7-Channel DMOS Transistor Array from Diodes Incorporated Drives Inductive Loads While Dissipating Minimal Power

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Diodes Incorporated has launched the ULN62003A, a new transistor array with seven 500mA-rated open-drain transistors, suitable for various applications including climate control and home appliances. The device boasts a low output voltage drop of 0.2V, enhancing efficiency and reliability compared to traditional bipolar devices. It is priced at $0.25 in bulk orders. This product is designed to drive multiple loads, improving power management and reducing thermal issues.

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• Launch of ULN62003A transistor array enhances product portfolio.
• Lower output voltage drop (0.2V) improves efficiency and reliability.
• Supports a wide range of applications in climate control and home appliances.

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• None.

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Diodes Incorporated (Diodes) (Nasdaq: DIOD) has introduced a new transistor array. The DIODES™ ULN62003A consists of seven 500mA-rated open-drain transistors, where all their sources are connected to a common ground pin. Capable of driving a wide variety of loads, such as solenoids, relays, DC motors, and LED displays, this high-current transistor array is aimed at climate control and home appliance designs. The product can be utilized in washing machines, dryers, microwave ovens, and air conditioning units.

Fabricated with DMOSFET output transistors, the ULN62003A has an output voltage drop of just 0.2V. This is far lower than the bipolar devices with which it is pin-compatible. The resulting power dissipation reduction not only minimizes overall power usage but also mitigates thermal issues and improves reliability. It also allows more devices to be controlled while still maintaining the desired die temperature.

In addition, the device, with its support for input voltages down to -1V, has much greater flexibility and allows the GND pin to be used for detecting overcurrent situations. This capability further increases system robustness and broadens the applications that the ULN62003A can address. Clamping diodes are included on each of this transistor array’s outputs for protection and improved reliability when driving inductive loads.

The ULN62003A is supplied in a SO-16 package and offers a superior performance to many popular peripheral driver devices. It is available at $0.25 in 1000 piece quantities.

About Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a Standard and Poor’s SmallCap 600 and Russell 3000 Index company, delivers high-quality semiconductor products to the world’s leading companies in the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive markets. We leverage our expanded product portfolio of discrete, analog, and mixed-signal products and leading-edge packaging technology to meet customers’ needs. Our broad range of application-specific solutions and solutions-focused sales, coupled with worldwide operations of 32 sites, including engineering, testing, manufacturing, and customer service, enables us to be a premier provider for high-volume, high-growth markets. For more information visit www.diodes.com.

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FAQ

What is the ULN62003A from Diodes Incorporated?

The ULN62003A is a new transistor array featuring seven 500mA-rated open-drain transistors aimed at various applications, particularly climate control and home appliances.

What are the applications of the ULN62003A transistor array?

The ULN62003A can be utilized in washing machines, dryers, microwave ovens, and air conditioning units.

What are the benefits of the ULN62003A compared to traditional devices?

It has a lower output voltage drop of 0.2V, reducing power dissipation and improving reliability, making it more efficient than traditional bipolar devices.

How much does the ULN62003A cost?

The ULN62003A is priced at $0.25 in quantities of 1,000.

What type of technology is used in the ULN62003A?

The ULN62003A is fabricated with DMOSFET output transistors.