TIP36C is a powerful PNP transistor. It is used in audio amplifier power stage circuits, Motor driver circuit, Power supplies and switching circuits. This PNP transistor can handle the peak collector current of up to 50A and 100V. In this article i’m sharing the information of pinout, equivalent and characteristics of TIP36C transistor.
Pinout
The TIP36C comes in TO-247 packaging with three pin legs. This packaging is providing good heat management when aluminum heat sink is attached with it. The pinout configuration and pin description of TIP36C transistor is given below,
- Pin 1 is Base
- Pin 2 is Collector. This second pin of TIP36C transistor is connected to metal part the transistor (Back side)
- Pin 3 is Emitter
TIP36C Transistor Explained
Equivalent Transistors
If the TIP36C transistor is unavailable or difficult to get from your electronics market, then you can choose the following equivalent or similar PNP power transistors. You need to check the chosen equivalent transistors voltage, current, gain, and pinout configuration before replacing.
2SA1943 – This transistor is used in audio amplifiers, high power circuits and it is the complementary to 2SC5200 NPN Transistor.
MJ2955 – This is a TO-3 package transistor with similar ratings.
BDX54C – This transistor has a lower power rating but can be used in low power required circuits.
TIP2955 – Is a PNP power transistor from the same TIP family.
Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
| Type | PNP |
| Package | TO-247 |
| Collector – Base Voltage | 100 V |
| Collector – Emitter Voltage | 100 V |
| Emitter – Base Voltage | 5 V |
| Collector Current | 25 A |
| Peak Collector Current | 50 A (t < 5 ms) |
| Base Current | 5 A |
| Power Dissipation | 125 W @ Tc = 25 °C |
| DC Current Gain | 10 – 50 @ 15 A, VCE = 4 V |
| Collector – Emitter Saturation Voltage | Max 4 V @ 25 A |
| Transition Frequency | 3 MHz |
| Junction Temperature | 150 °C |
Applications
- TIP36C is used in Audio Amplifiers As an output stage in class AB or class B amplifiers.
- Power Supply Circuits, For current regulation or switching.
- DC Motor Controllers to control the high current motors.
- Battery Chargers to handle large charging currents.
Internal Construction
The TIP36C and TIP35C is manufactured using planar technology with a base island layout and it will resulting in,
- Improved current gain (hFE).
- Lower saturation voltage.
- Reliable thermal performance.
Conclusion
The TIP36C is the best PNP transistor for audio amplifier circuits. It can able to handle 100V and max collector current up to 50A. The complementary pair is a TIP35C transistor. Use the complementary transistor based circuit for audio amplifiers for better performance.
