The Light Emitting Diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5980-01-183-1765, 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 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic. Government technical data includes 16 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5980-01-183-1765 |
| Primary Part Number | 720710-6 |
| Item Name | Light Emitting Diode |
| FSC / FSG | 5980 / 59 — Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 5.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, INSTANTANEOUS |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.170 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Internal Junction Configuration | PN |
| Semiconductor Material | GALLIUM ARSENIDE |
| Luminous Intensity | 10.0 MILLICANDELA NOMINAL |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 1.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, DC |
| Lens Transparency | TRANSPARENT |
| Material | GLASS ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Color Tone Produced Per Source | RED LENS |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 100.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 720710-6 PRIMARY | Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Q2162 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Monsanto Industrial Chemicals Co |
| SP184 | 5/9 Secondary reference Xciton Corp |
NSN 5980-01-183-1765 is a Light Emitting Diode, manufactured by Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic, classified under FSC 5980, Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5980-01-183-1765 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 720710-6 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6515-01-516-8129. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 720710-6: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 5.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, INSTANTANEOUS; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Overall Diameter: 0.170 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 16 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.