LM358 Dual Operational Amplifier IC (SOP‑8)
The LM358 dual operational amplifier is a reliable analog component for a wide range of industrial and electronic applications. Designed for low-power, high-gain performance, this op-amp operates efficiently with a single supply or dual rails, making it suitable for signal conditioning, sensor interfaces, active filters, audio preamplifiers, and DC gain stages. Its SOP‑8 surface-mount package ensures easy integration into PCB designs while minimizing board space requirements.
The LM358 features a typical DC voltage gain of 100 dB and a unity-gain bandwidth of approximately 1.0–1.2 MHz, providing stable performance for precision analog circuits. Internal frequency compensation simplifies circuit design and reduces the need for external components. With low input bias currents (~20 nA) and low quiescent current (~300–500 µA per amplifier), the IC is efficient for battery-powered or low-power systems. Its wide supply voltage range (3 V to 32 V single supply or ±1.5 V to ±16 V dual supply) allows use in diverse system environments.
This IC supports input common-mode voltage down to the negative rail and outputs close to ground, enabling precise single-supply operation. These characteristics make the LM358 suitable for sensor signal amplification, transducer interfacing, analog filtering, and audio applications in industrial and commercial electronics. Its compact surface-mount design facilitates integration into automated PCB assembly without additional space requirements.
Key Specs
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Supply Voltage (single) |
3.0 V to 32 V |
| Supply Voltage (dual) |
± 1.5 V to ± 16 V |
| Number of Amplifiers |
2 (dual op‑amp) |
| DC Voltage Gain |
100 dB (typical) |
| Unity‑Gain Bandwidth |
1.0–1.2 MHz |
| Input Bias Current |
20 nA (typical) |
| Input Offset Voltage |
2 mV (typical), max 7 mV |
| Output Voltage Swing |
From 0 V to V<sub>CC</sub> – ~1.5 V |
| Quiescent Current |
300–500 µA per amplifier |
| Package Type |
SOP‑8 (SMD) |
| Operating Temperature |
0 °C to +70 °C |
| Applications |
Sensor interfaces, transducer amplifiers, audio circuits, active filters, DC gain blocks |