{"product_id":"lm324n-quad-operational-amplifier-low-power-dip-14-package","title":"LM324N Quad Operational Amplifier (Low Power - DIP-14 Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_a32c250a6f22a000-649\"\u003eWhen you need to condition analog signals, build active filters, or amplify tiny sensor readings for a microcontroller, the LM324 is the definitive go-to component. \u003cspan class=\"citation-563 citation-end-563\"\u003eThis highly popular integrated circuit contains four completely independent, high-gain operational amplifiers inside a single 14-pin package.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e What truly made the LM324 a legend in electronics design is its ability to operate flawlessly on a single power supply. \u003cspan class=\"citation-562 citation-end-562\"\u003eUnlike older op-amps that strictly required a complex dual-supply setup (positive and negative voltages), the LM324 was specifically designed to run off a single standard battery or logic power rail.\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\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_a32c250a6f22a000-650\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-561 citation-end-561\"\u003eBecause it draws very little baseline current, it is an exceptionally good choice for portable, battery-operated devices.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-560 citation-end-560\"\u003eFurthermore, it features internal frequency compensation, meaning it remains stable across a wide variety of circuit configurations without requiring you to wire up extra external capacitors.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Whether you are building an audio mixer, amplifying the weak signal from a microphone, or creating complex analog control loops, the LM324 provides reliable, predictable analog performance. \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=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_a32c250a6f22a000-651\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-559\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-559\"\u003eQuad Amplifier Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-559 citation-end-559\"\u003e Four completely separate operational amplifiers in one chip allow you to build complex multi-stage filters or monitor four different sensors without increasing your circuit board size.\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSingle Supply Operation:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically engineered to operate from a single positive voltage source, making it perfectly compatible with standard 5-Volt and 12-Volt digital power rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLow Power Consumption:\u003c\/b\u003e Draws an incredibly small amount of supply current (typically around one milliamp for the entire chip), saving massive amounts of energy in battery-powered projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInternal Frequency Compensation:\u003c\/b\u003e Guarantees stability under most operating conditions, drastically simplifying your circuit layout and reducing the number of external components needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_a32c250a6f22a000-652\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-558\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-558\"\u003eTrue Differential Inputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-558 citation-end-558\"\u003e Capable of precisely comparing and amplifying the voltage difference between its two input pins, ignoring background electrical noise common to both.\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSensor Signal Conditioning:\u003c\/b\u003e Amplifying very weak analog signals from load cells, temperature sensors, or photodiodes so they can be accurately read by an Arduino or standard logic chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eActive Audio Filters:\u003c\/b\u003e Building custom low-pass, high-pass, or band-pass filters to clean up audio signals or isolate specific frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnalog Buffering:\u003c\/b\u003e Acting as an electronic \"wall\" to prevent a heavy load from drawing too much current and interfering with a delicate sensor signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEducational Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute standard op-amp for breadboarding and learning analog circuit design in university and hobbyist labs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDevice Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Quad Operational Amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNumber of Channels:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 Independent Amplifiers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSingle Supply Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.0 Volts to 32.0 Volts DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual Supply Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e +\/- 1.5 Volts to +\/- 16.0 Volts DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Supply Current:\u003c\/b\u003e ~1.2 milliamps (ultra-low power)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInput Offset Voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e Low offset for accurate signal processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage Type:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-Pin Dual Inline Package (DIP-14)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default 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