The TIP124 is an NPN Darlington transistor composed of two bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) configured in a Darlington pair. This configuration provides high current gain and allows it to switch large loads with relatively low control current.
Key Features:
- Transistor Type: NPN Darlington pair 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): Rated up to 5A continuous.
- Power Dissipation (P_D): Maximum power dissipation is typically around 65W.
- Gain (h_FE): Very high current gain due to the Darlington configuration.
- Package Type: TO-220 package, which provides good thermal conductivity and mechanical strength.
- Operating Temperature Range: Typically -65°C to +150°C.
- Package Type: TO-220, suitable for through-hole mounting.
- Mounting Style: Through-hole mounting for easy integration into circuit boards or heat sinks.
- Pin Configuration: Base (B), Collector (C), Emitter (E).
- Applications: Commonly used in power supply circuits, motor drivers, solenoid control, and other high-current switching applications.
- Power Supply Circuits: Used for regulating and switching power supplies.
- Motor Drivers: Controls DC motors and stepper motors.
- Relay Drivers: Provides the necessary current to activate electromagnetic relays.
- General Switching: Suitable for various high-current switching applications.