MIL-DTL-3883 Cord, Electrical, Shielded \(Audio Frequency\)This specification covers electrical cords composed of 1 to 7 conductors, 20 AWG, Styrene butadiene rubber insulated and jacketed, with a shield beneath the jacket. These cords are intended for use in audio frequency applications, at temperatures down to -55 ??C \(see 3.2 for individual types\).

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MIL-DTL-3883B

SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL

A-A-59551

Wire, Electrical, Copper (Uninsulated).

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-C-572

Cords, Yarn and Monofilaments, Organic Synthetic Fiber.

MIL-I-631

Insulation, Electrical, Synthetic-Resin Composition, Non-rigid.

MIL-I-3930

Insulating and Jacketing Compounds, Electrical

(For Cables, Cords, and Wires).

STANDARDS

FEDERAL

FED-STD-228

Cable and Wire, Insulated; Methods of Testing.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-STD-104

Limits for Electrical Insulation Color.

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards, and handbooks are

available from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D,

Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following document forms a part of this document to the extent

specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents that are DoD adopted are

those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of

documents not listed in the DoDISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI-Z540.1

Laboratories, Calibration and Measuring and Test Equipment.

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd

Street, 4th Fl., New York, NY 20036.)

2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the

references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however,

supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or

environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the

material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically

advantageous life cycle costs.

3.2 General. The cord types covered by this specification, including cord dimensions and electrical

requirements, shall be as specified in table I.