Overview
The TIP41CN is an NPN power transistor produced by STMicroelectronics, utilizing base island technology and packaged in a TO-220 plastic package. This device is designed to offer improved performance over industry standards, making it suitable for various applications including audio, power linear, and switching circuits. The TIP41CN has a complementary PNP type, the TIP42CN, which allows for balanced circuit designs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | 100 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 100 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | 5 | V |
| Collector Current (IC) | 6 | A |
| Collector Peak Current (ICM) | 10 | A (tp < 5ms) |
| Base Current (IB) | 3 | A |
| Total Dissipation at TC ≤ 25°C (Ptot) | 65 | W |
| Storage Temperature (TSTG) | -65 to 150 | °C |
| Maximum Operating Junction Temperature (TJ) | 150 | °C |
| Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage (VCEO(sus)) | 100 | V (IB = 0, IC = 30 mA) |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) | 1.5 | V (IC = 6 A, IB = 0.6 A) |
| Base-Emitter On Voltage (VBE(on)) | 2.0 | V (IC = 6 A, VCE = 4 V) |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 30 to 75 | (VCE = 4 V, IC = 0.3 A to 3 A) |
Key Features
- Complementary PNP-NPN devices (TIP41CN and TIP42CN)
- High switching speed
- New enhanced series with improved performances
- Improved linearity and hFE grouping
- TO-220 plastic package for robustness and ease of mounting
Applications
- Audio amplifiers
- Power linear and switching circuits
- General purpose circuits requiring high current and voltage handling
Q & A
- What is the TIP41CN transistor?
The TIP41CN is an NPN power transistor produced by STMicroelectronics, designed for audio, power linear, and switching applications.
- What is the collector-emitter voltage rating of the TIP41CN?
The collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) rating of the TIP41CN is 100 V.
- What is the maximum collector current of the TIP41CN?
The maximum collector current (IC) of the TIP41CN is 6 A.
- What is the complementary PNP type of the TIP41CN?
The complementary PNP type of the TIP41CN is the TIP42CN.
- What is the maximum operating junction temperature of the TIP41CN?
The maximum operating junction temperature (TJ) of the TIP41CN is 150°C.
- What is the total dissipation at TC ≤ 25°C for the TIP41CN?
The total dissipation at TC ≤ 25°C (Ptot) for the TIP41CN is 65 W.
- What are the typical applications of the TIP41CN?
The TIP41CN is typically used in audio amplifiers, power linear and switching circuits, and general purpose circuits requiring high current and voltage handling.
- What is the base-emitter on voltage of the TIP41CN?
The base-emitter on voltage (VBE(on)) of the TIP41CN is 2.0 V (IC = 6 A, VCE = 4 V).
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage of the TIP41CN?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of the TIP41CN is 1.5 V (IC = 6 A, IB = 0.6 A).
- What is the DC current gain range of the TIP41CN?
The DC current gain (hFE) of the TIP41CN ranges from 30 to 75 (VCE = 4 V, IC = 0.3 A to 3 A).
