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TIP42C..

Manufacturer: FSC

General Purpose Amplifier and Switching Applications

Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
TIP42C..,TIP42C FSC 102 In Stock

Description and Introduction

General Purpose Amplifier and Switching Applications The TIP42C is a PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) manufactured by **Fairchild Semiconductor (FSC)**.  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Transistor Type:** PNP  
- **Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE):** -100V  
- **Collector-Base Voltage (VCB):** -100V  
- **Emitter-Base Voltage (VEB):** -5V  
- **Collector Current (IC):** -6A (continuous)  
- **Power Dissipation (PD):** 65W (at 25°C)  
- **DC Current Gain (hFE):** 15–75 (at IC = -3A, VCE = -4V)  
- **Transition Frequency (fT):** 3MHz  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -65°C to +150°C  
- **Package Type:** TO-220  

### **Descriptions and Features:**  
- Designed for general-purpose amplification and switching applications.  
- High current and voltage capability.  
- Complementary to the NPN TIP41C transistor.  
- Suitable for power amplifier and driver stages.  
- Low saturation voltage.  
- TO-220 package provides good thermal performance.  

The TIP42C is commonly used in power supply circuits, motor control, and audio amplifiers.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

General Purpose Amplifier and Switching Applications

Alternative Part Number

  • 2N6107 --: PNP power transistor with similar 10A/80V ratings, widely available and a common substitute for TIP42C in switching and amplifier circuits.
  • BD244C --: PNP power transistor rated 6A/100V in TO-220, close electrical match for TIP42C with higher voltage margin.
  • MJE2955T --: PNP power transistor rated 10A/60V in TO-220, suitable lower-voltage alternative for general switching and linear applications.

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