ULQ2003A
DARLINGTON TRANSISTOR ARRAY
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D
500-mA Rated Collector Current
(Single Output)
D
High-Voltage Outputs . . . 50 V
D
Output Clamp Diodes
D
Inputs Compatible With Various Types of
Logic
D
Interchangeable With ULN2001A Series
description
The ULQ2003A is a monolithic high-voltage,
high-current Darlington transistor array. The
device consists of seven npn Darlington pairs that
feature high-voltage outputs with common-cathode clamp diodes for switching inductive loads. The
collector-current rating of a single Darlington pair is 500 mA. The Darlington pairs may be paralleled for higher
current capability. Applications include relay drivers, hammer drivers, lamp drivers, display drivers (LED and
gas discharge), line drivers, and logic buffers. The ULQ2003A has a 2.7-k
series base resistor for each
Darlington pair for operation directly with TTL or 5-V CMOS devices.
The ULQ2003A is offered in standard 16-pin dual in-line (N) and surface-mount (D) packaging. The device is
characterized for operation over the junction temperature range of 40
C to 105
C.
logic symbol
This symbol is in accordance with ANSI/IEEE Std 91-1984
and IEC Publication 617-12.
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7C
6C
5C
4C
3C
2C
1C
COM
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1
1B
2B
3B
4B
5B
6B
7B
CLAMP
logic diagram (positive logic)
7C
6C
5C
4C
3C
2C
1C
COM
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7B
6B
5B
4B
3B
2B
1B
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PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
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1B
2B
3B
4B
5B
6B
7B
E
1C
2C
3C
4C
5C
6C
7C
COM
D OR N PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
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schematics (each Darlington pair)
Output C
COM
E
7.2 k
3 k
2.7 k
Input B
All resistor values shown are nominal.
absolute maximum ratings over operating temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
Collector-emitter voltage
50 V
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clamp diode reverse voltage (see Note 1)
50 V
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input voltage, V
I
(see Note 1)
30 V
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peak collector current (see Figures 13 and 14)
500 mA
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output clamp current, I
OK
500 mA
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total emitter-terminal current
2.5 A
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous total power dissipation
See Dissipation Rating Table
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating free-air temperature range, T
A
40
C to 85
C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating junction temperature range, T
J
40
C to 105
C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage temperature range, T
stg
65
C to 150
C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lead temperature 1,6 mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds
260
C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stresses beyond those listed under "absolute maximum ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under "recommended operating conditions" is not
implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
NOTE 1: All voltage values are with respect to the emitter/substrate terminal E, unless otherwise noted.
DISSIPATION RATING TABLE
PACKAGE
TA = 25
C
DERATING FACTOR
TA = 85
C
PACKAGE
A
POWER RATING
ABOVE TA = 25
C
A
POWER RATING
D
950 mW
7.6 mW/
C
494 mW
N
1150 mW
9.2 mW/
C
598 mW
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electrical characteristics over operating junction temperature range, T
J
= 40
C to 105
C
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
V
2 V
IC = 200 mA
2.7
VI(on)
On-state input voltage
VCE = 2 V,
See Figure 5
IC = 250 mA
2.9
V
(
)
See Figure 5
IC = 300 mA
3
II = 250
A,
See Figure 4
IC = 100 mA,
0.9
1.2
VCE(sat)
Collector-emitter saturation voltage
II = 350
A,
See Figure 4
IC = 200 mA,
1
1.4
V
II = 500
A,
See Figure 4
IC = 350 mA,
1.2
1.7
ICEX
Collector cutoff current
VCE = 50 V,
See Figure 1
II = 0,
100
A
VF
Clamp forward voltage
IF = 350 mA, See Figure 7
1.7
2.2
V
II(off)
Off-state input current
VCE = 50 V,
See Figure 2
IC = 500
A,
30
65
A
II
Input current
VI = 3.85 V,
See Figure 3
0.93
1.35
mA
IR
Clamp reverse current
VR = 50 V,
See Figure 6
100
A
Ci
Input capacitance
VI = 0,
f = 1 MHz
15
25
pF
switching characteristics over operating junction temperature, T
J
= 40
C to 105
C
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
tPLH Propagation delay time, low-to-high-level output
See Figure 8
1
10
s
tPHL Propagation delay time, high-to-low-level output
See Figure 8
1
10
s
VOH
High-level output voltage after switching
VS = 50 V,
See Figure 9
IO
300 mA,
VS 500
mV
PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
Figure 1. I
CEX
Test Circuit
Open
VCE
Open
ICEX
Figure 2. I
I(off)
Test Circuit
Open
VCE
IC
II(off)
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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
Figure 3. I
I
Test Circuit
Open
Open
II(on)
VI
Figure 4. V
CE(sat)
Test Circuit
Open
VCE
IC
II
Figure 5. V
I(on)
Test Circuit
Open
VCE
IC
VI(on)
Figure 6. I
R
Test Circuit
VR
Open
IR
IF
VF
Open
Figure 7. V
F
Test Circuit
50%
50%
50%
50%
t PHL
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
Input
Output
t PLH
Figure 8. Propagation Delay Time Waveforms
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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
Input
Open
VS
200
Output
CL = 15 pF
(see Note B)
90%
90%
1.5 V
1.5 V
10%
10%
40
s
10 ns
5 ns
VIH
(see Note C)
0 V
VOH
VOL
Input
Output
TEST CIRCUIT
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
1N3064
2 mH
Pulse
Generator
(see Note A)
NOTES: A. The pulse generator has the following characteristics: PRR = 12.5 kHz, ZO = 50
.
B. CL includes probe and jig capacitance.
C. VIH = 3 V
Figure 9. Latch-Up Test Circuit and Voltage Waveforms
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Figure 10
COLLECTOR-EMITTER SATURATION VOLTAGE
vs
COLLECTOR CURRENT
(ONE DARLINGTON)
0
IC Collector Current mA
2.5
800
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
0.5
1
1.5
2
II = 350
A
II = 500
A
VCE(sat) Collector-Emitter Saturation V
oltage V
V
CE(sat)
II = 250
A
Figure 11
2
1.5
1
0.5
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
800
2.5
IC(tot) Total Collector Current mA
0
COLLECTOR-EMITTER SATURATION VOLTAGE
vs
TOTAL COLLECTOR CURRENT
(TWO DARLINGTONS PARALLELED)
VCE(sat) Collector-Emitter Saturation V
oltage V
V
CE(sat)
II = 250
A
II = 350
A
II = 500
A
COLLECTOR CURRENT
vs
INPUT CURRENT
0
II Input Current
A
500
200
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
VS = 10 V
VS = 8 V
IC Collector Current mA CI
RL = 10
Figure 12
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THERMAL INFORMATION
Figure 13
0
Duty Cycle %
600
100
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
200
300
400
500
TA = 70
C
N = Number of Outputs
Conducting Simultaneously
N = 6
N = 7
D PACKAGE
MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT
vs
DUTY CYCLE
N = 5
N = 4
N = 3
N = 2
N = 1
IC Maximum Collector Current mA CI
Figure 14
Conducting Simultaneously
N = Number of Outputs
500
400
300
200
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100
600
Duty Cycle %
0
N = 7
TA = 85
C
N PACKAGE
MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT
vs
DUTY CYCLE
N = 5
N = 4
N = 3
N = 2
N = 6
N = 1
IC Maximum Collector Current mA CI
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Lamp
Test
TTL
Output
VCC
V
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
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12
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16
8
7
Figure 15. TTL to Load
VCC
V
RP
1
2
3
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5
6
9
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8
TTL
Output
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Figure 16. Use of Pullup Resistors to Increase Drive Current
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