SLRS060C May 2012 – November 2016 ULN2003V12
PRODUCTION DATA.
Thin traces can be used on the input due to the low current logic that is typically used to drive ULN2003V12. Take care to separate the input channels as much as possible, as to eliminate cross-talk. TI recommends thick traces for the output to drive high currents that may be required. Wire thickness can be determined by the trace material's current density and desired drive current. Because all of the channels currents return to a common ground, it is best to size that trace width to be very wide. Some applications require up to 1 A.
Use Equation 3 to calculate ULN2003V12 on-chip power dissipation PD.
where
TI recommends limiting the ULN2003V12 IC’s die junction temperature to less than 125°C. The IC junction temperature is directly proportional to the on-chip power dissipation. Use Equation 4 to calculate the maximum allowable on-chip power dissipation for a target IC junction temperature.
where