TIP29A Discrete Semiconductor Products

Transistors - Bipolar (BJT) - Single

The TIP29A is a single-diffused medium power NPN silicon transistor. It is designed for general purpose amplifier and low frequency power switching applications. It has adequate gain, excellent thermal stability and high breakdown voltage.

Features of TIP29A

• Low Collector-Base Capacitance
• High Continous Collector Current
• High Saturated Collector Current
• Minimum Base Resistor for Reliability
• Integral Feedback for reliability

TIP29A Applications

The TIP29A is widely used in applications such as general purpose amplification, differential amplifier, wideband amplifiers, audio amplifier, wideband oscillator, industrial and consumer electronics, DC/DC converter, power switching and communication systems.

TIP29A Working Principle

The working of TIP29A is based on the basic transistor operation. It consists of three layers of semiconductor material - the emitter, base and collector. The emitter is the negative layer, the base is the positive layer and the collector is the negative layer again. A current flowing through the emitter will be controlled by the current flowing through the base. The current that flows through the collector is proportional to the current through the emitter. When a small current passes through the base, it increases the current that passes through the collector.

The TIP29A has two models, each with its own features. The PNP model is used for applications like low power amplifiers and wideband amplifiers. The NPN model is found in applications like high power amplifiers, power switching and DC/DC converters.

The TIP29A has two transistors connected in series. When a current flows through the base of the first transistor, it is amplified by the second transistor and then outputted as a larger current. This type of transistor is known as a " Darlington pair" and is used in applications like power switching and high power amplifiers.

The TIP29A has high collector-base capacitance, excellent thermal stability, and high breakdown voltage. Its collector has a high continuous current rating, and its saturable collector current rating is also high. Its integral feedback helps in improving the reliability of the amplifier.

The TIP29A is used in a wide range of applications. It is ideal for audio, low frequency power switching, amplifier, wideband oscillator and communication systems. It is also used as a component in logic circuits, motors, and microprocessors. Due to its excellent thermal stability and high frequency response, it is also used in industrial and consumer electronics.

In conclusion, the TIP29A is an excellent single-diffused medium power NPN silicon transistor. It is used for various applications such as audio, power switching and communication systems. Its high collector-base capacitance, excellent thermal stability, and high breakdown voltage make it suitable for different types of circuits. Its integral feedback helps in improving the reliability of the amplifier.