The Light Emitting Diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5980-01-159-3756, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5980 (Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5980-01-159-3756 |
| Item Name | Light Emitting Diode |
| FSC / FSG | 5980 / 59 — Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 5.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, DC |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 80.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.240 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Internal Junction Configuration | PN |
| Semiconductor Material | GALLIUM ARSENIDE PHOSPHIDE |
| Luminous Intensity | 1.375 MILLICANDELA NOMINAL |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, TOTAL RMS |
| Material | PLASTIC ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Color Tone Produced Per Source | YELLOW SEMICONDUCTOR AND RED SEMICONDUCTOR AND GREEN SEMICONDUCTOR |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 1.0 WATTS NOMINAL TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TIL-234-2 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Texas Instruments Incorporated |
| TIL234A | 5/9 Secondary reference Texas Instruments Incorporated |
| MV6454A | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Specialty Design Inc |
NSN 5980-01-159-3756 is a Light Emitting Diode, classified under FSC 5980, Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5980-01-235-0008. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5980-01-159-3756: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 5.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, DC; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 80.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC; Overall Diameter: 0.240 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Length: 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM 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.