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TIP42C PNP PLANAR TRANSISTOR
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PNP EPITAXIAL PLANAR
TRANSISTOR
DESCRIPTION
The UTC TIP42C is a PNP epitaxial planar transistor,
designed for using in general purpose amplifier and switching
applications.
FEATURES
* Complement to TIP41C
ORDERING INFORMATION
Ordering Number Package Pin Assignment Packing
Lead Free Halogen Free 1 2 3
TIP42CL-TA3-T TIP42CG-TA3-T TO-220 B C E Tube
TIP42CL-TF3-T TIP42CG-TF3-T TO-220F B C E Tube
TIP42CL-TN3-R TIP42CG-TN3-R TO-252 B C E Tape Reel
TIP42CL-TN3-T TIP42CG-TN3-T TO-252 B C E Tube
TIP42CL-TQ2-R TIP42CG-TQ2-R TO-263 B C E Tape Reel
TIP42CL-TQ2-T TIP42CG-TQ2-T TO-263 B C E Tube
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATING (unless otherwise specified )
PARAMETER SYMBOL RATINGS UNIT
Collector Base Voltage VCBO -100 V
Collector to Emitter Voltage VCEO -100 V
Emitter-Base Voltage VEBO -5 V
Collector Current (DC) IC -6 A
Collector Current (Pulse) IC -10 A
Base Current IB -2 A
Collector Dissipation (TC=25°C)
TO-220/TO-263
PC
65
W TO-220F 22
TO-252 20
Junction Temperature TJ +150 °C
Storage Temperature TSTG -65 ~ +150 °C
Note Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which the device could be permanently damaged.
Absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only and functional device operation is not implied.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TC=25°C)
PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage (Note) BVCEO I
C=-30mA, IB=0 -100 V
Collector Cutoff Current ICEO V
CE=-60V, IB=0 -0.7 mA
Collector Cutoff Current ICES V
CE=-100V, VEB=0 -400 μA
Emitter Cutoff Current IEBO V
BE=-5V, IC=0 -1 mA
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (Note) VCE
(
SAT
)
IC=-6A, IB=-600mA -1.5 V
Base-Emitter on Voltage (Note) VBE
(
ON
)
V
CE=-4V, IC=-6A, -2.0 V
DC Current Gain (Note) hFE VCE=-4V, IC=-300mA 30
VCE=-4V, IC=-3A 15 75
Current Gain Bandwidth Product fT V
CE=-10V, IC=-500mA, f=1MHz 3 MHz
Note: Pulse Test: PW≤300μs, Duty Cycle≤2%
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Current Gain, hFE
Saturation Voltage, VCE(SAT) VBE(SAT)
Power Derating
04060
80 120 160
20
40
60
100
Collector Dissipation, PC(W)
140
80
Case Temperature, TC(℃)
20 100 180200
Safe Operating Area
-1 -3 -5 -10 -30 -50 -100
Collector-Emitter Voltage, VCE (V)
-0.1
-0.3
-0.5
-1
-3
-5
-10
Collector Current, IC (A)
IC MAX (Pulse)
1 ms
0.5 ms
5 ms
TO-252
TO-220/TO-263
UTC assumes no responsibility for equipment failures that result from using products at values that
exceed, even momentarily, rated values (such as maximum ratings, operating condition ranges, or
other parameters) listed in products specifications of any and all UTC products described or contained
herein. UTC products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices or systems where
malfunction of these products can be reasonably expected to result in personal injury. Reproduction in
whole or in part is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. The information
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and reliable and may be changed without notice.
