2981 and 2982

8-Channel Source Drivers

Features and Benefits Description

▪ TTL, DTL, PMOS, or CMOS compatible inputs
▪ 500 mA output source current capability
▪ Transient-protected outputs
▪ Output breakdown voltage to 50 V
▪ DIP or SOIC packaging
Packages:
Not to scale
18-pin DIP (Package A)
20-pin SOICW (package LW)
(drop-in replacement for discon-
tinued 18-pin SOIC variants)
Recommended for high-side switching applications that benefit
from separate logic and load grounds, these devices encompass
load supply voltages to 50 V and output currents to -500 mA.
These 8-channel source drivers are useful for interfacing
between low-level logic and high-current loads. Typical loads
include relays, solenoids, lamps, stepper and/or servo motors,
print hammers, and LEDs.
All devices may be used with 5 V logic systems — TTL, Schottky
TTL, DTL, and 5 V CMOS. The device packages offered are
electrically interchangeable, and will withstand a maximum
output off voltage of 50 V, and operate to a minimum of 5 V. All
devices in this series integrate input current limiting resistors
and output transient suppression diodes, and are activated by
an active high input.
The suffix “A” indicates an 18-lead plastic dual in-line package
with copper lead frame for optimum power dissipation. Under
normal operating conditions, these devices will sustain 120 mA
continuously for each of the eight outputs at an ambient
temperature of +50°C and a supply of 15 V.
The suffix “LW” package is provided in a 20-pin wide-body
SOIC package with improved thermal characteristics compared
to the 18-pin SOIC version it replaces (100% pin-compatible
electrically). The A2982ELW driver is available for operation
over an extended temperature range, down to -40°C.
These packages are lead (Pb) free, with 100% matte-tin
leadframe plating.

Simplified Block Diagrams

18-pin DIP (A Package) 20-pin SOICW (LW Package)

(NC pins, 10 and 11, not present

on discontinued 18-pin LW package)
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Selection Guide
Part Number Package Packing Ambient Temperature
TA (°C)

A2982ELWTR-T1 20-pin SOICW 1000 per reel –40 to 85

A2982SLWTR-T 20-pin SOICW 1000 per reel

UDN2981A-T2 18-pin DIP 21 per tube –20 to 85

UDN2982A-T2 18-pin DIP 21 per tube

1Variant is in production but has been determined to be LAST TIME BUY. This classification indicates that the
variant is obsolete and notice has been given. Sale of the variant is currently restricted to existing customer
applications. The variant should not be purchased for new design applications because of obsolescence in the
near future. Samples are no longer available. Status date change November 2, 2009. Deadline for receipt of
LAST TIME BUY orders is April 30, 2010.
2Variant is in production but has been determined to be LAST TIME BUY. This classification indicates that the

variant is obsolete and notice has been given. Sale of the variant is currently restricted to existing customer
applications. The variant should not be purchased for new design applications because of obsolescence in the
near future. Samples are no longer available. Status date change January 30, 2012. Deadline for receipt of
LAST TIME BUY orders is April 27, 2012.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Units
Output Voltage Range VCE 5 to 50 V
UDN2981 20 V
Input Voltage VIN
A2982, UDN2982 20 V
Output Current IOUT –500 mA
Package Power Dissipation PD See graph – –
Range E –40 to 85 ºC
Operating Ambient Temperature TA
Range S –20 to 85 ºC
Maximum Junction Temperature TJ(max) 150 ºC
Storage Temperature Tstg –55 to 150 ºC
A L L OWA B L E P A C K A G E P OW E R DIS S IP A T ION (W)

2.5

2.0
18-P IN DIP , R JA = 65 C /W
20-LE AD S OIC , R JA = 90 C /W

1.5

1.0

0.5

0
25 50 75 100 125 150
A MB IE NT T E MP E R A T UR E C

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One of Eight Drivers

Typical electrosensitive
printer application
18-pin DIP (A Package) 20-pin SOICW (LW Package)
R R
IN1 L IN1 L
1 18 1 20
R R
IN L IN L
2 2 17 2 2 19
R R
IN3 L IN3 L
3 16 3 18
R R
L L
IN4 4 15 IN4 4 17
R R
L L
IN 5 14 IN 5 16
5 5
R R
L L
IN6 6 13 IN6 6 15
R R
IN7 L IN7 L
7 12 7 14
R R
L L
IN 8 11 IN 8 13
8 8
VS 9 10 VS 9 12
NC 10 11 NC

Pins 10 and 11 can float; other pins

match discontinued 18-pin SOIC: 1 to 9
same, pins 12 to 20 match pins 10 to 18

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS1,2 at TA = +25°C (unless otherwise specified).

Characteristic Symbol Variant Test Conditions Test Fig. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Output Leakage Current3 ICEX All VIN = 0.4 V, VS = 50 V 1 — — 20 μA
Output Sustaining Voltage VCE(SUS) All IOUT = -45 mA — 35 — — V
VIN = 2.4 V, IOUT = -100 mA 2 — 1.6 1.8 V
Collector-Emitter
VCE(SAT) All VIN = 2.4 V, IOUT = -225 mA 2 — 1.7 1.9 V
Saturation Voltage
VIN = 2.4 V, IOUT = -350 mA 2 — 1.8 2.0 V
VIN = 2.4 V 3 — 140 200 μA
2981
VIN = 3.85 V 3 — 310 450 μA
Input Current IIN(ON)
VIN = 2.4 V 3 — 140 200 μA
2982
VIN = 12 V 3 — 1.25 1.93 mA
Output Source Current 2981 VIN = 2.4 V, VCE = 2.0 V 2 -350 — — mA
lOUT
(Outputs Open) 2982 VIN = 2.4 V, VCE = 2.0 V 2 -350 — — mA
Supply Current Leakage
IS All VIN = 2.4 V*, VS = 50 V 4 — — 10 mA
Current

Clamp Diode Current IR All VR = 50 V, VIN = 0.4 V* 5 — — 50 μA

Clamp Diode Forward

VF All IF = 350 mA 6 — 1.5 2.0 V
Voltage
Turn-On Delay tON All 0.5 EIN to 0.5 EOUT, RL = 100Ω, VS = 35 V — — 0.3 2.0 μs
0.5 EIN to 0.5 EOUT, RL = 100Ω, VS = 35 V,
Turn-Off Delay4 tOFF All — — 2.0 10 μs
See Note
1Negative current is defined as coming out of (sourcing) the specified device terminal.
2Allunused inputs must be connected to ground. Pull-down resistors (approximately 10 kΩ) are recommended for inputs that are al-
lowed to float while power is being applied to VS.
3All inputs simultaneously.
4Turn-off delay is influenced by load conditions. Systems applications well below the specified output loading may require timing con-
siderations for some designs, i.e., multiplexed displays or when used in combination with sink drivers in a totem pole configuration.

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TEST FIGURES
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
VS VS V
S

V CE
V I IN
mA mA OPEN
I OUT
V VIN V
IN μA IN
I CEX

Dwg. No. A-11,083 Dwg. No. A-11,084 Dwg. No. A-11,085

Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6

VS VS OPEN

IR
I S mA
μA

OPEN
OPEN

VIN VIN VF I
V F

Dwg. No. A-11,086 Dwg. No. A-11,087 Dwg. No. A-11,088

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Allowable peak collector current

as a function of duty cycle
UDN2981A and UDN2982A

500 500

450 450

400 400
ALLOWABLE PEAK COLLECTOR CURRENT IN mA AT 50°C

ALLOWABLE PEAK COLLECTOR CURRENT IN mA AT 70°C

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT
350 350

3
300 300
3
4
250 5 250 4
6
7 5
200 8 200 6
NUMBER OF OUTPUTS 7
CONDUCTING
SIMULTANEOUSLY 8
150 150 NUMBER OF OUTPUTS
CONDUCTING
SIMULTANEOUSLY

100 VS = 15 V 100

VS = 15 V
50 50

0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
PER CENT DUTY CYCLE PER CENT DUTY CYCLE
Dwg. No. A-11,107B Dwg. No. A-11,108B

Input current as a function

of input voltage
2.5

2.0
INPUT CURRENT, IIN (mA)

1.5

UM
X IM
MA
1.0
AL
PIC
TY

0.5

2 4 6 8 10 12
INPUT VOLTAGE (VOLTS)

Dwg. No. A-11,115B

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A Package, 18-Pin DIP

22.86 ±0.51

18
+0.10
0.25 –0.05

+0.76 +0.38
6.35 –0.25 10.92 –0.25 7.62

1 2

C
5.33 MAX SEATING
PLANE
+0.51
3.30 –0.38
All dimensions nominal, not for tooling use
2.54 (reference JEDEC MS-001 AC)
+0.25 Dimensions in inches
1.52 –0.38 Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions
0.46 ±0.12 Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
A Terminal #1 mark area

LW Package, 20-Pin SOICW

12.80±0.20
4° ±4 20
20
+0.07 2.25
0.27 –0.06

7.50±0.10 10.30±0.33 9.50

A
+0.44
0.84 –0.43

1 2
1 2 0.65 1.27
0.25

B PCB Layout Reference View

20X C SEATING PLANE
SEATING
0.10 C PLANE GAUGE PLANE

0.41 ±0.10 1.27 2.65 MAX

0.20 ±0.10
For Reference Only A Terminal #1 mark area
Dimensions in millimeters
B Reference pad layout (reference IPC SOIC127P1030X265-20M)
(Reference JEDEC MS-013 AC) All pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all adjacent pads; adjust as necessary
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions to meet application process requirements and PCB layout tolerances
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown

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Revision History
Revision Revision Date Description of Revision
Rev. T Januray 30, 2012 Update product availability

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