MIL-PRF-8805/20N
REQUIREMENTS:
Dimensions and configurations: See figure 1.
Enclosure design: 1 (unsealed), 2 (dust-tight), or 6 (splashproof) as defined by Part or Identifying
Number (PIN).
Moisture resistance:
Does not apply to switches with enclosure design 1 (unsealed).
Temperature characteristic:
MS16712-1 and MS16712-2: Room temperature only. (MS16712 was superseded by MIL-PRF-
8805/20; the MS16712 Part Numbers (PINS) were retained.)
All other PIN's: 1 (-55°C to +85°C).
Shock type: H (high-impact). No opening or closing of contacts shall exceed 20 ms duration.
Sinusoidal vibration grade: 2 (10 Hz to 2,000 Hz)
Weight: .02 pound approximately.
Operating characteristics:
Actuating force: 3.5 pounds ±1 pound
Total travel: .085 inch ± .015 inch.
Strength of actuating means:
MS16712-1 and MS16712-2: 25 pounds. (MS16712 was superseded by MIL-PRF-8805/20; the
MS16712 Part Numbers (PINS) were retained.)
All other PIN's: 50 pounds.
Terminal strength: 5 pounds.
Material
Mounting nut:
MS 16712-1 and MS16712-2: Clear Finish. (MS16712 was superseded by MIL-PRF-
8805/20; the MS16712 Part Numbers (PINS) were retained.)
All other PIN's: Black Finish
Dielectric withstanding voltage:
MS16712-1 and MS16712-2: In qualification inspection table after electrical endurance, the
dielectric withstanding voltage points of application between terminals is not applicable. (MS16712
was superseded by MIL-PRF-8805/20, the MS16712 Part Numbers (PINS) were retained.)
Mechanical endurance:
MS16712-1 and MS16712-2: 50,000 cycles minimum. (MS16712 was superseded by MIL-PRF-
8805/20; the MS16712 Part Numbers (PINS) were retained.)
All other PIN's: 200,000 cycles minimum.
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