Darlington Driver (ULN2003A)

This is a 16 pin ‘chip’ that contains 7 darlington transistors similar in value to the BCX38C. The ‘chip’ also contains internal back emf suppression diodes and so no external 1N4001 diodes are required when driving motors and relays.

The ULN2003A is also called a 'low-side switch' - The load connects between the transistor output and V+ and the transistor conducts current to 0V when turned on.

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Schematic

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Output via ULN2003A

This program outputs 7-bit data to the B.0 through B.6 pins which connect to an ULN2003A driver.

Code Example:

	dirsB = $7F		; Make B.0 to B.6 outputs

main:	for b0 = $00 to $7F
	  pinsB = b0		; Put binary value to B.0 to B.6
	  pause 250		; Wait a short while
	next
	goto main		; Repeat

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Create Module

There is no specific ULN2003A create module but the BCX38C darlington transistor create modules may be used instead (shown connected to buzzer).

Bill of Materials

Description	Code	Qty
ULN2003A Darlington Driver	ICO045	1	Buy Now
16-pin 0.3" DIL IC socket	ICH016	1	Buy Now
100nF miniature polyester capacitor	CAP001	1	Buy Now

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