{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1N6004C","brand":"Microchip Technology","brandSlug":"microchip","productSlug":"1N6004C","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6004C","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/1N6004C","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Microchip Technology 1N6004C Zener Diode, 15 V, ±2% tolerance, 500 mW, DO-204AH (DO-35) Axial, Through Hole, Bulk.","salesMarkdown":"## 15 V Zener, 500 mW — active production The 1N6004C is a 15 V Zener diode from Microchip Technology, rated for 500 mW continuous power dissipation in the DO-35 axial package. The ±2% tolerance on the nominal Zener voltage makes it suitable for voltage reference circuits where tighter regulation than the standard ±5% grade is needed without moving to a higher-cost precision reference. ## Junction temperature and leakage floor At 125°C junction, the reverse leakage at 11 V (100 nA max at 25°C) will increase by roughly an order of magnitude per the Zener diode temperature characteristic — budget this into high-impedance bias networks that share the same supply rail. Maximum Zener impedance (Zzt) is 32 Ohms. This dynamic resistance at the test current determines the regulation accuracy: a 1 mA change in bias current shifts the output voltage by up to 32 mV. For a 15 V rail that needs ±1% regulation, the bias current variation must stay under 4.7 mA. ## DO-35 axial — through-hole integration Housed in the DO-204AH (DO-35) axial-lead package, the 1N6004C is intended for through-hole mounting — either soldered into a PCB or wired point-to-point in a terminal-block assembly. The bulk packaging means the diodes ship loose in a bag or tube, not taped and reeled, so pick-and-place requires manual or tube-fed insertion. The 500 mW power rating is derated above 25°C ambient per the standard DO-35 thermal resistance curve.","metaTitle":"Microchip 1N6004C Zener Diode, 15 V, 500 mW, DO-35","metaDescription":"Microchip Technology 1N6004C Zener diode, 15 V nominal, ±2% tolerance, 500 mW, DO-35 axial package. Active production. Request a quote.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Discrete Semiconductors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Microchip Technology","Series":"-","Package":"Bulk","Tolerance":"±2%","Power - Max":"500 mW","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Package / Case":"DO-204AH, DO-35, Axial","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Base Product Number":"1N6004","Impedance (Max) (Zzt)":"32 Ohms","Operating Temperature":"-65°C~175°C","Supplier Device Package":"DO-35","Voltage - Zener (Nom) (Vz)":"15 V","Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr":"100 nA @ 11 V","Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If":"1.1 V @ 200 mA"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$3.9900","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/87171d2e12030478252c3bb19e7c6e91.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/1N6004C/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the 1N6004C's power dissipation and package?","answer":"The 1N6004C is rated for 500 mW continuous power dissipation in the DO-204AH (DO-35) axial-lead through-hole package. The ±2% tolerance on the 15 V Zener voltage provides tighter regulation than the standard ±5% grade."},{"question":"What is the reverse leakage current of the 1N6004C?","answer":"Maximum reverse leakage is 100 nA at 11 V reverse voltage, measured at 25°C. This leakage doubles approximately every 10°C rise in junction temperature, so at 125°C it will be in the low-microamp range."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6004C","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6004C when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","indexable":true}}