The ULN2001A is obsolete
and is no longer supplied.
ULN2001A, ULN2002A, ULN2003A, ULN2004A, ULQ2003A, ULQ2004A,
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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
Relay-Driver Applications
D
Designed to Be Interchangeable With
Sprague ULN2001A Series
D
Package Options Include Plastic Small
Outline (D, NS) Packages and Plastic DIP
(N)
description
The ULN2001A, ULN2002A, ULN2003A, ULN2004A, ULQ2003A, and ULQ2004A are high-voltage,
high-current Darlington transistor arrays. Each 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 can 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. For 100-V (otherwise interchangeable) versions of the ULN2003A and ULN2004A,
see the SN75468 and SN75469, respectively.
The ULN2001A is a general-purpose array and can be used with TTL and CMOS technologies. The ULN2002A
is designed specifically for use with 14-V to 25-V PMOS devices. Each input of this device has a Zener diode
and resistor in series to control the input current to a safe limit. The ULN2003A and ULQ2003A have a 2.7-kΩ
series base resistor for each Darlington pair for operation directly with TTL or 5-V CMOS devices. The
ULN2004A and ULQ2004A have a 10.5-kΩ series base resistor to allow operation directly from CMOS devices
that use supply voltages of 6 V to 15 V. The required input current of the ULN/ULQ2004A is below that of the
ULN/ULQ2003A, and the required voltage is less than that required by the ULN2002A.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
PACKAGES
TASMALL OUTLINE
(D, NS) PLASTIC DIP
(N)
– ULN2002AN
–20°C to 70°CULN2003AD
ULN2003ANS ULN2003AN
ULN2004AD
ULN2004ANS ULN2004AN
–40
°
Cto85
°
C
ULQ2003AD ULQ2003AN
–
40°C
to
85°C
ULQ2004AD ULQ2004AN
The D package is available taped and reeled. Add the suffix R to
device type (e.g., ULN2003ADR). The NS package is only available
taped and reeled.
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.
Copyright 2002, Texas Instruments Incorporated
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.
ULN2001A ...D OR N PACKAGE
ULN2002A ...N PACKAGE
ULN2003A, ULN2004A . . . D, N, OR NS PACKAGE
ULQ2003A, ULQ2004A ...D OR N PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
1B
2B
3B
4B
5B
6B
7B
E
1C
2C
3C
4C
5C
6C
7C
COM
The ULN2001A is obsolete
and is no longer supplied.
ULN2001A, ULN2002A, ULN2003A, ULN2004A, ULQ2003A, ULQ2004A,
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TRANSISTOR ARRAY
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logic diagram
7C
6C
5C
4C
3C
2C
1C
COM
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
7B
6B
5B
4B
3B
2B
1B
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
9
schematics (each Darlington pair)
Input
B
Output
C
COM
E
ULN2001A
7.2 kΩ3 kΩ
Output
C
COM
E
ULN2002A
7.2 kΩ
3 kΩ
10.5 kΩ
7 V
Input
B
Output
C
COM
E
ULN2003A, ULN2004A, ULQ2003A, ULQ2004A
7.2 kΩ3 kΩ
RB
Input
B
ULN/ULQ2003A: RB = 2.7 kΩ
ULN/ULQ2004A: RB = 10.5 kΩ
All resistor values shown are nominal.
The ULN2001A is obsolete
and is no longer supplied.
ULN2001A, ULN2002A, ULN2003A, ULN2004A, ULQ2003A, ULQ2004A,
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TRANSISTOR ARRAY
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absolute maximum ratings at 25°C free-air temperature (unless otherwise noted)†
Collector-emitter voltage 50 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clamp diode reverse voltage (see Note 1) 50 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input voltage, VI (see Note 1) 30 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peak collector current (see Figures 14 and 15) 500 mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output clamp current, IOK 500 mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total emitter-terminal current –2.5 A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous total power dissipation See Dissipation Rating Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Package thermal impedance, θJA (see Note 2): D package 73°C/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N package 67°C/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NS package 64°C/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating free-air temperature range, TA, ULN200xA –20°C to 70°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ULQ200xA –40°C to 85°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lead temperature 1,6 mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds 260°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage temperature range, Tstg –65°C to 150°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 af fect device reliability.
NOTES: 1. All voltage values are with respect to the emitter/substrate terminal E, unless otherwise noted.
2. The package thermal impedance is calculated in accordance with JESD 51-7.
DISSIPATION RATING TABLE
PACKAGE
T
A
= 25°CDERATING FACTOR T
A
= 85°C
PACKAGE
A
POWER RATING ABOVE TA = 25°C
A
POWER RATING
D950 mW 7.6 mW/°C494 mW
N1150 mW 9.2 mW/°C598 mW
electrical characteristics, TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST
TEST CONDITIONS
ULN2001A ULN2002A
UNIT
PARAMETER
FIGURE
TEST
CONDITIONS
MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX
UNIT
VI(on) On-state input voltage 6 VCE = 2 V, IC = 300 mA 13 V
C ll t itt
II = 250 µA, IC = 100 mA 0.9 1.1 0.9 1.1
VCE
(
sat
)
Collector-emitter
saturation voltage
5II = 350 µA, IC = 200 mA 1 1.3 1 1.3 V
()
saturation
voltage
II = 500 µA, IC = 350 mA 1.2 1.6 1.2 1.6
VFClamp forward voltage 8 IF = 350 mA 1.7 2 1.7 2 V
1 VCE = 50 V, II = 0 50 50
ICEX Collector cutoff current
2
V
CE
= 50 V, II = 0 100 100 µA
2
CE ,
TA = 70°CVI = 6 V 500
II( ff)
Off state in
p
ut current
3
V
CE
= 50 V, IC = 500 µA,
50
65
50
65
µA
I
I(off)
Off
-
state
input
current
3
CE ,
TA = 70°C
Cµ
50
65
50
65
µ
A
IIInput current 4 VI = 17 V 0.82 1.25 mA
IR
Clam
p
reverse current
7
VR = 50 V, TA = 70°C 100 100
µA
I
R
Clamp
reverse
current
7
VR = 50 V 50 50 µ
A
hFE Static forward-current
transfer ratio 5 VCE = 2 V, IC = 350 mA 1000
CiInput capacitance VI = 0, f = 1 MHz 15 25 15 25 pF
The ULN2001A is obsolete
and is no longer supplied.
ULN2001A, ULN2002A, ULN2003A, ULN2004A, ULQ2003A, ULQ2004A,
HIGH-VOLTAGE HIGH-CURRENT DARLINGTON
TRANSISTOR ARRAY
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electrical characteristics, TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted) (continued)
PARAMETER
TEST
TEST CONDITIONS
ULN2003A ULN2004A
PARAMETER
FIGURE
TEST
CONDITIONS
MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX
IC = 125 mA 5
IC = 200 mA 2.4 6
VI( )
On state in
p
ut voltage
6
VCE =2V
IC = 250 mA 2.7
V
I(on)
On
-
state
input
voltage
6
V
CE =
2
V
IC = 275 mA 7
IC = 300 mA 3
IC = 350 mA 8
C ll t itt
II = 250 µA, IC = 100 mA 0.9 1.1 0.9 1.1
VCE
(
sat
)
Collector-emitter
saturation voltage
5II = 350 µA, IC = 200 mA 1 1.3 1 1.3 V
()
saturation
voltage
II = 500 µA, IC = 350 mA 1.2 1.6 1.2 1.6
1 VCE = 50 V, II = 0 50 50
ICEX Collector cutoff current
2
V
CE
= 50 V, II = 0 100 100 µA
2
CE ,
TA = 70°CVI = 1 V 500
VFClamp forward voltage 8 IF = 350 mA 1.7 2 1.7 2 V
II( ff)
Off state in
p
ut current
3
V
CE
= 50 V, I
C
= 500
µ
A,
50
65
50
65
I
I(off)
Off
-
state
input
current
3
CE ,
TA = 70°C
Cµ,
50
65
50
65
µ
VI = 3.85 V 0.93 1.35
IIInput current 4 VI = 5 V 0.35 0.5 mA
VI = 12 V 1 1.45
IR
Clam
p
reverse current
7
VR = 50 V 50 50
I
R
Clamp
reverse
current
7
VR = 50 V, TA = 70°C 100 100 µ
CiInput capacitance VI = 0, f = 1 MHz 15 25 15 25 pF
The ULN2001A is obsolete
and is no longer supplied.
ULN2001A, ULN2002A, ULN2003A, ULN2004A, ULQ2003A, ULQ2004A,
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TRANSISTOR ARRAY
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electrical characteristics over recommended operating conditions (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST
TEST CONDITIONS
ULQ2003A ULQ2004A
UNIT
PARAMETER
FIGURE
TEST
CONDITIONS
MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX
UNIT
IC = 125 mA 5
IC = 200 mA 2.7 6
VI( )
On state in
p
ut voltage
6
VCE =2V
IC = 250 mA 2.9
V
V
I(on)
On
-
state
input
voltage
6
V
CE =
2
V
IC = 275 mA 7
V
IC = 300 mA 3
IC = 350 mA 8
C ll t itt
II = 250 µA, IC = 100 mA 0.9 1.2 0.9 1.1
VCE
(
sat
)
Collector-emitter
saturation voltage
5II = 350 µA, IC = 200 mA 1 1.4 1 1.3 V
()
saturation
voltage
II = 500 µA, IC = 350 mA 1.2 1.7 1.2 1.6
1 VCE = 50 V, II = 0 100 50
ICEX Collector cutoff current
2
VCE =50V
II = 0 100 µA
2
V
CE =
50
V
VI = 1 V 500
VFClamp forward voltage 8 IF = 350 mA 1.7 2.2 1.7 2 V
II( ff)
Off state in
p
ut current
3
VCE =50V
IC= 500 µA
30
65
50
65
µA
I
I(off)
Off
-
state
inp
u
t
c
u
rrent
3
V
CE =
50
V
,
I
C =
500
µ
A
30
65
50
65
µ
A
VI = 3.85 V 0.93 1.35
IIInput current 4 VI = 5 V 0.35 0.5 mA
VI = 12 V 1 1.45
IR
Clam
p
reverse current
7
VR = 50 V, TA = 25°C 100 50
µA
I
R
Clamp
reverse
current
7
VR = 50 V 100 100 µ
A
CiInput capacitance VI = 0, f = 1 MHz 15 25 15 25 pF
switching characteristics, TA = 25°C
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS ULN2001A, ULN2002A,
ULN2003A, ULN2004A UNIT
MIN TYP MAX
tPLH Propagation delay time, low- to high-level output See Figure 9 0.25 1 µs
tPHL Propagation delay time, high- to low-level output See Figure 9 0.25 1 µs
VOH High-level output voltage after switching VS = 50 V,
See Figure 10 IO ≈ 300 mA, VS–20 mV
switching characteristics over recommended operating conditions (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
ULQ2003A, ULQ2004A
UNIT
PARAMETER
TEST
CONDITIONS
MIN TYP MAX
UNIT
tPLH Propagation delay time, low- to high-level output See Figure 9 1 10 µs
tPHL Propagation delay time, high- to low-level output See Figure 9 1 10 µs
VOH High-level output voltage after switching VS = 50 V,
See Figure 10 IO ≈ 300 mA, VS–500 mV
The ULN2001A is obsolete
and is no longer supplied.
ULN2001A, ULN2002A, ULN2003A, ULN2004A, ULQ2003A, ULQ2004A,
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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
Open VCE
Open
ICEX
Figure 1. ICEX Test Circuit
Open VCE
VI
ICEX
Figure 2. ICEX Test Circuit
Open VCE
IC
II(off)
Figure 3. II(off) Test Circuit
Open
Open
II(on)
VI
Figure 4. II Test Circuit
Open
VCE IC
II
hFE = IC
II
NOTE: II is fixed for measuring VCE(sat), variable for
measuring hFE.
Figure 5. hFE, VCE
(
sat
)
Test Circuit
Open
VCE IC
VI(on)
Figure 6. VI(on) Test Circuit
VR
Open
IR
Figure 7. IR Test Circuit
IF
VF
Open
Figure 8. VF Test Circuit
The ULN2001A is obsolete
and is no longer supplied.
ULN2001A, ULN2002A, ULN2003A, ULN2004A, ULQ2003A, ULQ2004A,
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TRANSISTOR ARRAY
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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
50% 50%
50% 50%
tPHL
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
Input
Output
tPLH
Figure 9. Propagation Delay-Time Waveforms
Input Open
VS
200 Ω
Output
CL = 15 pF
(see Note B)
ULN2001A Only
2.7 kΩ
90% 90%
1.5 V 1.5 V
10% 10%
40 µs
≤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) ULN2002A
ULN/ULQ2003A
ULN/ULQ2004A
NOTES: A. The pulse generator has the following characteristics: PRR = 12.5 kHz, ZO = 50 Ω.
B. CL includes probe and jig capacitance.
C. For testing the ULN2001A, the ULN2003A, and the ULQ2003A, VIH = 3 V; for the ULN2002A, VIH = 13 V;
for the ULN2004A and the ULQ2004A, VIH = 8 V.
Figure 10. Latch-Up Test Circuit and Voltage Waveforms
The ULN2001A is obsolete
and is no longer supplied.
ULN2001A, ULN2002A, ULN2003A, ULN2004A, ULQ2003A, ULQ2004A,
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TRANSISTOR ARRAY
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Figure 11
COLLECTOR-EMITTER
SATURATION VOLTAGE
vs
COLLECTOR CURRENT
(ONE DARLINGTON)
0
IC – Collector Current – mA
2.5
800
0100 200 300 400 500 600 700
0.5
1
1.5
2
II = 350 µA
II = 500 µA
VCE(sat) – Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage – V
VCE(sat)
TA = 25°C
II = 250 µA2
1.5
1
0.5
700600500400300200100
0800
2.5
IC(tot) – Total Collector Current – mA
0
COLLECTOR-EMITTER
SATURATION VOLTAGE
vs
TOTAL COLLECTOR CURRENT
(TWO DARLINGTONS IN PARALLEL)
VCE(sat) – Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage – VVCE(sat)
II = 250 µA
II = 350 µA
II = 500 µA
TA = 25°C
Figure 12
COLLECTOR CURRENT
vs
INPUT CURRENT
0
II – Input Current – µA
500
200
025 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
C
I
RL = 10 Ω
TA = 25°C
Figure 13
The ULN2001A is obsolete
and is no longer supplied.
ULN2001A, ULN2002A, ULN2003A, ULN2004A, ULQ2003A, ULQ2004A,
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THERMAL INFORMATION
Figure 14
0
Duty Cycle – %
600
100
010 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 = 3
N = 2
N = 1
IC – Maximum Collector Current – mA
C
I
N = 4
Figure 15
Conducting Simultaneously
N = Number of Outputs
500
400
300
200
100
908070605040302010
0100
600
Duty Cycle – %
0
N = 7
TA = 85°C
N PACKAGE
MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT
vs
DUTY CYCLE
N = 5
N = 3
N = 2
N = 6
N = 1
IC – Maximum Collector Current – mA
C
I
N = 4
The ULN2001A is obsolete
and is no longer supplied.
ULN2001A, ULN2002A, ULN2003A, ULN2004A, ULQ2003A, ULQ2004A,
HIGH-VOLTAGE HIGH-CURRENT DARLINGTON
TRANSISTOR ARRAY
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
8
ULN2002A
P-MOS
Output
VSS V
Figure 16. P-MOS to Load
ULN2003A
ULQ2003A
Lamp
Test
TTL
Output
VCC V
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
8
7
Figure 17. TTL to Load
VDD V
ULN2004A
ULQ2004A
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
8
CMOS
Output
7
Figure 18. Buffer for Higher Current Loads
VCC V
RP
ULN2003A
ULQ2003A
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
8
TTL
Output
7
Figure 19. Use of Pullup Resistors
to Increase Drive Current
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