{"product_id":"lm358n-low-power-dual-operational-amplifier-8-pin-dip-package","title":"LM358N (Low Power Dual Operational Amplifier - 8-Pin DIP Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_488178e7ff725268-619\"\u003eIf the LM324 is the quad-core workhorse of analog electronics, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003eLM358N\u003c\/b\u003e is its leaner, space-saving dual-core sibling. \u003cspan class=\"citation-697 citation-end-697\"\u003eThis legendary 8-pin integrated circuit houses two completely independent, internally frequency-compensated operational amplifiers.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Designed from the ground up to operate entirely from a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"308\"\u003esingle power supply\u003c\/b\u003e, it is the absolute standard for maker projects, audio DIY, and sensor telemetry where running complex, dual-rail (+\/- 12V) power supplies is simply out of the question. \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\"\u003eBecause it operates flawlessly on standard 3.3V or 5V logic rails, it bridges the gap perfectly between the analog physical world and your digital microcontrollers. Its input common-mode voltage range extends all the way down to Ground, meaning it can accurately read low-voltage sensor signals without clipping the bottom of the waveform. Whether you are building a custom pre-amplifier for a tiny electret microphone, buffering the output of a photoresistor, or designing a simple low-battery indicator, the LM358 is an incredibly versatile, foolproof component that drops perfectly into any breadboard.\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_488178e7ff725268-620\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-696\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-696\"\u003eDual Amplifier Array:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-696 citation-end-696\"\u003e Packs two completely independent op-amps into a single, compact 8-pin package, providing exactly what you need for stereo audio processing or dual-sensor readouts without wasting board space.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\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_488178e7ff725268-621\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-695\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-695\"\u003eSingle Supply Operation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-695 citation-end-695\"\u003e Engineered to run smoothly on a single positive voltage rail (from 3V up to 32V), making it perfectly compatible with USB power banks, LiPo batteries, and standard Arduino power pins.\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=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGround-Sensing Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e The inputs can accurately read voltages all the way down to 0V (Ground), an essential feature when measuring weak signals from single-ended analog sensors.\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\"\u003eLow Power Consumption:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly efficient design draws remarkably low quiescent current (typically around 0.5mA for the whole chip), extending the battery life of remote, always-on IoT nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreadboard Native (8-DIP):\u003c\/b\u003e The standard 0.1-inch (2.54mm) pin pitch fits effortlessly into any solderless breadboard, perfboard, or standard 8-pin IC socket.\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\"\u003eSensor Signal Conditioning:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard choice for amplifying the tiny analog voltages generated by current sense resistors, thermistors, and piezoelectric knock sensors before they reach an ADC pin.\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\"\u003eDIY Audio \u0026amp; Synthesizers:\u003c\/b\u003e Frequently used to build simple audio pre-amplifiers, active tone controls, and control-voltage (CV) buffers in custom analog synthesizers and guitar pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_488178e7ff725268-622\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-694\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-694\"\u003eBasic Analog Comparators:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-694 citation-end-694\"\u003e Easily wired as an open-loop comparator to compare two voltages—perfect for triggering a cooling fan when a thermistor reaches a specific temperature threshold.\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=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBattery-Powered Circuits:\u003c\/b\u003e Its wide voltage range and low current draw make it the ideal analog frontend for portable, battery-backed environmental monitors.\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\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAmplifier Type:\u003c\/b\u003e General Purpose Operational Amplifier\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 2 (Dual)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_488178e7ff725268-623\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-693\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-693\"\u003eOperating Supply Voltage (Single):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-693 citation-end-693\"\u003e 3V to 32V DC\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=\"12,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_488178e7ff725268-624\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-692\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-692\"\u003eOperating Supply Voltage (Dual):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-692 citation-end-692\"\u003e ±1.5V to ±16V DC\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=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnity Gain Bandwidth Product:\u003c\/b\u003e ~1 MHz (Typical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSlew Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.3 V\/µs to 0.6 V\/µs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInput Bias Current:\u003c\/b\u003e 45 nA (Typical)\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\"\u003eSupply Current (Total):\u003c\/b\u003e ~0.5 mA to 0.7 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm width)\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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