TIP120 TO220 60V 5A NPN Darlington Transistor

Product Description: TIP120 TO220 60V 5A NPN Darlington Transistor

The TIP120 TO220 NPN Darlington Transistor is a high-performance, versatile power transistor designed for efficient switching and amplification in various electronic applications. With a collector-emitter voltage rating of 60V and a maximum continuous collector current of 5A, the TIP120 is perfect for low-to-medium power applications that require reliable and efficient current handling. The TO-220 package allows for easy integration into power systems and offers excellent thermal management to handle moderate power loads. Featuring a Darlington configuration, the TIP120 provides a high current gain, ensuring efficient operation even with low base currents, which makes it ideal for amplifying signals or driving larger currents with low input signals.

Key Features:

• Collector-Emitter Voltage (V_CEO): 60V, making it suitable for moderate-voltage power applications.
• Maximum Collector Current (I_C): 5A, allowing the TIP120 to handle significant current for driving loads such as motors and solenoids.
• High Current Gain (h_FE): The Darlington configuration provides a very high current gain (typically 1000), ensuring efficient amplification with minimal base current.
• Low Saturation Voltage (V_CE(sat)): Minimizes power dissipation during operation, increasing overall circuit efficiency.
• TO-220 Package: Designed for power applications, the TO-220 package offers effective heat dissipation and ease of mounting in various circuit designs.
• Built-in Base-Emitter Diodes: Provides protection from voltage spikes and inductive load switching, improving the transistor’s durability and performance.

Applications:

• Power Amplifiers: Ideal for audio amplifiers and other power amplifier circuits where high current gain and low distortion are essential for driving speakers or other high-power loads.
• Motor Drivers: Perfect for driving small to medium motors, such as those found in robotics, electric fans, or small machinery, providing reliable switching and control.
• Solenoid Drivers: Used to control solenoids in automation systems, locking mechanisms, and electro-mechanical applications.
• Switching Power Supplies: Commonly used in power supply circuits, including buck or boost converters, where the ability to switch high currents is necessary to regulate output voltage.
• Relay Drivers: Suitable for driving relays in control circuits, power distribution systems, and industrial control panels.
• Signal Amplification: Ideal for amplifying weak analog signals in low-power audio circuits or signal processing applications.
• High-Power Switching: Can be used for controlling larger power circuits, such as dimmer switches, motor control circuits, and power regulation systems.

The TIP120 TO220 NPN Darlington Transistor is a reliable and efficient choice for a wide variety of power switching and amplification applications. Its high current gain, low saturation voltage, and robust design ensure excellent performance in low-to-medium power systems.

Package Included:

1 x TIP120 TO220 60V 5A NPN Darlington Transistor
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