The Light Emitting Diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5980-01-016-8142, 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 Texas Instruments Incorporated. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5980-01-016-8142 |
| Primary Part Number | SL1172 |
| Item Name | Light Emitting Diode |
| FSC / FSG | 5980 / 59 — Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments Incorporated |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 2.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, INSTANTANEOUS |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 125.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.084 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.092 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | PRESS FIT |
| Internal Junction Configuration | PN |
| Semiconductor Material | GALLIUM ARSENIDE |
| Internal Configuration | POINT CONTACT |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, DC |
| Function for Which Designed | VISIBLE LIGHT EMITTING |
| Material | PLASTIC ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CASE AND 1 FLANGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| SL1172 | Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 537191-2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 537191 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5980-01-016-8142 is a Light Emitting Diode, manufactured by Texas Instruments Incorporated, classified under FSC 5980, Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5980-01-016-8142 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: SL1172 (Texas Instruments Incorporated).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5999-01-171-6993, 5961-01-172-4182. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for SL1172: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 2.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, INSTANTANEOUS; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 125.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC; Overall Diameter: 0.084 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.092 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Method: PRESS FIT. 11 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.
NSN 5980-01-016-8142 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.