MIL-PRF-38535K
3.14 Alternate test requirements. The manufacturer shall follow the test method requirements per MIL-PRF-38535 or TM
5004/5005 of MIL-STD-883. Upon approval from QA, as an option the manufacturer may follow TM 5004/5005 of MIL-STD-
883 versus MIL-PRF-38535 test method. The manufacturer shall not be allowed to switch back and forth between TM
5004/5005 of MIL-STD-883 and MIL-PRF-38535 test method.
3.15 Passive elements. Passive elements are restricted to capacitors. Passive elements that are internally or externally
utilized as an integral part of QML microcircuits shall meet the requirements of the following subparagraph. The microcircuits
utilizing these passive elements shall be manufactured, processed, and verified to meet the requirements of this specification.
The use of passive elements shall be documented on the applicable device specification and shall include, but not be limited
to, the type of element, the value and ratings of the element, the governing specification for the element, and other information
necessary to positively identify the element.
3.15.1 Capacitors. Discrete capacitors, that are included as integral parts of the microcircuit design shall be used to
improve the microcircuit performance in areas of decoupling, signal conditioning, or noise conditioning and radiation hardened
assurance performance. Discrete capacitors that are internally or externally utilized as part of QML microcircuits shall meet
the following requirements: For class Q microcircuits, the capacitors shall either meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-55681
(“S” failure rate level) or be approved for use by the Qualifying Activity (QA). For class V or class Y (class level S)
microcircuits, the capacitors shall meet or exceed the requirements of MIL-PRF-123 or be approved for use by the qualifying
activity. The microcircuit manufacturer shall document in their QM plan the processes used concerning the capacitors. This
shall include, but not be limited to, inspection, assembly including attach procedures, testing including final electrical and
groups A, D, and E.
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