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BS EN IEC 60115-4:2026+A11:2026 Fixed resistors for use in electronic equipment - Sectional specification: Power resistors for through hole assembly on circuit boards (THT) or for assembly on chassis, 2026
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- English [Go to Page]
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms, definitions, product types, product technologies and product classification [Go to Page]
- 3.1 Terms and definitions
- 3.2 Product types [Go to Page]
- 3.2.1 General
- 3.2.2 Axial type
- 3.2.3 Radial type
- Figures [Go to Page]
- Figure 1 – Illustrations of typical axial leaded power resistors
- Figure 2 – Illustrations of typical radial leaded power resistors [Go to Page]
- 3.2.4 Vertical type
- 3.2.5 Tubular types
- Figure 3 – Illustrations of typical vertical leaded power resistors with punched terminals
- Figure 4 – Illustrations of typical tubular type power resistors [Go to Page]
- 3.2.6 Metal housed wire-wound resistors
- 3.2.7 Any other type
- 3.3 Resistor encapsulation and material of termination [Go to Page]
- 3.3.1 Conformal lacquer coat
- 3.3.2 Silicone cement coating
- Figure 5 – Illustrations of typical metal housed power resistors [Go to Page]
- 3.3.3 Enamel coating
- 3.3.4 Ceramic housed resistor
- 3.3.5 Wire termination
- 3.4 Product technologies [Go to Page]
- 3.4.1 General
- 3.4.2 Metal film technology
- 3.4.3 Metal glaze technology
- 3.4.4 Metal oxide technology
- 3.4.5 Wire-wound technology
- 3.4.6 Metal strip technology
- 3.4.7 Any other technology
- 3.5 Product classification
- 4 Preferred characteristics [Go to Page]
- 4.1 General
- 4.2 Preferred types, styles and dimensions [Go to Page]
- 4.2.1 Axial type
- Figure 6 – Shape and dimensions of cylindrical axial leaded resistors
- Tables [Go to Page]
- Table 1 – Examples of preferred styles of cylindrical axial leaded power resistors
- Figure 7 – Alternative methods for specification of the length of excessive protective coating or welding beads on axial leaded resistors
- Figure 8 – Lead-wire spacing of axial leaded resistors with bent leads [Go to Page]
- 4.2.2 Ceramic housed type with axial lead wires
- Figure 9 – Specification of the lead eccentricity of axial leaded resistors
- Figure 10 – Shape and dimensions of axial leaded ceramic housed resistors
- Table 2 – Examples of preferred styles of axial leaded ceramic housed resistors [Go to Page]
- 4.2.3 Ceramic housed type with radial lead wires
- Figure 11 – Shape and dimensions of radial type ceramic resistors
- Table 3 – Examples of preferred styles of radial type ceramic resistors [Go to Page]
- 4.2.4 Radial or vertical ceramic housed type and dimensions
- Figure 12 – Shape and dimensions of radial leaded ceramic resistors [Go to Page]
- 4.2.5 Tubular type of power resistors
- Figure 13 – Shape and dimensions of tubular resistors
- Table 4 – Preferred styles of radial or vertical mount ceramic resistors [Go to Page]
- 4.2.6 Other types
- Table 5 – Example of preferred styles of tubular types of power resistors
- 4.3 Preferred climatic categories
- 4.4 Resistance
- 4.5 Tolerances on resistance
- 4.6 Rated dissipation Pr
- Figure 14 – Typical derating curve for MET > UCT
- Figure 15 – Typical derating curve for power wire-wound resistors
- 4.7 Limiting element voltage Umax
- 4.8 Insulation voltage Uins
- 4.9 Insulation resistance Rins
- 5 Tests and test severities [Go to Page]
- 5.1 General provisions for tests invoked by this specification
- 5.2 Preparation of specimen [Go to Page]
- 5.2.1 Drying
- 5.2.2 Mounting of power resistors on test boards
- 5.2.3 Mounting of power resistors on test racks
- Figure 16 – Assembly of specimen to the test board
- Figure 17 – Mounting of axial leaded specimens on a rack, top view [Go to Page]
- 5.2.4 Specification of test boards/ racks for any other type of high-power resistors
- 5.3 Details of applicable tests [Go to Page]
- 5.3.1 Resistance
- 5.3.2 Temperature coefficient of resistance
- Figure 18 – Examples of specimen lead fixation devices [Go to Page]
- 5.3.3 Temperature rise
- 5.3.4 Endurance at the rated temperature 70 °C
- 5.3.5 Endurance at room temperature
- 5.3.6 Endurance at a maximum temperature: UCT with category dissipation
- 5.3.7 Short-term overload
- 5.3.8 Single-pulse high-voltage overload test
- 5.3.9 Periodic-pulse high-voltage overload test
- 5.3.10 Visual examination
- 5.3.11 Gauging of dimensions
- Table 6 – Preferred alternative overload conditions [Go to Page]
- 5.3.12 Detail dimensions
- 5.3.13 Robustness of the resistor body
- 5.3.14 Robustness of terminations
- 5.3.15 Bump
- 5.3.16 Shock
- 5.3.17 Vibration
- 5.3.18 Rapid change of temperature
- 5.3.19 Rapid change of temperature, ≥ 100 cycles
- 5.3.20 Climatic sequence
- 5.3.21 Damp heat, steady state
- 5.3.22 Solderability, with lead-free solder
- 5.3.23 Solderability, with SnPb solder
- 5.3.24 Resistance to soldering heat
- 5.3.25 Solvent resistance
- 5.3.26 Insulation resistance
- 5.3.27 Voltage proof
- 5.4 Optional and/or additional tests [Go to Page]
- 5.4.1 Single-pulse high-voltage overload test
- 5.4.2 Periodic-pulse overload test
- 5.4.3 Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
- 5.4.4 Robustness of threaded stud or screw terminations
- 5.4.5 Operation at low temperature
- 5.4.6 Damp heat, steady state, accelerated
- 5.4.7 Accidental overload test
- 5.4.8 Flammability
- 6 Performance requirements [Go to Page]
- 6.1 General
- 6.2 Limits for change of resistance at test
- Table 7 – Limits for resistance variations at tests
- 6.3 Temperature coefficient of resistance
- 6.4 Temperature rise
- Table 8 – Permitted change of resistance due to the temperature coefficient of resistance
- 6.5 Visual inspection [Go to Page]
- 6.5.1 General visual criteria
- 6.5.2 Visual criteria after tests
- 6.5.3 Visual criteria for the packaging
- 6.6 Solderability
- 6.7 Insulation resistance
- 6.8 Flammability
- 6.9 Accidental overload test
- 7 Marking, packaging and ordering information [Go to Page]
- 7.1 Marking of the component
- 7.2 Packaging
- 7.3 Marking of the packaging
- 7.4 Ordering information
- 8 Detail specifications [Go to Page]
- 8.1 General
- 8.2 Information to be specified in a detail specification [Go to Page]
- 8.2.1 Outline drawing or illustration
- 8.2.2 Type, style, and dimensions
- 8.2.3 Climatic category
- 8.2.4 Resistance range
- 8.2.5 Tolerances on rated resistance
- 8.2.6 Rated dissipation P70
- 8.2.7 Limiting element voltage Umax
- 8.2.8 Insulation voltage Uins
- 8.2.9 Insulation resistance Rins
- 8.2.10 Tests and test severities
- 8.2.11 Limits of resistance change after testing
- 8.2.12 Temperature coefficient of resistance
- 8.2.13 Marking
- 8.2.14 Ordering information
- 8.2.15 Mounting
- 8.2.16 Storage
- 8.2.17 Transportation
- 8.2.18 Additional information
- 8.2.19 Quality assessment procedures
- 9 Quality assessment procedures [Go to Page]
- 9.1 General
- 9.2 Definitions [Go to Page]
- 9.2.1 Primary stage of manufacture
- 9.2.2 Structurally similar components
- 9.2.3 Assessment level EZ
- 9.3 Formation of inspection lots
- 9.4 Approved component (IECQ AC) procedures
- 9.5 Qualification approval (QA) procedures [Go to Page]
- 9.5.1 General
- 9.5.2 Qualification approval
- 9.5.3 Quality conformance inspection
- 9.6 Capability certification (IECQ AC-C) procedures
- 9.7 Technology certification (IECQ-AC-TC) procedures
- 9.8 Periodical evaluation of termination platings
- 9.9 Delayed delivery
- 9.10 Certified test records
- 9.11 Certificate of conformity (CoC)
- Table 9 – Test schedule for the qualification approval of power resistors
- Table 10 – Test schedule for quality conformance inspection of power resistors
- Annex A (normative) Symbols and abbreviated terms [Go to Page]
- A.1 Symbols
- A.2 Abbreviated terms
- Annex B (normative) Visual inspection acceptance criteria [Go to Page]
- B.1 General
- B.2 Acceptance criteria for a general visual inspection of body of specimens
- B.3 Acceptance criteria for a general visual inspection of the terminals
- B.4 Acceptance criteria for a general visual inspection of specimen after test
- Annex C (normative) Workmanship requirements for the assembly of power resistors [Go to Page]
- C.1 General
- C.2 Lead forming [Go to Page]
- C.2.1 General
- Figure C.1 – Lead forming dimensions [Go to Page]
- C.2.2 Means for support of mounting height
- Table C.1 – Lead bend radius
- C.3 Mounting [Go to Page]
- C.3.1 General
- Figure C.2 – Examples of mounting height support
- Table C.2 – Recommended circuit board bore diameters [Go to Page]
- C.3.2 Lateral mounting
- Figure C.3 – Clearance between coating and solder
- Figure C.4 – Lateral mounting [Go to Page]
- C.3.3 Upright mounting
- Figure C.5 – Upright mounting
- Table C.3 – Clearance of lateral mounted resistors
- C.4 Lead trimming
- Figure C.6 – Lead protrusion
- Figure C.7 – Lead end distortion
- Annex D (informative) Zero ohm resistors (jumpers)
- Annex E (informative) Guide on the application of optional and/or additional tests [Go to Page]
- E.1 General
- E.2 Endurance at room temperature
- E.3 Single-pulse high-voltage overload test
- Table E.1 – Implementation of the test endurance at room temperature
- E.4 Periodic-pulse overload test
- Table E.2 – Implementation of the single-pulse high-voltage overload test
- E.5 Operation at low temperature
- Table E.3 – Implementation of the periodic-pulse overload test
- E.6 Damp heat, steady state, accelerated
- Table E.4 – Implementation of the operation at low temperature test
- E.7 Accidental overload test
- Table E.5 – Implementation of the test damp heat, steady state, accelerated
- E.8 Flammability test
- Table E.6 – Implementation of the test accidental overload test
- E.9 Electrostatic discharge test (ESD)
- Table E.7 – Implementation of the test flammability
- E.10 Robustness of threaded stud or screw terminations
- Table E.8 – Implementation of the test Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
- Table E.9 – Implementation of the test Robustness of threaded stud or screw terminations
- Annex F (informative) Radial formed types from axial styles [Go to Page]
- F.1 General [Go to Page]
- F.1.1 Applicability of this annex
- F.1.2 Denomination of radial formed styles
- Figure F.1 – Production flow and different scopes of quality assurance [Go to Page]
- F.1.3 Coated lead wires
- F.1.4 Means for support of mounting height
- F.1.5 Means for retention
- F.2 Radial formed types for through hole assembly [Go to Page]
- F.2.1 Radial formed style with lateral body position
- Figure F.2 – Shape and dimensions of radial formed resistor for lateral body position
- Figure F.3 – Shape and dimensions of radial formed resistor for lateral body position with kinked lead wires
- Table F.1 – Feasible lead-wire spacing of radial formed resistor for lateral body position [Go to Page]
- F.2.2 Radial formed style with upright body position
- Figure F.4 – Shape and dimensions of radial formed resistor for upright body position
- Figure F.5 – Shape and dimensions of radial formed resistor for upright body position and wide spacing
- Figure F.6 – Shape and dimensions of radial formed resistor for upright body position and wide spacing, with kinked lead wire
- F.3 Radial formed types for surface-mount assembly
- Figure F.7 – Shape and dimensions of radial formed resistor for surface-mount assembly (Z-bend)
- Table F.2 – Feasible lead-wire spacing of radial formed resistor for upright body position
- F.4 Packaging [Go to Page]
- F.4.1 Packaging of resistors formed for through-hole assembly
- Figure F.8 – Land pattern dimensions for surface-mount assembly [Go to Page]
- F.4.2 Packaging of resistors formed for surface-mount assembly
- F.5 Quality assessment [Go to Page]
- F.5.1 General
- F.5.2 Quality assessment of formed resistors
- F.5.3 Forming of finished resistors of assessed quality
- F.5.4 Special inspection requirements
- Annex X (informative) Cross references for the prior revision of this specification
- Bibliography
- BACK COVER WITH LINKS.pdf [Go to Page]
- Foreword
- Section 1 General [Go to Page]
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms [Go to Page]
- 3.1 Terms and definitions
- 3.2 Symbols
- 3.3 Abbreviated terms
- Section 2 Fendering [Go to Page]
- 4 General principles [Go to Page]
- 4.1 Provision and overall design of fendering systems
- Table 1 — Berth features to be taken into account in the design of the fendering system
- Table 2 — Vessel features to be taken into account in the design of the fendering system
- 4.2 Selection and design of fenders
- 4.3 Vessel characteristics [Go to Page]
- 4.3.1 General
- 4.3.2 Vessels with bulbous bows
- Figure 1 — Geometry of vessel with bulbous bow impacting the quay structure
- 4.3.3 Belting
- 4.4 Fender layout for berths and other locations [Go to Page]
- 4.4.1 General
- Figure 2 — Hull and cope geometry at initial contact
- Figure 3 — Approximation of bow radius
- 4.4.2 Continuous quays
- 4.4.3 Island berths
- Figure 4 — Fender layout for three island berth
- Figure 5 — Fender layout for five island berth
- 4.4.4 Lead-in jetties and lock entrances
- 4.5 Berthing procedure [Go to Page]
- 4.5.1 Alongside berthing
- Figure 6 — Geometry of vessel approach to berth
- 4.5.2 Ferry and Ro-Ro berths
- Figure 7 — Ferry and Ro‑Ro vessel berthing
- 4.6 Berthing reactions and load distribution [Go to Page]
- 4.6.1 General
- 4.6.2 Hull pressures
- Table 3 — Guidance on hull pressure
- 4.6.3 Fender energy absorption and reaction due to parallel and angular berthing
- Figure 8 — Hull and fender geometry at contact
- 4.7 Moored reactions
- 4.8 Moored vessels subject to wave action
- 5 Calculation of berthing energies [Go to Page]
- 5.1 Characteristic and design berthing energy
- 5.2 Calculation of characteristic berthing energies for alongside berthing [Go to Page]
- 5.2.1 General
- 5.2.2 Berthing velocities
- 5.2.3 Displacement
- 5.2.4 Hydrodynamic mass coefficient
- 5.2.5 Eccentricity coefficient
- 5.2.6 Softness coefficient
- 5.2.7 Berth configuration coefficient
- 5.3 Calculation of berthing energies for ferry and Ro-Ro berths [Go to Page]
- 5.3.1 Characteristic berthing velocities
- 5.3.2 Side fenders
- 5.3.3 End fenders
- 6 Selection of fenders and fender types [Go to Page]
- 6.1 General
- 6.2 Materials and workmanship
- 6.3 Fenders using moulded/wrapped/extruded elastomeric units [Go to Page]
- 6.3.1 Fender selection
- 6.3.2 Fender reactions for the design of fender support structures, fender panels and fender ancillary items
- 6.4 Torsion arm fenders
- Figure 9 — Torsion arm fender
- 6.5 Pneumatic and foam-filled fenders [Go to Page]
- 6.5.1 Pneumatic fenders
- 6.5.2 Foam-filled fenders
- 6.6 Shear forces on fenders
- Table 8 — Typical coefficients of friction of fender-facing materials in dry conditions
- 6.7 Mounting and suspension [Go to Page]
- 6.7.1 General
- 6.7.2 Fixings
- 6.7.3 Restraint chains
- 6.7.4 Suspension systems for fenders
- 6.8 Fender panels [Go to Page]
- 6.8.1 Geometry
- 6.8.2 Design
- 6.8.3 Fabrication
- 6.8.4 Maintenance
- 6.9 Fender spools [Go to Page]
- 6.9.1 Design
- 6.9.2 Fixings
- 6.9.3 Corrosion mitigation
- 6.9.4 Fabrication
- 6.9.5 Maintenance
- 6.10 Flexible dolphins [Go to Page]
- 6.10.1 Loadings
- 6.10.2 Design of flexible dolphin
- 6.10.3 Design deflections
- 6.10.4 Decks and berthing frames
- 6.10.5 Flexible dolphins with fenders
- Figure 11 — Flexible dolphins
- 6.11 Traceability
- Section 3 Mooring [Go to Page]
- 7 Principles of effective mooring [Go to Page]
- 7.1 General
- 7.2 Snap back
- 7.3 Mooring lines [Go to Page]
- 7.3.1 Breast lines
- 7.3.2 Spring lines
- 7.3.3 Head and stern lines and additional mooring lines
- 7.4 Mooring layouts [Go to Page]
- 7.4.1 General
- 7.4.2 Continuous quays
- Figure 12 — Typical mooring pattern for continuous quay
- 7.4.3 Island or similar berths
- Figure 13 — Optimum angles of mooring lines for island tanker berth
- 8 Actions acting on the moored vessel [Go to Page]
- 8.1 General
- 8.2 Wind and currents
- 8.3 Hydrodynamic forces [Go to Page]
- 8.3.1 Off‑quay hydrodynamic forces
- Figure 14 — Vessel under influence of stand off force
- 8.3.2 Passing vessel effects
- 8.3.3 Long period and infragravity waves
- 8.4 Tidal rise and fall and change in draught or trim due to cargo operations
- 8.5 Ice
- Figure 15 — Effect of rise and fall of tide and change in draught or trim
- 9 Loads on mooring points [Go to Page]
- 9.1 General
- 9.2 Calculation methods [Go to Page]
- 9.2.1 General
- 9.2.2 Method 1: Elastic analysis
- 9.2.3 Method 2: Simple shared loads
- 9.2.4 Method 3: Working line loads
- 9.2.5 Method 4: Computer simulation or physical modelling
- 9.2.6 Method 5: Notional bollard load capacity
- Table 9 — Nominal bollard capacity for preliminary design of continuous berths accommodating vessels up to 20 000 t displacement
- 9.3 Design of mooring point supporting structures
- 10 Berth mooring equipment [Go to Page]
- 10.1 Materials and testing
- 10.2 Mounting and fixing
- 10.3 Traceability
- 10.4 Bollards
- Table 10 — Mooring bollards
- Table 11 — Partial factors associated with the uncertainty of the resistance model applicable to the design of bollards
- 10.5 Quick release mooring hooks
- 10.6 Capstans
- 10.7 Alternative mooring systems [Go to Page]
- 10.7.1 Hydraulic piston mooring systems
- 10.7.2 Vacuum mooring systems
- 10.7.3 Magnetic mooring systems
- Annex A (normative)Performance testing of elastomeric fender units
- A.1 Test pieces
- A.2 Number of test pieces
- A.3 Test laboratory and apparatus
- A.4 Independent verification
- A.5 Thermal stabilization
- Table A.1 — Calculation of Δ for determining the duration of thermal stabilization
- A.6 Compression velocity
- A.7 Angular compression
- A.8 Extent of compression
- A.9 Calculation of energy absorption
- A.10 Stability of test piece
- A.11 Test procedure
- A.12 Pass criteria
- A.13 Test report
- A.14 Establishment of fender performance factors
- A.15 Performance testing for type approval
- Annex B (informative)Berthing velocities
- B.1 Historic approach
- B.2 WG211 approach
- B.3 Alternative approach
- Figure B.1 — Suggested minimum berthing velocities
- Table B.1 — Minimum characteristic berthing velocities
- Annex C (normative)Durability testing of elastomeric fender units
- C.1 Test pieces
- C.2 Number of test pieces
- C.3 Number and extent of compressions
- C.4 Test laboratory and apparatus
- C.5 Test procedure
- C.6 Pass criteria
- C.7 Test report
- C.8 Durability testing for type approval
- Annex D (informative)Further background to moored ship dynamic response
- Annex E (normative)Numerical modelling
- Figure E.1 — The six degrees of freedom of vessel motion
- Annex F (normative)Physical modelling
- Annex G (normative)Testing of mooring equipment
- G.1 General
- G.2 Laboratory testing [Go to Page]
- G.2.1 General
- G.2.2 Testing pass criteria
- G.2.3 Minimum breaking load (MBL)
- G.2.4 Verification of working load limit at project stage
- G.3 Reporting of laboratory testing
- G.4 Conformity
- G.5 Verification of WLL of installed mooring equipment
- G.6 Reporting of in situ testing
- Bibliography [Go to Page]