Overview
The TIP31C SL PBFREE is a silicon NPN epitaxial-base power transistor manufactured by Central Semiconductor Corp. This transistor is designed for power amplifier and high-speed switching applications. It is part of the TIP31 series, which includes several variants with different voltage ratings. The TIP31C is known for its robust performance and reliability in various electronic circuits.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | 100 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 100 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | 5.0 | V |
| Continuous Collector Current (IC) | 3.0 | A |
| Peak Collector Current (ICM) | 5.0 | A |
| Continuous Base Current (IB) | 1.0 | A |
| Power Dissipation (PD) at TA=25°C | 2.0 | W |
| Operating and Storage Junction Temperature (TJ, Tstg) | -65 to +150 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance (ΘJA) | 62.5 | °C/W |
| Thermal Resistance (ΘJC) | 3.13 | °C/W |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(SAT)) | 1.2 | V |
| Base-Emitter On Voltage (VBE(ON)) | 1.8 | V |
| Current Gain (hFE) | 10 to 50 |
Key Features
- Medium power transistor with high current gain (hFE) up to 50.
- Improved linearity of hFE.
- High collector-emitter voltage rating of 100V.
- Continuous collector current of 3A and peak collector current of 5A.
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(SAT)) of 1.2V.
- Compact TO-220 package.
- Pb-free and RoHS compliant.
Applications
The TIP31C SL PBFREE is suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- Power amplifiers: Due to its high current and voltage ratings, it is ideal for power amplifier circuits.
- High-speed switching: Its fast switching times make it suitable for high-speed switching applications.
- General-purpose amplification: It can be used in various general-purpose amplifier circuits.
- Automotive and industrial control systems: Its robustness and reliability make it a good choice for automotive and industrial control systems.
Q & A
- What is the collector-emitter voltage rating of the TIP31C?
The collector-emitter voltage rating of the TIP31C is 100V. - What is the continuous collector current of the TIP31C?
The continuous collector current of the TIP31C is 3A. - What is the peak collector current of the TIP31C?
The peak collector current of the TIP31C is 5A. - What is the thermal resistance (ΘJA) of the TIP31C?
The thermal resistance (ΘJA) of the TIP31C is 62.5°C/W. - Is the TIP31C Pb-free and RoHS compliant?
Yes, the TIP31C SL PBFREE is Pb-free and RoHS compliant. - What are the typical applications of the TIP31C?
The TIP31C is typically used in power amplifiers, high-speed switching applications, general-purpose amplification, and automotive and industrial control systems. - What is the package type of the TIP31C?
The TIP31C comes in a TO-220 package. - What is the base-emitter on voltage (VBE(ON)) of the TIP31C?
The base-emitter on voltage (VBE(ON)) of the TIP31C is 1.8V. - What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(SAT)) of the TIP31C?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(SAT)) of the TIP31C is 1.2V. - What is the current gain (hFE) range of the TIP31C?
The current gain (hFE) range of the TIP31C is 10 to 50.
