The Light Emitting Diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5980-01-281-5581, 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14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5980-01-281-5581 |
| Item Name | Light Emitting Diode |
| FSC / FSG | 5980 / 59 — Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 6.0 MAXIMUM NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.289 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.218 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Internal Junction Configuration | PN |
| Semiconductor Material | GALLIUM ARSENIDE PHOSPHIDE |
| Luminous Intensity | 4.0 MILLICANDELA NOMINAL |
| Internal Configuration | POINT CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT AVERAGED OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE |
| Function for Which Designed | VISIBLE LIGHT EMITTING |
| Lens Transparency | TRANSPARENT |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Color Tone Produced Per Source | RED LENS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CD93ACB0510 | 5/9 Secondary reference Genisco Filter Corp |
| CD93ACB0510 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Spectrum Control, Inc. Div Api Technologies - Eis/wesson |
NSN 5980-01-281-5581 is a Light Emitting Diode, classified under FSC 5980, Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5980-01-281-5581: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 6.0 MAXIMUM NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE; Overall Diameter: 0.289 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 0.218 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Method: TERMINAL. 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.
NSN 5980-01-281-5581 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.