PartsTable TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MV5055Light Emitting Diode

Monsanto Co · NSN 5980-01-054-5686 · FSC 5980 · Light Emitting Diode
Verified by PartsTable
NSN 5980-01-054-5686 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5980-01-054-5686. Primary manufacturer part number: MV5055.
Features
  • Light Emitting Diode — FSC 5980
  • Lens Transparency: TRANSLUCENT
  • Semiconductor Material: GALLIUM ARSENIDE PHOSPHIDE
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 180.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
  • Color Tone Produced Per Source: RED LENS
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Terminal Length: 0.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 1.7 NOMINAL FORWARD VOLTAGE, DC
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 5980-01-054-5686, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5980 (Light Emitting Diode) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Monsanto Co. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5980-01-054-5686
Primary Part NumberMV5055
Item NameLight Emitting Diode
FSC / FSG5980 / 59 — Light Emitting Diode
ManufacturerMonsanto Co
StatusCANCELLED
Lens TransparencyTRANSLUCENT
Semiconductor MaterialGALLIUM ARSENIDE PHOSPHIDE
Power Rating Per Characteristic180.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Color Tone Produced Per SourceRED LENS
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal Length0.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic1.7 NOMINAL FORWARD VOLTAGE, DC
Internal Junction ConfigurationPN
Overall Diameter0.230 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Internal ConfigurationPOINT CONTACT
MaterialPLASTIC ENCLOSURE
Luminous Intensity0.6 MILLICANDELA NOMINAL
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Function for Which DesignedVISIBLE LIGHT EMITTING
Current Rating Per Characteristic100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, DC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5310-00-208-26994600-02 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,self-Locking,plate
Sps Technologies, Llc Dba Aerospace Fasteners Group Div Aerospace - Santa Ana
5355-00-373-3278 INTERCHANGEABLE
Knob
5820-01-055-0375 INTERCHANGEABLE
Monitor,television
7025-01-183-1447460008 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transport,magnetic Tape
North Atlantic Industries, Inc. Dba North Atlantic Industries
6685-01-307-6812460002 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gage,pressure,dial Indicating
Mechanical Equipment Company, Inc. Dba Mechanical Equipment Co Inc
4940-01-460-5519805-007 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spray Outfit,paint
Titan Tool Inc
8415-01-503-500346-0002 INTERCHANGEABLE
Suit,decontamination
Star Silver Technologies Inc
2530-01-733-2600460002 INTERCHANGEABLE
Link,anchor,brake Shoe
Coastal Marine Equipment, Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MV5055 Monsanto Co (USA)
46-0002 Airco Republic Electronics, Inc. Div the Aeronautical Instrument & Radio Co (USA)
MV5055 General Instrument Corp Optoelectronics Div (USA)
CMD5056 Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron (USA)
CM4-85B Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron (USA)
0300-0000 Sound Technology Inc (USA)
MV5055 Earle Naval Weapons Station Fleet Services Dept Code 704 (USA)
Related Parts
5310-00-208-2699INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SELF-LOCKING,PLATE
4600-02
5355-00-373-3278INTERCHANGEABLE
KNOB
5820-01-055-0375INTERCHANGEABLE
MONITOR,TELEVISION
7025-01-183-1447INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSPORT,MAGNETIC TAPE
460008
6685-01-307-6812INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,PRESSURE,DIAL INDICATING
460002
4940-01-460-5519INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRAY OUTFIT,PAINT
805-007
8415-01-503-5003INTERCHANGEABLE
SUIT,DECONTAMINATION
46-0002
2530-01-733-2600INTERCHANGEABLE
LINK,ANCHOR,BRAKE SHOE
460002

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5980-01-054-5686?

NSN 5980-01-054-5686 is a Light Emitting Diode, manufactured by Monsanto Co, classified under FSC 5980 (Light Emitting Diode). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5980-01-054-5686?

NSN 5980-01-054-5686 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: MV5055 (Monsanto Co), 46-0002 (Airco Republic Electronics, Inc. Div the Aeronautical Instrument & Radio Co), MV5055 (General Instrument Corp Optoelectronics Div), CMD5056 (Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron), CM4-85B (Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5980-01-054-5686?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5980-01-054-5686: 5310-00-208-2699, 5355-00-373-3278, 5820-01-055-0375 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MV5055?

Key specifications for MV5055: Lens Transparency: TRANSLUCENT; Semiconductor Material: GALLIUM ARSENIDE PHOSPHIDE; Power Rating Per Characteristic: 180.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION; Overall Length: 0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5980-01-054-5686 still in active supply?

NSN 5980-01-054-5686 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.
PartsTable Design LLC · partstable.com