MIL-PRF-22710 Switches, Code Indicating Wheel \(Printed Circuit\), Thumbwheel And Push-Button, General Specification ForThis specification covers the general requirements for illuminated and non-illuminated, thumbwheel \(see 6.4.1\), and push-button, printed circuit rotary switches having unsealed and sealed modules and the associated hardware. These switches are designed for low power alternating current \(ac\) and direct current \(dc\) switching applications for use in electronic and communication equipment. Procurement of switches and mounting hardware will require additional data, giving detailed electrical and mechanical requirements, tolerances, and applicable additions and exceptions to the general requirements and tests specified herein \(see 6.2\).

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1.2.2.6 Shock type. The shock type is identified by a single letter as specified on the applicable specification (see

3.1), in accordance with table IV.

TABLE IV. Shock type.

Symbol

Type of shock

High impact

Medium impact (specified pulse),

100 G, sawtooth

1.2.2.7 Altitude. The altitude rating of the switch is identified by a single letter as specified on the applicable

specification sheet (see 3.1), in accordance with table V.

TABLE V. Altitude.

Altitude

Pressure

Symbol

(feet)

(inches of Hg.)

Up to 10,000

50,000

3.34

70,000

1.31

100,000

0.315

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This

section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional

information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document

users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this

specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a

part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are

those cited in the solicitation or contract (see 6.2).

FEDERAL STANDARDS

Colors, Use In Government Procurement.

FED-STD-595/37038

FED-STD-H28

Screw Thread Standards for Federal Services.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

Panels, Information, Integrally Illuminated.

MIL-DTL-7788

(See supplement 1 for list of specification sheets.)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS

Test Methods Standards Electronic and Electrical Component Parts.

MIL-STD-202

MIL-STD-1285

Marking of Electrical and Electronic Parts.

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://assist.dla.mil or from the Standardization Document Order

Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)