INCH-POUND
MIL-DTL-17H
19 August 2005
SUPERSEDING
MIL-C-17G
9 March 1990
DETAIL SPECIFICATION
CABLES, RADIO FREQUENCY, FLEXIBLE AND SEMIRIGID.
GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
This specification is approved for use by all Departments
and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope
. This specification covers flexible and semirigid cables with solid and semisolid
dielectric cores, with single, dual and twin inner conductors. Cables covered by this specification are
primarily intended for use as transmission lines to conduct energy in a simple power transfer
continuously or intermittently. In general, these cables are designed for low-loss, stable operation
from the relatively low frequencies through the higher frequencies in the microwave and radar
regions of the frequency spectrum. Cables may also be used as circuit elements, delay lines or
impedance matching devices. These cables are supplied under a reliability assurance program as
specified in section 3.
1.2 Classification
. Cables are of the following types (see 6.2).
1.2.1 Cable types
.
1.2.1.1 Flexible, coaxial single conductor
. A flexible coaxial cable is constructed of a single inner
conductor covered by a flexible low-loss, RF dielectric core material, which is then surrounded by a
braided outer conductor(s), with the whole covered by a protective covering. In some cases this is
covered by an extra braided armor for use in extremely abusive applications. Each element of the
cable is designed to contribute to the requirements of the finished product.
1.2.1.2 Semirigid, coaxial single conductor
. Semirigid coaxial cables are constructed of a single
inner conductor covered by a flexible low-loss RF dielectric core material, which is then surrounded
by a solid, continuous, metallic outer conductor.
Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Defense
Supply Center Columbus, ATTN: VAI, P.O. Box 3990, Columbus OH 43218-3990 or by email to
RFConnectors@dscc.dla.mil . Since contact information can change, you may want to verify
the currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online database at
http://assist.daps.dla.mil.
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