MIL-DTL-23806B
3.6 Marking. The cable shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130 with the type designation,
USN designation (see 3.6.1), CAGE or logo, and the manufacture's name. The cable shall be marked
with the required information specified herein at a minimum of every 2 feet. Marking shall not permanently
indent, deform, or otherwise damage the jacket or outer conductor. Marking shall be legible and capable
of withstanding normal installation practices. Marking shall withstand the temperature cycling test in
.
3.6.1 "USN" prefix. The designation of all cable acquired under this specification shall bear the prefix
"USN", except that in the case of small cables the prefix "N" shall be used. Cable acquired under a
contract which either permits or requires any changes in any of the conditions or requirements of this
specification shall not bear the prefix "USN" nor any abbreviation thereof. In the event a cable sample fails
to meet the requirements of this specification, the manufacturer shall remove the "USN" or "N" prefix from
the sample tested, and also from all those cables represented by that sample.
3.6.2 Container. In addition to any special marking required by the contract or order, the shipping
container or reel shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, and as follows:
a. Length of each piece, in the order wound, and total length of cable.
b. Nominal characteristic impedance.
c. The following warning: "WARNING: KEEP ENDS SEALED; MOISTURE DAMAGES CABLE;
STORE IN COOL, DRY LOCATION."
3.7 Workmanship. Cable shall be manufactured and processed in a careful and workmanlike manner in
accordance with good design and sound practices. The cable shall be free from any burrs, die marks,
chatter marks, imperfections, or other foreign material which may affect its serviceability.
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspection. The inspections specified herein are classified as follows.
a. Materials inspection (see 4.2).
b. Conformance inspection (see 4.4).
c. Periodic inspection (see 4.4.1.4)
4.2 Materials inspection. Materials inspection shall consist of certification supported by verifying data
that the materials specified in table I, used in fabricating the cables, are in accordance with the applicable
referenced specification or requirements prior to fabrication.
TABLE I. Materials inspection.
Material
Requirement paragraph
Applicable specification
Wire, copper
Aluminum
Polyethylene
4.3 Inspection conditions. Unless otherwise specified herein, all inspections shall be performed in
accordance with the test conditions specified in the "GENERAL REQUIREMENTS" of MIL-STD-202.
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