TIP36 Transistor PNP Transistor ST TIP36C

Product Overview

The TIP36C (often referred to simply as the TIP36 series) is a high-power, high-current PNP silicon transistor designed for heavy-duty switching and power amplification. As a high-gain power device, it is specifically engineered to handle significant electrical loads, making it a common choice for audio power amplifiers, motor control drivers, and high-power voltage regulation circuits. It serves as the PNP complement to the high-power NPN TIP35C.

Core Specifications

• Manufacturer: STMicroelectronics

• Package Type: TO-247 (Through-Hole)

• Component Type: PNP Silicon Power Transistor (Complement to NPN TIP35C)

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

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

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

• Continuous Collector Current ($I_C$): -25A

• Peak Collector Current ($I_{CM}$): -40A

• Power Dissipation ($P_{tot}$): 125W (at $T_C = 25^\circ C$)

• DC Current Gain ($h_{FE}$): 15 to 50 (at $I_C = 15A, V_{CE} = 4V$)

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

• Marking Code: TIP36C

• Part Number: TIP36C