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TIP42C AI Analysis:
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TIP42C product

TIP42C

Component

PNPPower TransistorTO-220

The TIP42C is a general-purpose PNP power transistor in a TO-220 package, widely used for audio amplification and power switching.

Best for

  • Audio power amplifiers
  • General power switching

Avoid if

  • High-frequency applications above 3MHz
  • Applications requiring NPN polarity

Check before use

  • Heatsink requirements
  • Thermal management

Key specifications

VCEO
-100 V
IC
-6 A
Power Dissipation
65 W

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
RoHS Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

Audio Power Amplification

Datasheet

0e032ad65782097dc4b07f7de4b05dc0_TIP42_TIP42C_Rev2_Nov2017.PDF

800 KB

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Questions & answers

The TIP42C is a PNP silicon power transistor designed for audio power amplification and general-purpose switching applications.