TIP106 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TIP106 is a PNP Darlington bipolar junction transistor manufactured by onsemi, housed in a TO-220-3 through-hole package. This component is rated for 80 V collector-emitter breakdown voltage and 8 A maximum collector current, with a maximum power dissipation of 2 W. The TIP106 is classified as obsolete, which necessitates identification of functionally equivalent substitute components for ongoing design requirements and production continuity.

Substiute Parts

TIP106

onsemiIn Stock: 2196TIP106 Datasheet

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TIP107

STMicroelectronicsIn Stock: 28751TIP107 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute components for the TIP106 are identified based on electrical and mechanical parameter compatibility. The primary substitution criteria are:

Electrical Parameters:

• Transistor type must be PNP - Darlington
• Maximum collector current must be equal to or greater than 8 A
• Collector-emitter breakdown voltage must be equal to or greater than 80 V
• Vce saturation characteristics must be compatible at specified base and collector currents
• DC current gain (hFE) must meet or exceed 1000 @ 3A, 4V
• Maximum power dissipation must be equal to or greater than 2 W
• Operating temperature range must encompass the required application range

Mechanical Parameters:

• Package type must be TO-220-3
• Mounting type must be through-hole

The TIP107 meets all specified electrical and mechanical parameters while offering enhanced voltage rating and active product status.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The TIP107 manufactured by STMicroelectronics is a direct electrical and mechanical substitute for the obsolete TIP106. The TIP107 provides identical collector current and saturation characteristics while offering a higher collector-emitter breakdown voltage rating of 100 V compared to the TIP106's 80 V specification. This enhanced voltage rating provides additional design margin in applications operating near the maximum voltage specification.

The TIP107 holds active product status, ensuring long-term availability and supply chain continuity. The TIP107 is ROHS3 compliant, whereas the TIP106 is non-compliant, making the TIP107 the appropriate choice for applications subject to RoHS regulations. Both components are REACH unaffected and carry identical ECCN and HTSUS classifications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the TIP107 directly replace the TIP106 in existing circuit designs?

A: The TIP107 is electrically and mechanically compatible with the TIP106. Both components share identical collector current ratings, saturation voltage characteristics, current gain specifications, and TO-220-3 package geometry. The TIP107's higher voltage rating (100 V vs. 80 V) does not create compatibility issues in applications designed for the TIP106.

Q: What is the primary advantage of selecting the TIP107 over the TIP106?

A: The TIP107 is an active product with confirmed long-term availability, whereas the TIP106 is obsolete. Additionally, the TIP107 is ROHS3 compliant, meeting current regulatory requirements for electronic components in many markets.

Q: Are there any electrical performance differences between the TIP106 and TIP107?

A: Both transistors exhibit identical DC current gain, saturation voltage, and collector cutoff current specifications. The TIP107 provides a higher collector-emitter breakdown voltage (100 V vs. 80 V), which represents an enhancement rather than a deviation from the original specification.

Q: Is the TO-220-3 package identical between both components?

A: Both the TIP106 and TIP107 utilize the TO-220-3 through-hole package with identical pin configuration and mechanical dimensions, allowing direct board-level substitution without layout modifications.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for the TIP107?

A: The TIP107 is rated for a maximum junction temperature of 150°C. Applications requiring the full -65°C to 150°C operating range of the TIP106 should verify that the TIP107's specified minimum operating temperature meets application requirements.