Appendix A Qualification Tables

A.1 Environmental Qualifications

Figure A.1.1.0-A  
Test Description Specification Section Category Reference Levels
Altitude RTCA/DO-160 4 A2, F2 -15,000, +55,000 Feet
MIL-STD-202 105C B
MIL-STD-810 500 Procedure II
Temperature RTCA/DO-160 4 F2 -55°C and +85°C
MIL-STD-810 501/502 Procedure III
Temperature Variation RTCA/DO-160 5 S2 5 Cycles -55°C / +85°C
MIL-STD-202 107 A
MIL-STD-810 503 1
High Temperature Survival
(Non-Operating)		 MIL-STD-202 108A A +85°C, 96 Hours (Switch)
+125°C, 96 Hours (NEXSYS Modules)
Humidity RTCA/DO-160 6 B 240 Hours, +38°C / 65°C, > 90% RH
240 Hours, -10°C / 65°C, > 90% RH
MIL-STD-202 106 N/A
Operational Shock and Crash Safety RTCA/DO-160 7 B 20 G Sawtooth
MIL-STD-202 213 B 20G Acceleration, 75 G Half-Sine
MIL-STD-810 516 N/A N/A
Acceleration RTCA/DO-160 7 B 20 G, 3 Axis
MIL-STD-202 212 A
MIL-STD-810 513 Procedure III
Vibration RTCA/DO-160 8 R, U 10 to 2000 Hz, Sine on Random
MIL-STD-202 204 B 10 to 2000 Hz 15 G
Explosive Atmosphere RTCA/DO-160 9 E N/A
MIL-STD-202 109C B
Waterproofness RTCA/DO-160 10 R 450 Litres / Hour
15 Gallons / Minute
MIL-PRF-22885 4.7.20 Splash-proof -10°C /+ 40°C 85% RH
Sand and Dust RTCA/DO-160 12 D Silica Media
MIL-STD-202 110 N/A
Fungus Resistance RTCA/DO-160 13 F Compliance by Material Selection
MIL-PRF-22885 3.5.2 N/A
Salt Fog RTCA/DO-160 14 T 96 Hour Tests
MIL-STD-202 101 A

A.2 Electrical Qualifications

Figure A.1.2.0-A  
Test Description Specification Section Category Reference Levels
Power Input Aircraft Power RTCA/DO-160 16.6; except as noted below A and B   200ms / 50ms dropout
(CS, CT, DL, ER, PT, SR429/4, TD, VS)**
16.6.1.3 (Momentary Power Interrupt) A and B
B   50ms dropout (EL, SR429/1, TD)**
N/A No digital circuitry. (SSR, TB, DP)**
16.6.1.5, 16.6.2.2 B Tests not applicable to Category A
16.6.2.3 A 12V +/- 0.24V for 7 sec.
16.6.2.4 A 37.8V -0/+2V for 1 sec.
MIL-HDBK-704-8 LDC (102, 301, 401, 501, 602) N/A N/A
Spike / Transient RTCA/DO-160 17 A Power 600V, 10µsec, 50 ohms
Audio Frequency
Conducted Susceptibility		   RTCA/DO-160   18   Z   Power Input, 4V P to P, 1 to 150KHz
MIL-STD-461 CS101 Curve 2
Induced Signal Susceptibility RTCA/DO-160 19 CW 10,000V/m, 120A/m, 350 and 800Hz
RF Conducted Susceptibility* RTCA/DO-160 20 Y 300mA, 10KHz to 400MHz
MIL-STD-461 CS114 Curve 5 109dBµA, 10KHz to 200MHz
RTCA/DO-160 20 W SSR3: 100mA, 10KHz to 400Hz
MIL-STD-461 CS114 Curve 4 SSR3: 10KHz to 400Hz
RF Radiated Susceptibility* RTCA/DO-160 20 Y 200V/m 2MHz to 18GHz
MIL-STD-461 RS103 200V/m
Conducted RF Emissions RTCA/DO-160 21 P 150KHz to 152MHz
MIL-STD-461 CE102 N/A 10KHz to 10MHz
Radiated RF Emissions RTCA/DO-160 21 P 100MHz to 6GHz
MIL-STD-461 RE102 N/A 10KHz to 6GHz
Lightning Induced Transient* RTCA/DO-160 22 XXK3L3 Waveform 3, 600V, 1MHz, 10MHz, Single, Multiple, Burst
Waveform 4, 300V, 69µsec
Waveform 5A, 300V, 120µsec
MIL-STD-461 CS117 L1
Military Transient* MIL-STD-461 CS115 N/A 5A 30nS 30/Sec for 1 minute
MIL-STD-461 CS116 N/A Damped Sinusoidal, 10KHz to 100MHz
Dielectric Withstanding MIL-STD-202 301   1000 VAC
Electrostatic Discharge RTCA/DO-160 25 A 15,000V, 150pF, 330 ohms
MIL-STD-461 CS118 Level 4
Magnetic Effect RTCA/DO-160 15 Z 1° Deflection, at < 0.3m

* Stated EMC performance based on tests performed on an individually monitored component using unshielded cables as defined by the applicable EMC test document. The EMC performance of an installed system using NEXSYS components can be dependent on the actual installation environment and interconnection method.

** Key to Abbreviations Above: CS=Current Sensor, CT=Square Wave Oscillator, DL=Defined Logic, DP=Diode Pack, EL=Electronic Latch, ER=Electronic Rotary, PT=Pulse/Timer, SR429/1=ARINC 429 Signal Converter (/1M), SR429/4=ARINC 429 Signal Converter (/4M and /4D), SSR=Solid State Relay, TB=Terminal Block, TD=Time Delay, VS=Voltage Sensor