What is Federal Supply Class 5980?

FSC 5980 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5980) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5980?

NSC 5980 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5980 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5980 in?

FSC 5980 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5980 in?

NSC 5980is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

What is a Photo Semiconductor Device?

A Photo Semiconductor Device (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,PHOTO) is a Semiconductor Device (1) which is responsive to visible or infrared radiant energy. May or may not include mounting hardware and/or heat sink. Excludes SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE (1), DIODE; SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE (1), THYRISTOR AND TRANSISTOR. For solid state devices which emit visible or infrared radiant energy, see LIGHT EMITTING DIODE.

What is a Light Emitting Diode?

A Light Emitting Diode is a two electrode, solid state, optoelectronic device that emits visible or infrared radiant energy when electrically energized. May or may not include mounting hardware and/or heat sink. Excludes LAMP, CARTRIDGE; and LIGHT, INDICATOR. For solid state devices which are responsive to infrared or radiant energy, see SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE (1), PHOTO.

What is an Optoelectronic Display?

An Optoelectronic Display (DISPLAY,OPTOELECTRONIC) is a component capable of displaying numeric, alphanumeric, symbolic, or graphic characters utilizing light emitting diode, plasma gas discharge, vacuum fluorescent, or liquid crystal display technology. For items designed to display information of a specific type, see INDICATOR, (as modified).

What is an Optoelectronic Control-Display?

An Optoelectronic Control-Display (CONTROL-DISPLAY,OPTOELECTRONIC) is a item composed of a DISPLAY, OPTOELECTRONIC and an integral CONTROL, OPTOELECTRONIC, that performs the dual function of controlling the operational mode of, and presenting numeric, alphanumeric, symbolic, or graphic characters on an optoelectronic display. For items that do not include a control device, see DISPLAY, OPTOELECTRONIC. For items which are designed to display quantitative information in a specific format, see INDICATOR (as modified), and CONTROL-INDICATOR.

What is an Optoelectronic Switch?

An Optoelectronic Switch (SWITCH,OPTOELECTRONIC) is a switch designed to perform the function of opening and/or closing one or more electrical circuits. In lieu of seperable contacts, the switching function is accomplished by means of an arrangement of one or more light emitters and one or more photosensitive devices. The item functions in response to changes in its own electrical circuit caused by the emitted light being reflected to the photosensitive device or the emitted light being interrupted before it reaches the photosensitive device. The item has no other form of actuation.

What is an Optoelectronic Coupler?

An Optoelectronic Coupler (COUPLER,OPTOELECTRONIC) is a device containing one or more light sources (either incandescent, glow, or solid state, lamps) opticallycoupled to one or more semiconductor type photo-sensitive elements, all of which are contained in an opaque enclosure. Light generated within the device by the application of an appropriate electrical input to the light source(s) acts upon the light sensor(s) to produce a corresponding output or change in some electrical quantity or variation in some electrical property. For items in which the light in directed at another item and the reflected light is interpreted (read) see SCANNER, OPTICAL.

Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5980

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5980

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 59 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 59 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Items Managed by United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware
Codified by United Kingdom

59	80	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 5980 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 59, which is dedicated to Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components.

Specifically, NATO Supply Class 5980 focuses on Optoelectronic Devices And Associated Hardware. Optoelectronic devices are electronic devices that can emit, detect, or control light. They combine the principles of optics and electronics to manipulate and control light for various applications.

Examples of optoelectronic devices that fall under this supply class include:

1. Lasers: Devices that emit coherent light through the process of stimulated emission. Lasers have a wide range of applications, including telecommunications, medical equipment, and scientific research.

2. Photodetectors: Devices that detect and convert light into electrical signals. Photodetectors are used in various applications such as optical communication systems, imaging devices, and light sensors.

3. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs): Semiconductor devices that emit light when an electric current passes through them. LEDs are commonly used in lighting applications, displays, and indicators.

4. Optical fibers: Thin, flexible strands of glass or plastic that can transmit light over long distances. Optical fibers are used in telecommunications, medical imaging, and data transmission.

Associated hardware refers to the components and accessories that are used in conjunction with optoelectronic devices. This can include connectors, lenses, filters, mounting brackets, and other supporting equipment.

NATO Supply Class 5980 plays a crucial role in ensuring the availability and standardization of optoelectronic devices and associated hardware for NATO member countries. It helps facilitate interoperability and compatibility among different military systems and equipment that rely on optoelectronic technology.

FSC 5980 Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware - United Kingdom (UK)

Includes Optoelectronic devices and assemblies which display numeric, alpha-numeric, symbolic, or graphic information, emitters, and nondisplay optoelectronic devices, such as couplers, detectors, and switches which perform an active function in an electronic system%

Excludes electric lighting fixtures, lamps, and associated hardware%

Note-Mounting hardware, included in classes of this group, includes such specially designed items as brackets, holders, retainers, etc. Excluded from classes in this group are such hardware items as screws (Class 5305), bolts (Class 5306), studs (Class 5307), washers (Class 5310), rivets (Class 5320), and other common items indexed to specific classes, other than in Group 59. The FSC indexes and structure will govern the classification of items used on or with mounting hardware cited above.

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