Overview
The TIP115TU is a PNP Epitaxial Silicon Darlington Transistor manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor, now part of ON Semiconductor. This transistor is designed for general-purpose amplifier and low-speed switching applications. It features a monolithic construction with built-in base-emitter shunt resistors, making it suitable for a variety of industrial uses.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | -60 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | -60 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | -5 | V |
| Collector Current (DC) (IC) | -2 | A |
| Collector Current (Pulse) (ICP) | -4 | A |
| Base Current (DC) (IB) | -50 | mA |
| Junction Temperature (TJ) | 150 | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range (TSTG) | -65 to 150 | °C |
| Collector Dissipation (TA = 25°C) (PC) | 2 | W |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 1000 @ VCE = -4 V, IC = -1 A | |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) | -2.5 V @ IC = -2 A, IB = -8 mA | |
| Base-Emitter On Voltage (VBE(on)) | -2.8 V @ VCE = -4 V, IC = -2 A | |
| Output Capacitance (Cob) | 200 pF @ VCB = -10 V, IE = 0, f = 0.1 MHz |
Key Features
- Monolithic construction with built-in base-emitter shunt resistors
- High DC current gain: hFE = 1000 @ VCE = -4 V, IC = -1 A (Minimum)
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage: VCE(sat) = -2.5 V @ IC = -2 A, IB = -8 mA
- Industrial use
- Complementary to TIP110 / TIP111 / TIP112
- Pb-free packages available
Applications
The TIP115TU is suitable for various applications, including:
- General-purpose amplifiers
- Low-speed switching applications
- Industrial control systems
- Power supplies and power management systems
- Automotive and consumer electronics
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage for the TIP115TU?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) for the TIP115TU is -60 V.
- What is the DC current gain of the TIP115TU?
The DC current gain (hFE) of the TIP115TU is 1000 at VCE = -4 V and IC = -1 A.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage of the TIP115TU?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of the TIP115TU is -2.5 V at IC = -2 A and IB = -8 mA.
- What is the junction temperature range for the TIP115TU?
The junction temperature (TJ) range for the TIP115TU is up to 150°C.
- Is the TIP115TU available in Pb-free packages?
- What are the typical applications of the TIP115TU?
The TIP115TU is typically used in general-purpose amplifiers, low-speed switching applications, industrial control systems, power supplies, and automotive and consumer electronics.
- What is the maximum collector current for the TIP115TU?
The maximum collector current (IC) for the TIP115TU is -2 A.
- What is the base-emitter on voltage for the TIP115TU?
The base-emitter on voltage (VBE(on)) for the TIP115TU is -2.8 V at VCE = -4 V and IC = -2 A.
- What is the output capacitance of the TIP115TU?
The output capacitance (Cob) of the TIP115TU is 200 pF at VCB = -10 V, IE = 0, and f = 0.1 MHz.
- What is the storage temperature range for the TIP115TU?
The storage temperature range (TSTG) for the TIP115TU is -65 to 150°C.
