Overview
The TIP36C is a PNP silicon epitaxial-base power transistor manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It is designed for use in general-purpose power amplifier and switching applications. The transistor is part of a complementary pair, with the TIP35C being its NPN counterpart. The TIP36C is known for its high current and voltage handling capabilities, making it suitable for a variety of power management and amplification tasks.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Transistor Polarity | PNP | |
| Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vceo) | 100 | V |
| Maximum Collector-Base Voltage (Vcbo) | 100 | V |
| Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage (Vebo) | 5.0 | V |
| Maximum Collector Current (Ic) | 25 | A |
| Peak Collector Current (Icm) | 40 | A |
| Maximum Base Current (Ib) | 5.0 | A |
| Power Dissipation (Pd) at Tc=25°C | 125 | W |
| Operating Junction Temperature (Tj) | -65 to +150 | °C |
| Transition Frequency (ft) | 3 | MHz |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 15 to 75 | |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (Vce(sat)) | 1.8 to 4.0 | V |
| Package | TO-247 or TO-3P |
Key Features
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage
- Complementary NPN-PNP transistors (TIP35C is the NPN counterpart)
- High current handling capability up to 25 A
- High voltage handling capability up to 100 V
- Suitable for power linear and switching applications
- Manufactured in epitaxial-base planar technology
- Excellent DC gain and low leakage current
Applications
- General-purpose power amplifier applications
- Switching applications
- Audio amplifier applications
- Other high-power electronic circuits requiring reliable and efficient power management
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector current of the TIP36C transistor?
The maximum collector current (Ic) of the TIP36C transistor is 25 A.
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the TIP36C transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (Vceo) of the TIP36C transistor is 100 V.
- What is the operating junction temperature range of the TIP36C transistor?
The operating junction temperature range of the TIP36C transistor is -65 to +150 °C.
- What is the transition frequency (ft) of the TIP36C transistor?
The transition frequency (ft) of the TIP36C transistor is 3 MHz.
- What are the typical applications of the TIP36C transistor?
The TIP36C transistor is typically used in general-purpose power amplifier and switching applications, including audio amplifiers.
- What is the package type of the TIP36C transistor?
The TIP36C transistor is available in TO-247 or TO-3P packages.
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) range of the TIP36C transistor?
The DC current gain (hFE) range of the TIP36C transistor is from 15 to 75.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage (Vce(sat)) of the TIP36C transistor?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (Vce(sat)) of the TIP36C transistor ranges from 1.8 to 4.0 V.
- Is the TIP36C transistor RoHS compliant?
- What is the peak collector current (Icm) of the TIP36C transistor?
The peak collector current (Icm) of the TIP36C transistor is 40 A.
