TIP32 PNP Transistor – 3A 40V

The TIP32 is a medium-power PNP bipolar junction transistor designed for amplification and switching applications. It supports collector currents up to 3A and collector-emitter voltages up to 40V, making it suitable for power control circuits, audio amplifiers, motor drivers, and voltage regulation systems. With stable DC gain and low saturation voltage, the TIP32 offers reliable performance in both linear and switching applications. Its TO-220 package allows efficient heat dissipation, making it ideal for medium-power electronics.

Features

- Medium-power PNP bipolar transistor

- Collector current up to 3A

- Collector-emitter voltage up to 40V

- Suitable for amplification and switching

- Stable DC current gain

- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage

- TO-220 package for effective heat dissipation

- Supports linear and switching operation

- Reliable performance in power control circuits

- Suitable for audio amplifier output stages

- Easy heatsink mounting support

- Through-hole package for PCB installation

- Commonly used in complementary transistor circuits

- Ideal for medium-power electronic designs

Specifications

- Model: TIP32

- Device Type: PNP Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)

- Polarity: PNP

- Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vce): 40V

- Collector-Base Voltage (Vcb): 40V

- Emitter-Base Voltage (Veb): 5V

- Maximum Collector Current (Ic): 3A

- Power Dissipation: Approximately 40W

- DC Current Gain (hFE): 10 – 50

- Transition Frequency (fT): Approximately 3MHz

- Package Type: TO-220

- Mounting Type: Through-Hole

- Operating Temperature Range: -65°C to +150°C

- Application Type: Medium-Power Amplification and Switching

Links

- Datasheet

Tutorials

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