Describes tantalum electrolytic capacitors for use in equipment for telecommunication and electronic devices employing similar techniques. Includes plain foil, liquid electrolyte, etched foil, liquid electrolyte, sintered anode, liquid electrolyte and sintered anode, solid electrolyte. Covers related documents, terminology, letter symbols, signs and abbreviations, graphical symbols, marking of the part or package, eligibility for qualification approval, structurally similar parts, delayed delivery, supplementary procedure for qualification approval, certified test records, standard ratings and characteristics, unchecked parameters, procedure to be followed in the event of failures at Group C inspection, ordering information, release before completion of Group B inspection and other items.

BS CECC30800(1978) : 1978