The TIP132 is an NPN Darlington transistor designed for high-current switching and amplifier applications. It is constructed with two bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) in a Darlington configuration, offering high current gain and robust performance.
Key Features:
- Transistor Type: NPN Darlington pair transistor.
- Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage (V_CE): Typically 100V.
- Maximum Collector-Base Voltage (V_CB): Typically 100V.
- Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage (V_EB): Typically 5V.
- Collector Current (I_C): Up to 8A continuous.
- Power Dissipation (P_D): Typically 80W.
- Gain (h_FE): Very high gain due to the Darlington configuration.
- Package Type: TO-220.
- Operating Temperature Range: -65°C to +150°C.
- Mounting Style: Through-hole.
- Pin Configuration: Base (B), Collector (C), Emitter (E).
- Power supply regulators
- Audio amplifiers
- Motor drivers
- Switching applications requiring high current gain and robust performance