Siemens Microelectronics Inc. Optoelectronics Div · Electronic Components
RL-55
Light Emitting Diode
Part NumberRL-55
ManufacturerSiemens Microelectronics Inc. Optoelectronics Div
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5980-01-151-1170 (NSN)
Federal Item NameLIGHT EMITTING DIODE
Federal Supply Class5980 — Optoelectronic Devices
Overall Length0.850 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Width0.110 INCHES MAXIMUM
Terminal Type And Quantity2 PIN
Overall Height0.130 INCHES MAXIMUM
Internal Junction ConfigurationPN
Luminous Intensity3.0 MILLICANDELA MAXIMUM
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac3.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK
Mounting MethodPRESS FIT
MaterialPLASTIC ENCLOSURE
Color Tone Produced Per SourceRED LENS
Current Rating Per Characteristic40.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, DC AND 400.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, MAXIMUM PEAK TOTAL VALUE
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Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is RL-55 available?
We can source RL-55 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is RL-55 by Siemens Microelectronics Inc. Optoelectronics Div obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If RL-55 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like RL-55?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for RL-55?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.