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TIP42C AI Analysis:
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TIP42C product

TIP42C

Transistors - Bipolar (BJT) - Single

PNPBJTPower Transistor

The TIP42C is a standard PNP power transistor suitable for medium-power linear and switching circuits.

Best for

  • Linear power supplies
  • Switching regulators

Avoid if

  • High-frequency applications above 3MHz
  • Applications requiring >6A continuous current

Check before use

  • Thermal management requirements
  • Base drive current for saturation

Key specifications

VCEO
-100 V
IC
-6 A
hFE
15-75

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
-
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

Power ManagementGeneral Purpose

Datasheet

Central-Semiconductor-company-43.pdf

800 KB

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CAD Models

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Questions & answers

The TIP42C is a PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed for medium-power applications, housed in a TO-220-3 package.