Typical Characteristics
1000
100
VCE = -4V
10
1
-0.01
-0.1
-1
-10
IC[A], COLLECTOR CURRENT
Figure 1. DC current Gain
-100
IC(MAX) (PULSE)
-10
IC(MAX) (DC)
-1
-0.1
-1
TIP42
TIP42A
TIP42B
TIP42C
-10
-100
VCE[V], COLLECTOR-EMITTER VOLTAGE
Figure 3. Safe Operating Area
-2.0
IC/IB = 10
-1.6
VBE(sat)
-1.2
-0.8
VCE(sat)
-0.4
-0.0
-0.01
-0.1
-1
-10
-100
IC[A], COLLECTOR CURRENT
Figure 2. Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage
100
80
60
40
20
0
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
TC[oC], CASE TEMPERATURE
Figure 4. Power derating
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