IEC TR 63362-1:2022(E) establishes guidelines for the application and use of aluminium electrolytic capacitors in electronic equipment.
The information given in this document applies to capacitors with non-solid electrolyte but can, in its appropriate clauses, apply to capacitors with solid electrolyte as well.
Electrolytic capacitors in general – and aluminium electrolytic capacitors in particular – are an exception in the capacitor field because of the components’ close interaction of physics and chemistry. Therefore, aluminium electrolytic capacitors show, in various aspects, a technical behaviour unaccustomed to the user. That could easily lead to misapplications and even to endangering of persons and goods. The aim of this document is to minimize these risks by providing detailed information on the specific peculiarities of the component.
This first edition cancels and replaces CLC/TR 50454 published in 2008. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
Complete technical revision, details of cleaning processes and failure modes added.
Inclusion of parts of JEITA RCR 2367D.

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This part of IEC 60384 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte, primarily intended for DC applications for use in electronic equipment.
Fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with solid (MnO2) are not included but are covered by IEC 60384-18.
These capacitors are primarily intended for use in electronic equipment to be mounted directly on substrates for hybrid circuits or to printed boards.
Capacitors for special-purpose applications may need additional requirements.
The object of this document is to prescribe preferred ratings and characteristics and to select from IEC 60384-1:2016, the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods and to give general performance requirements for this type of capacitor. Test severities and requirements prescribed in detail specifications referring to this sectional specification shall be of equal or higher performance level, because lower performance levels are not permitted.

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This part of IEC 60384 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte, primarily intended for DC applications for use in electronic equipment. Fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with solid (MnO2) are not included but are covered by IEC 60384-18. These capacitors are primarily intended for use in electronic equipment to be mounted directly on substrates for hybrid circuits or to printed boards. Capacitors for special-purpose applications may need additional requirements. The object of this document is to prescribe preferred ratings and characteristics and to select from IEC 60384-1:2016, the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods and to give general performance requirements for this type of capacitor. Test severities and requirements prescribed in detail specifications referring to this sectional specification shall be of equal or higher performance level, because lower performance levels are not permitted.

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This part of IEC 60384 applies to fixed tantalum electrolytic surface mount capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte primarily intended for DC applications for use in electronic equipment. Fixed tantalum electrolytic surface mount capacitors with solid (MnO2) electrolyte are not included but are covered by IEC 60384-3. These capacitors are primarily intended for use in electronic equipment to be mounted directly on substrates for hybrid circuits or to printed boards. Capacitors for special-purpose applications may need additional requirements. The object of this document is to prescribe preferred ratings and characteristics and to select from IEC 60384-1:2016 the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods and to give general performance requirements for this type of capacitor. Test severities and requirements prescribed in detail specifications referring to this sectional specification shall be of equal or higher performance level, because lower performance levels are not permitted.

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IEC 60384-24:2021 is available as IEC 60384-24:2021 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 60384-24:2021 applies to fixed tantalum electrolytic surface mount capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte, which are primarily intended for DC applications for use in electronic equipment. The object of this document is to prescribe preferred ratings and characteristics and to select from IEC 60384-1:2016 the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods and to give general performance requirements for this type of capacitor. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Revision of the structure in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2:2018, to the extent practicable, and harmonization between other similar kinds of documents.
- In addition, Clause 5 and all the tables have been reviewed in order to prevent duplications and contradictions.

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IEC 60384-25:2021 is available as IEC 60384-25:2021 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 60384-25:2021 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte, primarily intended for DC applications for use in electronic equipment. The object of this document is to prescribe preferred ratings and characteristics and to select from IEC 60384-1:2016, the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods and to give general performance requirements for this type of capacitor. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Revision of the structure in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2:2018, to the extent practicable, and harmonization between other similar kinds of documents.
- In addition, Clause 5 and all the tables have been reviewed in order to prevent duplications and contradictions.
The contents of the corrigendum of May 2023 have been included in this copy.

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NEW!IEC 60384-26:2018 is available as IEC 60384-26:2018 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 60384-26:2018 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in electronic equipment. Fixed aluminium electrolytic capacitors with solid (MnO2) electrolyte are covered by IEC 60384-4. Fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte are covered by IEC 60384-25. The object of this document 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. Test severities and requirements prescribed in detail specifications referring to this sectional specification shall be of equal or higher performance level, because lower performance levels are not permitted. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - revision of the structure in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2:2016 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.

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IEC 60384-4:2016 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic capacitors with solid (MnO2) and non-solid electrolyte primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in electronic equipment. It covers capacitors for long-life applications and capacitors for general-purpose applications. Capacitors for special-purpose applications may need additional requirements.

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IEC 60384-18:2007 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with solid (MnO2) and non-solid electrolyte primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in electronic equipment. It prescribes 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. Test severities and requirements prescribed in detail specifications referring to this sectional specification should be of equal or higher performance level, because lower performance levels are not permitted. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1993 and its Amendment 1 (1998). This edition constitutes a minor revision related to tables, figures and references.

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This part of IEC 60384 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in electronic equipment. Fixed aluminium electrolytic capacitors with solid (MnO2) electrolyte are covered by IEC 60384-4. Fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte are covered by IEC 60384-25.

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IEC 60384-24:2015 applies to fixed tantalum electrolytic surface mount capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in electronic equipment. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) 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. b) In addition, Clause 4 and all the tables have been reviewed in order to prevent duplications and contradictions.

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IEC 60384-25:2015 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte, primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in electronic equipment. These capacitors are primarily intended for use in electronic equipment to be mounted directly on substrates for hybrid circuits or to printed boards. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) 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. b) In addition, Clause 4 and all the tables have been reviewed in order to prevent duplications and contradictions.

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IEC 60384-26:2018 is now available as IEC 60384-26:2018 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 60384-26:2018 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in electronic equipment. Fixed aluminium electrolytic capacitors with solid (MnO2) electrolyte are covered by IEC 60384-4. Fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte are covered by IEC 60384-25. The object of this document 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. Test severities and requirements prescribed in detail specifications referring to this sectional specification shall be of equal or higher performance level, because lower performance levels are not permitted. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- revision of the structure in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2:2016 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.
The contents of the corrigendum of April 2020 have been included in this copy.

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This part of IEC 60384 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic capacitors with solid (MnO2) and
non-solid electrolyte primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in electronic equipment. It
covers capacitors for long-life applications and capacitors for general-purpose applications.
Capacitors for fixed surface mount aluminium electrolytic capacitors are not included but they
are covered by IEC 60384-18.
Capacitors for special-purpose applications may need additional requirements.

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IEC 60384-18:2007 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with solid (MnO2) and non-solid electrolyte primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in electronic equipment. It prescribes 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. Test severities and requirements prescribed in detail specifications referring to this sectional specification should be of equal or higher performance level, because lower performance levels are not permitted. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1993 and its Amendment 1 (1998). This edition constitutes a minor revision related to tables, figures and references.

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IEC 60384-4:2016 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic capacitors with solid (MnO2) and non-solid electrolyte primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in electronic equipment. It covers capacitors for long-life applications and capacitors for general-purpose applications. Capacitors for special-purpose applications may need additional requirements.

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This part of IEC 60384 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with
conductive polymer solid electrolyte, primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in
electronic equipment.
Fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with solid (MnO2) are not included but
are covered by IEC 60384-18.
These capacitors are primarily intended for use in electronic equipment to be mounted directly
on substrates for hybrid circuits or to printed boards.
Capacitors for special-purpose applications may need additional requirements.

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IEC 60384-24:2015 applies to fixed tantalum electrolytic surface mount capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in electronic equipment. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) 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.
b) In addition, Clause 4 and all the tables have been reviewed in order to prevent duplications and contradictions.
The contents of the corrigendum of December 2016 have been included in this copy.

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IEC 60384-25:2015 applies to fixed aluminium electrolytic surface mount capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte, primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in electronic equipment. These capacitors are primarily intended for use in electronic equipment to be mounted directly on substrates for hybrid circuits or to printed boards. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) 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.
b) In addition, Clause 4 and all the tables have been reviewed in order to prevent duplications and contradictions.

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IEC 60384-26-1:2010 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 specification nor shall they so be described.

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IEC 60384-26-1:2010 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 specification nor shall they so be described.

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IEC 60384-26:2010 is applicable to aluminium electrolytic capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte primarily intended for d.c. applications for use in electronic equipment. NOTE: Aluminium electrolytic capacitors with solid (MnO2) are covered by IEC 60384-4 and IEC 60384-4-2. Surface mount aluminium electrolytic capacitors with conductive polymer solid electrolyte are covered by IEC 60384-25 and IEC 60384-25-1. The object of this standard 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. Test severities and requirements prescribed in detail specifications referring to this sectional specification shall be of equal or higher performance level, lower performance levels are not permitted.

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IEC 60384-26-1:2010 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 specification nor shall they so be described.

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IEC 60384-18-2:2007 is a blank detail specification and 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. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1993 and constitutes a minor revision related to tables, figures and references.

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IEC 60384-4-2:2007 is a blank detail specification and 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. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1985 and its amendment 1 (1992) and amendment 2 (1996). This edition constitutes a minor revision related to tables, figures and references. This bilingual version, published in 2008, corresponds to the English version.

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IEC 60384-18-1:2007 is a blank detail specification and 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. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1993 and its amendment (1998) and constitutes a technical revision. This edition constitutes a minor revision related to tables, figures and references.

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IEC 60384-4-1:2007 is a blank detail specification and 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. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2000 and constitutes a minor revision related to tables, figures and references. This bilingual version, published in 2008, corresponds to the English version.

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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 so be described.

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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 so be described.

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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.

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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 correspond to the following information, which shall be inserted in the position indicated.

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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 contents 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.

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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 contents of 1.4 of the sectional specification shall be taken into account.

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IEC 60384-4-2:2007 is a blank detail specification and 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. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1985 and its amendment 1 (1992) and amendment 2 (1996). This edition constitutes a minor revision related to tables, figures and references. This bilingual version, published in 2008, corresponds to the English version.

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IEC 60384-18-1:2007 is a blank detail specification and 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. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1993 and its amendment (1998) and constitutes a technical revision. This edition constitutes a minor revision related to tables, figures and references.

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IEC 60384-4-1:2007 is a blank detail specification and 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. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2000 and constitutes a minor revision related to tables, figures and references. This bilingual version, published in 2008, corresponds to the English version.

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IEC 60384-18-2:2007 is a blank detail specification and 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. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1993 and constitutes a minor revision related to tables, figures and references.

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The detail specification shall give guidance on methods of mounting for normal use. Mounting for test and measurement purposes (when required) shall be in accordance with 4.3 of this sectional specification.

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IEC 60384-25-1:2006 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.

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IEC 60384-24-1:2006 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 so be described.

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This specification is applicable to fixed a.c. aluminium electrolytic capacitors intended:
- for connection to windings of asynchronous motors supplied from a single-phase system having a frequency up to and including 100Hz.
- to be connected to three-phase asynchronous motors so that the motors may be supplied from a single-phase system.
This specification is not applicable to radio interference suppression capacitors, covered by EN 132 400.
Neither is it applicable to capacitors for use in electronic equipment, covered by EN 130 000.
It establishes standard terms inspection procedures, methods of test for use in sectional and detail specifications within the CECC System, guide-lines for safety rules and for installation and operation.

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This blank detail specification is for fixed aluminium electrolytic a.c. capacitors with non-solid electrolyte for motor starter applications

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This specification applies to aluminuim electrolytic capacitors with non-solid electrolyte primarily intended for a.c. motor starting applications. It covers capacitors for connection to windings of asynchronous motors supplied from a single-phase system having a frequency of up to and including 100 Hz, with rated voltages up to and including 500 V.
It prescribes preferred ratings and characteristics and selects from the specification EN 137000 the appropriate quality assessment procedures, tests and measuring methods and gives general performance requirements for this type of capacitor.

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This Technical Report applies to components as described in the scope of the following standards: EN 60384-4 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment;Part 4: Sectional specification;Aluminium electrolytic capacitors with solid (MnO2) and non-solid electrolyte EN 137100 Sectional Specification: Fixed aluminium electrolytic a.c. capacitors with non-solid electrolyte for motor starter applications;Qualification approval The information given in these documents apply to capacitors with non-solid electrolyte but may, in its appropriate clauses, apply to capacitors with solid electrolyte as well. In cases of doubt, the application of this document shall be discussed between the user and the manufacturer of the components.

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