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METRICMI L-HDBK-45428 APRIL 1995SUPERSEDINGMI L-STD-454N30 JUNE 1992MILITARY HANDBOOK*.GENERAL GUIDELINES FORELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTLCN)C3C*AMSC N/AAREA GDRQDISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

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IINOTICiE1FMEITRICCI IANGEMII,-t 1I)B K-454NOTICF1 I28 May 1997lI)1iPART M IiNT 0OF 1)I FENSI:I'HlANI)BOOKGENNERA!. GIJII)liE.INIES FOR IFII 'RONIC I 1QUIIPM!iNTTO ALL IIOLI)IRS OF MIL-I I)BK-454:I.TIlE FO)IiOWING P'AGES OF: Mll-I1I)BK-454, I)A'I'I'I) 28i APR11. 1995, HIAVIi BlIliFN REVISIEI)AND SLJPERSEI)E TI E PAGES IAST111):NEW PAGEI)ATE'SUIPERSIi)FI) PAGED)A'I'Iiiiiiv5-129-164-1Blank28 MAY 1997unchanged28 MAY 199728 MAY 199728 MAY 199728 MAY 1997iii28 APRIL 19955-129-164-164-2 thru -428 APRIL 199528 APRIL 199528 APRIL 199528 APRIL 19952.TI[liE FOLLOWING ARE PF N AND INK CI IANGF.S WITIIIN TIlE IIANI)B(X)K:a.b.Page 1. Paragraph 1.3. Delete and replace with the following: "1.3 Method of reference.This handbook is for guidance only. This document cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is,the contractor does not have to comply. if referenced for guidance purposes in individualspecifications, specify by referencing M lI-1I)BK-454 and the guideline number and clearlyidentify that it is for guidance only and does not have to be complied with."Page 1. Paragraphs 2., 211, 2.1.1 and 2.1.2. Delete and replace with:2.Applicable documents.2.1 General. The documents listed in the individual guidelines are those referencedwithin that guideline.2.2 Government documents.2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks The specifications, standards, andhandbooks listed in section 2 of each individual guideline forms a part of this handbookto the extent specified in the guideline. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of thesedocuments are those listed in the latest issue of the Department of Defense Index ofSpecifications and Standards (l)Ol)ISS) and supplement thereto."c. Page 30-1. Paragraph 4. 1. delete in its entirety.3.RETAINTI IS NOTICE AND INSI ,R' BlF)FOR: I'ABLI 01OFCONT'F,NTS.AMSC N/AAREA GI)RQDISTRIBIllTION STATFIMININT A. Approved for Public release; distribution is unlimited.

METRIC]MIL-HDK-45428 APRIL 1995SUPERSEDINGMIL-STD-454N30 JUNE 1992MILITARY HANDBOOKGENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTThis handbook is for guidance only. Do not cite this document as a requirement.AMSC N/AAREA GDRQIDISTRIIUTION STA'TEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

FIOR! WORI)I. This handbook is the technical baseline for the design and construction of electronic equipment for theI)epartment of I)efnse. It captures in one document, under suitable subject heading, fundamental designguidelines for multiple general electronic specifications. The opportunity to focus on a single document,afforded to contractors, results in substantial savings to the Government. This handbook was prepared byand is regularly updated through the cooperative efforts of Government and industry. The followingGovernment documents are intimately associated with this handbook.MIL-ST1)-2036M IL-I,-8189General Requirements for Electronic IEquipment Specifications.EIlectronic Equipment, Missiles, Boosters and Allied Vehicles,General Specification for ( Not for New Design).D)OI)-! ,-8983IE lectronic FEquipment, Aerospace, Extended Space IEnvironment,General Specification for.MIL-P- 11268Parts, Materials, and Processes Used in Electronic IE'quipment.M IL-I-D13 K- 11991 D)esign of Eilectrical, I lectronic, and IE lectro-mechanical Eýquipment,Guided Missile and Associated Weapo)n Systems.MIL-F-18870Fire Control Equipment, Naval Shipboard, General Specificationfor.Ml -PRF-288W()Test IFquipment for Use with Electrical and Electronic Equipment,General Specification for.2. This handbook is for guidance only. This handbook cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is, thecontractor does not have to comply.ii

MI1-I I)DBK-454GUlI)FEINl: 5SOLID)ERING1. Purpose. There are no longer l)ol) guidelines in soldering of electrical and electronic equipment.There are guidelines for non-electrical soldering.2. l)ocuments applicable to guideline 5:MI,-STI)-1866 Soldering Process, General (Non-IE.lectrical) (Mctric)!Military Suuidardl3. Definitions. Not applicable.4. Guidelines.4.1 General. "Ibe guidelines of DOI)-STD- 1866 should be considered for non-electrical soldering ofstructures.4.2 Workmanship. Workmanship of soldered non-electrical assemblies may be checked in accordancewith I)OI)-STI)- 1866 as appropriate.5-1

MIIII)BK-454GUIDEINE'I N 29EI! (71'RON TIJBIS1. Purpose. This guideline establishes that there are no longer any guidelines for electrontubes.29-1

MIH-l1 )BK-454GUIIL)FIINF 641.Purose. This guideline establishes criteria for the selection and application of microelectronicdevices. 'lese criteria are based on the objectives of achieving technological superiority, quality,reliability, and maintainability in military systems.2.D)ocuments applicable to guideline 64:MII,-I l)BK- 179Microcircuit Application Iludbhook.3.Definitions. Not Applicable.4.Guidelines. The guidelines for use of microcircuits are provided in MIl,-IlDBK-179.64-1

eNIL-HDBK-454.FOREWORDThis handbook is the technical baseline for the design and construction of electronic equipment for the Department of Defense.It captures in one document, under suitable subject heading, fundamental design guidelines for multiple general electronicspecifications. The opportunity to focus on a single document, afforded to contractors, results in substantial savings to theGovermnent. This handbook was prepared by and is regularly updated through the cooperative efforts of Government and industry.The following Government documents are intimately associated with this handbook.MIL-STD-2036General Requirements for Electronic Equipment Specifications.NIL-E-4158Electronic Equipment,MIL-STD-5400Electronic Equipment, Aerospace, General Standard for.MIL-E-8189Electronic Equipment, Missiles, Boosters and Allied Vehicles, General Specification for (Not for New Design).DOD-E-8983ELectronic Equipment, Aerospace, Extended Space Environment, General Specification for.NIL-P-11268Parts, Materials, and Processes Used in Electronic Equipment.MIL-STD-11991Electrical, Electronic and ELectro-mechanicaL Equipment, Guided Missile and Associated Weapon Systems,General Standard for.NIL-F-18870Fire Control Equipment,MIL-T-28800Test Equipment for Use with Electrical and Electronic Equipment, General Specification for.0Ground, General Specification for.Naval Shipboard, General Specification for.0Me1ii I

MI.L-HDBK-454.CONTENTS - 5767778.-LubricantsFibrous Materials, OrganicCorona and Electrical Breakdown PreventionMotors and Rotary Power ConvertersEncapsulation and Embedment (Potting)GearsHydraulicsIndicator LightsMeters, Electrical IndicatingThermal ,DesignWaveguides and Related DevicesMaintainabilityEnclosuresRotary Servo DevicesRelaysSultchesBrazingSockets and AccessoriesElectromagnetic Interference ControlHuman EngineeringSpecial ToolsMicroelectronic DevicesCable, Coaxial (RF)Cable, MulticonductorMarkingReadouts and DisplaysInternal Wiring PracticesElectrical FiltersCable and Wire, InterconnectionSubstitutabitityStandard Electronic ModulesGrounding, Bonding, and ShieldingElectrostatic Discharge ControlFiber Opticsintergrated 50-I53-166-I69-I71-171-11Probable effects of shockSuitable protective measuresFungi-susceptibility of materialsAbbreviations for thermocouple materialsWire, electricalGeneral comparison of metallic casting processesArc-resistant materialsMaterials for electrical spring applicationCorrosion resisting steel for springsCarbon steel for springsIndicator tights and associated itemsWaveguides and related devicesCable, multiconductorElectrical clearance and Leakage (creepage) distancesWire, electrical, interconnectionCable, mutticonductor, interconnectionIndexesOIndex I-1Index 1-2Index of Applicable DocumentsSubject Indexv