
MIL-STD-704* came into being to standardize aircraft electrical requirements for the armed services. Since 1959 there have been a number of modifications to this basic specification, with the latest, MIL-STD-704F, being introduced in 2004. Initially MIL-STD-704 limited itself to two basic voltage buses, a three-phase 115Vac (typically 400Hz) supply with limited single-phase loading and a 28V DC system. Over the years there have been many changes in the surge and transient withstand levels, particularly for the 28Vdc rail and the introduction of a 270Vdc bus. Vicor manufactures parts to meet most of these requirements....