SLRS076B August   2022  – September 2024 ULN2803C

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 5.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Parameter Measurement Information
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Inductive Load Drive
      2. 7.4.2 Resistive Load Drive
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Drive Current
        2. 8.2.2.2 Output Low Voltage
        3. 8.2.2.3 Power Dissipation and Temperature
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 9.2 Support Resources
    3. 9.3 Trademarks
    4. 9.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 9.5 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

8.4.1 Layout Guidelines

Thin traces can be used on the input due to the low current logic that is typically used to drive ULN2803C. Take care to separate the input channels as much as possible, as to eliminate crosstalk. TI recommends thick traces for the output to drive high currents as desired. Wire thickness can be determined by the trace material current density and desired drive current.

Because all of the channels currents return to a common emitter, size that trace width to be very wide. Some applications require up to 2.5 A.