The Light Emitting Diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5980-01-318-9708, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5980 (Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5980-01-318-9708 |
| Item Name | Light Emitting Diode |
| FSC / FSG | 5980 / 59 — Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 3.0 MAXIMUM FORWARD VOLTAGE, DC |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 1 |
| Overall Diameter | 0.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | THREADED STUD(S) |
| Internal Junction Configuration | PN |
| Semiconductor Material | GALLIUM ARSENIDE PHOSPHIDE |
| Luminous Intensity | 2.8 MILLICANDELA NOMINAL |
| Internal Configuration | POINT CONTACT |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.216 INCHES IN |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 35.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT AVERAGED OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE |
| Function for Which Designed | VISIBLE LIGHT EMITTING |
| Lens Transparency | TRANSPARENT |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 40 |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Thread Series Designator | UNS |
| Color Tone Produced Per Source | RED LENS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2R6W-RTP | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Sloan Company, the Dba Sloan LED |
NSN 5980-01-318-9708 is a Light Emitting Diode, classified under FSC 5980, Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5980-01-318-9708: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 3.0 MAXIMUM FORWARD VOLTAGE, DC; Mounting Facility Quantity: 1; Overall Diameter: 0.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S). 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.