impedance  Frequency: 100 kHz As in Table 4
4.5.5 Equivalent series Frequency: 100 kHz As in Table 5
c
resistance (ESR)
d
Subgroup A1 ND S-3 0
4.4 Visual examination As in 4.4.2
Marking legible and as
specified in 4.5 of this
specification
4.4 Dimension (detail) See Table 1 of this
specification
d
Group B inspection D S-3 0
(lot-by-lot)
d
Method:.
4.7 Solderability
Temperature and duration:.
or
Temperature profile:.
4.7.2 Final measurement Visual examination  As in 4.7.2
4.18 Solvent resistance of Solvent: …
the marking
Solvent temperature: …
(if applicable)
Method 1
Rubbing material: cotton
wool
Recovery time: … Legible marking
The explanation of footnotes to tables is given at the end of Table 7.

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Table 7 (continued)
a
Subclause number D Conditions of test Sample size Performance
a a
and test or and criterion of requirements
b
ND acceptability
p n c
GROUP C INSPECTION
(inspection)
Subgroup C1 D 3 12 0
4.6.1 Initial Capacitance
measurements Tangent of loss angle

d
4.6 Resistance to Attitude: …
soldering heat
d
4.6.3 Final Capacitance |ΔC/C| ≤ …%
d
measurements Tangent of loss angle (tan ….
δ)
4.17 Component
To be specified in the
d
solvent
Solvent: … detail specification
c d
resistance Solvent temperature: …
(if applicable) Method: 2
d
Recovery: .
As in 4.6.3
Visual examination
Subgroup C2 D 3 12 0
d
4.9 Substrate Capacitance (with printed
|ΔC/C| ≤ …%
e
bending test board in bent position)

d
Deflection: …mm
d
Number of bends: …
4.9.6 Final Visual examination
No visible damage
measurement
Subgroup C3 D
4.3 Mounting Visual examination No visible damage

Leakage current ≤ 0,02 C × U μA/μF ×
R R
V or ≤ 1 μA, whichever
is the greater
Capacitance
To be specified in the
detail specification
Tangent of loss angle (tan
To be specified in the
δ)
detail specification
As in Table 4
c
Impedance
or As in Table 5
Equivalent series
c
resistance (ESR)
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Table 7 (continued)
a a
Subclause number D Conditions of test Sample size Performance requirements
a
and test or and criterion of
b
ND acceptability
p n c
Subgroup C3.1 D 6 8 0
4.8 Shear test Visual examination No visible damage

4.10.1 Initial Not required (see Group
measurement C3)
4.10 Rapid change of T = Lower category
A
temperature temperature
T = Upper category
B
temperature
Five cycles
Duration t = 30 min
Recovery: 1 h to 2 h
4.10.3 Final Leakage current ≤ initial limit
measurement
Capacitance
|ΔC/C| ≤ 5 % Style 1
|ΔC/C| ≤ 10 % Style 2 of
value measured in Group C3
Tangent of loss angle
≤ initial limit
(tan δ)
4.11 Climatic sequence
(Style 1 only)
4.11.1 Initial
Not required
measurement
4.11.2 Dry heat
Temperature: upper
category temperature
Duration: 16 h
4.11.3 Damp heat, cyclic,
test Db, first cycle
4.11.4 Cold
Temperature: lower
category temperature
Duration: 2 h
4.11.5 Damp heat,
Recovery: 1 h to 2 h
cyclic, test Db,
remaining cycles
4.11.6 Final Visual examination  No visible damage
measurements Marking legible
Leakage current
≤ initial limit
Capacitance
|ΔC/C| ≤ 10 % of value
measured in Group C3
Tangent of loss angle
≤ 1,2 times initial limit
(tan δ)
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Table 7 (continued)
a
Subclause number D Conditions of test Sample size Performance
a a
and test or and criterion of requirements
b
ND acceptability
p n c
Subgroup C3.2 D 6 9 0
4.12 Damp heat, Recovery: 1 h to 2 h
steady state
(Style 1 only)
4.12.1 Initial Not required (see Group C3)
measurement
4.12.2 Final Visual examination No visible damage

measurements Legible marking
Leakage current ≤ initial limit

Capacitance
|ΔC/C| ≤ 10 % of value
measured in Group 3
Tangent of loss angle (tan δ)
≤ 1,2 times initial limit
Subgroup C3.3 D 3 4 0
4.15 Endurance Duration: 2 000 h
d
Ambient temperature: . °C
(as applicable)
d
Applied voltage: … V
Recovery: 1 h to 2 h
4.15.1 Initial Not required (see Group C3)
measurement
4.15.3 Final Visual examination No visible damage
measurements Marking legible
Leakage current
≤ 2 times initial limit
Capacitance To be specified in the
detail specification
Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) ≤ 1,5 times initial limit
c
Impedance
See detail specification
or
c
Equivalent series resistance
Subgroup C3.4 D 6 15 0
4.13 Characteristics at The capacitor shall be
high and low measured at each
temperature temperature step
Step 1: 20 °C
Leakage current ≤ initial limit
Capacitance
As reference value
Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) ≤ initial limit

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Table 7 (continued)
a a
Subclause number D Conditions of test Sample size Performance requirements
a
and test or and criterion of
b
ND acceptability
p n c
Subgroup C3.4 Step 2: Lower category
(continued) temperature
Capacitance To be specified in the detail
specification
Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) To be specified in the detail
specification
Step 3: 20 °C
Leakage current ≤ initial limit

Capacitance
|ΔC/C| ≤ 5 % of value
measured in Step 1
Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) ≤ initial limit

Step 4: 85 °C
Leakage current
≤ 0,2 C U μA/μF × V or
R R
≤ 10 μA, whichever is the
greater
Capacitance
To be specified in the detail
specification
Tangent of loss angle (tan δ)
To be specified in the detail
specification
Step 5: 125 °C
(if applicable)
≤ 0,25 C U μA/μF × V or ≤
R R
Leakage current
10 μA, whichever is the
greater
Capacitance To be specified in the detail
specification
To be specified in the detail
Tangent of loss angle (tan δ)
specification
Step 6: 20 °C
Leakage current
⎫
Capacitance
⎬ As in step 3
Tangent of loss angle (tan δ)
⎭
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Table 7 (continued)
Sample size
and criterion of
D
Subclause number b Performance
a
acceptability
a or Conditions of test a
and test requirements
ND
p n c
Subgroup C3.5A 12 6 0
D
4.14 Surge Number of cycles: 1 000
Temperature: … °C
Voltage: 1,3 U and/or 1,3 U ,
R C
as applicable
Protective resistor:
1 000 ± 100 Ω
Du
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