{"product_id":"ca3130e-bimos-operational-amplifier-8-pin-dip-package","title":"CA3130E (BiMOS Operational Amplifier - 8-Pin DIP Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen standard operational amplifiers like the LM358 or TL072 cannot handle the delicate, microscopic currents of your sensors, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eCA3130\u003c\/b\u003e is the specialty silicon you reach for. This chip is a legendary \"BiMOS\" operational amplifier, meaning it masterfully combines Bipolar, PMOS, and CMOS technologies onto a single piece of silicon. The result is an amplifier that features gate-protected PMOS transistors at the input, providing a staggeringly high input impedance (typically 1.5 Tera-ohms). This means the chip draws virtually zero current (mere picoamps) from whatever circuit you connect it to, making it entirely \"invisible\" to highly sensitive analog sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-506\"\u003eBeyond its incredible inputs, the CA3130 stands out because of its CMOS output stage. \u003cspan class=\"citation-595 citation-end-595\"\u003eUnlike traditional op-amps that suffer from \"voltage drop\" and cannot output a voltage all the way up to your power supply line, the CA3130 can swing its output voltage \"rail-to-rail\"—meaning if you power it with 5V, it can output very close to a true 0V and a true 5V.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This makes it an absolutely phenomenal choice when you need an analog amplifier to directly interface with digital 5V TTL or CMOS logic circuits, or when building precision integrators and timers that rely on exact voltage thresholds. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-507\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExtreme Input Impedance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-594 citation-end-594\"\u003e Boasts an input impedance of 1.5 TΩ (Tera-ohms) and an input bias current of just 5 pA, meaning it will not load down or distort weak signals from piezoelectric sensors or photodiodes.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-508\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRail-to-Rail CMOS Output:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-593 citation-end-593\"\u003e The output voltage can swing to within millivolts of the supply and ground rails, making it perfect for driving digital logic gates directly without level shifters.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-509\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBiMOS Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-592 citation-end-592\"\u003e Utilizes PMOS inputs for high impedance, a Bipolar core for speed and voltage gain, and a CMOS output for maximum voltage swing and current sinking\/sourcing capability.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh Speed \u0026amp; Bandwidth:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a highly respectable 15 MHz unity-gain bandwidth and a fast 10 V\/µs slew rate, making it significantly faster than standard general-purpose op-amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-510\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-591\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-591\"\u003eSingle Supply Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-591 citation-end-591\"\u003e Operates flawlessly on a single 5V to 16V power supply (or dual ±2.5V to ±8V supplies), making it highly compatible with modern microcontroller battery packs and USB power.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Impedance Sensor Interfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute best choice for amplifying signals from pH probes, gas sensors, and photodiodes where the sensor itself produces almost no current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecision Timers \u0026amp; Integrators:\u003c\/b\u003e Pairs perfectly with high-value capacitors to create long-duration delay circuits and ultra-linear ramp generators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Interfacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for acting as a voltage comparator that safely and cleanly translates analog sensor thresholds into hard 5V logic signals for an Arduino or ESP32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAudio \u0026amp; Synthesizer DIY:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly favored in the DIY synth community for building sample-and-hold (S\u0026amp;H) circuits due to its extremely low input leakage current, which prevents voltage \"droop.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-511\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAmplifier Type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-590 citation-end-590\"\u003e BiMOS (Bipolar + PMOS + CMOS)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNumber of Channels:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 (Single Op-Amp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInput Impedance:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.5 TΩ (Typical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInput Bias Current:\u003c\/b\u003e 5 pA (Typical at 5V)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSlew Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 V\/µs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-512\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-589\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-589\"\u003eGain Bandwidth Product:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-589 citation-end-589\"\u003e 15 MHz\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-513\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-588\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-588\"\u003eOperating Supply Voltage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-588 citation-end-588\"\u003e 5V to 16V (Single Supply) or ±2.5V to ±8V (Dual Supply)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutput Current:\u003c\/b\u003e ~20 mA (Sink\/Source capability depends on supply voltage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" id=\"p-rc_6968a2851b66c9c8-514\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-587\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-587\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-587 citation-end-587\"\u003e 8-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm width)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default 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