
TIP29A
TIP29C
NPN power transistors
Features
■ NPN transistors
Applications
■ Audio, linear and switching applications
Description
The devices are manufactured in Planar
technology with “Base Island” layout. The
resulting transistor shows exceptional high gain
performance coupled with very low saturation
voltage. The PNP types are TIP30A and TIP30C.
.
3
2
1
TO-220
Figure 1. Internal schematic diagram
Table 1. Device summary
Order codes Marking Package Packaging
TIP29A
TIP29C
July 2007 Rev 2 1/9
TIP29A
TIP29C
TO-220
TO-220
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Absolute maximum ratings TIP29A TIP29C
1 Absolute maximum ratings
Table 2. Absolute maximum ratings
Symbol Parameter
V
V
V
I
P
T
Collector-base voltage (IE = 0) 60 100 V
CBO
Collector-emitter voltage (IB = 0) 60 100 V
CEO
Emitter-base voltage (IC = 0) 5 V
EBO
I
Collector current 1 A
C
Collector peak current (tp < ms) 3 A
CM
I
Base current 0.4 A
B
Total dissipation at Tc ≤ 25°C
TOT
Total dissipation at T
Storage temperature -65 to 150 °C
stg
T
Max. operating junction temperature 150 °C
J
amb
≤ 25°C
Value
TIP29A TIP29C
30
2
Unit
W
W
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TIP29A TIP29C Electrical characteristics
2 Electrical characteristics
(T
= 25°C; unless otherwise specified)
case
Table 3. Electrical characteristics
Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
I
CEO
I
CES
I
EBO
Collector cut-off current
= 0)
(I
B
Collector cut-off current
= 0)
(V
BE
Emitter cut-off current
= 0)
(I
C
Collector-emitter
(1)
V
CEO(sus)
V
CE(sat)
V
BE
h
FE
1. Pulsed duration = 300 ms, duty cycle ≥1.5%.
sustaining voltage
= 0)
(I
B
Collector-emitter
(1)
saturation voltage
(1)
Base-emitter voltage
(1)
DC current gain
for TIP29A V
for TIP29C V
for TIP29A V
for TIP29C V
=5V
V
EB
=30mA
I
C
for TIP29A
for TIP29C
I
=1A _ IB =125mA
C
I
=1A V
C
=0.2A V
I
C
=1A V
I
C
CE
CE
CE
CE
CE
CE
CE
=4V
=4V
=4V
=30V
=60V
=60V
=100V
60
100
40
15
0.3
0.3mAmA
0.2
0.2mAmA
1mA
V
V
0.7 V
1.3 V
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Electrical characteristics TIP29A TIP29C
2.1 Electrical characteristic (curves)
Figure 2. DC current gain Figure 3. DC current gain
Figure 4. Collector-emitter saturation
voltage
Figure 6. Base-emitter on voltage
Figure 5. Base-emitter saturation
voltage
Figure 7. Resistive load switching time
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TIP29A TIP29C Electrical characteristics
Figure 8. Resistive load switching time
2.2 Test circuit
Figure 9. Resistive load switching test circuit
1) Fast electronic switch
2) Non-inductive resistor
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Package mechanical data TIP29A TIP29C
3 Package mechanical data
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in
ECOPACK® packages. These packages have a Lead-free second level
interconnect . The category of second level interconnect is marked on the
package and on the inner box label, in compliance with JEDEC Standard JESD97.
The maximum ratings related to soldering conditions are also marked on the inner
box label. ECOPACK is an ST trademark. ECOPACK specifications are available
at: www.st.com
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TIP29A TIP29C Package mechanical data
TO-220 Mechanical data
DIM.
A 4.40 4.60
b 0.61 0.88
b1 1.14 1.70
c 0.49 0.70
D 15.25 15.75
D1 1.27
E 10 10.40
e 2.40 2.70
e1 4.95 5.15
F 1.23 1.32
H1 6.20 6.60
J1 2.40 2.72
L13 14
L1 3.50 3.93
L20 16.40
L30 28.90
øP 3.75 3.85
Q 2.65 2.95
MIN. TYP MAX.
mm.
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Revision history TIP29A TIP29C
4 Revision history
Table 4. Revision history
Date Revision Changes
01-Jan-2000 1 Initial Release
11-Jul-2007 2 Figures 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and figure 9 have been added.
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TIP29A TIP29C
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