Tip120

The TIP120 is an NPN Darlington Power Transistor. It can switch loads up to 60V with a peak current of 8A and a 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 the transistor, Used to turn ON or OFF the transistor

2 Collector Current flows in through the collector, normally connected to the 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

The peak load current is 8A

Available in To-220 Package