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LM124

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00 — Overview

What the LM124 does

The LM124, LM224x, and LM324x are low-power quad operational amplifiers available in commercial, industrial, and military temperature grades. These devices feature a wide gain bandwidth of 1.3 MHz, a large voltage gain of 100 dB, and a very low supply current of 375 µA per amplifier. The input common mode voltage range includes ground, and the input offset voltage is 3 mV maximum. They operate from a single power supply ranging from 3 V to 30 V or dual supplies from ±1.5 V to ±15 V. Engineers typically use these amplifiers in applications requiring high gain and low power consumption across a broad voltage range.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for LM124
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 700 µA 1.2 mA Tamb = 25 °C, VCC = 5V; icc; $ VCC + = 5 \, V, VCC = \text{ground}, V0 = 1.4 \, V, Tamb = 25 \, ^{\circ}C $ (unless otherwise specified) ST datasheet, p. 6 — Table 3. (unless otherwise specified)
output current 20 mA 40 mA 70 mA VCC = 15 V, Vo = 2 V; isource; $ VCC + = 5 \, V, VCC = \text{ground}, V0 = 1.4 \, V, Tamb = 25 \, ^{\circ}C $ (unless otherwise specified) ST datasheet, p. 6 — Table 3. (unless otherwise specified)
supply voltage range 3 V 30 V 8. Recommended Operating Conditions UTD datasheet, p. 4 — 8. Recommended Operating Conditions
input offset voltage drift 7 µV/°C ST datasheet, p. 7 — 3 Electrical characteristics
input offset voltage 3 mV 5 mV VCC = 5Vto MAX; 25°C; {io}; 10. Electrical Characteristics (LMx24) UTD datasheet, p. 5 — 10. Electrical Characteristics (LMx24)
gain bandwidth 1.2 MHz R_L = 1\text{ M}\Omega, C_L = 20\text{ pF}(see Figure 1); Operating Conditions TI datasheet, p. 7 — Operating Conditions
cmrr 70 dB 80 dB Tamb = 25 °C; cmr; $ VCC + = 5 \, V, VCC = \text{ground}, V0 = 1.4 \, V, Tamb = 25 \, ^{\circ}C $ (unless otherwise specified) ST datasheet, p. 6 — Table 3. (unless otherwise specified)
operating temperature -40 °C 105 °C 8. Recommended Operating Conditions UTD datasheet, p. 4 — 8. Recommended Operating Conditions
power dissipation (abs max) 400 mW ptot; Absolute maximum ratings ST datasheet, p. 4 — Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings
input offset current 2 nA 20 nA Tamb = 25 °C; iio; $ VCC + = 5 \, V, VCC = \text{ground}, V0 = 1.4 \, V, Tamb = 25 \, ^{\circ}C $ (unless otherwise specified) ST datasheet, p. 6 — Table 3. (unless otherwise specified)
input bias current 20 nA 100 nA Tamb = 25 °C; iib; $ VCC + = 5 \, V, VCC = \text{ground}, V0 = 1.4 \, V, Tamb = 25 \, ^{\circ}C $ (unless otherwise specified) ST datasheet, p. 6 — Table 3. (unless otherwise specified)
slew rate 0.4 V/µs VCC = 15 V, Vi = 0.5 to 3 V, RL = 2 kΩ, CL = 100 pF, unity gain; 3 Electrical characteristics ST datasheet, p. 7 — 3 Electrical characteristics
psrr 65 dB 110 dB Tamb = 25 °C; $ VCC + = 5 \, V, VCC = \text{ground}, V0 = 1.4 \, V, Tamb = 25 \, ^{\circ}C $ (unless otherwise specified) ST datasheet, p. 6 — Table 3. (unless otherwise specified)
input voltage noise density 35 nV/√Hz RS = 100Ω, Vi = 0V, f = 1kHz (see Figure 8); equivalent UTD datasheet, p. 6 — 11. Operating Conditions
output voltage high 27 V 28 V VCC = MAX; Full range; at specified free-air temperature, VCC = 5 V (unless otherwise noted) TI datasheet, p. 4 — Electrical Characteristics
output voltage low 5 mV 20 mV RL≤ 10 kΩ; Full range; at specified free-air temperature, VCC = 5 V (unless otherwise noted) TI datasheet, p. 4 — Electrical Characteristics
channel count 4 ST datasheet, p. 1
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to LM124

LM258A 2.5× lower output voltage low, 2.0× lower input offset voltage, 1.3× lower slew rate
LM158 2.5× lower output voltage low, 1.3× lower slew rate, 1.1× higher input voltage noise density
LM258 8.0× lower output voltage high, 2.5× lower output voltage low, 2.1× higher quiescent current
LM2904 2.5× lower output voltage low, 2.1× higher quiescent current, 1.6× higher input voltage noise density
LM324ADR 2.5× lower output voltage low, 2.0× lower output current, 1.5× higher input offset voltage
LM158DR 2.3× higher input bias current, 1.6× higher input voltage noise density, 1.5× higher input offset current
LM321MF 2.3× higher input bias current, 1.6× lower operating temperature, 1.5× higher input offset current
LMV358 8.8× lower quiescent current, 4.0× lower supply voltage range, 3.5× lower input offset voltage drift
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many channels does the LM124 have?

The LM124 has 4 channels.

What is the CMRR of the LM124 at Tamb = 25 °C with VCC+ = 5 V, VCC = ground, and V0 = 1.4 V?

The CMRR is 80 dB.

What is the gain bandwidth of the LM124?

The gain bandwidth is 1.2 MHz when R_L = 1 MΩ, C_L = 20 pF under Operating Conditions.

What is the input bias current (iib) of the LM124 at Tamb = 25 °C with VCC+ = 5 V, VCC = ground, and V0 = 1.4 V?

The input bias current is 20 nA.

What is the input offset current (iio) at Tamb = 25 °C with VCC+ = 5 V, VCC- = ground, and V0 = 1.4 V?

The input offset current is 2 nA.

What is the input offset voltage for the LM124?

The input offset voltage is 3 mV at VCC = 5Vto MAX, 25°C, and {io} = 10.

What is the input offset voltage drift for the LM124?

The input offset voltage drift is 7 µV/°C.

What is the input voltage noise density when RS = 100Ω, Vi = 0V, and f = 1kHz?

The input voltage noise density is 35 nV/√Hz.

What is the maximum operating temperature specified in section 8, Recommended Operating Conditions?

The maximum operating temperature is 105 °C.

What is the output current specification for the LM124 when VCC = 15 V, Vo = 2 V, isource, VCC+ = 5 V, VCC = ground, V0 = 1.4 V, and Tamb = 25 °C?

The output current is 40 mA.

What is the output voltage high specification for the LM124?

The output voltage high is 28 V when VCC = MAX, Full range, at specified free-air temperature, VCC = 5 V (unless otherwise noted).

What is the output voltage low specification for the LM124?

The output voltage low is 20 mV when RL≤ 10 kΩ, Full range, at specified free-air temperature, VCC = 5 V (unless otherwise noted).

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