ULN2003AIPWG4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

The ULN2003AIPWG4 is a high-voltage, high-current Darlington transistor array IC from Texas Instruments featuring 7 NPN Darlington pairs with 500mA output current capacity. Designed for driving relays, motors, lamps, and other inductive loads, it includes built-in transient suppression diodes. Available in SOIC-16 package with worldwide shipping.

OBSOLETEIntegrated CircuitVerified May 2026
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ULN2003AIPWG4Small Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
16
Lifecycle
OBSOLETE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 105.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

Key Features

  • 7-channel NPN Darlington array with 500mA sink current per channel for driving high-current loads
  • Built-in flyback suppression diodes protect against inductive transients from relays and motors
  • Wide supply voltage compatibility supports standard TTL and CMOS logic input levels with open-collector outputs

Applications

The ULN2003AIPWG4 is widely used in industrial automation and consumer electronics for driving relay coils, stepper motors, solenoids, and LED arrays. It serves as a buffer/driver between low-power microcontrollers and high-current peripheral loads in printer drivers, motor control circuits, and lamp drivers. Its 7-channel architecture makes it ideal for multi-output control systems requiring compact footprint.

Specifications

YTEOL0
Built-in ProtectionsTRANSIENT
Driver Number of Bits7
Input CharacteristicsSTANDARD
Interface IC TypeBUFFER OR INVERTER BASED PERIPHERAL DRIVER
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G16
Number of Functions1
Output CharacteristicsOPEN-COLLECTOR
Output Current Flow DirectionSINK
Output Peak Current Limit-Nom0.5A
Output PolarityINVERTED
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeTSSOP16,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Supply Current-Max1.45mA
Supply Voltage-Max50V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyBIPOLAR
Terminal FinishNICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch0.65mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)30
Turn-off Time10 µs
Turn-on Time10 µs
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.60

Datasheet

ULN2003AIPWG4 Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum output current per channel for the ULN2003AIPWG4?

Each channel of the ULN2003AIPWG4 can sink up to 500mA peak output current, making it suitable for driving relays, small motors, solenoids, and LED arrays without external transistors.

Does the ULN2003AIPWG4 include flyback protection diodes?

Yes, the ULN2003AIPWG4 features built-in transient suppression (flyback) diodes connected to a COM pin, which protect the IC from voltage spikes generated by inductive loads like relay coils and motors.

What logic families are compatible with the ULN2003AIPWG4 inputs?

The ULN2003AIPWG4 accepts standard TTL and CMOS logic input levels. Each input has a series base resistor, making it directly compatible with 5V logic systems for easy interfacing with microcontrollers and digital logic ICs.

What package does the ULN2003AIPWG4 use?

The ULN2003AIPWG4 comes in a 16-pin Small Outline IC (SOIC) package, designated as PDSO-G16, which is surface-mountable and suitable for compact PCB designs in space-constrained applications.

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About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (TI) is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. TI designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing chips used in industrial, automotive, consumer, communications, and enterprise systems.

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