Capable of driving loads to 4 A at supply voltages to 60 V (inductive loads to 35 V), the UDN2944W is a quad high-current, highvoltage source driver. Each of the four power drivers can provide
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space- and cost-saving interface between low-level signal-processing
circuits and high-power loads in harsh environments.
Individual supply lines have been provided for each pair of drivers
so that different supplies can be used to drive multiple loads. The
controlling inputs are TTL or CMOS compatible. The outputs include
transient-suppression diodes for inductive loads.
This quad Darlington array is designed to serve as an interface
between low-level circuitry and peripheral-power loads such as solenoids, motors, incandescent displays, heaters, and similar loads of up to
240 W per channel. The UDN2944W is an ideal complement to the
UDN2878W quad 4 A sink driver.
Dwg. No. A-13,054
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
at +25°C Free-Air Temperature
Supply Voltage Range, VS..... 10 V to 60 V
Output Current, I
(continuous) ............................... - 4.0 A
(peak)......................................... -5.0 A
Input Voltage, VIN................................ 15 V
Package Power Dissipation,
P
....................................... See Graph
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Operating Temperature Range,
T
................................ -20°C to +85°C
A
Storage Temperature Range,
T
.............................. -55°C to +150°C
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Output current rating will be limited by
ambient temperature, duty cycle, heat
sinking, air flow, and number of outputs
conducting. Under any set of conditions, do
not exceed the -5.0 A peak current or a
junction temperature of +150°C.
OUT
For maximum power-handling capability, the UDN2944W driver
is supplied in a 12-pin single in-line, power-tab package that allows
efficient attachment of an external heat sink for maximum allowable
package power dissipation. An external heat sink is usually required
for proper operation of this device. The tab is at ground potential and
needs no insulation.
The products described here are manufactured under one or more
U.S. patents or U.S. patents pending.
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. reserves the right to make, from time to
time, such departures from the detail specifications as may be required
to permit improvements in the performance, reliability, or
manufacturability of its products. Before placing an order, the user is
cautioned to verify that the information being relied upon is current.
Allegro products are not authorized for use as critical components
in life-support devices or systems without express written approval.
The information included herein is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for its use; nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of
third parties which may result from its use.
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QUAD HIGH-CURRENT,
HIGH-VOLTAGE
SOURCE DRIVER
POWER SOURCE DRIVERS
IN ORDER OF 1) OUTPUT CURRENT, 2) OUTPUT VOLTAGE, 3) NUMBER OF DRIVERS
Output Ratings *
SerialLatchedDiodeSaturatedInternal
mAV#InputDriversClampOutputsProtectionPart Number
-2560 8–X–––5815
6010XXactive pull-down––5810-F and 6809/10
6012XXactive pull-down––5811 and 6811
6020XXactive pull-down––5812-F and 6812
6032XXactive pull-down––5818-F and 6818
85 8– ––––6118
-120-25 8– –XX–2585
30 8––XX–2985
50 8 XXXX –5895
-35035 8––X–X2987
50 8––X––2981 and 2982
50 8XXX––5891
-50 8––X––2580
80 8––X––2983 and 2984
80 8XXX––5890
-80 8––X––2588
-50061–––MOSFETX2525 and 2535
62–––MOSFETX2526 and 2536
-4000604––X––2944
* Current is maximum specified test condition, voltage is maximum rating. See specification for sustaining voltage limits or
over-current protection voltage limits.
† Complete part number includes additional characters to indicate operating temperature range and package style.