Part Details for TIP140 by NTE Electronics Inc
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TIP140 Information
TIP140 by NTE Electronics Inc is a Power Bipolar Transistor.
Power Bipolar Transistors are under the broader part category of Transistors.
A transistor is a small semiconductor device used to amplify, control, or create electrical signals. When selecting a transistor, factors such as voltage, current rating, gain, and power dissipation must be considered, with common types. Read more about Transistors on our Transistors part category page.
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Onlinecomponents.com | Electronics TIP140 Transistor NPN Silicon Darlington Bvceo=60V IC=10A TO-247 Case With Base-ter Shunt Resistors RoHS: Compliant |
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$1.9200 / $2.9200 | Buy Now |
Part Details for TIP140
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TIP140
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Power Bipolar Transistor,
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| Part Life Cycle Code | Obsolete | |
| Ihs Manufacturer | NTE ELECTRONICS INC | |
| Reach Compliance Code | unknown | |
| ECCN Code | EAR99 | |
| Date Of Intro | 2018-07-19 | |
| Collector Current-Max (IC) | 10 A | |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max | 60 V | |
| Configuration | DARLINGTON WITH BUILT-IN DIODE AND RESISTOR | |
| DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) | 500 | |
| JEDEC-95 Code | TO-247 | |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PSFM-T3 | |
| Number of Elements | 1 | |
| Number of Terminals | 3 | |
| Operating Temperature-Max | 150 °C | |
| Operating Temperature-Min | -65 °C | |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | |
| Package Style | FLANGE MOUNT | |
| Polarity/Channel Type | NPN | |
| Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) | 125 W | |
| Surface Mount | NO | |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | |
| Terminal Position | SINGLE | |
| Transistor Application | AMPLIFIER | |
| Transistor Element Material | SILICON | |
| VCEsat-Max | 3 V |
TIP140 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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The maximum safe operating temperature for the TIP140 is 150°C, but it's recommended to operate it at a maximum of 120°C to ensure reliability and longevity.
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While the TIP140 can be used as a switch, it's not recommended for high-frequency signals (>100 kHz) due to its relatively high capacitance and inductance, which can cause signal distortion and ringing.
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To ensure the TIP140 is fully turned off, make sure to apply a voltage of at least -5V to the base with respect to the emitter, and keep the input current below 5mA. This will guarantee a collector-emitter voltage of at least 1V, which is sufficient to turn off the transistor.
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The recommended heatsink for the TIP140 depends on the specific application and power dissipation requirements. However, a heatsink with a thermal resistance of around 10-20°C/W is typically sufficient for most applications.
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While the TIP140 can be used in linear amplifier circuits, it's not the most suitable choice due to its relatively low current gain (hFE) and high collector-emitter saturation voltage (Vce(sat)). A transistor with a higher hFE and lower Vce(sat) would be a better choice for linear amplifier applications.