TIP122 NPN POWER DARLINGTON TRANSISTOR TO-220

The TIP122 is an NPN Darlington transistor known for high current gain and low saturation voltage, making it ideal for switching and amplification applications in various electronic projects, such as motor control, audio amplification, and LED lighting.

Key Features of TIP122 NPN Darlington Transistor:

• • Transistor Type: NPN Darlington Pair
  • High Current Gain: Gain (hFE) up to 1000
  • Low Saturation Voltage: Ideal for switching applications
  • Collector-Emitter Voltage (V_CE): 100V
  • Collector Current (I_C): 5A continuous, 8A peak
  • Package: TO-220 for easy heat dissipation and mounting

Technical Specifications of TIP122 NPN Darlington Transistor:

• • Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage (V_CE): 100V
  • Maximum Collector-Base Voltage (V_CB): 100V
  • Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage (V_EB): 5V
  • Collector Current (I_C): 5A continuous, 8A peak
  • DC Current Gain (hFE): 1000 (minimum)
  • Package Type: TO-220

Schematic Diagram, Connection, and Pinout of TIP122:

• • Pinout: The TIP122 has three pins: Base (B), Collector (C), and Emitter (E).
  • Connection Diagram: Connect the base pin to the control signal through a resistor, the collector to the load, and the emitter to ground.

Applications of TIP122 NPN Darlington Transistor:

• • Switching Applications: Suitable for switching high-power devices.
  • Motor Control: Useful for controlling motors and other inductive loads.
  • Audio Amplification: Can be used in power amplifier stages.
  • LED Lighting: Drives high-power LEDs efficiently.

Equivalent of TIP122 NPN Darlington Transistor:

• • TIP120: Lower current version with similar characteristics.
  • BD679: Alternative NPN Darlington transistor with similar voltage and current ratings.

Keywords for TIP122 NPN Darlington Transistor:

• • TIP122 Darlington Transistor
  • NPN Power Transistor
  • High Gain Transistor
  • TIP122 TO-220

Package Includes:

• • 1 x TIP122 NPN Darlington Transistor TO-220