MIL-C-19978/20A
TABLE III. Terminal-to-terminal insulation resistance.
Capacitance rating
Minimum insulation resistance
At 25°C
0 to 0.6 microfarad
25,000 megohms
Greater than 0.6 microfarad
15,000 megohm-microfarads 1/
At 125°C
0 to 0.08 microfarad
250 megohms
Greater than 0.08 microfarad
20 megohm-microfarads 1/
1/ Product obtained by multiplying the capacitance in microfarads by the
insulation resistance in megohms.
Terminal to case: Greater than 10,000 megohms.
Vibration, high frequency: Method 204 of MIL-STD-202, test condition B, with the following exception:
Direction and duration of motion: 4 hours in each of two mutually perpendicular directions (total of 8 hours), one
parallel and the other perpendicular to the cylindrical axis.
Salt spray: In accordance with MIL-PRF-19978.
Solderability: In accordance with MIL-PRF-19978.
Terminal strength: Method 211 of MIL-STD-202, test condition letter D.
Stability at low and high temperature:
Low temperature:
Test temperature: -65°C +0°C, -5°C.
Capacitance change (max): -10 percent.
High temperature:
Test temperature: +125°C +5°C, -0°C.
Capacitance change (max): +10 percent.
Life:
Capacitance change (max): ±5 percent.
Resistance to soldering heat: In accordance with MIL-PRF-19978.
NOTE: Style CQ10 capacitors are substitutable for style CP10 capacitors formerly covered in MIL-C-25/1K as
shown in the following:
5