TIP42C Datasheet & Equivalents
PNP
TO-220
High Power
JSMSEMI
VCEO
100V
Ic Max
6A
Pd Max
65W
hFE Gain
15
Quick Reference
The TIP42C is a PNP bipolar junction transistor in a TO-220 package, manufactured by JSMSEMI. It supports a breakdown voltage of 100V and continuous collector current of 6A. It is widely used in switching and amplification circuits.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JSMSEMI | Original Manufacturer |
| Package | TO-220 | Physical mounting |
| Transistor Type | BJT | Bipolar Junction Transistor |
| Category | Single | Configuration |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 100V | Max breakdown voltage |
| Collector Current (Ic) | 6A | Max current handling |
| Power Dissipation (Pd) | 65W | Max thermal limit |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 15 | Base signal amplification ratio |
| Transition Frequency (fT) | 3MHz | Max operating frequency |
| Saturation Voltage (VCEsat) | 1.5V | Voltage drop when fully ON |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (Vebo) | 5V | Max emitter-base breakdown |
| Collector Cutoff Current | 400uA | Leakage current when OFF |
| Operating Temp | - | Safe junction temperature range |
Equivalent Transistors & Alternatives
| Part | Type | Package | VCEO | IC | hFE | Pd | Manufacturer / Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2SA1010 | PNP | TO-220 | 100V | 7A | 200 | 40W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| BD650 | PNP | TO-220 | 100V | 8A | 750 | 62.5W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| TIP107 | PNP | TO-220 | 100V | 8A | 1000 | 2W | ST 📄 PDF |
| BDX34C | PNP | TO-220 | 100V | 10A | 750 | 70W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| BDW94CFP | PNP | TO-220 | 100V | 12A | 750 | 33W | ST 📄 PDF |
| D44VH10 | PNP | TO-220 | 100V | 15A | 35 | 83W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| D45VH10G | PNP | TO-220 | 100V | 15A | 35 | 83W | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| BD912 | PNP | TO-220 | 100V | 15A | 250 | 90W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| MJE15031G | PNP | TO-220 | 150V | 8A | 20 | 50W | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| MJE15031 | PNP | TO-220 | 150V | 8A | 40 | 50W | SPTECH |
| MJE15033G | PNP | TO-220 | 250V | 8A | 70 | 50W | onsemi 📄 PDF |