
TIP142
TIP147
Complementary power Darlington transistors
Features
■ Monolithic Darlington configuration
■ Integrated antiparallel collector-emitter diode
Applications
■ Linear and switching industrial equipment
Description
The TIP142 is an Epitaxial-base NPN power
transistor in monolithic Darlington configuration,
mounted in TO-247 plastic package. It is intended
for use in power linear and switching applications.
The PNP complementary type is TIP147.
.
3
2
1
TO-247
Figure 1. Internal schematic diagrams
R1 typ. =5 K
Table 1. Device summary
Part number Marking Package Packaging
TIP142 TIP142
TO-247 Tube
TIP147 TIP147
October 2007 Rev 6 1/8
W
R2 typ. =150
W
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Absolute maximum ratings TIP142 TIP147
1 Absolute maximum ratings
Table 2. Absolute maximum ratings
Symbol Parameter Value
UnitNPN TIP142
PNP TIP147
V
V
V
I
P
T
For PNP type voltage and current are negative.
Collector-base voltage (IE = 0) 100 V
CBO
Collector-emitter voltage (IB = 0) 100 V
CEO
Emitter-base voltage (IC = 0) 5 V
EBO
I
Collector current 10 A
C
Collector peak current 20 A
CM
I
Base current 0.5 A
B
Total dissipation at T
TOT
Storage temperature -65 to 150 °C
stg
T
Max. operating junction temperature 150 °C
J
= 25°C 125 W
case
Table 3. Thermal data
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
R
thj-case
Thermal resistance junction-case __max 1 °C/W
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TIP142 TIP147 Electrical characteristics
2 Electrical characteristics
(T
= 25°C; unless otherwise specified)
case
Table 4. Electrical characteristics
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
I
CBO
I
CEO
I
EBO
Collector cut-off current
= 0)
(I
E
Collector cut-off current
= 0)
(I
B
Emitter cut-off current
= 0)
(I
C
Collector-emitter
(1)
V
CEO(sus)
V
CE(sat)
V
BE(on)
h
FE
sustaining voltage
= 0)
(I
B
Collector-emitter
(1)
saturation voltage
(1)
Base-emitter on voltage
(1)
DC current gain
Resistive load
t
on
t
off
1. Pulsed duration = 300 µs, duty cycle ≤ 1.5%.
For PNP type voltage and current are negative.
Turn-on time
Turn-off time
V
= 100 V
CB
V
= 50 V
CE
= 5 V
V
EB
I
= 30 mA
C
I
= 5 A IB = 10 mA
C
I
= 10 A IB = 40 mA
C
= 10 A V
I
C
= 5 A V
I
C
I
= 10 A V
C
= 10 A RL = 3 Ω
I
C
I
= -I
B1
B2
CE
CE
CE
= 40 mA
= 4 V
= 4 V
= 4 V
1mA
2mA
2mA
100 V
2
3
3V
1000
500
0.9
4
V
V
µs
µs
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Electrical characteristics TIP142 TIP147
2.1 Test circuits
Figure 2. Resistive load switching test circrcuit (NPN type)
1) Fast electronic switch
2) Non-inductive resistor
Figure 3. Resistive load switching test circuit (PNP type)
1) Fast electronic switch
2) Non-inductive resistor
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TIP142 TIP147 Package mechanical data
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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Package mechanical data TIP142 TIP147
TO-247 Mechanical data
Dim.
Min. Typ Max.
A4.85 5.15
A1 2.20 2.60
b 1.0 1.40
b1 2.0 2.40
b2 3.0 3.40
c0.40 0.80
D 19.85 20.15
E 15.45 15.75
e5.45
L 14.20 14.80
L1 3.70 4.30
L2 18.50
øP 3.55 3.65
øR 4.50 5.50
S5.50
mm.
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TIP142 TIP147 Revision history
4 Revision history
Table 5. Document revision history
Date Revision Changes
04-Mar-2000 5
15-Oct-2007 6
Package change from SOT-93 to TO-247.
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TIP142 TIP147
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