The Switching Unit,digital Signal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-01-113-8919, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5820 (Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5820-01-113-8919 |
| Item Name | Switching Unit,digital Signal |
| FSC / FSG | 5820 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | DESIGNED TO MEET MIL-STD-1397; 16 BIT PARALLEL FAST INTERCOMPUTER SWITCHING CAPABILITY; PROVIDES MANUAL SWITCHING OF COMPUTER SIGNALS BETWEEN UNITS; SWITCHING FUNCTION: CONNECTING INPUT CHANNEL TO OUTPUT CHANNEL OF THE UNUSED COMPUTER ALLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OF STANDBY COMPUTER; 20.750 IN. LG,19.000 W,5.250 IN. H; DESIGNED FOR SURFACE SHIP OR SHORE INSTALLATION W |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SA-2215/U | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5820-01-113-8919 is a Switching Unit,digital Signal, classified under FSC 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5820-01-113-8919: General Characteristics Item Description: DESIGNED TO MEET MIL-STD-1397; 16 BIT PARALLEL FAST INTERCOMPUTER SWITCHING CAPABILITY; PROVIDES MANUAL SWITCHING OF COMPUTER SIGNALS BETWEEN UNITS; SWITCHING FUNCTION: CONNECTING INPUT CHANNEL TO OUTPUT CHANNEL OF THE UNUSED COMPUTER ALLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OF STANDBY COMPUTER; 20.750 IN. LG,19.000 W,5.250 IN. H; DESIGNED FOR SURFACE SHIP OR SHORE INSTALLATION W. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5820-01-113-8919 has DEMIL Code C. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.