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Document ID:   MIL-PRF-28861       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Filters and Capacitors, Radio Frequency/Electromagnetic Interference Suppression, General Specification for
Scope:  This specification covers the general requirements for low-pass filter and capacitors used to suppress radio frequency/electromagnetic interference. Filters furnished to the requirements of this specification contain shunting ceramic discoidal capacitors and series inductors (FSC 5915). Capacitors furnished to the requirements of this specification contain shunting ceramic discoidal capacitors (FSC 5910). For the purposes of this specification, feed-through capacitor types (C circuit configuration) are referred to herein as a filter. Passband power may be alternating current (ac) or direct current (dc) and the filters used primarily in the reduction of broadband radio frequency interference. This specification provides for two levels of product assurance requirements. Filters covered by this specification are capable of operation over the temperature range of -55°C to +125°C.
Status:  Active Document Date:  15-MAY-2025      
  Next Review Due:  14-MAY-2030
59GP Doc Category:   Performance Specification  
Qualification  

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  
Other Custodian:  NA   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)  

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 E Notice 1 - ValidationA15-MAY-202512.1 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A14-AUG-2020422230.2 KB
Document ImageRevision E A28-SEP-2016422532.9 KB
Document ImageRevision D A04-FEB-2011432084.3 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 3 (all previous amendments incorporated)A18-FEB-2010442163.4 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)A28-JUL-2009442200.9 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 1 A22-JUN-2005431135.0 KB
Document ImageRevision C A30-MAR-2004431222.8 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 4 A11-SEP-1998515.4 KB
Document ImageRevision B Supplement 1A A08-JUL-199825.8 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 3 A31-MAR-1998519.8 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 2 A02-AUG-19964134.3 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 1 A21-JUL-1995382.1 KB
Document ImageRevision B Supplement 1 A31-JAN-1994250.0 KB
Document ImageRevision B A31-JAN-1994472205.7 KB
Document ImageRevision A A03-AUG-1990471784.7 KB
Document ImageAmendment 6 A16-JUN-198910303.1 KB
Document ImageSupplement 1B A29-AUG-1986389.5 KB
Document ImageBase Document A17-DEC-1981401635.2 KB

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