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Document ID:   MIL-PRF-39016       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Relays, Electromagnetic, Established Reliability, General Specification for
Scope:  This specification covers the general requirements for electromagnetic, hermetically sealed relays for use in electronic and communication-type equipment (see 6.1). These relays are designed to operate over the full range from low level to power switching with contact ratings up to 5 amperes alternating current (ac) or direct current (dc). The failure rate level is established at a confidence level of 90 percent for qualification and 60 percent for maintenance of qualification based on 100,000 cycles at +125°C under the rated load conditions specified herein. CAUTION: The use of any coil voltage less than the rated coil voltage will compromise the operation of the relay. CAUTION: Pick-up, hold, and dropout voltages are for test purposes only and are not to be used as design criteria. For additional application and caution information, see 6.1.
Status:  Active Document Date:  25-MAR-2025      
  Next Review Due:  24-MAR-2030
5945 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.
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Document ImageRevision G Supplement 1 A25-AUG-2014422.7 KB
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Document ImageRevision F Notice 1 - ValidationA19-DEC-201112.0 KB
Document ImageRevision F Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A26-SEP-200549355.4 KB
Document ImageRevision F Supplement 1 A01-NOV-2002360.3 KB
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Document ImageRevision E Supplement 1A A15-FEB-2002315.3 KB
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Document ImageRevision E Amendment 1 A13-JUN-19955228.5 KB
Document ImageRevision E Supplement 1 A16-AUG-19943166.3 KB
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