Overview
The LM324NS is a general-purpose operational amplifier (op-amp) from Texas Instruments. It is designed for various instrumentation and industrial applications, including amplifiers, filters, and data acquisition systems. This quadruple operational amplifier features internal-frequency compensation, large DC voltage gain, and a wide bandwidth, making it versatile for a range of uses.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Amplifiers | 4 |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3V to 32V (single supply), ±1.5V to ±16V (dual supplies) |
| Bandwidth (unity gain) | 1.2 MHz |
| Slew Rate | 0.5 V/μs |
| Input Bias Current | 20 nA |
| Input Offset Voltage | 3 mV |
| Supply Current | 1.4 mA (total for 4 channels) |
| Output Current per Channel | 30 mA |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 125°C |
| Package Type | SOIC-14 |
Key Features
- Internally frequency compensated for unity gain
- Large DC voltage gain of 100 dB
- Wide bandwidth (unity gain) of 1.2 MHz
- Wide power supply range: single supply (3V-32V), or dual supplies (±1.5V to ±16V)
- Very low supply current drain (essentially independent of supply voltage)
- Low input biasing current (20 nA) and offset voltage (3 mV)
- Input common-mode voltage range includes ground, and differential input voltage range equal to the power supply voltage
- Large output voltage swing (0V to V+ - 1.5V)
- High slew rate: 0.5V/μs
- Gain bandwidth product: 1.2 MHz
- Low noise and low distortion
Applications
- Amplifiers and buffers
- Voltage regulators and controllers
- Data converters (A/D, D/A)
- Signal conditioners for analog sensors
- Op-amp based instrumentation amplifiers
- Power supplies and voltage regulators
- Automotive applications due to its wide operating temperature range
Q & A
- What is the LM324NS operational amplifier?
The LM324NS is a general-purpose quadruple operational amplifier from Texas Instruments, designed for various instrumentation and industrial applications.
- What is the supply voltage range for the LM324NS?
The LM324NS operates with a single supply voltage of 3V to 32V or dual supplies of ±1.5V to ±16V.
- What is the bandwidth of the LM324NS?
The bandwidth (unity gain) of the LM324NS is 1.2 MHz.
- What is the slew rate of the LM324NS?
The slew rate of the LM324NS is 0.5 V/μs.
- What is the input bias current of the LM324NS?
The input bias current of the LM324NS is 20 nA.
- What is the input offset voltage of the LM324NS?
The input offset voltage of the LM324NS is 3 mV.
- What is the supply current of the LM324NS?
The total supply current for the four channels of the LM324NS is 1.4 mA.
- What is the output current per channel of the LM324NS?
The output current per channel of the LM324NS is 30 mA.
- What is the operating temperature range of the LM324NS?
The operating temperature range of the LM324NS is -40°C to 125°C.
- What are common applications of the LM324NS?
Common applications include amplifiers, buffers, voltage regulators, data converters, signal conditioners, and op-amp based instrumentation amplifiers.
- Is the LM324NS suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, the LM324NS is suitable for automotive applications due to its wide operating temperature range and other robust features.
