U S Dept Of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration · Electronic Components
XC556-2
Light Emitting Diode
Part NumberXC556-2
ManufacturerU S Dept Of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5980-01-012-2946 (NSN)
Federal Item NameLIGHT EMITTING DIODE
Federal Supply Class5980 — Optoelectronic Devices
Semiconductor MaterialGALLIUM ARSENIDE PHOSPHIDE
Power Rating Per Characteristic100.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
MaterialPLASTIC ENCLOSURE
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measure105.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION
Current Rating Per Characteristic40.00 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL FORWARD CURRENT, DC
Overall Length0.340 INCHES MAXIMUM
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac2.8 NOMINAL FORWARD VOLTAGE, PEAK
Terminal Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Diameter0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM
Terminal Type And Quantity2 PIN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Vendor Part Numbers852721-2
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
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 XC556-2 available?
We can source XC556-2 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 XC556-2 by U S Dept Of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If XC556-2 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 XC556-2?
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 XC556-2?
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.