Linear - Amplifiers - Instrumentation, OP Amps, Buffer Amps

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LME49860MAX/NOPB

LME49860MAX/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC AUDIO 2 CIRCUIT 8SOIC

1248

MCP6424-E/ST

MCP6424-E/ST

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

IC OPAMP GP 4 CIRCUIT 14TSSOP

380

LT1491AHS#TRPBF

LT1491AHS#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC OPAMP GP 4 CIRCUIT 14SO

0

OP07CDE4

OP07CDE4

Texas Instruments

IC OPAMP GP 1 CIRCUIT 8SOIC

0

ADA4896-2ACPZ-R7

ADA4896-2ACPZ-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC OPAMP VFB 2 CIRCUIT 8LFCSP

368

AD827AQ

AD827AQ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC OPAMP GP 2 CIRCUIT 8CERDIP

25

AD8063AR

AD8063AR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VOLTAGE FEEDBACK 1 CIRC 8SOIC

55209

MCP6V66UT-E/LTY

MCP6V66UT-E/LTY

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

IC OPAMP ZERO-DRIFT 1CIRC SC70-5

2605

AD8027ARTZ-REEL7

AD8027ARTZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

VIDEO AMPLIFIER, 1 CHANNEL(S), P

0

TLV2314QDRQ1

TLV2314QDRQ1

Texas Instruments

IC OPAMP GP 2 CIRCUIT 8SOIC

1305

LT1492CS8#PBF

LT1492CS8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC OPAMP GP 2 CIRCUIT 8SO

2674

OPA842IDG4

OPA842IDG4

Texas Instruments

IC OPAMP VFB 1 CIRCUIT 8SOIC

0

AD8548ARZ-RL

AD8548ARZ-RL

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC OPAMP GP 4 CIRCUIT 14SOIC

0

LM124AWGRQMLV

LM124AWGRQMLV

LM124AQML-SP LOW POWER QUAD OPER

2

LTC6104HMS8#TRPBF

LTC6104HMS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC CURR SENSE 1 CIRCUIT 8MSOP

0

HCPL-7520-560E

HCPL-7520-560E

Broadcom

IC CURR SENSE 1 CIRCUIT 8DIPGW

0

TSV358IYPT

TSV358IYPT

STMicroelectronics

IC OPAMP GP 2 CIRCUIT 8TSSOP

0

BA10324AFV-E2

BA10324AFV-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

IC OPAMP GP 4 CIRCUIT 14SSOPB

222

CLC5612IM

CLC5612IM

IC BUFFER 2 CIRCUIT 8SOIC

2253

MAX4232AUA+

MAX4232AUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC OPAMP GP 2 CIRCUIT 8UMAX

327

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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