Linear - Amplifiers - Instrumentation, OP Amps, Buffer Amps

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MCP6V97T-E/MS Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	DUAL, ZERO-DRIFT OP AMP, E TEMP	2489
MCP6V87T-E/MNY Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	DUAL, ZERO-DRIFT OP AMP, E TEMP	350
HV265-I/QE Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC OPAMP GP 4 CIRCUIT 24TSSOP	2448
MCP6V96UT-E/LTY Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	SINGLE, ZERO-DRIFT OP AMP, E TEM	3300
MCP6V87-E/MS Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	DUAL, ZERO-DRIFT OP AMP, E TEMP	340
MCP6V86UT-E/LTY Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	SINGLE, ZERO-DRIFT OP AMP, E TEM	325
MCP6V97T-E/MNY Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	DUAL, ZERO-DRIFT OP AMP, E TEMP	95
MCP6V97-E/MS Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	DUAL, ZERO-DRIFT OP AMP, E TEMP	575
MCP6V02T-E/SNVAO Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC OPAMP ZERO-DRIFT 2 CIRC 8SOIC	0
MCP652-E/SNVAO Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC OPAMP GP 2 CIRCUIT 8SOIC	0
MCP6034-E/STVAO Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC OPAMP GP 4 CIRCUIT 14TSSOP	0
MIC6211BM5-TR Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC OPAMP GP 1 CIRCUIT SOT23-5	0
MCP6S91T-E/MSVAO Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC OPAMP PGA 1 CIRCUIT 8MSOP	0
MCP6401T-E/OTVAO Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC OPAMP GP 1 CIRCUIT SOT23-5	0
MCP6074T-E/STVAO Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC OPAMP GP 4 CIRCUIT 14TSSOP	0
MCP632T-E/MFVAO Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC OPAMP GP 2 CIRCUIT 8DFN	0
MCP6V81T-E/OTVAO Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC OPAMP ZER-DRIFT 1CIRC SOT23-5	0
MIC864YM Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC OPAMP GP 2 CIRCUIT 8SOIC	0
MCP6N16T-100E/MSVAO Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC INST AMP 1 CIRCUIT 8MSOP	0
TC1029EUATR Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC OPAMP GP 2 CIRCUIT 8MSOP	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

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Instrumentation Amplifiers	High CMRR, low offset voltage, fixed/gain-programmable	Sensor bridges, medical instrumentation, precision data acquisition
Operational Amplifiers	Voltage feedback, high gain, configurable circuits	Active filters, integrators, comparators, audio amplifiers
Buffer Amplifiers	High input impedance, unity gain, drive capability	ADC 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

Parameter	Importance
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

Manufacturer	Product Highlights
Analog Devices	AD8221 (Instrumentation Amp), OP1177 (Precision OP Amp)
TI	LM741 (Classic OP Amp), INA128 (Low-power In-Amp)
STMicroelectronics	TSV912 (Rail-to-Rail OP Amp), LMV358 (Low-voltage Buffer)
Maxim	MAX4463 (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