TIP31 / TIP41 NPN Transistor – 70V 7A (NTE196)

Reliable NPN Transistor for Everyday Electronics

The TIP31 and TIP41 style NPN transistor (NTE196) is a popular, general-purpose switching and audio power transistor. Designed for easy integration into a variety of DIY and repair projects, it’s ideal for anyone looking to upgrade or replace electronic components at home.

Key Features of the TIP31 / TIP41 NPN Transistor

• High current handling: Supports up to 7A output for robust performance.
• Voltage rating: Withstands up to 70V, making it suitable for many medium- and high-power applications.
• Easy-to-use package: TO-220 package style allows for simple mounting and efficient heat dissipation.
• Silicon NPN construction: Standard, reliable choice for switching and amplifier circuits.

Where to Use This Transistor

This 70V 7A NPN transistor is perfect for:

• Audio amplifier upgrades and repairs
• Switching power supplies
• Motor and relay drivers
• Hobby and DIY electronics projects

Quick Technical Data

• Type: NPN Silicon Transistor (NTE196)
• Package: TO-220
• Max Voltage: 70V
• Max Current: 7A
• Quantity Per Package: 1

Easy Replacement for TIP31 and TIP41

The NTE196 offers a practical replacement option for popular TIP31 and TIP41 transistors in a wide range of applications. This makes it simple to restore circuits or experiment with new builds using common, trusted parts.

Get Started with Reliable Components

Upgrade your next electronics project or repair with this dependable NPN transistor. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or new to circuit building, the NTE196 delivers solid performance with the convenience and specs you can trust.

This part is the equivalent replacement for the following:

00002SC1061, 001-021330, 001-21330, 002-1(SYL), 002-1(SYLVANIA), 002-2(SYL), 002-2(SYLVANIA), 002-4(SYL), 002-4(SYLVANIA), 004-2, 007-0112-00, 007-0112-04, 01-040313, 01-040476, 0131-5352, 013170, 013170-000, 01H1005, 01H1388, 020425-001, 020425-002, 020425-004, 020425-3, 0308391, 0308392, 0308393, 0415, 0514-062122, 083A(PACKARD-BELL), 083A(PACKARDBELL), 09-303020, 09-303021, 099-2, 099-2(SYL), 099-3(SYL), 1006-0937, 1009-05A, 1059-5, 1059-5(FISHER), 1061-8338, 1109(GE), 11-1501, 111N8C, 1132-5, 1132-5(RCA), 121-743-031, 121-770CL, 121-772CL, 121-853, 121-880, 121-967, 121-976-01, 121-987A, 13-0039099-002, 13-0039099-003, 1302601, 131161, 131239, 13-1847-1, 132-5, 132-5(RCA), 13-34002-1, 13-34002-2, 13-34002-4, 13-34616-1, 13-34838-1, 1338, 13-39004-1, 13-39099-2, 13-39099-3, 134771, 135735, 1384(GE), 140626, 140979, 141020, 1417364-001, 1417364-1, 14-608-02A, 14-609-03A, 14-609-09, 1471132-002, 1471132-3, 1471132-5, 147244, 1473612-1, 1473621-1, 1473623-1, 1473632-003, 1473632-3, 1473640-1, 148751, 15-0009-05, 153N1, 155N1, 16029, 16039, 16115, 161-5, 16163, 16165, 16277, 16341, 1-6732, 171174-3, 1854-0370, 1854-0454, 1854-0765, 1854-0917, 187-12(CORONADO), 19A116742P1, 1C14, 1C14450, 1P20-0036, 202056, 21A118-193, 21A118193, 229-1301-34, 2321732, 2328974, 2329083, 239517, 239A7920, 260P14202, 260P14202(1), 260P14203, 260P34202, 260P427020, 260P42706, 2N3830, 2N4232A, 2N4233A, 2N5213, 2N5427, 2N5428 (Minor mechanical difference exists, but device will fit most applications.), 2N5429 (Minor mechanical difference exists, but device will fit most applications.), 2N5490, 2N5491, 2N5492, 2N5493, 2N5494, 2N5495, 2N5496, 2N5497, 2N612, 2N6121, 2N6122, 2N6129, 2N6131, 2N6292, 2SC1398A, 2SC1398AP, 2SC1398AQ, 2SC1444, 2SC1826, 2SC1826-0, 2SC1826D, 2SC1826F, 2SC1826G, 2SC1826O, 2SC1826P, 2SC1826Q, 2SC1826R, 2SC1826-Y, 2SC1826Y, 2SC1985, 2SC2297, 2SC526-0, 2SC804H, 2SC883, 2SD242, 2SD288, 2SD288A, 2SD288B, 2SD288C, 2SD288K, 2SD288L, 2SD288M, 2SD289, 2SD289A, 2SD289B, 2SD289C, 2SD289K, 2SD289L, 2SD289M, 2SD317A, 2SD317A(F), 2SD317AF, 2SD317A(F)(P), 2SD317AO, 2SD317AP, 2SD317AQ, 2SD318A, 2SD330A, 2SD342, 2SD343A, 2SD343B, 2SD343C, 2SD343D, 2SD343H, 2SD343J, 2SD343K, 2SD344, 2SD345, 2SD346, 2SD347, 2SD365AO, 2SD365AP, 2SD365AQ, 2SD366A, 2SD366AO, 2SD366AP, 2SD366AQ, 2SD389A, 2SD389AF, 2SD389AF-0, 2SD389AF0, 2SD389AFO, 2SD389AF-P, 2SD389AFP, 2SD389AO, 2SD389AP, 2SD389AQ, 2SD389O, 2SD390A, 2SD390AO, 2SD390AP, 2SD390AQ, 2SD404, 2SD404G, 2SD476, 2SD476A, 2SD476AK, 2SD476AKB, 2SD476AKC, 2SD476B, 2SD476C, 2SD476D, 2SD476G, 2SD476K, 2SD476KB, 2SD476KC, 2SD476YL, 2SD531, 2SD544, 2SD568, 2SD568(K), 2SD568K, 2SD568L, 2SD568M, 2SD569, 2SD569K, 2SD569L, 2SD569M, 2SD570, 2SD570P, 2SD570Q, 2SD570R, 2SD762A, 2SD762AO, 2SD762AP, 2SD762AQ, 301201169, 301201200, 309689, 331-1, 331-1(RCA), 34-6002-43, 3596091, 3596092, 3632-1, 3632-3, 3632-3(RCA), 3640-1(RCA), 3640(RCA), 364-1(RCA), 3843(SEARS), 3L4-6011-1, 3L4-6012-06, 3L4-6012-5, 3L4-6012-55, 3L4-6012-56, 3L4-6012-58, 3L4-6012-6, 3L4-6012-8, 3SD313, 3SD313C, 40348V1, 40624, 40627, 40632, 4080187-0506, 4080187-0507, 4080835-0002, 4080838-002, 4080-866-0006, 4080866-0012, 4080-879-0001, 4080879-0006, 4080879-0011, 40816(RCA), 4100302889, 412-0669, 41500, 417-175, 417-203, 417-298, 417-4-00226, 417-816, 43029710, 4442-366, 457-2(MAG), 457-3(MAG), 462-1(MAG), 462-2(MAG), 462-3, 462-3(MAG), 462-5(MAG), 4-686234-3, 4686-234-3, 46-86347-3, 46-86459-3, 46-86616-3, 4745, 48-137309, 48-155013, 4835-130-47178, 483513047178, 4835-130-47324, 483513047324, 48R869676, 48S134936, 48S137323, 48X90478A50, 49X90478A50, 50200-8, 506565, 513036S, 5259, 561-6805-496, 57A244-14, 57B244-14, 60237, 60416, 60678, 60977, 6099-2, 610111-8, 610155-1, 6101950001, 610195-1, 61035, 6104570002, 6104570003, 610457-2, 610457-3, 6104620003, 61-1053-1, 61252, 61534, 61926, 61997, 62144, 62511, 62734596, 632-1(RCA), 632-2(RCA), 632-3, 632-3(RCA), 635-1(SYL), 640-1(RCA), 660092, 66-10825-01, 66F1681, 6-881, 72-4, 7331-1(RCA), 7364-1, 7364-1(RCA), 7920-1, 7L6-0444-1(NPN), 7L6-0531-1(NPN), 7L6-0531-2(NPN), 80062-03, 82-736-663-01, 82-743-630-01, 838-1(SYL), 86-568-2, 8-729-331-53, 8-729-382-64, 921-1054, 921-431, 935-1235, 96-5232-01, 96-5232-03, 96-5245-01, 96-5267-01, 991-01-3170, 991-01-5001, 991-01-5063, 991-020425-001, 991-020425-002, 991-020425-004, 992-013170-000, 99-S-075, 99S075, 99S083-1, 99S100, A1-TSS-POO-024, A1Y, A5A, A8E, A8K, ALB6494612, AR24(FORD), AR24(RED), AR24RED, AR28, AR28(RED), AR28RED, AR-30, AR30, AR35, AR38, AR38(RED), AR38RED, B23-82, B3466, B3539, B3543, B3544, BD239B, BD241B, BD273, BD275, BD278, BD291, BD293, BD537, BD579, BD591, BD633, BD635, BD733, BD735, BD737, BDX70, BDX71, BDX72, BDX73, BRC-5496, C1398A, C1398AP, C1398AQ, C1444, C1826, C1826-0, C18260, C1826D, C1826F, C1826G, C1826(JAPAN), C1826O, C1826P, C1826Q, C1826R, C1826Y, C1985, CXL196, D242(TRANS), D288, D288A, D288B, D288C, D288K, D288L, D288M, D289, D289A, D289B, D289C, D289K, D289L, D289M, D317A, D317AF, D317AP, D318A, D318B, D330A, D343A, D343B, D343C, D343D, D343H, D343J, D343K, D344, D345, D346, D347, D365AO, D365AP, D365AQ, D366A, D366AO, D366AP, D366AQ, D389A, D389AF, D389AF-0, D389AFO, D389AF-P, D389AFP, D389AO, D389AP, D389AQ, D390A, D390AO, D390AP, D390AQ, D390O, D404, D404G, D476, D476A, D476B, D476C, D476D, D476G, D476YL, D526-O, D531, D544, D568, D568K, D568L, D568M, D569, D569K, D569L, D569M, D570, D570P, D570Q, D570R, D762AO(TRANS), D762AP(TRANS), D762AQ(TRANS), D762A(TRANS), DDBY407004, ECG196, EP15X11, EP15X14, EP15X30, EP15X43, EP-276, ES103, EW15X241, GE-241, GESP-1508, GESP-1509, GESP-1517, GESP-1520, GESP-1521, GESP-1523, GESP-1524, HR-68, HT403131E0, HT403131EO, HT403132A0, IC144500, IRTR57, IRTR92, J241252, KLH4745, KSD568, KSD568-O, KSD568R, KSD568Y, KSD569, KSD569-O, KSD569R, KSD569Y, M9676, M9676/NPN, MJE2021, MJE2380, MJE2381, MJE2382, MJE2383, MJE29, MJE29A, MJE29B, MJE31 (Minor mechanical difference exists, but device will fit most applications.), MJE31A (Minor mechanical difference exists, but device will fit most applications.), MJE31B (Minor mechanical difference exists, but device will fit most applications.), MJE41, MJE41A, MJE41B, NSP41, NSP41A, NSP41B, NSP5190, NSP5191, NSP5192, NTE196, QT-D0313XAG, QT-D0525XDT, R623-1, R640-1, RCA1C10, RCA1C14, RCA3054, RE205, REN196, S2D153, S37162, SC1826-Y, SDT5103, SJE1692, SK3054, SK3054/196, SP3054, STX3326, T1P-24, T1P4, T23-93, TA-7155, TA7155, TA7155(TRANS), TA7362(TRANS), TA7362(TRANSISTOR), TA7782, TA7783, TA7784, TA8231, TH7251, TIP-24, TIP29B, TIP29XA, TIP-31, TIP31, TIP4, TIP41, TIP41A, TM196, TN2SD568K, TV-112, TV112, TV117, TVS2SC1826, VS2073//3E, VS2SC1826-Y-1, VS2SC1826-Y1A, VS2SC1985//-1, VS2SD476-C/-1, VS2SD476-C/-L, WEP756, X735-40C, ZSD235Y