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NJM4556AD

NJM4556AD

New Japan Radio
Dual audio op amp designed for higher output current drive when stronger drive into low-impedance loads is needed.
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Overview

The NJM4556AD is a high-output current dual operational amplifier designed by New Japan Radio to drive low-impedance loads that standard op-amps cannot handle. It can deliver up to 70mA of output current, making it a staple for headphone amplification and line-driving applications. Operating on a wide supply range from +/-2V to +/-18V, it offers a 3V/us slew rate and 10nV/rtHz noise performance in a standard DIP8 package.

Why Choose This Part

The primary advantage is its high output current capability of 70mA, which allows it to maintain signal integrity into difficult loads. It combines this power with low noise and a wide operating voltage range, making it a versatile choice for analog signal processing where standard dual op-amps lack sufficient drive strength.

Applications

Headphone Amplification
Directly driving low-impedance headphones (32-600 ohms) without the need for additional discrete buffer stages.
Audio Line Drivers
Driving long cables or complex capacitive loads in professional audio signal chains.
Telecommunications Equipment
Serving as a robust driver for telephone lines or hybrid transformer circuits where higher current is required.
Precision Instrumentation
Providing enough current to drive low-resistance feedback networks or act as a power buffer for reference voltages.

Key Specifications

Slew Rate 3V/us
Mounting Type Through Hole
Amplifier Type Standard (General Purpose)
Package / Case 8-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
Current - Supply 8mA
Number of Circuits 2
Current - Input Bias 50 nA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Gain Bandwidth Product 8 MHz
Voltage - Input Offset 500 uV
Supplier Device Package 8-DIP
Current - Output / Channel 70 mA
Voltage - Supply Span (Max) 36 V
Voltage - Supply Span (Min) 4 V

Getting Started

As a standard DIP8 bipolar op-amp, the NJM4556AD can be prototyped easily on a breadboard or perfboard. Ensure adequate decoupling capacitors (typically 0.1uF ceramic) are placed close to the V+ and V- pins to maintain stability during high current transients. Refer to the New Japan Radio datasheet for thermal considerations when driving maximum loads continuously.

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