The Light Emitting Diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5980-01-009-4964, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5980 (Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is National Semiconductor Corporation. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 7 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 14 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5980-01-009-4964 |
| Primary Part Number | XC-556-G |
| Item Name | Light Emitting Diode |
| FSC / FSG | 5980 / 59 — Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | National Semiconductor Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 2.8 MAXIMUM FORWARD VOLTAGE, DC AND 5.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, INSTANTANEOUS |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 119.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.230 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Semiconductor Material | GALLIUM PHOSPHIDE |
| Luminous Intensity | 600.0 MICROCANDELA MINIMUM |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 40.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, DC |
| Lens Transparency | TRANSLUCENT |
| Material | PLASTIC ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Color Tone Produced Per Source | GREEN LENS |
| Terminal Circle Diameter | 0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 115.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| XC-556-G PRIMARY | National Semiconductor Corporation (USA) |
| 9334 350 50112 | Thales Las France SAS (FRA) |
| SR0712/7 | Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited, Devonport Royal Dockyard (GBR) |
| 410202000104 | Safran Electrical & Power (FRA) |
| 40-628-911-01 | Hensoldt Uk (GBR) |
| 9334-350-50112 | Thales Las France SAS (FRA) |
| 590-452 | Rs Components Limited (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| XC556G | 5/9 Secondary reference Xciton Corp |
| 410202000104 | 5/9 Secondary reference Erca (equipement Radio Cable Aviation) Sa |
| MV5454A | 5/9 Secondary reference General Instrument Corp Optoelectronics Div |
| 50300002 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Ap Labs, Inc. |
| FLV355 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Fairchild Semiconductor Corp |
| LSL-16L | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Opcoa Div of Ids |
| MV5254 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Instrument Corp Optoelectronics Div |
| 50300002 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Deltyme Corporation |
| FLV360 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Fairchild Semiconductor Corp |
| FLV365 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Fairchild Semiconductor Corp |
| SSL-44L1 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept |
| 5082-4950GREEN | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Avago Technologies Us Inc Div Avago Technologies |
| MV5254 | 5/9 Secondary reference Monsanto Co |
| 5206787 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Naval Sea Systems Command |
NSN 5980-01-009-4964 is a Light Emitting Diode, manufactured by National Semiconductor Corporation, classified under FSC 5980, Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5980-01-009-4964 has 7 manufacturer part numbers on file: XC-556-G (National Semiconductor Corporation), 9334 350 50112 (Thales Las France SAS), SR0712/7 (Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited, Devonport Royal Dockyard), 410202000104 (Safran Electrical & Power), 40-628-911-01 (Hensoldt Uk) and 2 more.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5980-01-016-8141. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for XC-556-G: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 2.8 MAXIMUM FORWARD VOLTAGE, DC AND 5.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, INSTANTANEOUS; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 119.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC; Overall Diameter: 0.230 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Length: 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN. 14 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.