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Document ID:   MIL-PRF-87217       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  CAPACITORS, FIXED, SUPERMETALLIZED PLASTIC FILM DIELECTRIC, DIRECT CURRENT FOR LOW ENERGY, HIGH IMPEDANCE APPLICATIONS, HERMETICALLY SEALED IN METAL CASES, HIGH RELIABILITY, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR (NO S/S DOCUMENT)
Scope:  This specification covers the general requirements for high reliability, supermetallized plastic film dielectric, fixed capacitors, hermetically sealed in metal cases. Capacitors covered by this specification have a failure rate (FR) level established in accordance with MIL-STD-690. This FR level is established at a 90-percent confidence level and maintaned at a 10-percent producer's risk and, unless otherwise specified (see 3.1), is based on MIL-PRF-83421 life tests performed at maximum rated voltage at maximum rated temperature.
Status:  Canceled Cancellation Date:  25-OCT-2005      
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 A Notice 2 - CancellationA25-OCT-2005111.8 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 1 - ValidationA24-FEB-200412.4 KB
Document ImageRevision A A25-MAY-199920128.4 KB
Document ImageAmendment 4 A29-OCT-19913112.4 KB
Document ImageAmendment 3 A22-APR-1988378.1 KB
Document ImageAmendment 2 A01-JUL-1985271.6 KB
Document ImageBase Document A11-MAR-1985251081.6 KB

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