TIP41C Transistor

The TIP41C is a high-power NPN bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed for medium to high-power amplification and switching applications. It is commonly used in audio amplifiers, power supplies, motor drivers, and voltage regulator circuits.

Key Features

• Transistor Type: NPN

• High Current Capability: Up to 6A collector current

• High Voltage Rating: 100V (Vceo)

• Low Saturation Voltage for efficient switching

• Rugged & Reliable for power applications

• Complementary Pair: TIP42C (PNP)

Electrical Specifications (Typical)

• Collector–Emitter Voltage (Vceo): 100V

• Collector Current (Ic): 6A

• Power Dissipation: 65W (with proper heat sink)

• DC Current Gain (hFE): 15 – 75

• Collector–Base Voltage (Vcbo): 100V

• Emitter–Base Voltage (Vebo): 5V

Pin Configuration (TO-220 Package)

Facing the front (text side), pins are:

1. Base (B)

2. Collector (C) (also connected to metal tab)

3. Emitter (E)

Applications

• Audio power amplifiers

• Linear voltage regulators

• Battery chargers

• Motor and relay drivers

• Power switching circuits

• Inverter and UPS circuits

Advantages

• Handles high current and power

• Easy to mount with a heat sink

• Widely available and cost-effective

• Suitable for both amplification and switching