Overview
The TIP42A PBFREE is a PNP Epitaxial-Base Silicon Power Transistor manufactured by Central Semiconductor Corp. This transistor is part of the TIP42 series and is designed for high-performance applications such as power amplifiers and high-speed switching circuits. The TIP42A is packaged in a TO-220 sleeve, which is lead-free and RoHS compliant, making it suitable for modern electronic designs that require environmental compliance.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | 60 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 60 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | 5.0 | V |
| Continuous Collector Current (IC) | 6.0 | A |
| Peak Collector Current (ICM) | 10 | A |
| Continuous Base Current (IB) | 2.0 | A |
| Power Dissipation (PD) at Tcase = 25°C | 65 | W |
| Operating and Storage Junction Temperature (TJ, Tstg) | -65 to +150 | °C |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) | 1.5 | V |
| Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE(on)) | 2.0 | V |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 30 - 75 |
Key Features
- Complementary PNP device to the NPN TIP41A, allowing for balanced circuit designs.
- High switching speed, making it suitable for high-speed switching applications.
- Improved DC current gain (hFE) linearity.
- Lead-free and RoHS compliant TO-220 package.
- High collector current and peak collector current capabilities.
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)).
Applications
- General-purpose circuits.
- Audio amplifiers.
- Power linear and switching applications.
- High-speed switching circuits.
- Power amplifiers.
Q & A
- What is the collector-base voltage (VCBO) of the TIP42A?
The collector-base voltage (VCBO) of the TIP42A is 60 V.
- What is the maximum collector current (IC) of the TIP42A?
The maximum continuous collector current (IC) of the TIP42A is 6.0 A.
- What is the peak collector current (ICM) of the TIP42A?
The peak collector current (ICM) of the TIP42A is 10 A.
- What is the operating junction temperature range of the TIP42A?
The operating junction temperature range of the TIP42A is -65 to +150 °C.
- Is the TIP42A RoHS compliant?
- What is the typical collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of the TIP42A?
The typical collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of the TIP42A is 1.5 V.
- What are the common applications of the TIP42A?
The TIP42A is commonly used in general-purpose circuits, audio amplifiers, power linear and switching applications, and high-speed switching circuits.
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) range of the TIP42A?
The DC current gain (hFE) of the TIP42A ranges from 30 to 75.
- What package type is the TIP42A available in?
The TIP42A is available in a TO-220 sleeve package.
- What is the power dissipation (PD) at Tcase = 25°C for the TIP42A?
The power dissipation (PD) at Tcase = 25°C for the TIP42A is 65 W.
