Datasheet

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TIP42C-Q
PNP PLANAR TRANSISTOR
PNP EPITAXIAL PLANAR
TRANSISTOR
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DESCRIPTION
The UTC TIP42C-Q is a PNP epitaxial planar transistor,
designed for using in general purpose amplifier and switching
applications.
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FEATURES
* Complement to TIP41C
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Ordering Number
Lead Free
Halogen Free
TIP42CL-Q-x-TA3-T
TIP42CG-Q-x-TA3-T
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Package
TO-220
Pin Assignment
1
2
3
B
C
E
Packing
Tube
MARKING INFORMATION
PACKAGE
MARKING
TO-220
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PNP PLANAR TRANSISTOR
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)
PC
65
W
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.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TC=25°C)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage (Note)
BVCEO IC=-1mA, IB=0
Collector Cutoff Current
ICEO
VCE=-60V, IB=0
Collector Cutoff Current
ICES
VCE=-100V, VEB=0
Emitter Cutoff Current
IEBO
VBE=-5V, IC=0
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (Note)
VCE(SAT) IC=-6A, IB=-600mA
Base-Emitter on Voltage (Note)
VBE(ON) VCE=-4V, IC=-6A,
hFE1
VCE=-4V, IC=-300mA
DC Current Gain (Note)
hFE2
VCE=-4V, IC=-3A
Current Gain Bandwidth Product
fT
VCE=-10V, IC=-500mA, f=1MHz
Note: Pulse Test: PW≤300μs, Duty Cycle≤2%
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MIN
-100
30
15
3
TYP MAX UNIT
V
-0.7 mA
-400 μA
-1
mA
-2.2
V
-2.4
V
75
MHz
CLASSIFICATION OF hFE2
RANK
RANGE
A
15~30
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B
28~48
C
45~75
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
ms ms
1
0.5
s
Collector Current, IC (A)
Collector Dissipation, PC (W)
5m
DC Current Gain, hFE
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PNP PLANAR TRANSISTOR
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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
presented in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract, is believed to be accurate
and reliable and may be changed without notice.
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