MIL-PRF-22684 Resistors, Fixed, Film \(Insulated\) General Specification ForThis specification covers the general requirements for insulated, film, fixed resistors of 2- and 5- percent resistance tolerance. These resistors are capable of full-load operation at an ambient temperature of 70 degrees C and have a resistance-temperature characteristic of +200 parts per million per degree Celsius \(ppm/degrees C\), \(see 6.1\). Designers are CAUTIONED on using these resistors in high power pulse applications \(see 6.10\).

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APPENDIX B

COLOR CODE FOR RESISTORS

B.1 SCOPE

B.1.1 Scope. This appendix establishes a uniform color code for insulated, axial-lead, film-type resistors. This

color code has been prepared to identify the nominal resistance value, resistance tolerance, and type of terminal

leads.

B.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

B.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.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD

or from the Standard Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia PA 19111-5094.)

B.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B.3.1 Code colors. Colors used for color coding shall conform to FED-STD-595, and shall be permanent and

nonfading. The color-code marking shall remain legible after the resistor has been subjected to all the tests specified

in the individual resistor specification. Colors shall conform to standard colors of table B-I.

TABLE B-I. Standard colors.

Color

Number

Color

Number

Black - - - - 17038

Blue - - - - 15123

Brown - - - - 10080

Violet - - - - 27144

Red - - - - - 11105

Gray - - - - 16187

Orange - - - 12246

White - - - - 17875

Yellow - - - 13655

Gold - - - - - 17043

Green - - - - 14187

Silver - - - - 17178

B.3.2 Body colors (background). The exterior body color of resistors shall be any color other than black; tan is

preferred.

B.3.3 Conflict of colors. When the body color is the same as any of the band colors, then either the body color or

the band color shall be differentiated by shade or gloss.

B.4 DETAIL REQUIREMENTS

B.4.1 Color coding. The nominal resistance value, resistance tolerance, and terminal type resistors shall be

indicated by five bands of color, as shown on figure B-1. The applicable colors to be used shall be as specified in