
General features
■ New enhanced series
■ High switching speed
■ h
■ h
improved linearity
FE
Grouping
FE
TIP31C
Power transistors
Applications
■ Linear and switching industrial application
Description
The TIP31C is a base island technology NPN
power transistor in TO-220 plastic package with
better performances than the industry standard
TIP31C that make this device suitable for audio,
power linear and switching applications. The
PNP type is TIP32C.
Order codes
2
TO-220
Internal schematic diagram
Part Number Marking Package Packing
TIP31C
Note: on page 4
April 200 6 Rev 1 1/10
TIP31C R
TIP31C O
TIP31C Y
TO-220 Tube
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Contents TIP31C
Contents
1 Electrical ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 Electrical characteristics (curve) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Package mechanical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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TIP31C Absolute maximim ratings
1 Absolute maxi mim ratings
Table 1. Absolute maximim ratings
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
V
V
V
P
CBO
CEO
EBO
I
C
I
CM
I
B
TOT
T
stg
T
Collector-base voltage (IE = 0)
Collector-emit ter voltage (IB = 0)
Emitter-base vo lt age (IC = 0)
100 V
100 V
5V
Collector current 3 A
Collector peak current 5 A
Base current 1 A
Total dissipation at T
Total dissipation at T
case
amb
= 25°C
= 25°C
40
2
Storage temperature -65 to 150 °C
Max. operating junction temperature 150 °C
J
W
W
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Electrical characteristics TIP31C
2 Electrical characteristics
(T
= 25°C unless otherwise specified)
case
Table 2. Electrical characteristics
Symbol Parameter T est conditions Min. T yp. Max. Unit
I
CEO
I
EBO
I
CES
V
CEO(sus)
V
CE(sat)
V
BE(on)
h
FE
1. Pulsed duration = 300 ms, duty cy cle ≥ 1.5%
Collector cut-off current
= 0)
(I
B
Emitter cut-off current (IC = 0) V
Collector cut-off current
= 0)
(V
BE
Collector-emitter
(1)
sustaini ng voltage (I
Collector-emitter saturation
(1)
voltage
(1)
Base-emitte r voltage
(1)
DC current gain
= 0)
B
= 60V
V
CE
= 5V
EB
= 100V
V
CE
= 30m A
I
C
I
= 3A_ IB = 375mA
C
I
= 3A_____ V
C
= 1A_ ___ V
I
C
= 3A _____ V
I
C
CE
CE
CE
Group R
Group O
Group Y
100 V
= 4V
= 4V
25
= 4V
10
20
40
Note: Product is pre-selected in DC current gain (Group R, Group O and Group Y).
STMicroelectronics reserves the right to ship each groups according to production
availability. Please contact your nearest STMicroelectronics sales office for delivery details.
0.3 mA
1mA
0.2 mA
1.2 V
1.8 V
24
44
50
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TIP31C Electrical characteristics
2.1 Electrical characteristics (curve)
Figure 1. Safe Operating area Figure 2. Derating curves
Figure 3. DC-current ga i n Figure 4. DC-curren t gain
Figure 5. Collecto r-emitter saturation
voltage
Figure 6. Base-emitter saturation
voltage
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Electrical characteristics TIP31C
Figure 7. Ba se-em itter on voltage
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TIP31C 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 TIP31C
TO-220 MECHANICAL DATA
DIM.
A 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181
b 0.61 0.88 0.024 0.034
b1 1.15 1.70 0.045 0.066
c 0.49 0.70 0.019 0.027
D 15.25 15.75 0.60 0.620
E 10 10.40 0.393 0.409
e 2.40 2.70 0.094 0.106
e1 4.95 5.15 0.194 0.202
F 1.23 1.32 0.048 0.052
H1 6.20 6.60 0.244 0.256
J1 2.40 2.72 0.094 0.107
L 13 14 0.511 0.551
L1 3.50 3.93 0.137 0.154
L20 16.40 0.645
L30 28.90 1.137
øP 3.75 3.85 0.147 0.151
Q 2.65 2.95 0.104 0.116
MIN. TYP MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.
mm. inch
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TIP31C Revision history
4 Revision history
Table 3. Revision history
Date Revision Changes
20-Apr-2006 1 New release
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TIP31C
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