The TIP3055 is an NPN power transistor designed for medium-power switching and amplifier applications. It provides reliable performance in circuits requiring moderate to high current and power handling capabilities.
Key Features:
- Transistor Type: NPN (Negative-Positive-Negative) bipolar junction transistor.
- Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage (V_CE): Typically 60V.
- Collector-Base Voltage (V_CB): Typically 100V.
- Emitter-Base Voltage (V_EB): Typically 7V.
- Collector Current (I_C): Up to 15A continuous.
- Power Dissipation (P_D): Typically around 115W.
- Gain (h_FE): Moderate to high gain, typically 20-70.
- Package Type: TO-218 (TO-3), providing excellent thermal conductivity and mechanical strength.
- Operating Temperature Range: -65°C to +150°C.
- Mounting Style: Through-hole (TO-218 package).
- Pin Configuration: Base (B), Collector (C), Emitter (E).
- Power supply regulators
- Audio amplifiers
- Motor drivers
- General-purpose switching applications