The Light Emitting Diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5980-01-508-0799, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5980 (Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5980-01-508-0799 |
| Item Name | Light Emitting Diode |
| FSC / FSG | 5980 / 59 — Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 2.5 MAXIMUM FORWARD VOLTAGE, DC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.228 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | BRACKET(S) AND CLIP |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Semiconductor Material | GALLIUM ARSENIDE PHOSPHIDE OR GALLIUM PHOSPHIDE |
| Luminous Intensity | 3.2 MILLICANDELA MINIMUM AND 12.5 MILLICANDELA MAXIMUM |
| Lens Transparency | TRANSPARENT |
| Material | PLASTIC ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Color Tone Produced Per Source | RED SEMICONDUCTOR AND WHITE SEMICONDUCTOR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MCL-493IT | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Spc Technology - Newark |
NSN 5980-01-508-0799 is a Light Emitting Diode, classified under FSC 5980, Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5980-01-508-0799: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 2.5 MAXIMUM FORWARD VOLTAGE, DC; Overall Diameter: 0.228 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: BRACKET(S) AND CLIP; Criticality Code Justification: FEAT. 10 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.