
HIGH-VOLTAGE, HIGH-CURRENT
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FEATURES
■ TTL, DTL, PMOS, or CMOS Compatible Inputs
■ Output Current to 500 mA
■ Output Voltage to 95 V
■ Transient-Protected Outputs
■ Dual In-Line Package or Wide-Body Small-Outline Package
Data Sheet
29304.3E
Featuring continuous load current ratings to 500 mA for each of
the drivers, the Series ULN28xxA/LW and ULQ28xxA/LW highvoltage, high-current Darlington arrays are ideally suited for interfacing between low-level logic circuitry and multiple peripheral power
loads. Typical power loads totaling over 260 W (350 mA x 8, 95 V)
can be controlled at an appropriate duty cycle depending on ambient
temperature and number of drivers turned on simultaneously. Typical
loads include relays, solenoids, stepping motors, magnetic print hammers, multiplexed LED and incandescent displays, and heaters. All
devices feature open-collector outputs with integral clamp diodes.
The ULx2803A, ULx2803LW, ULx2823A, and ULN2823LW
have series input resistors selected for operation directly with 5 V TTL
or CMOS. These devices will handle numerous interface needs —
particularly those beyond the capabilities of standard logic buffers.
The ULx2804A, ULx2804LW, ULx2824A, and ULN2824LW
have series input resistors for operation directly from 6 V to 15 V
CMOS or PMOS logic outputs.
The ULx2803A/LW and ULx2804A/LW are the standard
Darlington arrays. The outputs are capable of sinking 500 mA and will
withstand at least 50 V in the off state. Outputs may be paralleled for
higher load current capability. The ULx2823A/LW and ULx2824A/
LW will withstand 95 V in the off state.
These Darlington arrays are furnished in 18-pin dual in-line
plastic packages (suffix ‘A’) or 18-lead small-outline plastic packages
(suffix ‘LW’). All devices are pinned with outputs opposite inputs to
facilitate ease of circuit board layout. Prefix ‘ULN’ devices are rated
for operation over the temperature range of -20°C to +85°C; prefix
‘ULQ’ devices are rated for operation to -40°C.
x = Character to identify specific device. Characteristic shown applies to family
of devices with remaining digits as shown. See matrix on next page.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Output Voltage, V
CE
(x2803x and x2804x) ..................... 50 V
(x2823x and x2824x) ..................... 95 V
Input Voltage, VIN.............................. 30 V
Continuous Output Current, IC.... 500 mA
Continuous Input Current, IIN....... 25 mA
Power Dissipation, P
D
(one Darlington pair) .................. 1.0 W
(total package)..................... See Graph
Operating Temperature Range, T
A
Prefix ‘ULN’ .............. -20°C to + 85°C
Prefix ‘ULQ’ ............... -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range,
TS................................ -55°C to +150°C
Note that the ULx28xxA series (dual in-line
package) and ULx28xxLW series (smalloutline IC package) are electrically identical
and share a common terminal number assignment.

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V
CE(MAX)
50 V 95 V
I
C(MAX)
500 mA 500 mA
Logic Part Number
5V ULN2803A* ULN2823A*
TTL, CMOS ULN2803LW* ULN2823LW
6-15 V ULN2804A* ULN2824A*
CMOS, PMOS ULN2804LW* ULN2824LW
*Also available for operation between -40°C and +85°C. To order, change
prefix from ‘ULN’ to ‘ULQ’.
DEVICE PART NUMBER DESIGNATION
50 75 100 125 150
2.5
0.5
0
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C
2.0
1.5
1.0
25
Dwg. GP-018B
SUFFIX 'A', R = 60°C/W
θJA
SUFFIX 'LW', R = 80°C/W
θJA
ALLOWABLE PACKAGE POWER DISSIPATION IN WATTS
ULx28x3A/LW (Each Driver)
PARTIAL SCHEMATICS
x = Character to identify specific device. Specification shown applies to
family of devices with remaining digits as shown. See matrix above.

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Test Applicable Limits
Characteristic Symbol Fig. Devices Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Output Leakage Current I
CEX
1A All VCE = 50 V, TA = 25°C—< 150µA
VCE = 50 V, TA = 70°C — < 1 100 µA
1B ULx2804x VCE = 50 V, TA = 70°C, VIN = 1.0 V — < 5 500 µA
Collector-Emitter V
CE(SAT)
2 All IC = 100 mA, IB = 250 µA — 0.9 1.1 V
Saturation Voltage
l
C
= 200 mA, IB = 350 µA — 1.1 1.3 V
IC = 350 mA, IB = 500 µA — 1.3 1.6 V
Input Current I
IN(ON)
3 ULx2803x VIN = 3.85 V — 0.93 1.35 mA
ULx2804x VIN = 5.0 V — 0.35 0.5 mA
V
IN
= 12 V — 1.0 1.45 mA
I
IN(OFF)
4 All lC = 500 µA, TA = 70°C5065—µA
Input Voltage V
IN(ON)
5 ULx2803x VCE = 2.0 V, lC = 200 mA — — 2.4 V
VCE = 2.0 V, IC = 250 mA — — 2.7 V
VCE = 2.0 V, lC = 300 mA — — 3.0 V
ULx2804x VCE = 2.0 V, lC = 125 mA — — 5.0 V
VCE = 2.0 V, lC = 200 mA — — 6.0 V
VCE = 2.0 V, IC = 275 mA — — 7.0 V
VCE = 2.0 V, l
C
= 350 mA — — 8.0 V
Input Capacitance C
IN
— All — 15 25 pF
Turn-On Delay t
PLH
8 All 0.5 EIN to 0.5 E
OUT
— 0.25 1.0 µs
Turn-Off Delay t
PHL
8 All 0.5 EIN to 0.5 E
OUT
— 0.25 1.0 µs
Clamp Diode I
R
6 All VR = 50 V, TA = 25°C——50µA
Leakage Current
VR = 50 V, TA = 70°C — — 100 µA
Clamp Diode V
F
7 All IF = 350 mA — 1.7 2.0 V
Forward Voltage
Complete part number includes prefix to operating temperature range: ULN = -20°C to +85°C, ULQ = -40°C to +85°C
and a suffix to identify package style: A = DIP, LW = SOIC.
Types ULx2803A, ULx2803LW, ULx2804A, and ULx2804LW
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS at +25°C (unless otherwise noted).