Overview
The TIP125 SL, produced by Central Semiconductor Corp, is a PNP Darlington transistor designed for general-purpose amplifier and low-speed switching applications. This transistor is part of the TIP125 series, which includes complementary NPN and PNP types. The TIP125 SL is known for its high DC current gain and low collector-emitter saturation voltage, making it suitable for a variety of electronic circuits.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 60 | Vdc |
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCB) | 60 | Vdc |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEB) | 5.0 | Vdc |
| Collector Current (IC) - Continuous | 5.0 | A |
| Collector Current (IC) - Peak | 8.0 | A |
| Base Current (IB) - Continuous | 120 | mA |
| Total Power Dissipation @ TC = 25°C | 65 | W |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case (RJC) | 1.92 | °C/W |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient (RJA) | 62.5 | °C/W |
| Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range | -65 to +150 | °C |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) | 2.0 (Max @ IC = 3.0 A), 4.0 (Max @ IC = 5.0 A) | Vdc |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 1000 (Min @ IC = 3.0 A, VCE = 3.0 V) |
Key Features
- High DC current gain (hFE) of 1000 (Min) at IC = 3.0 A, VCE = 3.0 V
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of 2.0 V (Max @ IC = 3.0 A) and 4.0 V (Max @ IC = 5.0 A)
- Monolithic construction with built-in base-emitter shunt resistors
- Pb-free packages available
- Complementary NPN and PNP types available (TIP120-127 series)
- TO-220AB package for through-hole mounting
Applications
- General-purpose amplifier circuits
- Low-speed switching applications
- Power supply circuits
- Motor control circuits
- Audio amplifiers
Q & A
- What is the collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of the TIP125 SL?
The collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of the TIP125 SL is 60 Vdc.
- What is the maximum collector current (IC) for the TIP125 SL?
The maximum collector current (IC) for the TIP125 SL is 5.0 A continuous and 8.0 A peak.
- What is the thermal resistance, junction-to-case (RJC), of the TIP125 SL?
The thermal resistance, junction-to-case (RJC), of the TIP125 SL is 1.92 °C/W.
- What is the operating and storage junction temperature range for the TIP125 SL?
The operating and storage junction temperature range for the TIP125 SL is -65 to +150 °C.
- What is the typical DC current gain (hFE) of the TIP125 SL?
The typical DC current gain (hFE) of the TIP125 SL is 1000 (Min) at IC = 3.0 A, VCE = 3.0 V.
- What package type is the TIP125 SL available in?
The TIP125 SL is available in the TO-220AB package for through-hole mounting.
- Is the TIP125 SL Pb-free?
- What are some common applications for the TIP125 SL?
The TIP125 SL is commonly used in general-purpose amplifier circuits, low-speed switching applications, power supply circuits, motor control circuits, and audio amplifiers.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of the TIP125 SL?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of the TIP125 SL is 2.0 V (Max @ IC = 3.0 A) and 4.0 V (Max @ IC = 5.0 A).
- What is the base-emitter on voltage (VBE(on)) of the TIP125 SL?
The base-emitter on voltage (VBE(on)) of the TIP125 SL is approximately 2.5 Vdc at IC = 3.0 A, VCE = 3.0 V.
