# Bipolar (BJT) Single Transistor, General Purpose, PNP, 100 V, 6 A, 65 W, TO-220, Through Hole

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/TIP42C/bipolar-bjt-single-transistor-general-purpose-pnp
**SKU**: TIP42C
**Manufacturer**: MULTICOMP PRO
**Price**: €0.2140
**Stock**: 1000+
**Lead Time**: 127 days (indicative)

## Description

Transistor Polarity:PNP; Collector Emitter Voltage V(br)ceo:-100V; Transition Frequency ft:3MHz; Power Dissipation Pd:65W; DC Collector Current:-6A; DC Current Gain hFE:15hFE; Transisto

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Msl | - |
| Svhc | Lead (25-Jun-2025) |
| No. Of Pins | 3Pins |
| Product Range | Multicomp Pro PNP Transistors |
| Qualification | - |
| Power Dissipation | 65W |
| Transistor Mounting | Through Hole |
| Transistor Polarity | PNP |
| Transition Frequency | 3MHz |
| Transistor Case Style | TO-220 |
| Dc Current Gain Hfe Min | 30hFE |
| Operating Temperature Max | 150°C |
| Continuous Collector Current | 6A |
| Collector Emitter Voltage Max | 100V |

## Datasheet

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## **PNP Power Transistor** 

## **Complementary Silicon Plastic Power Transistors** 

Designed for use in general purpose power amplifier and switching applications. 

- Collector-emitter sustaining voltage-Vceo(sus) = 100V (minimum). 

- Collector-emitter saturation voltage-Vce(sat) = 1.5V (maximum) at Ic = 6A. 

- Current gain-bandwidth product ft = 3MHz (minimum) at Ic = 500mA. 

## **Maximum Ratings** 

|**Maximum Ratings**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Characteristics**|**Symbol**|**Values**|**Unit**|
|Collector-Emitter Voltage|Vceo|100|V|
|Collector-Base Voltage|Vcbo|||
|Emitter-Base Voltage|Vebo|5||
|Collector Current  - Continuous<br>- Peak|Ic|6<br>10|A|
|Base Current|Ib|2||
|Total Power Dissipation at Tc= 25°C<br>Derate above 25°C|Pd|65<br>0.52|W<br>W/°C|
|Operating and Storage Junction<br>Temperature Range|tj, tstg|-65 to<br>+150|°C|



## **Thermal Characteristics** 

|**Thermal Characteristics**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Characteristics**|**Symbol**|**Values**|**Unit**|
|Thermal Resistance Junction to Case|Rθjc|1.92|°C/W|



## **Electric Characteristics (Tc = 25°C unless otherwise noted)** 

|**Characteristics**|**Symbol**|**Minimum**|**Maximum**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Off Characteristics**|||||
|Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage (1)<br>(Ic= 30mA, Ib= 0)|Vceo(sus)|100|-|V|
|Collector Cut-off Current<br>(Vce= 60V, Ib= 0)|Iceo|-|0.7|mA|
|Collector Cut-off Current<br>(Vce= 100V, Veb= 0)|Ices|-|0.4||
|Emitter Cut-off Current<br>(Veb= 5V, Ic= 0)|Iebo|-|1||
|**On Characteristics(1)**|||||
|DC Current Gain<br>(Ic= 0.3A, Vce= 4V)<br>(Ic= 0.3A, Vce= 4V)|hFE|30<br>15|75|-|



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## **PNP Power Transistor** 

|**Characteristics**|**Symbol**|**Minimum**|**Maximum**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage<br>(Ic= 6A, Ib= 600mA)|Vce(sat)|-|1.5|V|
|Base-Emitter on Voltage<br>(Ic= 6A, Vce= 4V)|Vbe(on)|-|2||
|**Dynamic Characteristics**|||||
|Current Gain-Bandwidth Product (2)<br>(Ic= 500mA, Vce= 10V, fTEST= 1MHz)|ft|3|-|MHz|
|Small Signal Current Gain<br>(Ic= 500mA, Vce= 10V, f = 1kHz)|hfe|20|-|-|



(1) Pulse Test: Pulse Width ≤ 300μs, Duty Cycle ≤ 2%. 

(2) ft = | hfe |•fTEST 

## **Power Derating** 

## **Switching Time Test Circuit** 

Duty Cycle = 1% 

Rb and Rc Varied to Obtain Desired Current Levels D1 Must be Fast Recovery Type. eg: MBD5000 used Above Ib = 100mA MSD6100 used Below Is = 100mA 

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## **PNP Power Transistor** 

There are two limitation on the power handling ability of a transistor: average junction temperature and second breakdown safe operating area curves indicate Ic-Vce limits of the transistor that must be observed for reliable operation i.e. the transistor must not be subjected to greater dissipation than curves indicate. 

The data of curve is base on Tj(PK) = 150°C; Tc is variable depending on power level. Second breakdown pulse limits are valid for duty cycles to 10% provided Tj(PK) ≤150°C, At high case temperatures, thermal limitation will reduce the power that can be handled to values less than the limitations imposed by second breakdown. 

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## **PNP Power Transistor** 

## **Part Number Table** 

|**Part Number Table**||
|---|---|
|**Description**|**Part Number**|
|PNP Power Transistor|TIP42C|



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