ULN2804A
DARLINGTON TRANSISTOR ARRAY
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HIGH-VOLTAGE, HIGH-CURRENT DARLINGTON TRANSISTOR ARRAY
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
Compatible With ULN2800A-Series
description
The ULN2804A is a monolithic high-voltage, high-current Darlington transistor array, comprising eight npn
Darlington pairs. All units feature high-voltage outputs with common-cathode clamp diodes for switching
inductive loads. The collector-current rating of each Darlington pair is 500 mA. Outputs and inputs can each 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 ULN2804A has an approximate 10.5-kΩ series input resistor to allow its operation directly from CMOS or
PMOS, utilizing supply voltages of 6 to 15 volts.
The ULN2804A is characterized for operation from –20°C to 85°C.
schematic (each Darlington pair)
COM
Output C
E
Input B
10.5k
7.2k 3k
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N DUAL-IN-LINE PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
2C
2B
3C
3B
4C
4B
5C
5B
6C
6B
7C
7B
8C
8B
1C
1B
COM
GND
23 4 56 7 8
19
17 16 15 14 13 12 11
18 10
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absolute maximum ratings at 25°C free-air temperature (unless otherwise noted)
Collector-emitter voltage 50 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input voltage (see Note 1) 30 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous collector current 500 mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output clamp diode current 500 mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total substrate-terminal current –2.5 A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous dissipation (total package) at (or below) 25°C free air temperature (see Note 2) 1150 mW. . . . .
Operating free-air temperature range –20°C to 85°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage temperature range –65°C to 150°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lead temperature 1/16 inch from case for 10 seconds 260°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOTES: 1. All voltages values, unless otherwise noted, are with respect to the emitter/substrate terminal E.
2. For operation above 25°C free-air temperature, refer to the Dissipation Derating Curves in the Thermal Information section.
electrical characteristics at 25°C free-air temperature (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST
TEST CONDITIONS
ULN2804A
UNIT
PARAMETER
FIGURE
TEST
CONDITIONS
MIN TYP MAX
UNIT
1 VCE = 50 V, II = 0 50
ICEX Collector cutoff current 2TA = 70°C, VI = 1 V,
VCE = 50 V 500 µA
II(off) Of f-state input current 3 VCE = 50 V, IC = 500 µA,
TA = 70°C50 65 µA
VI = 3.85 V
II(ON) Input current 4 VI = 5 V 0.35 0.5 mA
()
VI = 12 V 1.0 1.45
VCE = 2 V, IC = 125 mA 5
VCE = 2 V, IC = 200 mA 6
VI( )
On state in
p
ut voltage
6
VCE = 2 V, IC = 250 mA
V
V
I(on)
On
-
state
inp
u
t
v
oltage
6
VCE = 2 V, IC = 275 mA 7
V
VCE = 2 V, IC = 300 mA
VCE = 2 V, IC = 350 mA 8
C ll t itt t ti
II = 250 µA, IC = 100 mA 0.9 1.1
VCE(sat) Collector-emitter saturation
voltage
5II = 350 µA, IC = 200 mA 1.0 1.3 V
()
voltage
II = 500 µA, IC = 350 mA 1.3 1.6
IRClamp-diode reverse current 7 VR = 50 V 50 µA
VFClamp-diode forward voltage 8 IF = 350 mA 1.7 2 V
CiInput capacitance VI = 0 V, f = 1 MHz 15 25 pF
switching characteristics at 25°C free-air temperature
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
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
Fig
u
re
9
0.25 1 µs
VOH High-level output voltage after switching VS = 50 V, IO = 300 mA, See Figure 10 VS – 20 mV
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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
Open VCE
ICEX
Figure 1. ICEX
Open VCE
ICEX
Figure 2. ICEX
Open VI
Open VCE
IC
Figure 3. II(off)
Open
Figure 4. II(on)
VI
II(off) II
Open
Open
Figure 5. hFE, VCE(sat)
IIIC
VCE
hFE
+
IC
II
Open
Figure 6. VI(on)
IC
VCE
VI
VR
Figure 7. IR
Open
IR
Open
IF
Figure 8. VF
VF
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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
50% 50%
50% 50%
tPHL tPLH
Input
Output
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
Pulse
Generator
(see Note A)
Input Open VS = 50 V
RL = 163 Ω
CL = 15 pF
(see Note B)
Output
TEST CIRCUITS
NOTES: A. The pulse generator has the following characteristics: PRR = 12.5 KHz, ZO = 50 Ω.
B. CL includes probe and jig capacitance.
Figure 9. Propagation Delay Times
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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
1.5 V 10%
Input
Output
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
VIH
(see Note C)
0 V
VOH
1.5 V
90% 90%
10%
40 µs
< 5 ns < 10 ns
NOTES: A. The pulse generator has the following characteristics: PRR = 12.5 kHz, Zout = 50 Ω.
B. CL includes probe and jig capacitance.
C. VIH = 8 V
Pulse
Generator
(See Note A)
Input
2804A CL = 15 pF
(see Note B)
VS
2 mH
200 Ω
Output
Figure 10. Latch-Up Test
PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status (1) Package
Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan (2) Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp (3)
ULN2804AN OBSOLETE PDIP N 18 None Call TI Call TI
(1) The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in
a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2) Eco Plan - May not be currently available - please check http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability information and additional
product content details.
None: Not yet available Lead (Pb-Free).
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements
for all 6 substances, including the requirement that lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered
at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean "Pb-Free" and in addition, uses package materials that do not contain halogens,
including bromine (Br) or antimony (Sb) above 0.1% of total product weight.
(3) MSL, Peak Temp. -- The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDECindustry standard classifications, and peak solder
temperature.
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