TIP42C
Complementary Power TransistorThe TIP42C is a complementary power transistor from STMicroelectronics. View the full TIP42C datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
TIP42C shares its datasheet with TIP41C, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official TIP42C datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
TIP42C Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Current (IB) | 3A |
| Storage Temperature | -65°C to 150°C |
| DC Current Gain (HFE) | 30 to 75 at IC = 0.3A, VCE = 4V; 15 to 75 at IC = 3A, VCE = 4V (groups R, O, Y) |
| Collector Current (IC) | 6A (negative for PNP) |
| Max Junction Temperature | 150°C |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | 5V (negative for PNP) |
| Collector Peak Current (ICM) | 10A (tP < 5ms) |
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | 100V (negative for PNP) |
| Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE(On)) | 2V max at IC = 6A, VCE = 4V |
| Total Power Dissipation (PTOT) | 65W at Tcase = 25°C |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 100V (negative for PNP) |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(Sat)) | 1.5V max at IC = 6A, IB = 0.6A |
| Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage (VCEO(Sus)) | 100V min at IC = 30mA |
TIP42C Overview
Part: TIP41C — STMicroelectronics
Type: NPN Power Transistor
Description: The TIP41C is a base island technology NPN power transistor in a TO-220 plastic package, suitable for audio, power linear, and switching applications, featuring a 100 V collector-emitter voltage and 6 A collector current.
Operating Conditions:
- Collector-emitter voltage: Up to 100 V
- Operating junction temperature: Up to 150 °C
- Collector current: Up to 6 A
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max collector-base voltage: 100 V
- Max continuous collector current: 6 A
- Max junction/storage temperature: 150 °C
Key Specs:
- Collector-emitter sustaining voltage (V_CEO(sus)): 100 V (min) at I_C = 30 mA
- Collector-emitter saturation voltage (V_CE(sat)): 1.5 V (max) at I_C = 6 A, I_B = 0.6 A
- Base-emitter voltage (V_BE(on)): 2 V (max) at I_C = 6 A, V_CE = 4 V
- DC current gain (h_FE): 30 (min) at I_C = 0.3 A, V_CE = 4 V (Group R)
- Collector cut-off current (I_CEO): 0.7 mA (max) at V_CE = 60 V, I_B = 0
- Emitter cut-off current (I_EBO): 1 mA (max) at V_EB = 5 V, I_C = 0
Features:
- Complementary PNP-NPN devices
- New enhanced series
- High switching speed
- h_FE grouping
- h_FE improved linearity
Applications:
- General purpose circuits
- Audio amplifier
- Power linear and switching
Package:
- TO-220
TIP42C Features
- ■ Complementary PNP-NPN devices
- ■ New enhanced series
- ■ High switching speed
- ■ h FE grouping
- ■ h FE improved linearity
TIP42C Applications
- ■ General purpose circuits
- ■ Audio amplifier
- ■ Power linear and switching
TIP42C Electrical Characteristics
(T case = 25 °C ; unless otherwise specified)
Table 3. Electrical characteristics
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | Test conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I CEO | Collector cut-off current (I B = 0) | V CE = 60 V | 0.7 | mA | |||
| I EBO | Emitter cut-off current (I C = 0) | V EB = 5 V | 1 | mA | |||
| I CES | Collector cut-off current (V BE = 0) | V CE = 100 V | 0.4 | mA | |||
| V CEO(sus) (1) | Collector-emitter sustaining voltage (I B = 0) | I C = 30 mA | 100 | V | |||
| V CE(sat) (1) | Collector-emitter saturation voltage | I C = 6 A __ | I B = 0.6 A | 1.5 | V | ||
| V BE(on) (1) | Base-emitter voltage | I C = 6 A ___ | V CE = 4 V | 2 | V | ||
| h FE (1) | DC current gain | I C = 0.3 A_ _ I C = 3 A ____ Group R Group O Group Y | V CE = 4 V V CE = 4 V | 30 15 15 24 42 | 75 28 44 75 |
Note:
For PNP types voltage e current values are negative.
TIP42C Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 2. Absolute maximum ratings
| Symbol | Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| V CBO | Collector-base voltage (I E = 0) | 100 | V |
| V CEO | Collector-emitter voltage (I B = 0) | 100 | V |
| V EBO | Emitte-base voltage (I C = 0) | 5 | V |
| I C | Collector current | 6 | A |
| I CM | Collector peak current (t P < 5ms) | 10 | A |
| I B | Base current | 3 | A |
| P TOT | Total dissipation at T case = 25°C | 65 | W |
| T stg | Storage temperature | -65 to 150 | °C |
| T J | Max. operating junction temperature | 150 | °C |
Note:
For PNP types voltage and current values are negative
TIP42C Package Information
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in ECOPACK® packages. These packages have a Lead-free second level interconnect . The category of second level interconnect is marked on the package and on the inner box label, in compliance with JEDEC Standard JESD97. The maximum ratings related to soldering conditions are also marked on the inner box label. ECOPACK is an ST trademark. ECOPACK specifications are available at: www.st.com
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These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| TIP41C | STMicroelectronics | TO-220-3L |
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