The Light Emitting Diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5980-01-072-8615, 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 Fairchild Semiconductor, Inc Div Signal Conditioning Group. Government technical data includes 3 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5980-01-072-8615 |
| Primary Part Number | MV5094A |
| Item Name | Light Emitting Diode |
| FSC / FSG | 5980 / 59 — Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Semiconductor, Inc Div Signal Conditioning Group |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 1.6 NOMINAL FORWARD VOLTAGE, DC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.230 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Color Tone Produced Per Source | RED LENS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MV5094A PRIMARY | Fairchild Semiconductor, Inc Div Signal Conditioning Group (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MV5094 | 5/9 Secondary reference Monsanto Plastics and Resins Co |
| MV5094A | 3/9 Design control — primary reference General Instrument Corp Optoelectronics Div |
| MV5094 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Instrument Corp Optoelectronics Div |
NSN 5980-01-072-8615 is a Light Emitting Diode, manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor, Inc Div Signal Conditioning Group, classified under FSC 5980, Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5980-01-072-8615 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MV5094A (Fairchild Semiconductor, Inc Div Signal Conditioning Group).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5980-01-621-7872. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for MV5094A: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 1.6 NOMINAL FORWARD VOLTAGE, DC; Overall Diameter: 0.230 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Color Tone Produced Per Source: RED LENS. 3 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 5980-01-072-8615 has DEMIL Code B. 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.