Overview
The TIP32C-BP is a medium-power PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) manufactured by Micro Commercial Components (MCC). This transistor is encapsulated in a TO-220 package, making it suitable for various power switching and amplification applications. It is known for its high collector current and current gain, which are essential for handling high current loads and large signal amplification. The TIP32C-BP is a silicon epitaxial-base component, designed to manage continuous current loads up to 3A and peak currents up to 5A, with a maximum collector-emitter voltage of 100V.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Transistor Type | PNP |
| Package | TO-220-3 |
| Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) | 100 V |
| Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic | 1.2V @ 375mA, 3A |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce | 10 @ 3A, 4V |
| Current - Collector (Ic) (Max) | 3 A |
| Current - Collector Cutoff (Max) | 300µA |
| Power - Max | 2 W |
| Operating Temperature | 150°C (TJ) |
| Frequency - Transition | 3MHz |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
| Lead Free Status / RoHS Status | Lead free / RoHS Compliant |
Key Features
- Medium-power PNP transistor with high collector current up to 3A and peak current up to 5A.
- Collector-Emitter voltage (VCE) of 100V and Collector-Base voltage (VCB) of 100V.
- DC Current Gain (hFE) ranging from 10 to 50.
- Emitter-Base voltage (VBE) of 5V and base current threshold of 120mA.
- Available in TO-220 package, suitable for through-hole mounting.
- Lead-free and RoHS compliant).
- Operating junction temperature up to 150°C).
Applications
- High current switching loads up to 2A.
- Medium power switches.
- Large signal amplification.
- Speed control of motors).
- Half bridge circuits and inverter/rectifier circuits).
- Audio and power amplifier circuits where high current levels are required).
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector current of the TIP32C-BP transistor?
The maximum collector current (Ic) of the TIP32C-BP transistor is 3A).
- What is the collector-emitter breakdown voltage of the TIP32C-BP?
The collector-emitter breakdown voltage (VCE) of the TIP32C-BP is 100V).
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) range of the TIP32C-BP?
The DC current gain (hFE) of the TIP32C-BP ranges from 10 to 50).
- What is the emitter-base voltage (VBE) of the TIP32C-BP?
The emitter-base voltage (VBE) of the TIP32C-BP is 5V).
- What is the operating junction temperature of the TIP32C-BP?
The operating junction temperature of the TIP32C-BP is up to 150°C).
- Is the TIP32C-BP lead-free and RoHS compliant?
- What package type is the TIP32C-BP available in?
The TIP32C-BP is available in the TO-220 package).
- What are some common applications of the TIP32C-BP transistor?
- Why is a heat sink recommended for the TIP32C-BP transistor?
- Can the TIP32C-BP be driven directly from a PWM signal?
