This section of IEC 60384 is relevant to fixed surface mount capacitors designed for direct current applications, utilizing metallized electrodes and polyethylene naphthalate dielectric for electronic equipment. These capacitors feature metallized connecting pads or solder strips and are intended for direct mounting on substrates for hybrid circuits or printed circuit boards. Depending on the usage conditions, these capacitors may exhibit “self-healing properties.” They are mainly suitable for applications where the alternating current (AC) component is minimal in relation to the rated voltage. Capacitors designed for radio interference suppression are excluded from this specification and are instead covered under IEC 60384-14.
