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Document ID:   MIL-PRF-81       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Capacitor, Variable, Ceramic Dielectric, General Specification for
Scope:  This specification covers the general requirements for ceramic dielectric; variable capacitors intended for operation over a temperature range of -55°C to +85°C, for use in circuits where periodic adjustments are required (see 6.1).
Status:  Active Document Date:  03-JUN-2025      
  Next Review Due:  02-JUN-2030
5910 Doc Category:   Performance Specification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Land and Maritime  
  Preparing Activity: CC  DLA Land and Maritime
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center  
Navy Custodian:  EC   Naval Information Warfare Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  85   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Electronic Components, Wire and Ca  
DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Land and Maritime  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision H A03-JUN-202511160.7 KB
Document ImageRevision G Notice 1 - ValidationA02-FEB-202212.0 KB
Document ImageRevision G A24-APR-201714144.1 KB
Document ImageRevision F A05-MAY-201118121.0 KB
Document ImageRevision E A15-DEC-20051763.9 KB
Document ImageRevision D Supplement 1A A11-MAR-200414.0 KB
Document ImageRevision D Notice 1 - ValidationA24-FEB-200412.3 KB
Document ImageRevision D Supplement 1 A25-MAY-199914.0 KB
Document ImageRevision D A25-MAY-19991655.4 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 2 A31-MAR-1994291.0 KB
Document ImageRevision C Supplement 1 A29-DEC-1989148.1 KB
Document ImageRevision C A27-DEC-1989171129.2 KB

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