Comparison page
BSS138 Level Shifter vs ULN2003
Side-by-side selection notes for specs, ecosystem readiness, known issues, and data confidence. This page is generated from structured component fields instead of a hand-written article.
BSS138 Level Shifter
Projects needing Level shifting and I2C with a commonly available power part.
ULN2003
Projects needing Driver array and Stepper kit with a commonly available power part.
Specification Matrix
CategoryPowerPower
MakerGenericTexas Instruments
CoreNot specifiedNot specified
ClockNot specifiedNot specified
WirelessNot specifiedNot specified
Voltage3.3V3.3V
LibrariesArduinoArduino
Price$0.30 - $1.50$0.10 - $0.60
Known Tradeoffs
BSS138 Level Shifter
- Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
- Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part
ULN2003
- Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
- Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part