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LM358P

TILM358P

Texas Instruments
Operational Amplifiers - Op Amps Dual Op Amp
38,018 in stock

Overview

The LM358P is a classic dual operational amplifier designed for general-purpose signal conditioning. It features two independent, high-gain, internally frequency-compensated amplifiers designed to operate from a single power supply across a wide range of voltages. This specific variant comes in an 8-DIP package, making it a staple for through-hole prototyping and educational electronics.

Why Choose This Part

The LM358P is highly versatile due to its ability to operate from a single supply as low as 5V up to 30V. With a low supply current of 500uA per channel and a common-mode input voltage range that includes ground, it simplifies power rail requirements in digital-heavy designs.

Applications

Transducer Amplifiers
Used to amplify low-level signals from sensors like photodiodes or piezoelectric elements in single-supply systems.
DC Gain Blocks
Providing simple voltage gain for DC signals in control loops or monitoring circuits.
Active Filters
Implementing low-pass or band-pass filters for audio or low-frequency sensor data processing.
Comparator Circuits
Utilized as a basic voltage comparator in non-precision applications like battery level indicators.

Key Specifications

Slew Rate 0.3V/us
Mounting Type Through Hole
Amplifier Type Standard (General Purpose)
Package / Case 8-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
Current - Supply 500uA (x2 Channels)
Number of Circuits 2
Current - Input Bias 20 nA
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 70degC (TA)
Gain Bandwidth Product 700 kHz
Voltage - Input Offset 3 mV
Supplier Device Package 8-PDIP
Current - Output / Channel 40 mA
Voltage - Supply Span (Max) 30 V
Voltage - Supply Span (Min) 3 V

Getting Started

To use the LM358P, insert it into a standard breadboard and connect your single or dual power supply to pins 8 (VCC) and 4 (GND). Since it is internally compensated, no external components are required for stability in standard unity-gain configurations. Use standard 0.1uF ceramic decoupling capacitors close to the power pins to minimize noise.

Also Consider

NE5532P TITexas Instruments - Offers significantly lower noise and higher bandwidth for high-performance audio applications.
TL072CP TITexas Instruments - Features JFET inputs for much lower input bias current in high-impedance sensor circuits.
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