The TIP107 is a PNP Darlington transistor designed for high-current switching applications. It utilizes a Darlington pair configuration, consisting of two bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), to achieve high current gain and efficient switching performance.
Key Features:
- Transistor Type: PNP Darlington transistor.
- Maximum Collector-Base Voltage (V_CB): Typically -100V.
- Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage (V_CE): Typically -100V.
- Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage (V_EB): Typically -5V.
- Collector Current (I_C): Up to -8A continuous.
- Power Dissipation (P_D): Typically around 65W.
- Gain (h_FE): Very high gain due to the Darlington configuration.
- Package Type: TO-220, providing good thermal conductivity and mechanical strength.
- Operating Temperature Range: Typically -65°C to +150°C.
- Mounting Style: Through-hole mounting (TO-220 package).
- Pin Configuration: Base (B), Collector (C), Emitter (E).
- Applications: Power supply circuits, motor drivers, relay drivers, and general high-current switching applications.