TIP142FTU

Series:	--
Packaging:	Tube
Part Status:	Obsolete
Transistor Type:	NPN - Darlington
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max):	10A
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max):	100V
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic:	3V @ 40mA, 10A
Current - Collector Cutoff (Max):	2mA
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce:	1000 @ 5A, 4V
Power - Max:	125W
Frequency - Transition:	--
Operating Temperature:	150°C (TJ)
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Package / Case:	TO-3P-3 Full Pack
Supplier Device Package:	TO-3PF-3
Base Part Number:	TIP142

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TIP142FTU Application field and Working PrincipleThe TIP142FTU is a single bipolar transistor that is designed for medium power switching such as for general purpose amplifier applications. It is manufactured by Texas Instruments (TI) and is composed of silicon material. This device is a PNP type transistor and is capable of delivering a dissipation rate of up to 2 watts. The TIP142FTU is commonly used in the audio amplifier, motor driver and industrial control fields.The TIP142FTU is composed of three terminals, namely the collector, base, and emitter. The collector is the terminal where current enters the transistor, and it is usually connected to the power source. The base is the terminal which controls the flow of current through the transistor, and it is typically connecting to a voltage source. The emitter is the output of the transistor, and it is typically connected to the load or output.The TIP142FTU transistor works on the principle of majority charge carriers. In a PNP type transistor, majority carriers are holes, which move from the emitter to the collector when the device is turned on. This flow of charge carriers causes a current to flow through the device and act as an on/off switch. As a result, when the base-emitter voltage is greater than the emitter-collector voltage, the transistor turns on and current flows through it. When the base-emitter voltage is lower than the emitter-collector voltage, the transistor turns off and no current flows through it.The TIP142FTU transistor is designed for medium power switching applications and is capable of operating at a wide range of collector-emitter voltages, from -50V to -250V. It also has a maximum collector current rating of 1.2A and is capable of switching up to 2W of power. Since the TIP142FTU is a PNP type transistor, it is also capable of providing current feedback from its collector to base, meaning it can be used for low power switching as well as high power switching.The TIP142FTU is an efficient and reliable component and is widely used in a variety of applications ranging from consumer electronics to industrial applications. It is commonly used in audio amplifier circuits, motor drivers, and industrial control systems. The TIP142FTU is also an ideal component for beginners who are just learning the basics of electronic circuits.In conclusion, the TIP142FTU is an efficient bipolar transistor that is designed for medium power switching applications. It is composed of three terminals – the collector, base, and emitter – and works on the principle of majority charge carriers. It can be used to switch up to 2W of power and is capable of operating at -50V to -250V of collector-emitter voltage. The TIP142FTU is widely used for audio amplifier circuits, motor drivers, and industrial control systems, and is an ideal component for those just starting out with electronics.

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