Overview
The TIP35CW is a complementary power transistor produced by STMicroelectronics. It is part of the TIP35CW and TIP36CW series, which include NPN and PNP transistors, respectively. These transistors are manufactured using planar technology with a 'base island' layout, resulting in exceptional high gain performance and very low saturation voltage. This makes them suitable for a wide range of general-purpose and power amplifier applications.
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 | 25 | A |
| Collector Peak Current (tP < 5 ms) | ICM | 50 | A |
| Base Current | IB | 5 | A |
| Total Dissipation at Tcase = 25 °C | Ptot | 125 | W |
| Storage Temperature | Tstg | -65 to 150 | °C |
| Max. Operating Junction Temperature | TJ | 150 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Case | Rthj-case | 1 | °C/W |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VCE(sat) | 1.8 - 4 | V |
| Base-Emitter Voltage | VBE(on) | 2 - 4 | V |
| DC Current Gain | hFE | 25 - 50 | |
| Transition Frequency | fT | 3 | MHz |
Key Features
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage
- Complementary NPN and PNP transistors
- Exceptional high gain performance
- Very low saturation voltage
- High current handling capability (up to 25 A continuous, 50 A peak)
- High total dissipation (up to 125 W at Tcase = 25 °C)
- Pb-free and ECOPACK compliant for environmental sustainability
Applications
- General-purpose power amplifier applications
- Audio amplifiers
- Switching applications
- High-current and high-power electronic circuits
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector current of the TIP35CW transistor?
The maximum collector current is 25 A, with a peak current of up to 50 A for short durations (tP < 5 ms).
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage of the TIP35CW transistor?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) ranges from 1.8 to 4 V, depending on the collector and base currents.
- What is the thermal resistance junction-case of the TIP35CW transistor?
The thermal resistance junction-case (Rthj-case) is 1 °C/W.
- What are the storage and operating temperature ranges for the TIP35CW transistor?
The storage temperature range is -65 to 150 °C, and the maximum operating junction temperature is 150 °C.
- Is the TIP35CW transistor Pb-free and environmentally compliant?
- What are the typical applications of the TIP35CW transistor?
The TIP35CW transistor is typically used in general-purpose power amplifier applications, audio amplifiers, and switching applications.
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) of the TIP35CW transistor?
The DC current gain (hFE) ranges from 25 to 50, depending on the collector current and voltage conditions.
- What is the transition frequency (fT) of the TIP35CW transistor?
The transition frequency (fT) is 3 MHz at IC = 1 A and VCE = 10 V).
- What is the package type of the TIP35CW transistor?
The TIP35CW transistor is available in the TO-247 package).
- Are there any specific precautions or limitations for using the TIP35CW transistor?
