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MIL-T-814913(AS)
21 September 1972

MILITARY SPECIFICATION

TRANSMISS1ON LINES,
TRANSVERSE ELEIXROMAGNETIC WOE

This specification has been approved by the

Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy.

1. SCOPE

1.1 m. This document covers the general requirements for Transverse

ElectromagneticMcde (TEM).TransmissicmLines [see 6.4.1) intended for use in
airborne systems.

1.2 Classification - The TEM Transmission Lines covered by this specification

shall consist of the following t~es and classes (see 6.4.2):

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1.2.1 T~-

Type I - Designed for ke in the 2.0 - 8.0 (X-IZ

range.

Type 11 - Oesigned for use in the 2.0 - 16,0 GHz range.

1,2.2 Classes -

class 1 - Flexible construction

class 2 - Semiflexible construction

Class 3 - Rigid constmction

2. APPLIcABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General - The following documents, of the issue in effect on the date of
invitation~ds, form a part of this spe,ification to the extent specified
herein: .1

I HAN0800KS

H4-1 Federal Supp1y Code for Manufacturers

United States and Canada (Name to Code)

FSC-5985
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H4-2 Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers
United States and Csnada (Code to Name)

SPECIFICATIONS

Federal

QQ-C-530 Cupper-Beryllium Alloy Bar, Rcd,

and Wire (Cqper Alloy #172)

W-S-763 Steel Bars, Shapes, and Forgings -

Corrosion Resisting I

PPP-T-60 Tape, Pressure-SensitiveAdhesive, I

Waterproof [For Packaging)

PPP-T-76 Tape, Pressure-SensitiveAdhesive,

Water Resistant (For Carton Sealing)

PPP-B-636 Box, Fiberboard

Military

MIL-P-116 Preservation, Methods of

MIL-C-S41O Cleaning Compound, Aluinm Sur-

face, Non-Flame-Sustaining

MIL-H-5606 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base,

Aircraft, Missile, and Ordnance

MIL-C-57S6 Cable and Wire, Power, Electric, Portable

MIL-J-25656 Jet Fuel, Grade JP-6

MIL-C-45662 Calibration System Requirements

MIL-R-81294 Rsmover, Paint, Epoxy Systems

STANDARDS

Military

MIL-STO-100 Engineering Drawing Practices ,

MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables

for Inspection by Attributes

MIL-STO-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage

MIL-sro-171 Finishing of Metal and Wood Surfaces

MIL-STO-202 Test Methods for Electronic and

Electrical Component Parts

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MIL-STD-454 Standard General Requirements for.
Electronic Equipment

MIL-STD-781 Reliability Tests Exponential

Distribution

MIL-STO-810 EnvironmentalTest Methods

2.1.1 Availability of Documents -

(1) Iihenrequesting specification, standards, drawings, and publications,

, refer,to both title and number. Copies of this specification and
applicable specifications and documents required by contractors in
connection with specified procurement functions may be obtained upon
\ application to the ConraandingDfficer, Publications a“d Fot.m Center.
Code 10S, Tabor Avenue, Phil-&3elphia,Pennsylvania 19120.

2.2 Other Publications - The following document(s) form a part of this

specificatIon to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issue
in effect on the date of invitation for bids or request for proposal shal1 apply.

RS-359/ANSI C83.1-1969 EIA Standard Colors for Color Identi-

fication and Coding

[Copies of the above publications may be obtained from the Electronic

Industries Association, 2001 Eye Street, N .W. Washington, D .C. 20006)
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3. REQUIRENENTS

3.1 Detail Specification Drawings - The individual TEM Transmission Line

requirements shal1 be as specified herein and in accordance with the applicable
detail specification drawings [see 6.4.3). In the event of any conflict between
requirements of this specification and the detail specification drawings, the latter
shal1 govern.

3.1.1 The procuring activity shal1 generate the detail specification drawings
required by this document. The Government reserves the right to review and approve
the detail specification drawings when such review is deemed necessary to assure the
conformity of the detailed TEM Transmission Lines to the total system requirements.

3.2 Classification of Requirements - The requirements for TEM Transmission

Lines are classified herein as follows:

Requirements Paragraph

Qualification 3.3

First Article Inspection 3.4

Design and Construction 3.s

Materials and Processes 3.6

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Requirements Paragraph

Interfaces and Interface 3.7

Components

Performance 3.8

Service Conditions 3.9

Reliability 3.10

Marking 3.11

Iforkmtship 3.12

3.3 @al ification - TEM Transmission Lines furnished under this specification
shall be products altichare qualified for listing on the applicable @alified
Prodxts List at the time set for uprqing of bids (see 4.3 and 6.5).

3.4 First Article Inspection - First article inspection shal1 be performed as

spccifisd in 4.4 (see 6 .3).

3.S Design and Construction .

3.S.1 Manufacturer’s Resporisibility. The manufa:turcr Lsec . ........ .------.

respcntsib
le ?or the design and construction of TSM Transmission Lines furnished
under this documsnt. The TIM Transmission Lines shall be designed and constructed
so 8.sto resetthe requirements of this document and the detai1 spscification
drawings when tested as specified in Section 4.

3.S.2 Outline Dimensions - The outline dimensions (see 6.4.10) of the TfJl
Transmission Line shal1 be as specified in the detail specification drawings.

3.S.3 Primary Interfaces and Replaceable Interface Caapcments -

3.S.3.1 Primary Interfaces - Primq interfaces (see 6.4.9) shall be as

specified in the detai1 spscification drawings and shal1 conform to the requirements
of 3.7.

3.S.3.2 Replaceable Interface Cauponents - Replaceable e interface cmponent

style(s) (see 6.4 .7) shal1 be as specified in the detail specification drawings and
shall conform to the requirements of 3.7 and the detail .specification drawings.

3.S.3.2.1 Unless otherwise specified in the detail specification drawings,

replaceable interface components shall not be used on TEH Transmission Lines less
than 3 feet long.

3.S.3.2.2 Unless otherwise specified in the detail specification drawings, TEM

Transmission Lines more than 3 feet but less than 10 feet long shal1 be provided
with replaceable
e interface components.

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,. 3.5.3.2.3 Replaceable interface commnents shall be vrovided on TEM

Transmission Lines’that are greater thm 10 feet long. “

3.5.4 = - Unless otherwise specified in the detail specification drawings

(see 6.2). the TSM Transmission Line shall be designed for minimal weight consistent
with gmd engineering practices.

3.5.S Bonding, Conductivity, Discontinueties - The mating surfaces between al1

❑etalIic parts intentionally designed to be electrically continuous to RF currents
shall be clean, and, as required, suitsbly plated metal surfaces free from snodic
film, grease, paint, lacquer, or other high-resistance film.

3.5.6 Pressurization - AnY design feature requiring the user to pressurize the
TEM Transmission Line with air or any other gas is prohibited.

3.6 Materials and Processes -

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3.6.1 Selection of Materials and Processes - Materials and processes shall be
as specified herein or in the detail specification drawings. However, when a
definite msterial or process is not specified. it is the responsibility of the
manufacturer to select a material or process to be used which will enable the T.EM
Transmission Line to ❑eet the perfomnance req&rements of this specification.
Acceptance or approval of any constituent titerial shal1 not be construed as a
guaranty of the acceptance of the finished TSM Transmission Line.

3.6.2 Solder and Soldering - When used, solder and soldering shall be in
accordance with klIL-STO-454,Requirement 5, %ldering, except the solder shall have
a minimum solidus temperature of +450” Fahrenheit.

3.6.3 Interfaces and Interface Components - lhe materials and processes for
interfaces and interface components shall conform to the requirements of 3.7.5.

3.6.4 Plating of Conductive Surfaces . Plating may be used cm the conductive

surfaces of the TEU Transmission Line at the mufacturer’s option except that gold
plating directly over silver is prohibited.

3.6.5 Fungus-InerC Msterials - All uuterials used in the construction of TEM

Transmission Lines and replaceable interface components shal1 be in accordance with
MI LS’TD-4S4, Requirement 4, Fungus-Inert MaterialS.,

3.6.6 Dissimilar Metals - Dissimilar fmatalsbetween which an electromotive

couple may exist shall not be placsd in contact with each other. Reference i+ made
to MIL-STD-454, Requirement 16 for definition of dissimilar metals.

3.7 nents -
Interfaces and Interface Cc+apo

3.7.1 General Requirements - Interfaces snd interface components shal1 reset

I the requirements of this document and tbe detai1 specification drawings.

3.7.1.1 Sxcept as specified herein and in the detail specification drawings

(see 6.2). the design, construction, snd Perfom,ce of the required interfaces and
interface components are the respmsibi lity of the manufacturer.

3.7.2 Primary Interfaces - TfJ4Transmission Lines shal1 have primsry

interfaces (see 6.4.9) that maet the dimensional requirements of figures 1, 2, 3. 4,