Equivalent & Substitute Parts for 2SC5100 (Sanken Electric USA Inc.)

Part Overview

2SC5100 is an active NPN bipolar junction transistor (BJT) by Sanken Electric USA Inc., designed for through hole mounting and housed in a TO-3P package. It features a maximum collector-emitter voltage of 120 V, collector current up to 8 A, and power handling of 75 W. Its specific characteristics, form factor, and active status necessitate consideration of equivalent or substitute models, primarily when exact inventory, package, or compliance requirements dictate alternative selection.

Key Parameters

Parameter	2SC5100
Transistor Type	NPN
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max)	120 V
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max)	8 A
Power - Max	75 W
Frequency - Transition	20 MHz
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce	50 @ 3A, 4V
Operating Temperature (Max)	150°C (TJ)
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Package / Case	TO-3P-3 Full Pack
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant
Product Status	Active

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute model selection for bipolar power transistors such as 2SC5100 is permitted when matching the following key parameters: transistor type (NPN), mounting type (through hole), collector current rating, collector-emitter voltage rating, and package compatibility. Additional considerations include maximum power rating, frequency characteristics, operating temperature, DC current gain, RoHS status, and product status. Only models conforming to these explicit parameters and compliance requirements are listed as substitutes.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	2SC5100	TIP35C	TIP35CW
Transistor Type	NPN	NPN	NPN
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max)	120 V	100 V	100 V
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max)	8 A	25 A	25 A
Power - Max	75 W	125 W	125 W
Frequency - Transition	20 MHz	3 MHz	3 MHz
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce	50 @ 3A, 4V	10 @ 15A, 4V	10 @ 15A, 4V
Operating Temperature (Max)	150°C (TJ)	150°C (TJ)	150°C (TJ)
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole
Package / Case	TO-3P-3 Full Pack	TO-218-3	TO-247-3
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Product Status	Active	Active	Active

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Model selection among 2SC5100, TIP35C, and TIP35CW may be guided by product status (all active), RoHS compliance (all compliant), and available packaging within the through hole transistor category. Inventory data for each part is explicitly provided in the input. These criteria are suitable for selection without further technical or application-dependent filtering.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are the primary criteria for substituting 2SC5100 with TIP35C or TIP35CW? A1: The primary criteria are matching transistor type (NPN), mounting type (through hole), RoHS status, product status, and core electrical parameters including collector current, collector-emitter voltage, power rating, and operating temperature.

Q2: Are the package / case types of TIP35C and TIP35CW directly interchangeable with 2SC5100? A2: The package types differ: 2SC5100 uses TO-3P-3 Full Pack, TIP35C uses TO-218-3, and TIP35CW uses TO-247-3. Physical layout compatibility depends strictly on these package specifications.

Q3: Does the frequency transition parameter affect substitution? A3: Frequency transition ratings differ, with 2SC5100 specified at 20 MHz and substitutes at 3 MHz. Substitution is based only on the explicitly provided parameters.

Q4: Is RoHS compliance maintained across all listed substitute parts? A4: All parts, including 2SC5100, TIP35C, and TIP35CW, are reported as RoHS compliant as per the supplied data.

Q5: Can these substitute models be selected based solely on inventory status or form factor? A5: Inventory status and form factor (through hole, specific package) are directly referenced for component selection in this context, in strict accordance with the input parameters.

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