TIP32C Transistor PNP Transistor ST TIP32C

Product Overview

The TIP32C is a high-voltage PNP power transistor designed for general-purpose switching and linear amplifier applications. As a member of the popular "TIP" series, it is frequently used as a complementary pair with the NPN TIP31C. Housed in a standard TO-220 package, it offers reliable performance and excellent thermal handling, making it a staple in medium-power audio output stages, voltage regulators, and DC-to-DC converter circuits.

Core Specifications

• Manufacturer: STMicroelectronics

• Package Type: TO-220 (Through-Hole)

• Component Type: PNP Silicon Power Transistor (Complement to NPN TIP31C)

• Collector-Emitter Voltage ($V_{CEO}$): -100V

• Collector-Base Voltage ($V_{CBO}$): -100V

• Emitter-Base Voltage ($V_{EBO}$): -5V

• Continuous Collector Current ($I_C$): -3A

• Peak Collector Current ($I_{CM}$): -5A

• Power Dissipation ($P_{tot}$): 40W (at $T_C = 25^\circ C$)

• DC Current Gain ($h_{FE}$): 10 to 50 (at $I_C = 1A, V_{CE} = 4V$)

• Transition Frequency ($f_T$): 3 MHz (Minimum)

• Marking Code: TIP32C

• Part Number: TIP32C