TIP42C

Configuration : Single
Maximum Operating Temperature : + 150 C
Transistor Polarity : PNP
Mounting Style : Through Hole
Collector- Emitter Voltage VCEO Max : 100 V
Emitter- Base Voltage VEBO : 5 V
Packaging : Tube
Maximum DC Collector Current : 6 A
DC Collector/Base Gain hfe Min : 15
Maximum Operating Frequency : 3 MHz
Package / Case : TO-220


Features:

·COMPLEMENTARY PNP - NPN DEVICES




Specifications

Product	Product status	Eco Status	Pricing*	Package type	Leads	Packing method	Package Drawing	Package Marking Convention**
TIP42C	Full Production	RoHS Compliant	$0.312	TO-220	3	BULK		Line 1: $Y (Fairchild logo) Line 2: &3 Line 3: TIP42C
TIP42CTU	Full Production	RoHS Compliant	$0.332	TO-220	3	RAIL		Line 1: $Y (Fairchild logo) Line 2: &3 Line 3: TIP42C

* Fairchild 1,000 piece Budgetary Pricing

** A sample button will appear if the part is available through Fairchild's on-line samples program. If there is no sample button, please contact a Fairchild distributor to obtain samples

Package marking information for product TIP42C is available. Click here for more information .

Symbol	Parameter		Value			Unit
		NPN	TIP41A	TIP41B	TIP41C
		PNP	TIP42A		TIP42C
VCBO	Collector-Base Voltage (IE= 0)		60	80	100	V
VCEO	Collector-Emitter Voltage (IB = 0)		60	80	100	V
VEBO	Emitter-Base Voltage (IC = 0)		5			V
IC	Collector Current		6			A
ICM	Collector Peak Current		10			A
IB	Base Current		3			A
Ptot	Total Dissipation at Tcase 25 Tamb25		65 2			W
Tstg	Storage Temperature		-65 to 150
Tj	Max. Operating Junction Temperature		150

For PNP types voltage and current values are negative.




Description

The TIP42C is designed as one kind of complementary silicon power transistors in Jedec TO-220 plastic package.It is intented for use in medium power linear and switching applications.

The absolute maximum ratings of the TIP42C can be summarized as:(1)collector-base voltage:100 V;(2)collector-emitter voltage:100 V;(3)emitter-base voltage:5 V;(4)collector current:6 A;(5)collector peak current:10 A;(6)base current:3 A;(7)total dissipation at Tcase </= 25:65 W;(8)total dissipation at Tamb </= 25:2 W;(9)storage temperature:65 to 150;(10)max. operating junction temperature:150.If you want to know more information such as the electrical characteristics about the TIP42C,please download the datasheet in www.seekic.com .

Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable.However,STMicroelectronics assumes no responsibility for the consequences of use of such information nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of STMicroelectronics.Specification mentioned in this publication are subject to change without notice.This publication supersedes and replaces all information previously supplied.STMicroelectronics products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without express written approval of STMicroelectronics.

Parameters:

Technical/Catalog Information	TIP42C
Vendor	STMicroelectronics
Category	Discrete Semiconductor Products
Transistor Type	PNP
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max)	100V
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max)	6A
Power - Max	65W
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce	15 @ 3A, 4V
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic	1.5V @ 600A, 6A
Frequency - Transition	-
Current - Collector Cutoff (Max)	700A
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Package / Case	TO-220-3 (Straight Leads)
Packaging	Tube
Drawing Number	*
Lead Free Status	Lead Free
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant
Other Names	TIP42C TIP42C 497 2629 5 ND 49726295ND 497-2629-5