Overview
The TIP41CG is a NPN bipolar power transistor manufactured by onsemi. It is designed for general-purpose power amplifier and switching applications. This transistor is part of the TIP41 series, which includes complementary PNP devices such as the TIP42 series. The TIP41CG is known for its high current gain, low collector-emitter saturation voltage, and robust thermal performance, making it suitable for a wide range of electronic circuits.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 100 | Vdc |
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCB) | 100 | Vdc |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEB) | 5.0 | Vdc |
| Continuous Collector Current (IC) | 6.0 | A |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) | 1.5 | Vdc |
| Base-Emitter On Voltage (VBE(on)) | 2.0 | Vdc |
| Current Gain (hFE) | 15 - 75 | |
| Current-Gain Bandwidth Product (fT) | 3.0 | MHz |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient | 57 | °C/W |
| Package Type | TO-220-3 |
Key Features
- Epoxy meets UL 94 V-0 @ 0.125 in, ensuring high thermal stability and safety.
- Pb-Free and RoHS compliant, making it environmentally friendly.
- High current gain bandwidth product (fT = 3 MHz) for efficient high-frequency operations.
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat) = 1.5 V) for reduced power loss.
- Compact TO-220 AB package for easy integration into various circuits.
Applications
The TIP41CG is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- General-purpose power amplifiers.
- Switching circuits.
- Audio amplifiers.
- Power supplies.
- Motor control circuits.
Q & A
- What is the collector-emitter voltage rating of the TIP41CG? The collector-emitter voltage rating of the TIP41CG is 100 Vdc.
- What is the continuous collector current of the TIP41CG? The continuous collector current of the TIP41CG is 6.0 A.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage of the TIP41CG? The collector-emitter saturation voltage of the TIP41CG is 1.5 Vdc.
- Is the TIP41CG Pb-Free and RoHS compliant? Yes, the TIP41CG is Pb-Free and RoHS compliant.
- What is the package type of the TIP41CG? The TIP41CG comes in a TO-220-3 package.
- What is the thermal resistance, junction-to-ambient, of the TIP41CG? The thermal resistance, junction-to-ambient, of the TIP41CG is 57 °C/W.
- What are the typical applications of the TIP41CG? The TIP41CG is typically used in general-purpose power amplifiers, switching circuits, audio amplifiers, power supplies, and motor control circuits.
- What is the current gain bandwidth product (fT) of the TIP41CG? The current gain bandwidth product (fT) of the TIP41CG is 3.0 MHz.
- What is the base-emitter on voltage of the TIP41CG? The base-emitter on voltage of the TIP41CG is 2.0 Vdc.
- What is the range of current gain (hFE) for the TIP41CG? The range of current gain (hFE) for the TIP41CG is 15 to 75.
