ULN2803APG

The ULN2803APG Series are high-voltage, high-current darlington drivers comprised of eight NPN darlington pairs. All units feature integral clamp diodes for switching inductive loads. Applications include relay, hammer, lamp and display (LED) drivers.The suffix (G) appended to the part number represents a Lead (Pb)-Free product.

Features of the ULN2803APG are:(1)output current (single output)  500 mA (max.); (2)high sustaining voltage output  50 V (min.); (3)output clamp diodes; (4)inputs compatible with various types of logic; (5)package type-APG:DIP-18pin; (6)package type-AFWG:SOL-18pin.The application circuits shown in this document are provided for reference purposes only.Thorough evaluation is required, especially in the phase of mass production design.In furnishing these examples of application circuits, Toshiba does not grant the use of any industrial property rights.

The absolute maximum ratings of the ULN2803APG can be summarized as:(1)input voltage:-0.5 to 30V;(2)storage temperature:-55 to 150;(3)operating temperature:-40 to 85;(4)drain power dissipation:1.47W;(5)clamp diode reverse voltage:50V;(6)output current:500mA.The absolute maximum ratings of a semiconductor device are a set of specified parameter values that must not be exceeded during operation, even for an instant.If any of these ratings are exceeded during operation, the electrical characteristics of the device may be irreparably altered and the reliability and lifetime of the device can no longer be guaranteed.Moreover, any exceeding of the ratings during operation may cause breakdown, damage and/or degradation in other equipment. Applications using the device should be designed so that no absolute maximum rating will ever be exceeded under any operating conditions.Before using, creating and/or producing designs, refer to and comply with the precautions and conditions set forth in this document.TOSHIBA is continually working to improve the quality and the reliability of its products. Nevertheless, semiconductor devices in general can malfunction or fail due to their inherent electrical sensitivity and vulnerability to physical stress. It is the responsibility of the buyer, when utilizing TOSHIBA products, to observe standards of safety, and to avoid situations in which a malfunction or failure of a TOSHIBA product could cause loss of human life, bodily injury or damage to property.