TIP42AAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About TIP42A
TIP42A is a Transistor BJT PNP component manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It comes in a Transistor Outline, Vertical package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | TIP42ASource | EEEHB1E4R7AR | ERJ2GEJ102X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | STMicroelectronics | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Package Type | Transistor Outline, Vertical | Other | Other |
| Pin Count | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 150.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 105.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 155.0°C |
| Price | $0.1705 | $0.0880 | $0.0030 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | |||
| Factory Lead Time | 14 Weeks | 21 Weeks | — |
| YTEOL | 9 | 7 | 13 |
| Collector Current-Max (IC) | 6 A | — | — |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max | 60 V | — | — |
| Configuration | SINGLE | — | — |
| DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) | 15 | — | — |
| JEDEC-95 Code | TO-220AB | — | — |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PSFM-T3 | — | — |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 | — | e3 |
| Number of Elements | 1 | — | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | — |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE | RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
| Package Style | FLANGE MOUNT | SMT | SMT |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | NOT SPECIFIED | — | — |
| Polarity/Channel Type | PNP | — | — |
| Power Dissipation Ambient-Max | 65 W | — | — |
| Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) | 65 W | — | — |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | — | — |
| Surface Mount | NO | YES | YES |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) | — | MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | — | — |
| Terminal Position | SINGLE | — | — |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | NOT SPECIFIED | — | — |
| Transistor Application | SWITCHING | — | — |
| Transistor Element Material | SILICON | — | — |
| Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) | 3 MHz | — | — |
| VCEsat-Max | 1.5 V | — | — |
| ## TIP42A Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — |
| Pbfree Code | — | Yes | Yes |
| Reach Compliance Code | — | Compliant | Compliant |
| Capacitance | — | 4.7 µF | — |
| Capacitor Type | — | ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR | — |
| Diameter | — | 4 mm | — |
| Dielectric Material | — | ALUMINUM (WET) | — |
| Height | — | 5.8 mm | — |
| Leakage Current | — | 0.003 mA | — |
| Mounting Feature | — | SURFACE MOUNT | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Negative Tolerance | — | 20% | — |
| Packing Method | — | TR, EMBOSSED, 15 INCH | TR, PUNCHED PAPER, 7 INCH |
| Polarity | — | POLARIZED | — |
| Positive Tolerance | — | 20% | — |
| Rated (DC) Voltage (URdc) | — | 25 V | — |
| Reference Standard | — | AEC-Q200 | AEC-Q200, IEC60115-8 |
| Ripple Current | — | 22 mA | — |
| Size Code | — | 1717 | 0402 |
| Tan Delta | — | 0.14 | — |
| Terminal Shape | — | FLAT | WRAPAROUND |
| Construction | — | — | Rectangular |
| Package Height | — | — | 0.35 mm |
| Package Length | — | — | 1 mm |
| Package Width | — | — | 0.5 mm |
| Rated Power Dissipation (P) | — | — | 0.1 W |
| Rated Temperature | — | — | 70 °C |
| Resistance | — | — | 1000 Ω |
| Resistor Type | — | — | FIXED RESISTOR |
| Technology | — | — | METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
| Temperature Coefficient | — | — | 200 ppm/°C |
| Tolerance | — | — | 5% |
| Working Voltage | — | — | 50 V |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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FAQ
What is equivalent to TIP42A?
Known equivalents for TIP42A include EEEHB1E4R7AR, ERJ2GEJ102X. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of TIP42A?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
How do I verify TIP42A alternatives?
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