10 V regulation, 500 mW dissipation
The 1N6000B is a 10 V zener diode from Microchip Technology, rated for 500 mW continuous power dissipation in a DO-35 axial package. The ±5% tolerance on the zener voltage means the actual breakdown sits between 9.5 V and 10.5 V at the test current — tight enough for basic voltage reference or shunt regulation in a low-power rail. The 15 Ohm max zener impedance (Zzt) at the test point means the regulation slope is moderate — expect a few tens of millivolts of shift across the operating current range.
Obsolete — sourcing through surplus channels
Microchip Technology lists the 1N6000B as Obsolete. Stock is lot-specific and confirmed at RFQ. The DO-35 glass package is robust and date-codes are typically readable, but given the obsolete status, buyers should verify traceability and request electrical test data from the supplier before committing to a reel or bulk lot.
It solders into standard 0.035-inch plated-through holes and is hand-reworkable with a soldering iron — no hot-air station needed. The glass body is hermetically sealed, which helps in humid or condensing environments. Supplied in Bulk — typically in tubes or loose bags, not tape-and-reel. For automated insertion, the axial leads may need forming or a separate taping service; confirm handling with your assembly house.