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DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE

Overview

This part of IEC 62044 specifies measuring methods for power loss and amplitude permeability of magnetic cores forming the closed magnetic circuits intended for use at high excitation levels in inductors, chokes, transformers and similar devices for power electronics applications. The methods given in this document can cover the measurement of magnetic properties for frequencies ranging practically from d.c. to 10 MHz, and even possibly higher, for the calorimetric and reflection methods. The applicability of the individual methods to specific frequency ranges is dependent on the level of accuracy that is to be obtained. The methods in this standard are basically the most suitable for sine-wave excitations. Other periodic waveforms can also be used; however, adequate accuracy can only be obtained if the measuring circuitry and instruments used are able to handle and process the amplitudes and phases of the signals involved within the frequency spectrum corresponding to the given magnetic flux density and field strength waveforms with only slightly degraded accuracy. It can be necessary for some magnetically soft metallic materials to follow specific general principles, customary for these materials, related to the preparation of specimens and prescribed calculations. These principles are formulated in IEC 60404-8-6. The standard differs from DIN EN 62044-3:2001-12 and DIN EN 62044-3 Corrigendum 1:2022-03 as follows: a) addition of Annex F and Annex G. Its application increases investment security for manufacturers and users, provides testing laboratories and manufacturers with defined information for testing, and increases product compatibility between manufacturers.

Responsible national committee

DKE/K 625 - Magnetische Bauelemente und deren Komponenten