Radio Shack TIP120 NPN-D Transistor

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Pros

  • Rugged (3)
  • Versatile (3)
  • Consistent performance (2)
  • Easy to drive (1)
  • Gain to spare (1)
  • Good length (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • No complementary device (1)

Best Uses

  • Experiments (1)
  • Lamp drivers (1)
  • Power supplies (1)
  • Prototyping (1)
  • Relay drivers (1)
  • Replacement part (1)
  • Robot control system (1)
  • Robotics (1)
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Use this transistor for your electronic needs. Power dissipation of 80W. Case type: TO-220.

Specification Description
Model TIP120
#per pack 1
Accessory Indicator Yes
Benefits V(CE):2.0V(BE): 2.8I(C) Max: 8.0A
Body Material Multi
Built-in Devices Low-speed switching and general purpose amplifier
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin Mexico
Description Header Your source for transistors.
Display Catalog Number 276-2068
Enclosure Color Black/Silver
Included in the Box TIP120 - NPN-D transistor with case type TO-220 (1)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Max Altitude Operating UOM Feet
Model TIP120
Mounting Kit Case Type: TO-220
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Power Device V(CE): 2.0 V(BE): 2.8 I(C) Max: 8.0A Power Dissipation: 80W
Product Type Transistor
Recommended Use Low-speed switching and general purpose amplifier
Supported Languages English

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Radio Shack TIP120 NPN-D Transistor Review

Sensitivity & power in one package

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Easy to drive
  • Gain to spare
  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • No complementary device

    Best Uses

  • Experiments
  • Lamp Drivers
  • Power Supplies
  • Prototyping
  • Relay Drivers
  • More »
 

"This Darlington is both sensitive and powerful: A rare combination. For typical parts, the current gain is somewhere between 1,000 and 2,500! Compare that to a 2N3055, with a gain of 50.



A TIP120 is versatile. You can use it in power supplies, lamp drivers, stepper motor drivers, and much more. …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 17 2008
James
Skokie, IL
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack TIP120 NPN-D Transistor Review

works great

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Good Length
  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"if you need to interface to a relay or device that takes more current than your micro controller can sink, then this is an excellent choice. i use it to interface a basic stamp to a relay that controls an air compressor. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 3 2008
dude1
silicon valley
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Radio Shack TIP120 NPN-D Transistor Review

Great multipurpose transitor

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Bulky

    Best Uses

  • Robot control system
 

"We used this to step up our voltage and current from a programmed circuit board to trigger an H-bridge for an underwater ROV project. It works great and so far have had no problems. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 6 2009
RoboTeacher
Paradise, MI
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  • Casual User
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