ULN2803APG
8ch Darlington Sink DriverThe ULN2803APG is a 8ch darlington sink driver from Toshiba. View the full ULN2803APG datasheet below including key specifications, pinout, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
ULN2803APG shares its datasheet with ULN2803A, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official ULN2803APG datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
Manufacturer
ToshibaCategory
8ch Darlington Sink Driver
Package
P-DIP18-300-2.54-001, P-SOP18-0812-1.27-001
ULN2803APG Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number Of Channels | 8 |
| Input Voltage Range | -0.5V to 30V |
| Power Dissipation (APG) | 1.47 W |
| Input Logic Compatibility | TTL, 5V CMOS |
| Output Sustaining Voltage | 50 V (min) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Output Current (Per Channel) | 500 mA (max) |
ULN2803APG 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)
ULN2803APG 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.)
ULN2803APG Pin Configuration
ULN2803APG — DIP-18pin
| Pin Number | Pin Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I1 | I | Input 1 |
| 2 | I2 | I | Input 2 |
| 3 | I3 | I | Input 3 |
| 4 | I4 | I | Input 4 |
| 5 | I5 | I | Input 5 |
| 6 | I6 | I | Input 6 |
| 7 | I7 | I | Input 7 |
| 8 | I8 | I | Input 8 |
| 9 | GND | P | Ground |
| 10 | COMMON | P | Common (Clamp Diode Cathode) |
| 11 | O1 | O | Output 1 (Darlington Collector) |
| 12 | O2 | O | Output 2 (Darlington Collector) |
| 13 | O3 | O | Output 3 (Darlington Collector) |
| 14 | O4 | O | Output 4 (Darlington Collector) |
| 15 | O5 | O | Output 5 (Darlington Collector) |
| 16 | O6 | O | Output 6 (Darlington Collector) |
| 17 | O7 | O | Output 7 (Darlington Collector) |
| 18 | O8 | O | Output 8 (Darlington Collector) |
Notes
- ULN2803APG variant: 2.7 kΩ input base resistor; TTL/5V CMOS compatible (V_IN(ON) threshold ≤ 2.7 V)
- Pin 10 (COMMON): Clamp diode cathode; connects to inductive load supply for back-EMF protection
- Pin 9 (GND): Ground reference for inputs and Darlington emitters
- Output current: 500 mA maximum per channel
- Output sustaining voltage: 50 V minimum
- All eight channels are identical Darlington sink drivers with integral clamp diodes
ULN2803APG 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)
ULN2803APG 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%)
ULN2803APG 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%)
ULN2803APG Package Information
Weight: 0.48 g (typ.) This drawing is an object for explanation.
ULN2803APG Ordering Information
| MPN | Package | Temperature Range | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULN2803APG | P-DIP18-300-2.54-001 | -40 to 85 °C | - |
| ULN2803AFWG | P-SOP18-0812-1.27-001 | -40 to 85 °C | - |
| ULN2804APG | P-DIP18-300-2.54-001 | -40 to 85 °C | - |
| ULN2804AFWG | P-SOP18-0812-1.27-001 | -40 to 85 °C | - |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ULN2803A | Toshiba | — |
| ULN2803AFWG | Toshiba | P-SOP18-0812-1.27-001 |
| ULN2804AFWG | Toshiba | P-SOP18-0812-1.27-001 |
| ULN2804APG | Toshiba | P-DIP18-300-2.54-001 |
| ULN280XAPG/AFWG | Toshiba | — |
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