The LM324N is a lowpower, quad operational amplifier integrated circuit in a DIP14 package. It contains four independent, highgain, internally frequencycompensated opamps, making it ideal for signal conditioning, filtering, and analog processing in DIY electronics [citation:6][citation:12]. Widely used in active filters, comparators, oscillators, and voltage regulators, it was first introduced by Texas Instruments in 1972 and remains a versatile and costeffective choice [citation:5].
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Amplifiers | 4 Independent Op-Amps |
| Supply Voltage (Single) | 3V to 32V |
| Supply Voltage (Dual) | ±1.5V to ±16V |
| Gain Bandwidth Product | 1.2 MHz |
| Slew Rate | 0.5 V/µs |
| Input Bias Current | 20 nA |
| Input Offset Voltage | 3 mV |
| Supply Current (Typ.) | 0.8 mA |
| Output Current | 40 mA per channel |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C |
| Package | DIP14 (Throughhole) |
| Manufacturers | Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, ON Semiconductor |
[citation:1][citation:2][citation:4]
Wide Power Supply Range - Single supply 3V to 32V or dual ±1.5V to ±16V
Low Supply Current - 0.8mA typical, independent of supply voltage
CommonMode Input Range Includes Ground Allows direct sensing near ground
Internal Frequency Compensation - Stable without external components
Differential Input Voltage Range - Equal to maximum supply voltage
√ Internally frequency compensated
√ Large DC voltage gain: 100dB
√ Input common-mode voltage range includes ground [citation:6]
The DIP14 package provides all four opamps with standard pinouts: