I use them too Sean, in sufficient quantities to pay quite a lot less that the 1 each
prices stated in my previous post. When I want amps of current I use an appropriate
driver. Sometimes I even use drivers sufficient for several hundred amps when called
for. In most cases I try to keep things as simple as possible, with the fewest
components possible. I make very few suggestions here as someone else always has a
better answer with parts that costs nothing..the dealers pay you to take them off their
hands....

Vern

Sean Alcorn - PIC Stuff wrote:

> On Tuesday, Jan 28, 2003, at 13:21 Australia/Sydney, Vern Jones wrote:
>
>      It seems when anyone offers a suggestion on here that cost more than free the
>      suggestion has to be given the bad mouth. If $.59 for a ULN2803 or $.39 for a
>      ULN2003 is too much for costs, then visit the local junk dealer, he may have a
>      bargain on used FETS. Yes they are a darlington driver, yes they have a high
>      voltage drop. If you want high current drivers then buy power FETS.
>
> I use them all the time Vern, and I think they are worth the money you pay for them.
>
> Horses for courses!
>
> Regards,
>
> Sean

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