INCH-POUND
MIL-DTL-3965H
25 February 2004
SUPERSEDING
MIL-DTL-3965G
9 June 2000
DETAIL SPECIFICATION
CAPACITOR, FIXED ELECTROLYTIC (NONSOLID ELECTROLYTE), TANTALUM,
GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
This specification is approved for use by all Depart-
ments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
DO NOT USE FOR NEW DESIGN FOR REPLACEMENT
PURPOSES ONLY AFTER 8 JUNE 1972
1. Scope. This specification covers the general requirements for tantalum, electrolytic (nonsolid electrolyte), fixed
capacitors (polarized and nonpolarized), hermetically and nonhermetically sealed (see 1.2.1.7) in metal cases; style
CL67 and all tubular-foil styles are insulated (see 6.1). This specification also covers removable counting brackets for
use with the CL55-series capacitors.
1.2 Classification.
1.2.1 Part or Identifying Number (PIN). The PIN will be in the following form, and as specified (see 3.1):
CL10
B
C
700
K
P
G
Style
Characteristic
Rated
Capacitance
Capacitance
Construction
Type of
(1.2.1.1)
(1.2.1.2)
voltage
(1.2.1.4)
tolerance
(1.2.1.6)
seal
(1.2.1.3)
(1.2.1.5)
(1.2.1.7)
1.2.1.1 Style. The style is identified by the two-letter symbol "CL" followed by a two-digit number, the letters
identify tantalum, electrolytic (nonsolid electrolyte), fixed capacitors, and the number identifies a design feature of the
capacitor.
1.2.1.2 Characteristic. The characteristic is identified by a single letter "B" that identifies a rated temperature
range of -55°C to +85°C. When properly voltage derated (see 3.1), these capacitors will operate up to +125°C.
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Columbus, DSCC-VAT, Post Office Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43216-5000 or e-mailed to
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address information using the ASSIST Online database at www.dodssp.daps.mil.
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