Overview
The TIP42C-S is a PNP epitaxial silicon transistor produced by Bourns Inc., although it is noted that this specific product is no longer in production. This transistor is part of the TIP42 series, known for its general-purpose amplifier and switching applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage | VCBO | -100 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | VCEO | -100 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage | VEB0 | -5 | V |
| Collector Current (DC) | IC | -6 | A |
| Collector Current (Pulse) | ICP | -10 | A |
| Base Current | IB | -2 | A |
| Junction Temperature | TJ | 150 | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | TSTG | -65 to 150 | °C |
| Collector Dissipation (TC = 25°C) | PC | 65 | W |
| DC Current Gain | hFE | 30 (Min) @ IC = -0.3 A | |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VCE(sat) | -1.5 V @ IC = -6 A, IB = -600 mA | |
| Base-Emitter On Voltage | VBE(on) | -2.0 V @ VCE = -4 V, IC = -6 A | |
| Current Gain Bandwidth Product | fT | 3.0 MHz @ VCE = -10 V, IC = -500 mA, f = 1 MHz |
Key Features
General Purpose Amplifier and Switching: Designed for use in general-purpose amplifier and switching applications.
High Current Handling: Capable of handling up to 6 A of collector current and 10 A of pulse current.
High Voltage Ratings: Features high collector-base and collector-emitter voltage ratings of up to 100 V.
High Power Dissipation: Can dissipate up to 65 W of power.
Complementary Transistor: Part of the TIP42 series, which has complementary NPN transistors like the TIP41 series.
TO-220 Package: Packaged in the TO-220 3-lead configuration, suitable for through-hole mounting.
Applications
General Purpose Amplifiers: Suitable for use in various amplifier circuits.
Switching Circuits: Ideal for switching applications due to its high current and voltage handling capabilities.
Audio Amplifiers: Can be used in audio amplifier circuits where high current and power handling are required.
Power Linear and Switching Circuits: Applicable in power linear and switching circuits due to its robust specifications.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector current of the TIP42C-S transistor?
The maximum collector current (DC) is -6 A, and the maximum collector current (pulse) is -10 A.
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the TIP42C-S transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage is -100 V.
- What is the power dissipation capability of the TIP42C-S transistor?
The transistor can dissipate up to 65 W of power.
- What is the junction temperature range of the TIP42C-S transistor?
The junction temperature range is up to 150°C.
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) of the TIP42C-S transistor?
The DC current gain (hFE) is a minimum of 30 at IC = -0.3 A.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage of the TIP42C-S transistor?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage is -1.5 V at IC = -6 A and IB = -600 mA.
- What is the base-emitter on voltage of the TIP42C-S transistor?
The base-emitter on voltage is -2.0 V at VCE = -4 V and IC = -6 A.
- What is the current gain bandwidth product (fT) of the TIP42C-S transistor?
The current gain bandwidth product is 3.0 MHz at VCE = -10 V, IC = -500 mA, and f = 1 MHz.
- In what package is the TIP42C-S transistor available?
The transistor is packaged in the TO-220 3-lead configuration.
- Is the TIP42C-S transistor RoHS compliant?
Yes, the TIP42C-S transistor is RoHS compliant.
