LM741 Operational Amplifier DIP-8
🎛️ LM741 IC – General-Purpose Operational Amplifier – DIP-8
The LM741 is a classic and widely used general-purpose operational amplifier. It is ideal for analog signal processing applications such as amplification, buffering, filtering, and integration. Known for its reliability and ease of use, the LM741 is perfect for students, hobbyists, and engineers working with basic analog circuits.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| IC Type | General-Purpose Op-Amp |
| Number of Op-Amps | 1 (single op-amp) |
| Supply Voltage Range | ±10V to ±22V (typical ±15V) |
| Input Offset Voltage | Max ±6 mV |
| Input Bias Current | ~80 nA |
| Slew Rate | 0.5 V/µs |
| Gain Bandwidth Product | 1 MHz |
| Output Voltage Swing | ±14V (typical with ±15V supply) |
| Package Type | DIP-8 |
| Short-Circuit Protection | Yes |
📌 Pin Configuration (DIP-8)
| Pin | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | Offset Null |
| 2 | Inverting Input (–) |
| 3 | Non-Inverting Input (+) |
| 4 | V− (Negative Supply) |
| 5 | Offset Null |
| 6 | Output |
| 7 | V+ (Positive Supply) |
| 8 | NC (Not Connected) |
🧠 Key Features
High gain (up to 200,000)
Internal frequency compensation
Short-circuit protection
Compatible with single or dual supplies
Easy to configure in many analog circuits
🛠️ Applications
Signal amplification
Voltage comparators
Oscillators and waveform generators
Integrators and differentiators
Analog computation circuits
Audio preamps