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RL-209Light Emitting Diode

Siemens Microelectronics Inc Optoelectronics Div · NSN 5980-00-521-2844 · FSC 5980 · Light Emitting Diode
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NSN 5980-00-521-2844 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5980-00-521-2844. Primary manufacturer part number: RL-209.
Features
  • Light Emitting Diode — FSC 5980
  • Overall Diameter: 0.160 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Color Tone Produced Per Source: RED SEMICONDUCTOR
  • Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Luminous Intensity: 500.0 MICROCANDELA MINIMUM
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 40.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, DC
  • Internal Junction Configuration: PN
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Light Emitting Diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5980-00-521-2844, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5980 (Light Emitting Diode) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Siemens Microelectronics Inc Optoelectronics Div. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 14 commercial cross-references from 13 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5980-00-521-2844
Primary Part NumberRL-209
Item NameLight Emitting Diode
FSC / FSG5980 / 59 — Light Emitting Diode
ManufacturerSiemens Microelectronics Inc Optoelectronics Div
StatusCANCELLED
Overall Diameter0.160 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Color Tone Produced Per SourceRED SEMICONDUCTOR
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Luminous Intensity500.0 MICROCANDELA MINIMUM
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Current Rating Per Characteristic40.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, DC
Internal Junction ConfigurationPN
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic3.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, DC
Semiconductor MaterialGALLIUM ARSENIDE PHOSPHIDE
Internal ConfigurationPOINT CONTACT
MaterialPLASTIC ENCLOSURE
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Precious Material and LocationTERMINAL SURFACES SILVER
Precious MaterialSILVER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
5930-00-007-28612909-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Index Sheet Set,loose-Leaf Binde
Aigner Index Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
CS106007-1 Leonardo Mw Ltd (GBR)
TIL 209 Raytheon Systems Ltd (weapons Support Group) (GBR)
TIL209A Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA)
RL-209 PRIMARY Siemens Microelectronics Inc Optoelectronics Div (USA)
TIL209 Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA)
34-0503 Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Ltd, an Aeroflex Company (GBR)
10PV00006-242 Elsag Datamat Spa (ITA)
2974843 Rohde & Schwarz Gmbh & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Dba R & S (DEU)
BS3561 Thermo Electron Manufacturing Limited T/a Thermo Fisher Scientific (GBR)
0N313822 National Security Agency (USA)
28624-110P Trescal Limited (GBR)
074-20017-185 Lh Enterprise (USA)
29091 Daytronic Corporation (USA)
190-0099 Autek Systems Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-007-2861INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PUSH
2909-1
6240-00-270-4697INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
288A896BEP3
5330-00-291-8952INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
29091
5365-00-395-8121INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIM
340503
5841-00-928-7728INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE,ELECTRO-MECHA
340-503
6645-01-153-2089INTERCHANGEABLE
DASHPOT
265-28345 ITEM 18
4130-01-191-5225INTERCHANGEABLE
COMPRESSOR,REFRIGERATION
PE012205
3120-01-233-1982INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
7530-01-411-3396INTERCHANGEABLE
INDEX SHEET SET,LOOSE-LEAF BINDE
RL-209

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5980-00-521-2844?

NSN 5980-00-521-2844 is a Light Emitting Diode, manufactured by Siemens Microelectronics Inc Optoelectronics Div, classified under FSC 5980 (Light Emitting Diode). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5980-00-521-2844?

NSN 5980-00-521-2844 has 14 cross-referenced part numbers: CS106007-1 (Leonardo Mw Ltd), TIL 209 (Raytheon Systems Ltd (weapons Support Group)), TIL209A (Texas Instruments Incorporated), RL-209 (Siemens Microelectronics Inc Optoelectronics Div), TIL209 (Texas Instruments Incorporated) and 9 more.

What NSN replaces 5980-00-521-2844?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5980-00-521-2844: 5930-00-007-2861, 6240-00-270-4697, 5330-00-291-8952 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RL-209?

Key specifications for RL-209: Overall Diameter: 0.160 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Color Tone Produced Per Source: RED SEMICONDUCTOR; Overall Length: 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5980-00-521-2844 still in active supply?

NSN 5980-00-521-2844 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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