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MIL-S-19500/520Light Emitting Diode

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5980-01-103-5042 · FSC 5980 · Light Emitting Diode
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NSN 5980-01-103-5042 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5980-01-103-5042. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-S-19500/520.
Features
  • Light Emitting Diode — FSC 5980
  • Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S)
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 1
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 120.0 WATTS MAXIMUM FORWARD POWER DISSIPATION, MAXIMUM PEAK, TOTAL VALUE
  • Color Tone Produced Per Source: YELLOW LENS
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/520 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 5.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, DC
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 100.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
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 5980-01-103-5042, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5980 (Light Emitting Diode) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5980-01-103-5042
Primary Part NumberMIL-S-19500/520
Item NameLight Emitting Diode
FSC / FSG5980 / 59 — Light Emitting Diode
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Power Rating Per Characteristic120.0 WATTS MAXIMUM FORWARD POWER DISSIPATION, MAXIMUM PEAK, TOTAL VALUE
Color Tone Produced Per SourceYELLOW LENS
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-19500/520 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic5.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, DC
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point100.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Semiconductor MaterialGALLIUM ARSENIDE PHOSPHIDE
Lens TransparencyTRANSLUCENT
Precious Material and LocationTERMINAL SURFACE OPTION GOLD
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Overall Diameter0.373 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.388 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Precious MaterialGOLD
Luminous Intensity3.0 MILLICANDELA NOMINAL
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5980-01-070-8972 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light Emitting Diode
5980-01-077-2815 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light Emitting Diode
5980-01-097-3843 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light Emitting Diode
5980-01-201-4482 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light Emitting Diode
5980-01-361-6405 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light Emitting Diode
5980-01-436-3484 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light Emitting Diode
5980-01-475-0845 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light Emitting Diode
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-S-19500/520 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
JANM19500/52001 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
JM19500/520-01 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M19500/520-01 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
0N300750-2 National Security Agency (USA)
JANM1950052001 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M205-51 Miltope Corporation (USA)
MIL-PRF-19500/520 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5082-4987 YEL Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
Related Parts
5980-01-070-8972INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT EMITTING DIODE
5980-01-077-2815INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT EMITTING DIODE
5980-01-097-3843INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT EMITTING DIODE
5980-01-201-4482INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT EMITTING DIODE
5980-01-361-6405INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT EMITTING DIODE
5980-01-436-3484INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT EMITTING DIODE
5980-01-475-0845INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT EMITTING DIODE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5980-01-103-5042?

NSN 5980-01-103-5042 is a Light Emitting Diode, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5980 (Light Emitting Diode). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5980-01-103-5042?

NSN 5980-01-103-5042 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-S-19500/520 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), JANM19500/52001 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), JM19500/520-01 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M19500/520-01 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 0N300750-2 (National Security Agency) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 5980-01-103-5042?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5980-01-103-5042: 5980-01-070-8972, 5980-01-077-2815, 5980-01-097-3843 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-S-19500/520?

Key specifications for MIL-S-19500/520: Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S); Mounting Facility Quantity: 1; Power Rating Per Characteristic: 120.0 WATTS MAXIMUM FORWARD POWER DISSIPATION, MAXIMUM PEAK, TOTAL VALUE; Color Tone Produced Per Source: YELLOW LENS. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5980-01-103-5042 still in active supply?

NSN 5980-01-103-5042 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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