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IEC 60940:2015

Current
Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Guidance information on the application of capacitors, resistors, inductors and complete filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English - French

Published date

10-03-2015

FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Electromagnetic and Radio frequency interference
  suppression (EMI/RFI)
4 Classification of suppression components
5 Choice of ratings for specific applications
6 Connection of suppression components
7 Safety aspects
Bibliography

IEC 60940:2015 provides guidance applicable to information on application of capacitors, resistors, inductors, and complete filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1988. This second edition is a result of maintenance activities related to the previous edition. All changes that have been agreed upon can be categorized as minor revisions.

Committee
TC 40
DevelopmentNote
Stability Date: 2025. (03/2015)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
25
PublisherName
International Electrotechnical Committee
Status
Current
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
SN EN 60940:2015 Identical
NF EN 60940 : 2015 Identical
NBN EN 60940 : 2015 Identical
NEN EN IEC 60940 : 2015 Identical
PN EN 60940 : 2015 Identical
VDE 0565 : 2015 Identical
DIN EN 60940 : 2015 Identical
BS EN 60940:2015 Identical
CEI EN 60940 : 2016 Identical
EN 60940:2015 Identical
UNE-EN 60940:2015 Identical
PN IEC 940 : 1997 Identical
VDE V 0565 : 1998 Identical
CEI 40-17 : 1996 Identical
DIN V VDE V 0565 : 1998 Corresponds

CSA E60384.14 : 2014 FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS
BS EN 133200:1999 Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Sectional specification:passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression (filters for which safety tests are required)
CEI EN 133100 : 1999 SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION: PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - FILTERS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE NOT REQUIRED
I.S. EN 60939-3:2015 PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 3: PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE APPROPRIATE
EN 133200:1999 Sectional Specification: Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression (Filters for which safety tests are required)
EN 133100:1998 Sectional Specification: Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression - Filters for which safety tests are not required
12/30268003 DC : 0 BS EN 60939-3 - PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 3: HARMONIZED STANDARD FOR PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE APPROPRIATE
BS EN 132400:1995 Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Sectional specification. Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains (Assessment Level D)
BS EN 45510-2-7:2002 Guide for the procurement of power station equipment. Electrical equipment Switchgear and controlgear
CEI EN 60939-2 : 2005 PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 2: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION: PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE APPROPRIATE - TEST METHODS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
CEI UNI EN 45510-2-7 : 2006 GUIDE FOR PROCUREMENT OF POWER STATION EQUIPMENT - PART 2-7: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR
98/232755 DC : DRAFT DEC 1998 IEC 61936-1 - POWER INSTALLATIONS EXCEEDING 1 KV A.C. - PART 1: COMMON RULES
I.S. EN 60384-14:2016 FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS
08/30181362 DC : DRAFT APR 2008 BS EN 60384-14 - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS
94/712993 DC : DRAFT NOV 1994 PREN 45511 - GUIDE FOR PROCUREMENT - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR
BS EN 60939-2:2005 Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression Sectional specification: passive filter units for which safety tests are appropriate. Test methods and general requirements
I.S. EN 45510-2-7:2002 GUIDE FOR PROCUREMENT OF POWER STATION EQUIPMENT - PART 2-7: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR
BS EN 60939-3:2015 Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression Passive filter units for which safety tests are appropriate
03/101948 DC : DRAFT FEB 2003 IEC 60939-2 ED.2.0 - PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 2: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - TEST METHODS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
03/108095 DC : DRAFT MAY 2003 IEC 60384-14 ED.3.0 - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS
EN 60939-3:2015/AC:2016-04 PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 3: PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE APPROPRIATE (IEC 60939-3:2015/COR1:2016)
98/230449 DC : DRAFT FEB 1998 PREN 133200 - SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION (FILTERS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE REQUIRED)
03/105650 DC : 0 IEC 60384-14 ED.3.0 - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS
UNI CEI EN 45510-2-7 : 2011 GUIDE FOR PROCUREMENT OF POWER STATION EQUIPMENT - PART 2-7: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR
I.S. EN 133200:1995 PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION (FILTERS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE REQUIRED) (SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION)
IEC 60384-14:2013+AMD1:2016 CSV Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14: Sectional specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains
IEC 60939-2:2005 Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 2: Sectional specification - Passive filter units for which safety tests are appropriate - Test methods and general requirements
EN 45510-2-7:2002 Guide for procurement of power station equipment - Part 2-7: Electrical equipment - Switchgear and controlgear
DIN EN 45510-2-7:2003-12 GUIDE FOR PROCUREMENT OF POWER STATION EQUIPMENT - PART 2-7: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR
CEI EN 60384-14 : 2014 FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14: SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION - FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS
BS EN 133100:1998 Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Sectional specification:passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression. Filters for which safety tests are not required
I.S. EN 132400:1994 SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION: FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS (ASSESSMENT LEVEL D)
GOST R IEC 60384-14 : 2004 FIXED CAPACITORS FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - PART 14 - SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION ON FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS
EN 132400 : 1994 AMD 4 2001 SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION: FIXED CAPACITORS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION AND CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY MAINS (ASSESSMENT LEVEL D)
EN 60939-2:2005 Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 2: Sectional specification: Passive filter units for which safety tests are appropriate - Test methods and general requirements

IEC 60950-1:2005+AMD1:2009+AMD2:2013 CSV Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60384-14:2013+AMD1:2016 CSV Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14: Sectional specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains
IEC 60204-1:2016 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60939-2-1:2004 Complete filter units for radio interference suppression - Part 2-1: Blank detail specification - Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression - Filters for which safety tests are required (assessment level D/DZ)
IEC 60939-1:2010 Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 60939-2:2005 Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 2: Sectional specification - Passive filter units for which safety tests are appropriate - Test methods and general requirements
IEC 60050-442:1998 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 442: Electrical accessories
IEC 60938-2:1999+AMD1:2006 CSV Fixed inductors for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 2: Sectional specification
IEC 60938-1:1999+AMD1:2006 CSV Fixed inductors for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 1: Generic specification
BS CP1006(1955) : PD 4549 GENERAL ASPECTS OF RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION
IEC 60384-14-1:2016 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
IEC 60938-2-2:1999 Fixed inductors for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 2-2: Blank detail specification - Inductors for which safety tests are required (only)
IEC 60384-14-3:2004 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 14-3: Blank detail specification - Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains - Assessment level DZ
CISPR 11:2015 RLV Industrial, scientific and medical equipment - Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
CISPR 17:2011 Methods of measurement of the suppression characteristics of passive EMC filtering devices
IEC 60938-2-1:1999 Fixed inductors for electromagnetic interference suppression - Part 2-1: Blank detail specification - Inductors for which safety tests are required - Assessment level D
IEC 60384-14-2:2016 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
IEC 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 62368-1:2014 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements
IEC 60939-2-2:2004 Complete filter units for radio interference suppression - Part 2-2: Blank detail specification - Passive filter uits for electromagnetic interference suppression - Filters for which safety tests are required (safety tests only)

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