INCH-POUND
MIL-C-62F
18 December 2008
SUPERSEDING
MIL-C-62E
2 February 2004
CAPACITORS, FIXED, ELECTROLYTIC
(DC. ALUMINUM, DRY ELECTROLYTE, POLARIZED),
GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
This specification is approved for use by all Depart-
ments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
INACTIVE FOR NEW DESIGN
AFTER 7 OCTOBER 1998
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers the general requirements for polarized, dry-electrolyte, aluminum, direct
current (dc), fixed capacitors for use in filter and bypass circuits where large excesses of capacitance over the
nominal capacitance can be tolerated.
1.2 Classification.
1.2.1 Type designation. The type designation will be in the following form, and as specified (see 3.1):
C
5R6
F
CE10
Style
Characteristic
Capacitance
Voltage
(1.2.1.1)
(1.2.1.2)
(1.2.1.3)
(1.2.1.4)
1.2.1.1 Style. The style is identified by the two-letter symbol "CE" followed by a two-digit number. The letters
identify polarized, dry-electrolyte, aluminum, dc, fixed capacitors. The number identifies the shape and dimension of
the capacitor.
1.2.1.2 Characteristic. The characteristic is identified by a single letter in accordance with table I.
TABLE I. Characteristic.
Symbol
Operating temperature range
-40 to +85C
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