TIP101 NPN Darlington Transistor Description A silicon Darlington transistor in a TO-220 case intended for general purpose amplifier and low speed switching applications. Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Symbol Rating Units Collector - Base Voltage Vcbo 80 V Collector - Emitter Voltage Vceo 80 V Collector Current (DC) Ic 8 A Collector Current (Pulse) Icp 15 A Base Current Ib 1 A Collector Dissipation (Tc = + 25C) Pc 80 W Operating Junction Temperature Tj 150 C Storage Temperature Range Tstg - 65 to +150 C Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case Rthjc 1.56 C / W Pin Configuration 1. Base 2. Collector 3. Emitter 4. Collector Electrical Characteristics : (Ta = + 25C unless otherwise Specified) Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit Collector - Emitter Sustaining Voltage Vceo(sus) Ic = 30mA, Ib = 0, Note 1 80 - - V Icbo Vcb = 80V, Ie = 0 - - 50 A Iceo Vce = 40V, Ib = 0 - - 50 A Emitter Cutoff Current Iebo Veb = 5V, Ic = 0 - - 8 mA DC Current Gain hfe Ic = 3A, Vce = 4V 1,000 - 20,000 - Ic = 8A, Vce = 4V 200 - - - Collector - Emitter Saturation Voltage Vce(sat) Ic = 3A, Ib = 6mA, Note 1 - - 2 V Ic = 8A, Ib = 80mA, Note 1 - - 2.5 V Base - Emitter Saturation Voltage Vbe(on) Ic = 8A, Ib = 4V, Note 1 - - 2.8 V Small - Signal Current Gain hfe Ic = 3A, Vce = 4V, f = 1MHz 4 - - - Collector Cuttoff Current Note 1: Pulse test : Pulse width = 300s, duty cycle = 1.5% www.element14.com www.farnell.com www.newark.com Page <1> 31/07/12 V1.0 TIP101 NPN Darlington Transistor Dimensions A B C D E F G H J K L M N Min. 14.42 9.63 3.56 - 1.15 3.75 2.29 2.54 - 12.7 2.8 2.03 - Max. 16.51 10.67 4.83 0.9 1.4 3.88 2.79 3.43 0.56 14.73 4.07 2.92 31.24 O 7 Dimensions : Millimeters Part Number Table Description Part Number Transistor, Bipolar, TO-220,NPN TIP101 Important Notice : This data sheet and its contents (the "Information") belong to the members of the Premier Farnell group of companies (the "Group") or are licensed to it. No licence is granted for the use of it other than for information purposes in connection with the products to which it relates. No licence of any intellectual property rights is granted. The Information is subject to change without notice and replaces all data sheets previously supplied. The Information supplied is believed to be accurate but the Group assumes no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness, any error in or omission from it or for any use made of it. Users of this data sheet should check for themselves the Information and the suitability of the products for their purpose and not make any assumptions based on information included or omitted. Liability for loss or damage resulting from any reliance on the Information or use of it (including liability resulting from negligence or where the Group was aware of the possibility of such loss or damage arising) is excluded. This will not operate to limit or restrict the Group's liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence. Multicomp is the registered trademark of the Group. (c) Premier Farnell plc 2012. www.element14.com www.farnell.com www.newark.com Page <2> 31/07/12 V1.0