The Bipolar Power Transistor is designed for general purpose power amplifier and switching applications. The TIP41, TIP41A, TIP41B, TIP41C (NPN); and TIP42, TIP42A, TIP42B, TIP42C (PNP) are complementary devices.
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TIP41C Transistor Explained / Description
TIP41C is a low cost general purpose power transistor that can be used for amplification and switching purposes in your electronic circuits. It can drive maximum 6 ampere of load. It can be a perfect transistor if you are looking to replace a TIP31, TIP31C or other similar transistors in your circuit design to drive more load. For driving loads a suitable heatsink should be used with this transistor. The maximum collector-emitter voltage and collector-base voltage is 100V due to which you can use it to drive maximum 100V of load. Moreover the maximum collector dissipation is 65W which is an ideal output to use this transistor for many types of audio amplification purposes. The collector of the transistor is connected with two points one is pin2 of the transistor and other is the metal can tab of the transistor.
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TIP41C Pinout
The Tip41c comes with three terminals named:
1: Base
2: Collector
3: Emitter
The following figure shows the pinout diagram of Tip41c.
Base-Collector-Emiter
TIP41C CAD Model
TIP41C Symbol
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TIP41 Pin Configuration
Pin No |
Pin Name |
1 |
Base |
2 |
Collector |
3 |
Emitter |
4 |
Case (Collector) |
Product Attributes
TYPE |
DESCRIPTION |
Category |
Discrete Semiconductor Products |
|
Transistors - Bipolar (BJT) - Single |
Mfr |
onsemi |
Series |
- |
Package |
Bulk |
Part Status |
Obsolete |
Transistor Type |
NPN |
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max) |
6 A |
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) |
100 V |
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic |
1.5V @ 600mA, 6A |
Current - Collector Cutoff (Max) |
700A |
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce |
15 @ 3A, 4V |
Power - Max |
65 W |
Frequency - Transition |
3MHz |
Operating Temperature |
150C (TJ) |
Mounting Type |
Through Hole |
Package / Case |
TO-220-3 |
Supplier Device Package |
TO-220-3 |
Base Product Number |
TIP41 |
Features / technical specifications
- Package Type: TO-220
- Transistor Type: NPN
- Max Collector Current(IC): 6A or 6000mA
- Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE): 100V
- Max Collector-Base Voltage (VCB): 100V
- Max Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): 5V
- Max Collector Dissipation (Pc): 65W
- Max Transition Frequency (fT): 3 MHz
- Minimum & Maximum DC Current Gain (hFE): 15 – 75
- Max Storage & Operating temperature Should Be: -65 to +150 Centigrade
Applications
- Audio Amplification
- Signal Amplification
- Driving Loads Under 6 Amperes
- Driving and Controlling DC Motors
- Darlington Pairs
Where We Can Use it & How to Use?
The TIP41C can be used in any general purpose switching and amplification application. When using as a switch you can drive many loads at the same time (The sum of all load should not increase from 6A). It can drive DC motors, high power LEDs, high power relays, bulbs, devices etc.
Moreover it can also be used for general purpose amplification purposes. For example signal amplification, It can also be used to build a simple high power amplifier circuit or other than that it can also be used in high power audio amplifier stages.
How to Get Long Term Performance in a Circuit
To make this device stay stable for years in your circuits it is recommended to not drive load more than 6A, always use a suitable heatsink, do not drive load more than 100V, for good and stable performance always stay below from the max values and always operate and store the device/transistor in temperature above -65 centigrade and below +150 centigrade.
TIP41C Alternatives
The following are the alternatives to Tip41c.
MJE5180
2SD1895
MJE5181
BC911
BD711
TIP41C Physical dimensions
the circuit of TIP41C
TIP41C Datasheet
TIP41C Datasheet
FAQ
what is tip41c transistor?
The TIP41C is a base island technology NPN. power transistor in TO-220 plastic package that. Make this device suitable for audio, power linear. and switching applications.
What is the use of Tip41c transistor?
Tip41c is an NPN transistor that comes in the TO-220 package and is mainly used for amplification and switching purposes. It's a high switching speed device with improved current gain and a high collector current around 6A that indicates the value of load this device can support.
What does a BD139 transistor do?
BD139 is a Bipolar NPN transistor, it is mounted in the SOT-32 plastic package. It is designed for audio amplifier and driver utilizing complementary circuits. BD139 has a gain value of 40 to 160, which determine the amplification capacity of a transistor.
What are the three types of transistor?
Transistors are broadly divided into three types: bipolar transistors (bipolar junction transistors: BJTs), field-effect transistors (FETs), and insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs).
What is PNP transistor?
The PNP transistor is a type of transistor in which one n-type material is doped with two p-type materials. It is a device that is controlled by the current. Both the emitter and collector currents were controlled by the small amount of base current. Two crystal diodes are connected back-to-back in the PNP transistor.