The TIP42/A/B/C series are Silicon PNP transistors in a TO-220 plastic package, designed for medium power linear switching applications. They are complementary to the TIP41 series. The transistors are available in multiple voltage ratings, offering flexibility for various electronic designs.
| Parameter | Symbol | TIP42 | TIP42A | TIP42B | TIP42C | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25) | ||||||
| Collector to Base Voltage | VCBO | -40 | -60 | -80 | -100 | V |
| Collector to Emitter Voltage | VCEO | -40 | -60 | -80 | -100 | V |
| Emitter to Base Voltage | VEBO | -5.0 | V | |||
| Collector Current - Continuous | IC | -6.0 | A | |||
| Peak Collector Current | ICP | -10 | A | |||
| Base Current - Continuous | IB | -2.0 | A | |||
| Collector Power Dissipation (Ambient) | PC | 2.0 | W | |||
| Collector Power Dissipation (Case Temp=25) | PC(Tc=25) | 65 | W | |||
| Junction Temperature | Tj | 150 | ||||
| Storage Temperature Range | Tsag | -55150 | ||||
| Electrical Characteristics (Ta=25) | ||||||
| Collector to Emitter Breakdown Voltage | VCEO | -40 | -60 | -80 | -100 | V |
| Collector Cut-Off Current | ICEO | -0.7 | -0.7 | -0.7 | -0.7 | mA |
| Collector Cut-Off Current | ICES | -400 | -400 | -400 | -400 | A |
| Emitter Cut-Off Current | IEBO | -1.0 | mA | |||
| DC Current Gain | hFE(1) | 15 (Min) - 75 (Max) | ||||
| DC Current Gain | hFE(2) | 30 (Typ) | ||||
| Collector to Emitter Saturation Voltage | VCE(sat) | -1.5 (Max) | V | |||
| Base to Emitter Voltage | VBE | -2.0 (Max) | V | |||
| Transition Frequency | fT | 3.0 (Min) | MHz | |||
| Package Type | Units/Bag | Bags/Inner Box | Units/Inner Box | Inner Boxes/Outer Box | Units/Outer Box | Bag Dimensions (mm) | Inner Box Dimensions (mm) | Outer Box Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BULK (TO-220/F) | 200 | 10 | 2,000 | 5 | 10,000 | 135190 | 237172102 | 560245195 |
| TUBE (TO-220/F) | 50 | 20 | 1,000 | 5 | 5,000 | 53231.45.5 | 55516450 | 575290180 |
Temperature Profile for Dip Soldering (Pb-Free):
Resistance to Soldering Heat Test Conditions: