Trans Darlington NPN 60V 5A 3-Pin(3+Tab) TO-220 Tube The TIP120 is a Darlington pair NPN power transistor that shows exceptional high gain performance coupled with very low saturation voltage.
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Trans Darlington NPN 60V 5A 3-Pin(3 Tab) TO-220 Tube
The TIP120 is a Darlington pair NPN power transistor that shows exceptional high gain performance coupled with very low saturation voltage.
TIP120
| Quantity | Unit Price | Ext. Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1+ | $1.05606 | $1.06 |
| 10+ | $0.99628 | $9.96 |
| 100+ | $0.93989 | $93.99 |
| 500+ | $0.88669 | $443.35 |
| 1000+ | $0.8365 | $836.5 |
The TIP120 is a Darlington pair NPN power transistor that's manufactured in planar technology with "base island" layout and monolithic Darlington configuration. It shows exceptional high gain performance coupled with very low saturation voltage. The TIP120 transistor is widely used in general switching and amplification applications.
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Medium-power Darlington Transistor
Type: NPN
Package: TO-220
Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE): 60 V
Collector-Base Voltage (VCB): 60 V
Emitter-Base Voltage (VBE): 5 V
Base Current (IB): 120 mA
Collector Current (IC): 5 A
Collector Dissipation (PC): 65 W
DC Current Gain (hfe): 1000
Peak Load Current: 8 A
Operating and Storage Junction Temperature: -65 to +150 °C
STMicroelectronics TIP120 technical specifications, attributes, parameters and parts with similar specifications to STMicroelectronics TIP120.
STMicroelectronics TIP120 technical specifications, attributes, parameters and parts with similar specifications to STMicroelectronics TIP120.
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Lead Time | 8 Weeks | |
| Mount | Through Hole | |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole | |
| Package / Case | TO-220-3 | |
| Number of Pins | 3Pins | |
| Weight | 6.000006g | |
| Transistor Element Material | SILICON | |
| Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage | 60V | |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | 4V | |
| Number of Elements | 1 Element | |
| hFEMin | 1000 | |
| Operating Temperature | 150°C TJ | |
| Packaging | Tube | |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 | |
| Part Status | Active | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 1 (Unlimited) |
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Terminations | 3Terminations | |
| ECCN Code | EAR99 | |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) | |
| Voltage - Rated DC | 60V | |
| Max Power Dissipation | 65W | |
| Current Rating | 5A | |
| Base Part Number | TIP120 | |
| Pin Count | 3 | |
| Polarity | NPN | |
| Element Configuration | Single | |
| Power Dissipation | 2W | |
| Transistor Application | SWITCHING | |
| Transistor Type | NPN - Darlington | |
| Collector Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 60V | |
| Max Collector Current | 5A | |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce | 1000 @ 3A 3V |
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Current - Collector Cutoff (Max) | 500μA | |
| JEDEC-95 Code | TO-220AB | |
| Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic | 4V @ 20mA, 5A | |
| Collector Base Voltage (VCBO) | 60V | |
| Emitter Base Voltage (VEBO) | 5V | |
| Max Junction Temperature (Tj) | 150°C | |
| VCEsat-Max | 4 V | |
| Height | 19.68mm | |
| Length | 10.4mm | |
| Width | 4.6mm | |
| REACH SVHC | No SVHC | |
| Radiation Hardening | No | |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant | |
| Lead Free | Lead Free |
Resistive load switching
The TIP120 can be used in a wide variety of general purpose switching and amplification applications.
When used as a switch, it requires only 120mA to its base to become fully saturated. It can switch loads upto 60V with a peak current of 8A and continuous current of 5A. This makes it suitable for medium and high power electronics like controlling motors, solenoids or high power LEDs.
When working as an amplifier, it can amplify a very little amount of audio to drive a high power speaker directly with no other extra circuitry needed. It can also be used in amplifier stages and a preamplifier.
Its low Base-Emitter Voltage of only 5V also makes it ideal to be used with a microcontroller and other devices to drive loads under 5A.
It can also be used with an Arduino to drive motors, turn lights on, and drive other high power gadgets. The TIP120 acts as a power broker or gatekeeper between the Arduino realm and the high power realm composed of the PC fan and its battery pack.
General purpose linear and switching
Audio power amplifier
Audio amplifier stages
Audio preamplifiers and its stages
Driving or switching loads under 5A
Speed control of motors
Inverter and other rectifier circuits
TIP120 Package Outline
TIP120 Mechanical Data
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