Overview
The TIP102 is a silicon Epitaxial-Base NPN power transistor in a monolithic Darlington configuration, mounted in a TO-220 plastic package. It is designed for use in power linear and switching applications. The TIP102 is part of a family of complementary silicon power Darlington transistors, with the PNP type being the TIP107.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage (IE = 0) | VCBO | 100 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (IB = 0) | VCEO | 100 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (IC = 0) | VEBO | 5 | V |
| Collector Current | IC | 8 | A |
| Collector Peak Current | ICM | 15 | A |
| Base Current | IB | 1 | A |
| Total Dissipation at Tcase ≤ 25°C | Ptot | 80 | W |
| Storage Temperature | Tstg | -65 to 150 | °C |
| Max. Operating Junction Temperature | Tj | 150 | °C |
| DC Current Gain (IC = 3 A, VCE = 4 V) | hFE | 1000 to 20000 | |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (IC = 8 A, IB = 80 mA) | VCE(sat) | 2.5 | V |
Key Features
- High DC Current Gain (hFE = 2500 typ @ IC = 4.0 A)
- High Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage (VCEO(sus) = 100 Vdc min)
- Low Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat) = 2.5 Vdc max @ IC = 8 A)
- Monolithic construction with built-in base-emitter shunt resistors
- TO-220 AB compact package
- Pb-free packages available
Applications
- General-purpose amplifier applications
- Low-speed switching applications
- Linear and switching industrial equipment
- Audio power amplifiers
- General power switching
- DC-AC converters
- Drivers for low-voltage DC motors
Q & A
- What is the TIP102 transistor?
The TIP102 is a silicon Epitaxial-Base NPN power transistor in a monolithic Darlington configuration.
- What is the maximum collector current of the TIP102?
The maximum collector current is 8 A, with a peak current of 15 A.
- What is the collector-emitter voltage rating of the TIP102?
The collector-emitter voltage rating is 100 V.
- What is the typical DC current gain of the TIP102?
The typical DC current gain (hFE) is 2500 at IC = 4.0 A.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage of the TIP102?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) is 2.5 V max at IC = 8 A.
- What package type is the TIP102 available in?
The TIP102 is available in a TO-220 AB compact package.
- Is the TIP102 Pb-free?
- What are some common applications of the TIP102?
Common applications include general-purpose amplifiers, low-speed switching, linear and switching industrial equipment, audio power amplifiers, and DC-AC converters.
- What is the maximum operating junction temperature of the TIP102?
The maximum operating junction temperature is 150°C.
- What is the storage temperature range for the TIP102?
The storage temperature range is -65 to 150°C.
