MIL-PRF-83421E
4.7.12 Vibration (see 3.16).
4.7.12.1 Vibration, high frequency. Capacitors shall be tested in accordance with method 204 of MIL-STD-202.
The following details and exceptions shall apply:
a. Mounting of specimens: Rigidly mounted by the body to the vibration-test apparatus; terminals shall be
secured .500 ±.125 inch from the case.
b. Electrical-load conditions: During the test, a dc potential equal to 50 percent of the rated voltage (see 3.1)
shall be applied between the terminals of the capacitor.
c. Test condition letter E (50 g's), unless otherwise specified (see 3.1).
d. Duration and direction 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.
e. Measurements: During the last cycle in each direction, a signal of 1 ±0.2 kHz at a level of 1 ±.05 volt shall be
placed across the capacitor and measured with a suitable ac recording device (a permanent record is not
necessary for this test) to determine intermittent contacts of 0.5 ms or greater duration, open-circuits or
short-circuits. The accuracy of the detecting equipment shall be sufficient to detect any interruption of 0.5 ms
or greater duration.
f. Measurements after vibration: Dissipation factor shall be measured as specified in 4.7.9 and shall be within
initial limits.
After the test, capacitors shall be visually inspected for evidence of mechanical damage, open-circuiting or
short-circuiting.
4.7.12.2 Vibration, random. Capacitors shall be tested in accordance with method 214 of MIL-STD-202. The
following details and exceptions shall apply:
a. Mounting of specimens: Rigidly mounted by the body to the vibration-test apparatus; terminals shall be
secured .500 ±.125 inch from the case.
b. Electrical load conditions: Not applicable.
c. Test condition II, letter K.
d. Duration and direction of motion, 15 minutes in each of two mutually perpendicular directions (total of 30
minutes), one parallel and the other perpendicular to the cylindrical axis.
e. During the test, a signal of 1 ±0.2 kHz at a level of 1 volt minimum shall be placed across the capacitor and
measured with a suitable ac recording device (a permanent record is not necessary for this test) to determine
intermittent contacts of 0.5 ms or greater duration, open-circuits or short-circuits. The accuracy of the
detecting equipment shall be sufficient to detect any interruption of 0.5 ms or greater duration.
f. Measurements after vibration: Dissipation factor shall be measured as specified in 4.7.9 and shall be within
initial limits.
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