MIL-C-5 Capacitors, Fixed, Mica Dielectric, General Specification ForThis specification covers the general requirements for molded and dipped mica dielectric, fixed capacitors intended primarily for use in high-stability, low-loss radio-frequency applications such as tuned circuits \(see 6.1\). This is a graded specification covering ranges in temperature coefficient, capacitance, tolerance, temperature, and vibration.

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6.6 Subject term (key word) listing.

Capacitance

Vibration

6.7 Tin whisker growth. The use of alloys with a tin content greater than 97 percent, by mass, may exhibit tin

whisker growth problems after manufacture. Tin whiskers may occur anytime from a day to years after manufacturer

and can develop under typical operating conditions, on products that use such materials. Conformal coatings applied

over top of a whisker prone surface will not prevent the formation of tin whiskers. Alloys of 3 percent lead, by mass,

have been shown to inhibit the growth of tin whiskers. For additional information on this matter, refer to ASTM-B545

(Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Tin).

6.8 Changes from previous issue. The margins of this specification are marked with asterisks to indicate where

changes from the previous issue were made. This was done as a convenience only and the Government assumes no

liability whatsoever for any inaccuracies in these notations. Bidders and contractors are cautioned to evaluate the

requirements of this document based on the entire content irrespective of the marginal notations and relationship to

the last previous issue.