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TIP32C - PNP Power Transistor

Pin Configuration

Pin Number

Pin Name

Description

1

Base

Controls the biasing of transistor, Used to turn ON or OFF the transistor

2

Collector

Current flows in through collector, normally connected to load

3

Emitter

Current Drains out through emitter, normally connected to ground

 

Features

  • Medium-power PNP Transistor
  • DC Current Gain (hFE) 10 to 50
  • Continuous Collector current (IC) is 3A
  • Collector-Emitter voltage (VCE) is 100 V
  • Collector-Base voltage (VCB) is 100V
  • Emitter Base Voltage (VBE) is 5V
  • Available in To-220 Package

 

Note: Complete Technical Details can be found at the TIP32C transistor datasheet provided at the end of this page.

 

Complementary NPN Transistor

TIP31C

 

TIP32C Equivalent PNP Transistors

MJC32C

 

Same Family Transistors

TIP120, TIP121, TIP122 (NPN); TIP125, TIP126, TIP127 (PNP)

 

TIP32 Transistor Overview

The TIP32 is a PNP Power transistor. Since it has high collector current of about 2A it can be used for Power switching or large signal amplification.The transistor is mainly known for its high amplification capacity since 2A is not much of a higher capacity.

So, if you are looking for a PNP transistor for your amplifier circuit then TIP32 might be your choice or to switch higher current loads more than 2A, try logic level MOSFETS like IRF540N (N-channel) which also operates at 5V.

 

How to use TIP32 Transistor

Although TIP has high collector current and current gain, it is fairly simple to control the device since it has an Emitter-Base voltage (VBE) of only 5V and base current of only 120mA.  But since we are dealing with high current, there will be good heat dissipation for switching applications and hence a heat sink is recommended.

Also the Transistor can be driven directly from PWM signal since the Emitter-Base voltage is less, however the PWM should source enough current for complete saturation of the Transistor. The current through the base pin has to be limited; you can use even a 1K resistor if your collector current requirement is less.

 

Applications

  • high current switching (upto 2A) loads
  • Can be used as medium Power switches
  • Large signal amplification
  • Speed control of Motors
  • Half bridge circuits
  • Inverter and other rectifier circuits

 

2D-Model

2D dimensions will help you in placing this component at the time of making circuit on perf board or a PCB.

TIP32C Transistor Dimensions

Component Datasheet

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