TIP30C Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TIP30C is a PNP bipolar junction transistor manufactured by STMicroelectronics, rated for 100 V collector-emitter breakdown voltage and 1 A maximum collector current in a TO-220-3 through-hole package. The device is classified as obsolete, which necessitates identification of active equivalent components for ongoing design support and procurement. Substitute parts must maintain electrical and mechanical compatibility across critical performance parameters including voltage rating, current capacity, and thermal characteristics.

Substiute Parts

TIP30C

STMicroelectronicsIn Stock: 8122TIP30C Datasheet

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TIP30CG

onsemiIn Stock: 8056TIP30CG Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the TIP30C is determined by equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Electrical Equivalence Criteria:

• Transistor type must be PNP
• Maximum collector current (Ic) must be 1 A or greater
• Collector-emitter breakdown voltage must be 100 V or greater
• Vce saturation must not exceed 700 mV at specified bias conditions
• DC current gain (hFE) minimum must be 15 or greater at 1 A, 4 V
• Maximum collector cutoff current must not exceed 300 µA
• Power dissipation rating must be 2 W or greater

Mechanical Equivalence Criteria:

• Package type must be TO-220-3
• Mounting configuration must be through-hole
• Pin configuration must be compatible with TO-220 standard

Compliance Equivalence Criteria:

• RoHS3 compliance required
• REACH unaffected status required

The TIP30CG manufactured by onsemi meets all specified electrical and mechanical parameters and maintains required compliance certifications, establishing it as a direct substitute for the obsolete TIP30C.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The TIP30CG manufactured by onsemi is the direct substitute for the obsolete TIP30C. Selection of the TIP30CG is supported by the following factors:

Product Status: The TIP30CG maintains active product status, ensuring continued availability and manufacturing support, whereas the TIP30C is classified as obsolete.

Electrical Compatibility: All critical electrical parameters are identical between the two devices, including collector current rating, breakdown voltage, saturation characteristics, and current gain specifications. The TIP30CG provides an extended operating temperature range (−65 °C to 150 °C) compared to the TIP30C specification, offering additional thermal margin in applications requiring low-temperature operation.

Mechanical Compatibility: Both devices utilize the TO-220-3 package with through-hole mounting, ensuring direct pin-compatible replacement without circuit board modification.

Regulatory Compliance: The TIP30CG maintains ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, meeting the same environmental and regulatory requirements as the original TIP30C.

Packaging Availability: The TIP30CG is supplied in tube packaging with 7995 units in current stock, providing reliable procurement for production and replacement applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the TIP30CG be used as a direct replacement for the TIP30C without circuit modification?

A: Yes. The TIP30CG is electrically and mechanically equivalent to the TIP30C across all specified parameters. The TO-220-3 package pinout is identical, and all electrical ratings match or exceed the original specification. No circuit board layout changes are required.

Q: What is the primary reason for substituting the TIP30C?

A: The TIP30C is classified as obsolete by the original manufacturer. The TIP30CG provides an active, equivalent alternative with identical electrical characteristics and continued manufacturing support.

Q: Are there differences in the operating temperature range between these devices?

A: The TIP30CG specifies an operating temperature range of −65 °C to 150 °C, whereas the TIP30C specification indicates a maximum junction temperature of 150 °C. The TIP30CG provides extended low-temperature capability. Both devices support the same maximum temperature limit.

Q: Do both devices meet the same compliance standards?

A: Yes. Both the TIP30C and TIP30CG are ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, meeting identical environmental and regulatory requirements.

Q: What is the significance of the transition frequency specification listed for the TIP30CG?

A: The TIP30CG specifies a transition frequency of 3 MHz. This parameter was not provided in the TIP30C specification data. The transition frequency indicates the frequency at which the current gain drops to unity and does not affect substitution compatibility for DC or low-frequency applications.

Q: Are the saturation voltage characteristics identical?

A: Yes. Both devices specify a maximum Vce saturation of 700 mV at 125 mA base current and 1 A collector current, ensuring identical switching performance in saturation-mode applications.

Q: What packaging format is the TIP30CG supplied in?

A: The TIP30CG is supplied in tube packaging, suitable for both manual and automated assembly processes. The TIP30C packaging format was not specified in the available data.