The TIP31 is an NPN transistor in a TO−220 type package designed for general purpose amplifier and switching applications. It has a high gain of 50, a collector continuous current of 3A, and a Collector-Emitter voltage of 60V. The base current for the TIP31 transistor is about 1A and the Emitter base voltage is 5V.

The TIP31C, TIP31A, TIP31B, TIP31C, (NPN); and TIP32, TIP32A, TIP32B, TIP32C,(PNP) are complementary devices. You can also check out other Power Transistors from TIP series such as TIP31(NPN), TIP41 (NPN), TIP42 (PNP), TIP127 (PNP), TIP122 (NPN), TIP2955 (PNP).

Features & Specifications

• Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO): 100V
• Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO): 100V
• Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): 5V
• Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage: 1.2V
• Collector Current (Ic): 3A
• DC Current Gain (hFE): 10 to 50
• Power Dissipation (PD): 40W
• Minimum Operating Temperature: -65°C
• Maximum Operating Temperature: +150°C
• Minimum Operating Temperature: -65°C
• High switching speed
• hFE improved linearity
• Available in TO-220 Package

Package Contents

1× TIP31 NPN Power Transistor

Additional Resources

TIP31 Datasheet

TP31 Tutorial