Table of Contents

1 Features............................................................................1

2 Applications..................................................................... 1

3 Description.......................................................................1

4 Revision History.............................................................. 2

5 Pin Configuration and Functions...................................3

6 Specifications.................................................................. 4

6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings........................................ 4

6.2 ESD Ratings............................................................... 4

6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions.........................4

6.4 Thermal Information....................................................4

6.5 Electrical Characteristics: ULN2002A......................... 5

6.6 Electrical Characteristics: ULN2003A and

ULN2004A.....................................................................5

6.7 Electrical Characteristics: ULN2003AI........................ 6

6.8 Electrical Characteristics: ULN2003AI........................ 6

6.9 Electrical Characteristics: ULQ2003A and

ULQ2004A.....................................................................7

6.10 Switching Characteristics: ULN2002A,

ULN2003A, ULN2004A................................................. 7

6.11 Switching Characteristics: ULN2003AI..................... 7

6.12 Switching Characteristics: ULN2003AI..................... 8

6.13 Switching Characteristics: ULQ2003A,

ULQ2004A.....................................................................8

6.14 Typical Characteristics.............................................. 8

7 Parameter Measurement Information.......................... 10

8 Detailed Description......................................................12

8.1 Overview................................................................... 12

8.2 Functional Block Diagrams....................................... 12

8.3 Feature Description...................................................13

8.4 Device Functional Modes..........................................13

9 Application and Implementation.................................. 14

9.1 Application Information............................................. 14

9.2 Typical Application.................................................... 14

9.3 System Examples..................................................... 17

10 Power Supply Recommendations..............................18

11 Layout........................................................................... 18

11.1 Layout Guidelines................................................... 18

11.2 Layout Example...................................................... 18

12 Device and Documentation Support..........................19

12.1 Documentation Support.......................................... 19

12.2 Related Links.......................................................... 19

12.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates..19

12.4 Support Resources................................................. 19

12.5 Trademarks.............................................................19

12.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution..............................19

12.7 Glossary..................................................................19

13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable

Information.................................................................... 19

4 Revision History

NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.

Changes from Revision P (August 2019) to Revision Q (July 2022)

Page

• Updated the numbering format for tables, figures, and cross-references throughout the document..................1

Changes from Revision O (January 2016) to Revision P (August 2019)

Page

• Changed ULN200xA Minimum Temperature Rating from –20 C to –40 C in the Section 6.1 table....................4

Changes from Revision N (June 2015) to Revision O (January 2016)

Page

Changes from Revision M (February 2013) to Revision N (June 2015)

Page

• Added Pin Configuration and Functions section, ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device

Functional Modes, Application and Implementation section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout

section, Device and Documentation Support section, and Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

section ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

• Deleted Ordering Information table. No specification changes...........................................................................1

• Moved Typical Characteristics into Specifications section. ................................................................................8

Changes from Revision L (April 2012) to Revision M (February 2013)

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• Updated temperature rating for ULN2003AI in the ORDERING INFORMATION table ..................................... 1

Changes from Revision K (August 2011) to Revision L (April 2012)

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• Removed reference to obsolete ULN2001 device.............................................................................................. 1

ULN2002A, ULN2003A, ULN2003AI

ULQ2003A, ULN2004A, ULQ2004A

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