Robot Pi Shop

TIP120

$0.50
Quantity

The TIP120 is a NPN Darlington Power Transistor. It can switch loads upto 60V with a peak current of 8A and continuous current of 5A. This makes it suitable for medium and high power electronics like controlling motors, solenoids or high power LEDs.

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

  • NPN Medium-power Darlington Transistor
  • High DC Current Gain (hFE), typically 1000
  • Continuous Collector current (IC) is 5A
  • Collector-Emitter voltage (VCE) is 60V
  • Collector-Base voltage (VCB) is 60V
  • Emitter Base Voltage (VBE) is 5V
  • Base Current(IB) is 120mA
  • Peak load current is 8A
  • Available in To-220 Package