TIP141

Single Bipolar Transistors Overview

The TIP141 is an NPN silicon epitaxial-base power transistor in a monolithic Darlington configuration, housed in a TO-218 plastic package. It features a collector-emitter sustaining voltage of 80 V and a continuous collector current rating of 10 A. The device provides high DC current gain, with a minimum value of 500 at 10 A and 1000 at 5 A. Total power dissipation reaches 125 W at 25°C case temperature, supported by a thermal resistance junction-to-case of 1°C/W.

Single Bipolar Transistors Feature Summary

• Monolithic Darlington configuration for high gain performance
• Integrated antiparallel collector-emitter diode
• Designed for linear and switching industrial applications

Single Bipolar Transistors Applications

• Power linear equipment
• Switching industrial equipment

Single Bipolar Transistors Procurement Notes

Verify the component matches STMicroelectronics manufacturing origin and TO-218 package specifications. Confirm the part number corresponds to the NPN polarity variant with 80V collector-emitter voltage ratings. Ensure documentation aligns with the official datasheet electrical characteristics and absolute maximum ratings provided by the manufacturer.

Single Bipolar Transistors Selection Notes

Select this component when designing circuits requiring high current amplification with low drive requirements. The integrated antiparallel diode simplifies inductive load management. Verify that the operating junction temperature remains within the specified 150°C limit and that adequate heat sinking is provided to maintain total power dissipation within safe limits.

Single Bipolar Transistors Part Context

This device belongs to a complementary series of silicon power Darlington transistors manufactured by STMicroelectronics. The family includes NPN types (TIP140, TIP141, TIP142) and corresponding PNP types (TIP145, TIP146, TIP147). These components are designated as preferred salestypes for general-purpose power control tasks.

Single Bipolar Transistors Replacement Considerations

Compatible substitutes include the TIP140 and TIP142 from the same STMicroelectronics series, offering identical configurations with different voltage ratings.