MIL-DTL-17/134D
TABLE I. Description.
Component
Construction
Inner conductor
Solid strand of silver-coated copper wire
Diameter: .033 inch ±0.001
Dielectric core
Type A-I: Solid polyethylene
Diameter: .116 inch ± 0.004
Inner shield
Single braid of AVG No. 36 silver-coated copper wire
Diameter: .150 inch maximum
Coverage: 90%, minimum
Carriers: 16
Ends: 6
Picks/inch: 10.4
Separator tape optional
Interlayer
Type A-1: Solid polyethylene
(M17/134-00001 and M17/134-00002)
Diameter: .175 inch ± .005
Interlayer
Cross-linked polyolefin
(M17/134-00003 and M17/134-00004)
Diameter: .175 inch ± .005
Outer shield
Single braid of AWG No. 36 silver-coated copper wire
M17/134-00001 through M17/134-00004
Diameter: .203 inch, maximum
Coverage: 90%, minimum
Carriers: 16
Ends: 8
Picks/inch: 9.8
Separator tape optional
Jacket
Cross-linked polyolefin
M17/134-00003 through M17/134-00004
Diameter: .245 inch, maximum
Jacket (Inactive for new design)
Type IIIa: Polyethylene
M17/134-00001 through M17/134-00002
Diameter: .245 inch ± .005
NOTE: Free strippable blocking compound needed where necessary to meet hydrostatic test. The inner
shield may be partially imbedded in the dielectric. Applicable to water blocked cables only.
ENGINEERING INFORMATION
Continuous working voltage: 1,400 V rms, maximum.
Operating frequency: 3 GHz, maximum.
Velocity of propagation: 65.9 percent, nominal.
General configuration: See figure 1.
Power rating: See figure 2.
Operating temperature range:
-40°C to +70°C (M17/134-00001 and M17/134-00002)
-30°C to +85°C (M17/134-00003 and M17/134-00004)
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