Linear - Amplifiers - Instrumentation, OP Amps, Buffer Amps

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
INA1620RTWR

INA1620RTWR

Texas Instruments

IC AUDIO 2 CIRCUIT 24WQFN

0

MCP6031T-E/OTVAO

MCP6031T-E/OTVAO

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

IC OPAMP GP 1 CIRCUIT SOT23-5

0

LM2904AVQPWR

LM2904AVQPWR

Texas Instruments

IC OPAMP GP 2 CIRCUIT 8TSSOP

2200

NCS210RSQT2G

NCS210RSQT2G

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC CURR SENSE 1 CIRCUIT SC88

321215000

MXL1179IN

MXL1179IN

Analog Devices, Inc.

QUAD PRECISION OP AMP

0

LMV821IDCKR

LMV821IDCKR

Texas Instruments

IC GP OPAMP 1 CIRCUIT SC70-5

159000

LMX358AUA+

LMX358AUA+

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC GP OPAMP 2 CIRCUIT 8UMAX

19163

ADL5561ACPZ-R7

ADL5561ACPZ-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC OPAMP RF/IF DIFF 1CIR 16LFCSP

2424

OPA134UAG4

OPA134UAG4

Texas Instruments

IC AUDIO 1 CIRCUIT 8SOIC

0

MXL1178CN8

MXL1178CN8

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC GP OPAMP 2 CIRCUIT 8DIP

1909

INA290A1IDCKT

INA290A1IDCKT

Texas Instruments

INA290A1IDCKT

0

AD743JR-16

AD743JR-16

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC OPAMP JFET 1 CIRCUIT 16SOIC

2018

MAX4163EBL+T

MAX4163EBL+T

Maxim Integrated

IC OPAMP GP 2 CIRCUIT 9UCSP

0

TLV2332ID

TLV2332ID

Texas Instruments

TLV2332 DUAL LOW-VOLTAGE LOW-POW

1670

TL061CDT

TL061CDT

STMicroelectronics

IC OPAMP JFET 1 CIRCUIT 8SO

1233

THS4501CD

THS4501CD

Texas Instruments

THS4501 HIGH-SPEED FULLY DIFFERE

26414

TSX712IYST

TSX712IYST

STMicroelectronics

IC OPAMP GP 2 CIRCUIT 8MINISO

0

AD8426ACPZ-WP

AD8426ACPZ-WP

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC INST AMP 2 CIRCUIT 16LFCSP

881

MCP604-I/ST

MCP604-I/ST

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

IC OPAMP GP 4 CIRCUIT 14TSSOP

563

AD627AN

AD627AN

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC INST AMP 1 CIRCUIT 8DIP

0

Linear - Amplifiers - Instrumentation, OP Amps, Buffer Amps

1. Overview

Linear amplifiers are analog ICs that process continuous signals with high fidelity. This category includes instrumentation amplifiers (In-Amps), operational amplifiers (OP Amps), and buffer amplifiers. They are critical in signal conditioning, filtering, and voltage amplification across electronics, medical devices, and industrial systems.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
Instrumentation AmplifiersHigh CMRR, low offset voltage, fixed/gain-programmableSensor bridges, medical instrumentation, precision data acquisition
Operational AmplifiersVoltage feedback, high gain, configurable circuitsActive filters, integrators, comparators, audio amplifiers
Buffer AmplifiersHigh input impedance, unity gain, drive capabilityADC drivers, signal isolation, impedance matching

3. Structure and Composition

Typical IC construction includes: - Differential Input Stage: Bipolar/JFET transistors for high impedance - Gain Stage: Cascoded amplification with laser-trimmed resistors - Output Stage: Class AB push-pull for low distortion - Protection Circuits: ESD protection, thermal shutdown Packaged in 8-20 pin configurations (SOIC, TSSOP, QFN).

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterImportance
Gain Bandwidth Product (GBP)Determines frequency response capability
Input Offset Voltage (Vos)Impacts DC precision in low-level signal amplification
Slew Rate (SR)Defines maximum signal transition speed
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)Measures noise/interference immunity
Quiescent Current (Iq)Impacts power efficiency in battery applications

5. Application Fields

  • Medical: ECG machines, blood analyzers
  • Industrial: PLCs, strain gauge interfaces
  • Consumer: Audio preamplifiers, sensor hubs
  • Telecom: Fiber optic transimpedance amplifiers
  • Automotive: Battery management system sensors

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerProduct Highlights
Analog DevicesAD8221 (Instrumentation Amp), OP1177 (Precision OP Amp)
TILM741 (Classic OP Amp), INA128 (Low-power In-Amp)
STMicroelectronicsTSV912 (Rail-to-Rail OP Amp), LMV358 (Low-voltage Buffer)
MaximMAX4463 (Audio Buffer), MAX41460 (High-speed OP Amp)

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations: - Bandwidth vs. power consumption trade-off - Required CMRR in noisy environments - Rail-to-rail output for low-voltage systems - Temperature stability in industrial applications - Cost-sensitive vs. precision design priorities

8. Industry Trends

Future directions include: - Sub-1V operation for IoT devices - Integration with digital calibration (smart amplifiers) - GaN/SiC-based amplifiers for high-voltage applications - AI-driven parameter optimization tools - Automotive-grade amplifiers for ADAS systems

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