MIL-DTL-17/133F
Outer conductor integrity: Four specimens, approximately 2 feet long, shall be cut from the sample unit.
The specimens shall be suspended in a heat chamber without touching one another or the walls of the
chamber and conditioned for 1 hour 30 minutes minimum at the specified maximum operating
temperature ±5șC. Heated air shall be circulated so as to maintain a uniform test temperature. After the
conditioning period, the specimens shall be removed from the heat chamber and conditioned at room
ambient temperature for 4 hours minimum. The specimen shall then have one end immersed into molten
solder to a depth of 0.5 inch minimum for 15 seconds minimum. The molten solder temperature shall be
+230°C minimum. After the conditioning period, the specimens shall be removed from the molten solder
and conditioned at room ambient temperature for 1 hour minimum. Examine the specimens for cracks,
flaws, or other damage in the outer conductor material.
Cold bend:
Not applicable.
Dimensional stability: +125°C ± 5°C.
Core to jacket:
.015 inch, maximum.
Contamination: Not applicable.
Bendability: Mandrel diameter: .25 inch, maximum (except dash numbers - 00006 through -00011,
mandrel diameter shall be .100 inch, maximum). Mandrel diameter .140 inch maximum for -00012
through -00015. Performance may degrade after being subjected to the mandrel test.
Flammability: Not applicable.
Weight:
See table I.
Electrical:
Test frequency: 500 MHz to 20 GHz.
Spark test: Not applicable.
Voltage withstanding: 5,000 V rms.
Insulation resistance: Not applicable.
Corona extinction voltage:
1,500 V rms, minimum.
Characteristic impedance: 50.0 ± 1.5 ohms.
Attenuation: See figure 2.
Structural return loss: See figure 3.
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