ULN2803A
8ch Darlington Sink DriverThe ULN2803A is a 8ch darlington sink driver from Toshiba. View the full ULN2803A datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
Official ULN2803A datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
Manufacturer
ToshibaCategory
Motor DriversULN2803A Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| VCE(Sat) | 1.3V typ, 1.6V max at IOUT=350 mA, IIN=500 µA |
| Turn-On Delay | 0.1 µs typ |
| Turn-Off Delay | 0.2 µs typ |
| Input Capacitance | 15 pF typ |
| Number Of Channels | 8 |
| Input Base Resistor | 2.7 kΩ (ULN2803A) |
| Input Compatibility | TTL, 5V CMOS (ULN2803A) |
| Input Voltage (VIN) | -0.5V to 30V |
| Storage Temperature | -55°C to 150°C |
| DC Current Gain (HFE) | 1000 min at VCE=2V, IOUT=350 mA |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Power Dissipation (DIP) | 1.47 W |
| Power Dissipation (SOP) | 0.92 W / 1.31 W (glass epoxy PCB) |
| Clamp Diode Forward Current | 500 mA max |
| Clamp Diode Forward Voltage | 2.0V max at IF=350 mA |
| Clamp Diode Reverse Voltage | 50V |
| Output Current (Per Channel) | 500 mA max |
| Output Leakage Current (ICEX) | 50 µA max at VCE=50V, Ta=25°C |
| Output Sustaining Voltage (VCE(SUS)) | -0.5V to 50V |
ULN2803A Overview
Part: ULN2803APG, ULN2803AFWG, ULN2804APG, ULN2804AFWG — TOSHIBA
Type: 8ch Darlington Sink Driver
Description: High-voltage, high-current darlington drivers comprised of eight NPN darlington pairs, featuring integral clamp diodes for switching inductive loads.
Operating Conditions:
- Operating temperature: -40 to 85 °C
- Output sustaining voltage: 0 to 50 V
- Input voltage: 0 to 30 V
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage: 50 V (Output sustaining voltage VCE(SUS))
- Max continuous current: 500 mA/ch (Output current IOUT)
- Max junction/storage temperature: 150 °C (Storage temperature Tstg)
Key Specs:
- Output leakage current (ICEX): 50 μA (max, VCE = 50 V, Ta = 25°C)
- Collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)): 1.6 V (max, IOUT = 350 mA, IIN = 500 μA)
- ULN2803A Input ON current (IIN(ON)): 1.35 mA (max, VIN = 3.85 V)
- ULN2804A Input ON current (IIN(ON)): 0.5 mA (max, VIN = 5 V)
- DC current transfer ratio (hFE): 1000 (min, VCE = 2 V, IOUT = 350 mA)
- Clamp diode forward voltage (VF): 2.0 V (max, IF = 350 mA)
- Turn-on delay (tON): 0.1 μs (typ, RL = 125 Ω, VOUT = 50 V)
- Turn-off delay (tOFF): 0.2 μs (typ, RL = 125 Ω, VOUT = 50 V)
Features:
- Output current (single output) 500 mA (max)
- High sustaining voltage output 50 V (min)
- Output clamp diodes
- Inputs compatible with various types of logic
Applications:
- Relay drivers
- Hammer drivers
- Lamp drivers
- Display (LED) drivers
Package:
- DIP-18pin (P-DIP18-300-2.54-001)
- SOP-18pin (P-SOP18-0812-1.27-001)
ULN2803A Features
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Output current (single output) 500 mA (max)
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High sustaining voltage output 50 V (min)
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Output clamp diodes
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Inputs compatible with various types of logic.
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- APG
: DIP - 18pin
- Package Type - AFWG
: SOP -
18pin
Weight
P-DIP18-300-2.54-001: 1.478 g (Typ.)
P-SOP18-0812-1.27-001: 0.48 g (Typ.)
ULN2803A Electrical Characteristics
| Characteristic | Characteristic | Symbol | Test Cir - Cuit | Test Condition | Test Condition | Min | Typ. | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| leakage current | I CEX | 1 | V CE = 50 V | Ta = 25°C | - | - | 50 | μ A | |
| I CEX | 1 | V CE = 50 V | Ta = 85°C | - | - | 100 | μ A | ||
| ULN2804A | I CEX | 1 | V CE = 50 V | V IN = 1 V | - | - | 500 | μ A | |
| VCE (sat) | 2 | I OUT = 350 mA, I IN = 500 μ A | I OUT = 350 mA, I IN = 500 μ A | - | 1.3 | 1.6 | V | ||
| emitter saturation voltage | VCE (sat) | 2 | I OUT = 200 mA, I IN = 350 μ A | I OUT = 200 mA, I IN = 350 μ A | - | 1.1 | 1.3 | V | |
| VCE (sat) | 2 | I OUT = 100 mA, I IN = 250 μ A | I OUT = 100 mA, I IN = 250 μ A | - | 0.9 | 1.1 | V | ||
| ULN2803A | I IN (ON) | 2 | V IN = 3.85 V | V IN = 3.85 V | - | 0.93 | 1.35 | mA | |
| ULN2804A | I IN (ON) | 2 | V IN = 5 V | V IN = 5 V | - | 0.35 | 0.5 | mA | |
| I IN (ON) | 2 | V IN = 12 V | V IN = 12 V | - | 1.0 | 1.45 | mA | ||
| I IN (OFF) | 4 | I OUT = 500 μ A, Ta = 85°C | I OUT = 500 μ A, Ta = 85°C | 50 | 65 | - | μ A | ||
| V IN (ON) | 5 | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 200 mA | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 200 mA | - | - | 2.4 | V | ||
| ULN2803A | V IN (ON) | 5 | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 250 mA | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 250 mA | - | - | 2.7 | V | |
| V IN (ON) | 5 | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 300 mA | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 300 mA | - | - | 3.0 | V | ||
| V IN (ON) | 5 | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 125 mA | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 125 mA | - | - | 5.0 | V | ||
| V IN (ON) | 5 | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 200 mA | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 200 mA | - | - | 6.0 | V | ||
| ULN2804A | V IN (ON) | 5 | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 275 mA | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 275 mA | - | - | 7.0 | V | |
| V IN (ON) | 5 | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 350 mA | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 350 mA | - | - | 8.0 | V | ||
| DC current transfer ratio | DC current transfer ratio | h FE | 2 | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 350 mA | V CE = 2 V, I OUT = 350 mA | 1000 | - | - | - |
| Clamp diode reverse current | Clamp diode reverse current | I R | 6 | Ta = 25°C | (Note) | - | - | 50 | μ A |
| I R | 6 | Ta = 85°C (Note) | Ta = 85°C (Note) | - | - | 100 | μ A | ||
| Clamp diode forward voltage | Clamp diode forward voltage | V F | 7 | I F = 350 mA | I F = 350 mA | - | - | 2.0 | V |
| Input capacitance | Input capacitance | C IN | - | - | - | - | 15 | - | pF |
| Turn - on delay | Turn - on delay | t ON | 8 | R L = 125 Ω , V OUT = 50 V | R L = 125 Ω , V OUT = 50 V | - | 0.1 | - | μ s |
| Turn - off delay | Turn - off delay | t OFF | 8 | R L = 125 Ω , V OUT = 50 V | R L = 125 Ω , V OUT = 50 V | - | 0.2 | - | μ s |
Note: VR = VR (max)
ULN2803A Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Characteristic | Characteristic | Symbol | Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output sustaining voltage | Output sustaining voltage | V CE(SUS) | - 0.5 to 50 | V |
| Output current | Output current | I OUT | 500 | mA/ ch |
| Input voltage | Input voltage | V IN | - 0.5 to 30 | V |
| Clamp diode reverse voltage | Clamp diode reverse voltage | V R | 50 | V |
| Clamp diode forward current | Clamp diode forward current | I F | 500 | mA |
| Power dissipation | APG | P D | 1.47 | W |
| Power dissipation | AFWG | P D | 0.92 / 1.31 (Note) | W |
| Operating temperature | Operating temperature | T opr | - 40 to 85 | °C |
| Storage temperature | Storage temperature | T stg | - 55 to 150 | °C |
Note: On Glass Epoxy PCB (75 × 114 × 1.6 mm Cu 20%)
ULN2803A Recommended Operating Conditions
| Characteristic | Characteristic | Symbol | Test Condition | Min | Typ. | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output sustaining voltage | Output sustaining voltage | V CE (SUS) | - | 0 | - | 50 | V |
| APG | I OUT | t pw = 25 ms, Duty = 10%, 8 Circuits | 0 | - | 347 | mA/ ch | |
| I OUT | t pw = 25 ms, Duty = 50%, 8 Circuits | 0 | - | 123 | mA/ ch | ||
| AFWG | I OUT | t pw = 25 ms, Duty = 10%, 8 Circuits | 0 | - | 268 | mA/ ch | |
| I OUT | t pw = 25 ms, Duty = 50%, 8 Circuits | 0 | - | 90 | mA/ ch | ||
| Input voltage | Input voltage | V IN | - | 0 | - | 30 | V |
| Input voltage (Output on) | ULN2803A | V IN (ON) | - | 2.5 | - | 30 | V |
| Input voltage (Output on) | ULN2804A | V IN (ON) | - | 8 | - | 30 | V |
| Clamp diode reverse voltage | Clamp diode reverse voltage | V R | - | - | - | 50 | V |
| Clamp diode forward current | Clamp diode forward current | I F | - | - | - | 400 | mA |
| Power dissipation | APG | P D | Ta = 85°C | - | - | 0.76 | W |
| Power dissipation | AFWG | P D | Ta = 85°C | - | - | 0.48 | W |
Note: On Glass Epoxy PCB (75 × 114 × 1.6 mm Cu 20%)
ULN2803A Package Information
Weight: 0.48 g (typ.) This drawing is an object for explanation.
Variants on the same datasheet
These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| ULN2803AFWG | Toshiba | P-SOP18-0812-1.27-001 |
| ULN2803APG | Toshiba | DIP-18pin |
| ULN2804AFWG | Toshiba | P-SOP18-0812-1.27-001 |
| ULN2804APG | Toshiba | P-DIP18-300-2.54-001 |
| ULN280XAPG/AFWG | Toshiba | — |
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