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LM324DR

TILM324DR

Texas Instruments
Operational Amplifiers - Op Amps Quad GP Op Amp
29,907 in stock

Overview

The LM324DR is a versatile quad-channel operational amplifier designed for cost-effective, general-purpose applications. It operates from a single power supply across a wide voltage range of 3V to 30V, eliminating the need for dual supplies in many designs. Its low supply current of 1.4mA for all four channels makes it suitable for battery-powered and portable electronics.

Why Choose This Part

The primary advantage is the ability to operate with a common-mode input voltage range that includes ground, allowing direct sensing of ground-referenced signals. It offers a balance of 1.2 MHz gain bandwidth and a low input bias current of 20nA in a compact 14-SOIC surface-mount package. The quad-channel configuration provides high functional density while maintaining a low typical quiescent current of 750uA per channel.

Applications

Transducer Amplifiers
Used to amplify low-level signals from various sensors in industrial and consumer monitoring systems.
DC Gain Blocks
Provides reliable voltage amplification in standard analog signal processing circuits.
Power Supply Regulation
Commonly integrated into server power units and mobile chargers for feedback and control loops.
Active Filters
Implementation of low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass filters for audio or sensor data conditioning.

Key Specifications

Slew Rate 0.5V/us
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Amplifier Type Standard (General Purpose)
Package / Case 14-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Current - Supply 1.4mA (x4 Channels)
Number of Circuits 4
Current - Input Bias 20 nA
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 70degC (TA)
Gain Bandwidth Product 1.2 MHz
Voltage - Input Offset 3 mV
Supplier Device Package 14-SOIC
Current - Output / Channel 30 mA
Voltage - Supply Span (Max) 30 V
Voltage - Supply Span (Min) 3 V

Getting Started

For rapid prototyping, the SOIC-14 package can be used with a standard SOIC-to-DIP adapter on a breadboard. Ensure the input signal stays within the specified range of -0.3V to 32V to prevent damage. Standard SPICE models are widely available for simulating gain and frequency response before PCB layout.

LM324 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
LM324KDR KDR 7,856

Also Consider

LM2902DR TITexas Instruments - Select this for applications requiring a wider operating temperature range of -40C to 125C.
TLV9004IDR TITexas Instruments - A modern rail-to-rail alternative with lower power consumption and improved EMI hardening.
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