TIP42C The TIP42C is a PNP power transistor from On Semiconductor, designed for medium power linear switching applications. It features a 100V collector-emitter voltage and a 6A collector current in a TO-220-3 package.
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TIP42C

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The TIP42C is a PNP power transistor from On Semiconductor, designed for medium power linear switching applications. It features a 100V collector-emitter voltage and a 6A collector current in a TO-220-3 package.
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TIP42C Specifications Quick View

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TIP42C Description

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The TIP42C is a PNP epitaxial silicon transistor manufactured by On Semiconductor, designed for medium power linear switching applications. It is the complementary type to the TIP41 series.

 

Key electrical specifications include a maximum collector-emitter voltage of 100V and a continuous collector current of 6A. The device can handle a pulse collector current of up to 10A. Its DC current gain (hFE) ranges from 15 to 75 under specific test conditions (e.g., 15 @ 3A, 4V). The collector-emitter saturation voltage (Vce(sat)) is a maximum of 1.5V at 600mA base current and 6A collector current, and the base-emitter on-voltage (Vbe(on)) is a maximum of 2.0V under high current conditions.

 

With a power dissipation rating of 65W at 25°C case temperature (TC) and 2W at 25°C ambient temperature (TA), the TIP42C is suitable for various power applications. The current gain bandwidth product (fT) is 3MHz at 10V collector-emitter voltage and 500mA collector current.

 

The transistor operates within a junction temperature range of -65°C to 150°C and is housed in a TO-220-3 package, suitable for through-hole mounting. The storage temperature range is also -65°C to 150°C.

TIP42C Quick Information

Product Type: PNP Power Transistor
Series: TIP42
Canonical Name: PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor TIP42C
Subcategory: PNP

TIP42C Compliance

RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 Unlimited
REACH Status: REACH Unaffected

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TIP42C Features

  • PNP epitaxial silicon transistor.
  • 100V collector-emitter voltage.
  • 6A continuous collector current.
  • TO-220-3 package for through-hole mounting.
  • Suitable for medium power applications.

TIP42C Applications

  • Used in linear switching applications.
  • Complementary to TIP41 series.
  • General amplification applications.
  • General switching applications.

TIP42C FAQs

7 frequently asked questions generated from this part’s specifications.
What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage for the TIP42C?

The maximum collector-emitter voltage for the TIP42C is 100V.

What is the maximum continuous collector current of the TIP42C?

The maximum continuous collector current for the TIP42C is 6A.

What is the package type for the TIP42C transistor?

The TIP42C transistor comes in a TO-220-3 package.

What is the operating junction temperature range for the TIP42C?

The operating junction temperature range for the TIP42C is -65°C to 150°C.

What is the power dissipation of the TIP42C at 25°C case temperature?

The power dissipation of the TIP42C is 65W at 25°C case temperature.

What is the minimum DC current gain (hFE) of the TIP42C at 3A collector current?

The minimum DC current gain (hFE) of the TIP42C at 3A collector current is 15.

What is the gain bandwidth product (fT) for the TIP42C?

The gain bandwidth product (fT) for the TIP42C is 3.0 MHz.

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