The TIP120 is a versatile NPN Darlington power transistor, frequently used in electronics to switch or amplify medium-to-high power loads (up to (60V) and (5A continuous) using low-current signals from microcontrollers like Arduino. It features a Darlington pair configuration with a high gain (typically 1000) and is housed in a TO-220 package.
Specifications
Transistor Type: NPN Darlington
Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO):60V
Continuous Collector Current (IC):5A
Peak Load Current: (8A)
Current Gain (hFE): Approximately 1000.
Package: TO-220.
Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE):5V
Application
Motor Control: Driving DC motors, adjusting speed/direction.
Switching: Operating solenoids, relays, and high-power LEDs.
Amplification: General-purpose signal amplification.