TIP120, TIP121, TIP122
TIP125, TIP127
Datasheet
Low voltage complementary power Darlington transistors
Features
•
•
TAB
1
2
Low collector-emitter saturation voltage
Complementary NPN - PNP transistors
Application
3
•
TO-220
General purpose linear and switching
Description
C (2, TAB)
B (1)
C (2, TAB)
B (1)
R1
R1
R2
R2
SC07840
The devices are manufactured in planar technology with “base island” layout and
monolithic Darlington configuration. The resulting transistors show exceptional high
gain performance coupled with very low saturation voltage.
SC07850
E (3)
NPN: R1 = 7 kΩ, R2 = 70 Ω
E (3)
PNP: R1 = 16 kΩ, R2 = 60 Ω
Product status links
TIP120
TIP121
TIP122
TIP125
TIP127
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Electrical ratings
1
Electrical ratings
Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings
Parameter
Symbol
NPN
TIP120
PNP
TIP125
TIP121
TIP122
Unit
TIP127
VCBO
Collector-base voltage (IE = 0 A)
60
80
100
V
VCEO
Collector-emitter voltage (IB = 0 A)
60
80
100
V
VEBO
Collector-base voltage (IC = 0 A)
5
V
Collector current
5
A
Collector peak current
8
A
0.12
A
IC
ICM
IB
PTOT
Tstg
TJ
Note:
Value
Base current
Total power dissipation at TC ≤ 25°C
65
Total power dissipation at TA ≤ 25°C
2
Storage temperature range
Maximum operating junction temperature
W
-65 to 150
°C
150
°C
For PNP types voltage and current values are negative.
Table 2. Thermal data
Symbol
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Parameter
Value
Unit
RthJC
Thermal resistance, junction-to-case
1.92
°C/W
RthJA
Thermal resistance, junction-to-ambient
62.5
°C/W
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Electrical characteristics
2
Electrical characteristics
TC = 25°C unless otherwise specified.
Table 3. Electrical characteristics
Symbol
ICEO
ICBO
IEBO
VCEO(sus)(1)
Parameter
Collector cut-off current
Collector cut-off current
Emitter cut-off current
Collector-emitter sustaining voltage
VCE(sat)(1)
Collector-emitter saturation voltage
VBE(on)(1)
Base-emitter on voltage
hFE(1)
DC current gain
Test conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
IB = 0 A, VCE = 30 V for TIP120/125
-
0.5
IB = 0 A, VCE = 40 V for TIP121
-
0.5
IB = 0 A, VCE = 50 V for TIP122/127
-
0.5
IB = 0 A, VCE = 60 V for TIP120/125
-
0.2
IB = 0 A, VCE = 80 V for TIP121
-
0.2
IB = 0 A, VCE = 100 V for TIP122/127
-
0.2
IC = 0 A, VEB = 5 V
-
2
IB = 0 A, IC = 30 mA for TIP120/125
60
-
IB = 0 A, IC = 30 mA for TIP121
80
-
IB = 0 A, IC = 30 mA for TIP122/127
100
-
2
IC = 5 A IB = 20 mA
-
4
IC = 3 A, VCE = 3 V
-
2.5
1000
-
IC = 3 A, VCE = 3 V
1000
-
mA
mA
mA
V
IC = 3 A, IB = 12 mA
IC = 0.5 A, VCE = 3 V
Unit
V
V
1. Pulsed: Pulse duration ≤ 300 μs, duty cycle ≤ 2%.
Note:
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For PNP types voltage and current values are negative.
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Electrical characteristics (curves)
2.1
Electrical characteristics (curves)
Figure 2. Derating curve
Figure 1. Safe operating area
A M0 0 6 9 5 v1
I C ( A)
40
20
PULSE OPERATION for
single non repetitive pulse
ICMAX. pulsed
10 ms
4
I CMAX. cont.
2
10 0 ms
0 .4
1m s
0 .2
D.C. OPERATION
0 .0 4
0 .0 2
2
4
20
40
200
CE
Figure 3. DC current gain (NPN)
AM00696v1
hFE
1000
Figure 4. DC current gain (PNP)
AM00697v1
hFE
1000
Tj= -40 °C
Tj= 25 °C
Tj=125 °C
100
Tj= -40 °C
Tj= 25 °C
Tj=125 °C
100
VCE= 3 V
10
0.01
0.1
VCE= -3 V
1
Ic(A)
Figure 5. Collector-emitter saturation voltage (NPN)
AM00698v1
VCE(sat)
(V)
1.4
hFE= 250
-0.1
-1
Ic(A)
Figure 6. Collector-emitter saturation voltage (PNP)
AM00699v1
VCE(sat)
(V)
-1.4
Tj= -40 °C
Tj= 25 °C
Tj=125 °C
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10
-0.01
hFE= 250
Tj= -40 °C
Tj= 25 °C
Tj=125 °C
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Electrical characteristics (curves)
Figure 7. Base-emitter saturation voltage (NPN)
AM00700v1
VBE(sat)
(V)
hFE= 250
2.0
hFE= 250
-1.5
Tj= -40 °C
Tj= 25 °C
Tj=125 °C
1.0
0.5
0.1
1
Ic(A)
Figure 9. Base-emitter on voltage (NPN)
AM03262v1
VBE(on)
(V)
VCE= 3 V
Tj= -40 °C
Tj= 25 °C
Tj=125 °C
-1.0
-0.5
-0.1
-1
AM03263v1
VBE(on)
(V)
VCE= -3 V
-1.5
Tj= -40 °C
Tj= 25 °C
Tj=125 °C
1.0
0.5
0.1
1
Ic(A)
Figure 11. Resistive load switching time (NPN, on)
AM03264v1
VCC = 30 V
hFE = 250
VBE(off) = -5 V
IB(on) = -IB(off)
100
Tj= -40 °C
Tj= 25 °C
Tj=125 °C
-1.0
-0.5
- 0.1
-1
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Ic(A)
Figure 12. Resistive load switching time (PNP, on)
t(ns)
AM03265v1
VCC = -30 V
hFE = 250
VBE(off) = 5 V
-IB(on) = IB(off)
100
Delay time
Rise time
10
0
Ic(A)
Figure 10. Base-emitter on voltage (PNP)
-2.0
1.5
t(ns)
AM03261v1
VBE(sat)
(V)
-2.0
1.5
2.0
Figure 8. Base-emitter saturation voltage (PNP)
1
2
3
4
5
Delay time
Rise time
Ic(A)
10
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
Ic(A)
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Electrical characteristics (curves)
Figure 13. Resistive load switching time (NPN, off)
AM03266v1
t(ns)
Figure 14. Resistive load switching time (PNP, off)
AM03267v1
t(ns)
VCC = -30 V
hFE = 250
VBE(off) = 5 V
-IB(on) = IB(off)
1000
VCC = 30 V
hFE = 250
VBE(off) = -5 V
IB(on) = -IB(off)
1000
Storage time
Fall time
100
0
1
3
2
4
5
Storage time
Fall time
Ic(A)
Figure 15. Capacitance characteristics (NPN)
AM03269v1
C(pF)
100
0
-1
-3
-2
-4
AM03268v1
C(pF)
F= 0.1 MHz
CCB
CCB
10
0.01
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100
CEB
0.1
Ic(A)
Figure 16. Capacitance characteristics (PNP)
F= 0.1 MHz
100
-5
1
10
VR(V)
10
0.01
CEB
0.1
1
10
VR(V)
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Test circuits
3
Test circuits
Figure 17. Resistive load switching for NPN type
Note:
(1) Fast electronic switch.
Note:
(2) Non-inductive resistor.
Figure 18. Resistive load switching for PNP type
Note:
(1) Fast electronic switch.
Note:
(2) Non-inductive resistor.
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Package information
4
Package information
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK packages,
depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK specifications, grade definitions and product
status are available at: www.st.com. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
4.1
TO-220 type H package information
Figure 19. TO-220 type H package outline
0015988_H_23
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TO-220 type H package information
Table 4. TO-220 type H package mechanical data
Dim.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
A
4.40
4.45
4.50
A1
1.22
A2
2.49
2.59
2.69
A3
1.17
1.27
1.37
b
0.78
0.87
b2
1.25
1.34
b4
1.20
1.29
1.32
b6
1.50
b7
1.45
c
0.49
D
15.40
15.50
15.60
D1
9.05
9.15
9.25
E
10.08
10.18
10.28
e
2.44
2.54
2.64
e1
4.98
5.08
5.18
H1
6.25
6.35
6.45
L
13.20
13.40
13.60
L1
3.50
3.70
3.90
L2
16.30
16.40
16.50
L3
28.70
28.90
29.10
∅P
3.75
3.80
3.85
Q
2.70
2.80
2.90
0.03
0.10
Slug flatness
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0.56
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Ordering information
5
Ordering information
Table 5. Order codes
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Order codes
Marking
TIP120
TIP120
TIP121
TIP121
TIP122
TIP122
TIP125
TIP125
TIP127
TIP127
Polarity
Package
Packing
TO-220
Tube
NPN
PNP
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Revision history
Table 6. Document revision history
Date
Version
Changes
21-Jun-2004
3
Document migration, no content change.
25-Nov-2008
4
Inserted new Section 2.1: Electrical characteristics (curves).
The part number TIP126 have been removed and the document has been updated
accordingly.
11-May-2021
5
Updated title and added STPOWER LOGO in cover page.
Updated Section 4 Package information.
Minor text changes.
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Contents
Contents
1
Electrical ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2
Electrical characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1
Electrical characteristics (curves) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3
Test circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Package information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4.1
5
TO-220 type H package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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