This EIA Standard covers the general requirements for direct current (D.C.) film dielectric, fixed capacitors in metallic and non-metallic cases. Capacitors listed are used primarily in entertainment, commercial and industrial equipment for filtering, bypass, coupling, and blocking purposes where D.C. voltages predominate. A.C. application information is given in Par. 5.

Portions of EIA Standards RS-186 and RS-178, when specified, form a part of this Standard.