
IEC 63093-4:2026 © IEC 2026
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................... 3
1 Scope .............................................................................................................................. 5
2 Normative references ...................................................................................................... 5
3 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................... 5
4 Primary dimensions ......................................................................................................... 5
4.1 General ................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Dimensions of RM-cores ......................................................................................... 6
4.2.1 Principal dimensions ........................................................................................ 6
4.2.2 Effective parameter and Amin values ............................................................... 6
4.3 Main dimensions for coil formers ............................................................................. 6
4.3.1 Shape of coil former and pin numbering ........................................................... 6
4.3.2 Dimensions of coil formers for RM-cores for the primary standard ................... 6
4.3.3 RM-cores intended particularly for power applications ..................................... 6
4.4 Pin locations and base outlines ............................................................................... 6
4.5 Spring recess .......................................................................................................... 6
4.6 Stud recess............................................................................................................. 7
5 Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 18
6 Limits of surface irregularities ........................................................................................ 18
6.1 General ................................................................................................................. 18
6.2 Examples of surface irregularities ......................................................................... 18
6.3 Chips and ragged edges ....................................................................................... 18
6.3.1 General ......................................................................................................... 18
6.3.2 Chip and ragged edges located on the mating surface ................................... 18
6.3.3 Chips and ragged edges located on other surfaces ........................................ 19
6.4 Cracks .................................................................................................................. 21
6.5 Pull-out ................................................................................................................. 23
6.6 Crystallites ............................................................................................................ 24
6.7 Flash .................................................................................................................... 24
6.8 Pores .................................................................................................................... 25
Annex A (informative) RM-core design ................................................................................ 26
A.1 General ................................................................................................................. 26
A.2 Pin locations and base outlines ............................................................................. 26
A.3 Design considerations and dimensions ................................................................. 26
A.4 Practical considerations ........................................................................................ 27
Annex B (normative) Guidance for measuring clamping forces relevant to RM-core
tests ..................................................................................................................................... 28
B.1 Test conditions and clamping forces ..................................................................... 28
B.2 Clamping procedure .............................................................................................. 28
Annex C (informative) Examples of allowable areas of chips ............................................... 30
Bibliography .......................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 1 – Dimensions of RM-cores ........................................................................................ 8
Figure 2 – Dimensions of low-profile RM-cores ....................................................................... 9
Figure 3 – Dimensions of spring recess ................................................................................ 11
Figure 4 – Dimensions of stud recess ................................................................................... 12