Description
TIP31CTU-ON
Product Description:
The TIP31CTU-ON is a high-power NPN epitaxial silicon transistor designed for general-purpose amplification and switching applications. This device is suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including power supplies, motor control, and audio amplifiers.
Key Features:
- High current capacity: 10 A
- High voltage capacity: 40 V
- Low saturation voltage: 0.5 V
- High current gain: 10-50
- Fast switching speed: 2 μs
Package and Pinout:
The TIP31CTU-ON is available in a TO-220 package, which provides good thermal performance and is easy to mount on a heat sink. The pinout is as follows:
- Base: 1
- Collector: 2
- Emitter: 3
Electrical Characteristics:
- Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vce): 40 V
- Collector-Base Voltage (Vcb): 60 V
- Emitter-Base Voltage (Veb): 5 V
- Collector Current (Ic): 10 A
- Base Current (Ib): 1 A
- DC Current Gain (hfe): 10-50
- Saturation Voltage (Vce(sat)): 0.5 V
- Transition Frequency (fT): 2 MHz
Thermal Characteristics:
- Junction Temperature (Tj): 150°C
- Storage Temperature (Tstg): -55°C to 150°C
- Thermal Resistance (Rth(j-a)): 62.5°C/W
Applications:
- Power supplies
- Motor control
- Audio amplifiers
- Switching applications
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vce): 40 V
- Collector-Base Voltage (Vcb): 60 V
- Emitter-Base Voltage (Veb): 5 V
- Collector Current (Ic): 10 A
- Base Current (Ib): 1 A
- Junction Temperature (Tj): 150°C
Note:
The TIP31CTU-ON is a high-power transistor and should be used with caution. It is recommended to use a heat sink to ensure proper thermal performance. The device should be handled with care to avoid damage.