{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1N6486US/TR","brand":"Microchip Technology","brandSlug":"microchip","productSlug":"1N6486US-TR","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6486US-TR","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/1N6486US%2FTR","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Microchip Technology Zener diode, 1N6486US/TR, 3.6 V nominal, 1.5 W, ±5% tolerance, SQ-MELF D-5A package, surface mount.","salesMarkdown":"## 3.6 V Zener in a hermetic SQ-MELF The 1N6486US/TR is a 3.6 V Zener diode rated for 1.5 W continuous power dissipation, housed in a surface-mount SQ-MELF (D-5A) package. The ±5% tolerance on the nominal voltage means the actual Zener voltage at the test current falls between 3.42 V and 3.78 V — tight enough for basic voltage clamping or reference duties where a precision bandgap is overkill. Maximum impedance (Zzt) is 10 Ohms, which sets the dynamic resistance at the Zener knee. A lower impedance means better regulation against load current changes; 10 Ohms is typical for a 1.5 W device at this voltage. ## Temperature range and reverse leakage The wide range suits applications where the diode sits near hot components or in uncontrolled thermal environments. Reverse leakage current is specified at 50 µA maximum when 1 V is applied across the junction — well below the Zener threshold, so the diode draws negligible current in the off state until the breakdown region is reached. Forward voltage is 1.5 V maximum at 1 A forward current, confirming the device can also conduct in the forward direction if the circuit demands it, though the primary role is reverse-breakdown regulation.","metaTitle":"Microchip 1N6486US/TR Zener Diode, 3.6 V, 1.5 W, SQ-MELF","metaDescription":"Microchip 1N6486US/TR Zener diode, 3.6 V nominal, 1.5 W, ±5% tolerance, SQ-MELF D-5A package. Active production, quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Discrete Semiconductors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Microchip Technology","Series":"-","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)","Tolerance":"±5%","Power - Max":"1.5 W","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"SQ-MELF, A","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Impedance (Max) (Zzt)":"10 Ohms","Operating Temperature":"-65°C ~ 175°C (TJ)","Supplier Device Package":"D-5A","Voltage - Zener (Nom) (Vz)":"3.6 V","Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr":"50 µA @ 1 V","Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If":"1.5 V @ 1 A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$13.1000","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/d212ab4f5ef61daf9e90aee7765679f6.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/1N6486US%2FTR/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 1N6486US/TR and how do I get a price?","answer":"The 1N6486US/TR is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent and authorized distribution. Submit a request for quote to confirm current pricing and availability."},{"question":"What is the tolerance on the 1N6486US/TR Zener voltage?","answer":"The nominal 3.6 V Zener voltage has a ±5% tolerance, so the actual breakdown voltage at the test current falls between 3.42 V and 3.78 V."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6486US-TR","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6486US-TR 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}}