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LM321A

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00 — Overview

What the LM321A does

The LM321A/358A/324A series are 36V general purpose operational amplifiers available in single, dual, and quad configurations across commercial, industrial, and military temperature ranges. These devices feature a 0.9 MHz bandwidth, 0.5V/μs slew rate, and a maximum offset voltage of ±3mV while drawing only 100μA per channel. The input common-mode voltage range includes ground, and the outputs swing rail-to-rail. Engineers typically use these amplifiers in power modules, sensor interfaces, motor control circuits, and audio applications where low power consumption and stable frequency response are required.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for LM321A
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 110 µA 200 µA VS = 30V; iq; Power Supply 3peak datasheet, p. 5 — Electrical Characteristics
output voltage 5 mV 10 mV VS = 5V, RLOAD = 10kΩ to 0V; Output Characteristics 3peak datasheet, p. 5 — Electrical Characteristics
output current 25 mA 30 mA isc; Output Characteristics 3peak datasheet, p. 5 — Electrical Characteristics
supply voltage range 3 V 36 V vs; Power Supply 3peak datasheet, p. 5 — Electrical Characteristics
input offset voltage drift 7 µV/°C Operating Range; vostc; Input Characteristics 3peak datasheet, p. 5 — Electrical Characteristics
input offset voltage -3 mV 100 µV 3 mV VS = 30V, VCM = 0V to 28V; vos; Input Characteristics 3peak datasheet, p. 5 — Electrical Characteristics
gain bandwidth 900 kHz gbw; AC Specifications 3peak datasheet, p. 6 — 36V General Purpose Op Amps
cmrr 75 dB 120 dB VCM = 0V to 28V; cmrr; Input Characteristics 3peak datasheet, p. 5 — Electrical Characteristics
operating temperature (abs max) -40 °C 125 °C Absolute Maximum Ratings Note 1 3peak datasheet, p. 4 — Absolute Maximum Ratings Note 1
input offset current 60 pA ios; Input Characteristics 3peak datasheet, p. 5 — Electrical Characteristics
input bias current 60 pA ib; Input Characteristics 3peak datasheet, p. 5 — Electrical Characteristics
input capacitance 5 pF Differential Mode; cin; Input Characteristics 3peak datasheet, p. 5 — Electrical Characteristics
slew rate 0.5 V/µs G = 1, 2V step; AC Specifications 3peak datasheet, p. 6 — 36V General Purpose Op Amps
psrr 85 dB 120 dB VS = 5V to 36V; psrr; Power Supply 3peak datasheet, p. 5 — Electrical Characteristics
input voltage noise density 70 nV/√Hz f = 1kHz; en; Noise Performance 3peak datasheet, p. 6 — 36V General Purpose Op Amps
response time 4 µs 3peak datasheet, p. 6 — 36V General Purpose Op Amps
channel count 1 3peak datasheet, p. 1
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to LM321A

LMV358 17.0× higher input offset voltage, 4.8× lower supply voltage range, 3.5× lower input offset voltage drift
LM158 20.0× higher input offset voltage, 6.4× higher quiescent current, 1.8× lower input voltage noise density
LM258A 10.0× higher input offset voltage, 6.4× higher quiescent current, 1.8× lower input voltage noise density
TL062 20.0× lower response time, 12.0× lower input offset current, 7.0× higher slew rate
TL062ACD 20.0× lower response time, 12.0× lower input offset current, 7.0× higher slew rate
GS8551 6.0× lower input offset current, 5.3× lower supply voltage range, 3.0× lower input bias current
LM124 20.0× higher input offset voltage, 6.4× higher quiescent current, 2.0× lower input voltage noise density
LM258 20.0× higher input offset voltage, 13.6× higher quiescent current, 1.8× lower input voltage noise density
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the channel count of the LM321A?

The channel count is 1.

What is the CMRR under the condition VCM = 0V to 28V?

The CMRR is 120 dB.

What is the gain bandwidth product of the LM321A under AC Specifications?

The gain bandwidth product is 900 kHz.

What is the input bias current (ib) specified in the Input Characteristics for the LM321A?

The input bias current (ib) is 60 pA.

What is the input capacitance (cin) under Differential Mode conditions?

The input capacitance (cin) under Differential Mode conditions is 5 pF.

What is the input offset current (ios) for the LM321A under Input Characteristics?

The input offset current (ios) is 60 pA.

What is the input offset voltage (vos) when VS = 30V and VCM = 0V to 28V?

The input offset voltage is 100 µV.

What is the input offset voltage drift (vostc) for the LM321A within the Operating Range?

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

What is the input voltage noise density of the LM321A at f = 1kHz under Noise Performance conditions?

The input voltage noise density is 70 nV/√Hz.

What is the operating temperature specified in the Absolute Maximum Ratings Note 1?

The operating temperature is 125 °C.

What is the output current (isc) under Output Characteristics?

The output current (isc) under Output Characteristics is 30 mA.

What is the output voltage when VS = 5V, RLOAD = 10kΩ to 0V?

The output voltage is 5 mV.

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