LM324
Quadruple Operational AmplifierThe LM324 is a quadruple operational amplifier from Texas Instruments. View the full LM324 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
Official LM324 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
Manufacturer
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Operational AmplifiersLM324 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| ESD Rating (HBM) | 500V (LM324), 2000V (LM324K, LM324B) |
| Quiescent Current | 240µA per amplifier (typical, B versions) |
| Available Packages | SOIC-14, TSSOP-14, PDIP-14, SOP-14, SSOP-14, WQFN-16 |
| Number Of Amplifiers | 4 per package |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3V to 30V (LM324/LM324A/LM324K/LM324KA); 3V to 36V (LM324B/LM324BA) |
| Common-Mode Input Range | Includes V- (ground) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 70°C (LM324/LM324A); -40°C to 85°C (LM324B/BA) |
| Input Offset Voltage (Typical) | 600µV |
| Input Offset Voltage (Max, 25C) | ±7mV (LM324), ±3mV (LM324A), ±3mV (LM324B), ±2mV (LM324BA) |
| Input Bias Current (25C, Typ/Max) | 20nA / 250nA (LM324) |
LM324 Overview
Part: LM324B / LM324BA / LM2902B / LM2902BA (LMx24 family) — Texas Instruments
Type: Quadruple Operational Amplifier
Description: Quad 3–36 V (B/BA versions) general-purpose op amps with 3 mV max offset (2 mV for BA), 240 μA typical quiescent current per amplifier, and integrated EMI/RF filtering.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 3–36 V (B, BA versions); 3–26 V (LM2902); 3–30 V (other LMx24 versions)
- Operating temperature: -40 to 85 °C for LM324B/BA (grade-dependent: LM2902B/BA -40 to 125 °C; LM324 0 to 70 °C; LM224 -25 to 85 °C; LM124 -55 to 125 °C)
- Common-mode voltage: 0 to VCC - 2 V (recommended operating conditions)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Differential input voltage: ±40 V (B/BA); ±26 V (LM2902); ±32 V (others)
- Input voltage (either input): -0.3 to 40 V (B/BA)
- Operating virtual junction temperature: 150 °C
- Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C
- Output short circuit to ground: unlimited duration (TA ≤ 25 °C, VCC ≤ 15 V)
Key Specs:
- Input offset voltage (LM324B, 25 °C): ±0.6 mV typ, ±3.0 mV max; ±4.0 mV max over -40 to 85 °C
- Input offset voltage (LM324BA, 25 °C): ±0.3 mV typ, ±2 mV max
- Offset voltage drift: ±7 μV/°C typ (-40 to 85 °C)
- Input bias current: -10 nA typ, -35 nA max at 25 °C; -60 nA max over -40 to 85 °C
- Input offset current: ±0.5 nA typ
- PSRR: 65 dB min, 100 dB typ
- CMRR: 70 dB min, 80 dB typ (VS = 3–36 V)
- Common-mode range: V- to (V+) - 1.5 V (VS = 3–36 V, 25 °C)
- Input voltage noise density: 35 nV/√Hz at 1 kHz
- Channel separation: 120 dB typ (1–20 kHz)
Features:
- Next-generation B versions, drop-in replacements for all LM224, LM324, and LM2902 versions
- Common-mode input range includes V-
- Integrated RF and EMI filter
- ESD: 2 kV HBM, 1.5 kV CDM (marketing figures)
- Differential input voltage drivable up to the supply voltage
- Unity-gain stable
Applications:
- Merchant network and server power supply units
- Multi-function printers
- Power supplies and mobile chargers
- Desktop PC and motherboard
- Indoor and outdoor air conditioners
- Washers, dryers, and refrigerators
- AC inverters, string inverters, central inverters, and voltage frequency drives
- Uninterruptible power supplies
Package:
- D (SOIC, 14): 8.65 mm × 6 mm
- PW (TSSOP, 14): 5 mm × 6.4 mm
- N (PDIP, 14): 19.3 mm × 9.4 mm
- NS (SOP, 14): 10.3 mm × 7.8 mm
- DB (SSOP, 14): 6.2 mm × 7.8 mm
- FK (LCCC, 20): 8.89 mm × 8.89 mm
- J (CDIP, 14): 19.56 mm × 6.67 mm
- W (CFP, 14): 9.21 mm × 6.3 mm
- RTE (WQFN, 16): 3 mm × 3 mm
LM324 Features
- Next-generation LM324B and LM2902B
- B versions are drop-in replacements for all versions of LM224, LM324, and LM2902
- Improved specifications of B version
- -Supply range: 3V to 36V (B, BA versions)
- -Low input offset voltage: ±2mV (BA version) / 3mV (B version)
- -ESD rating: 2kV (HBM), 1.5kV (CDM)
- -EMI rejection: integrated RF and EMI filter
- -Low input bias current: 50nA maximum (across -40°C to +125°C)
- Common-mode input voltage range includes V-
- Input voltage differential are drivable up to the supply voltage
- For dual B versions, see LM358B and LM2904B
LM324 Applications
- Merchant network and server power supply units
- Multi-function printers
- Power supplies and mobile chargers
- Desktop PC and motherboard
- Indoor and outdoor air conditioners
- Washers, dryers, and refrigerators
- AC inverters, string inverters, central inverters, and voltage frequency drives
- Uninterruptible power supplies
LM324 Pin Configuration
Figure 5-1. D, DB, J, N, NS, PW, W Packages, 14-Pin SOIC, SSOP, CDIP, PDIP, SO, TSSOP, CFP (Top View)
Table 5-1. Pin Functions
Figure 5-2. FK Package, 20-Pin LCCC (Top View)
| PIN - NAME | PIN - NO. | PIN - NO. | TYPE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAME | FK (LCCC) | D (SOIC), DB (SSOP), J (CDIP), N (PDIP), NS (SO), PW (TSSOP), W(CFP) | TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
| 1IN- | 3 | 2 | Input | Negative input |
| 1IN+ | 4 | 3 | Input | Positive input |
| 1OUT | 2 | 1 | Output | Output |
| 2IN- | 9 | 6 | Input | Negative input |
| 2IN+ | 8 | 5 | Input | Positive input |
| 2OUT | 10 | 7 | Output | Output |
| 3IN- | 13 | 9 | Input | Negative input |
| 3IN+ | 14 | 10 | Input | Positive input |
| 3OUT | 12 | 8 | Output | Output |
| 4IN- | 19 | 13 | Input | Negative input |
| 4IN+ | 18 | 12 | Input | Positive input |
| 4OUT | 20 | 14 | Output | Output |
| NC | 1, 5, 7, 11, 15, 17 | - | - | Do not connect |
| VCC- | 16 | 11 | - | Negative (lowest) supply or ground (for single-supply operation) |
| VCC+ | 6 | 4 | - | Positive (highest) supply |
Figure 5-3. RTE Package, 16-Pin WQFN (Top View)
Figure 5-2. FK Package, 20-Pin LCCC (Top View)
Table 5-2. Pin Functions
| PIN - NAME | PIN - NO. | TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1IN- | 16 | Input | Negative input |
| 1IN+ | 1 | Input | Positive input |
| 1OUT | 15 | Output | Output |
| 2IN- | 5 | Input | Negative input |
| 2IN+ | 4 | Input | Positive input |
| 2OUT | 6 | Output | Output |
| 3IN- | 8 | Input | Negative input |
| 3IN+ | 9 | Input | Positive input |
| 3OUT | 7 | Output | Output |
| 4IN- | 13 | Input | Negative input |
| 4IN+ | 12 | Input | Positive input |
| 4OUT | 14 | Output | Output |
| NC | 3, 10 | - | Do not connect |
| VCC- | 11 | - | Negative (lowest) supply or ground (for single-supply operation) |
| VCC+ | 2 | - | Positive (highest) supply |
Table 5-2. Pin Functions
LM324 Electrical Characteristics
for V S = (V+) - (V-) = 5V to 36V (±2.5V to ±18V), at T A = 25°C, V CM = V OUT = VS / 2, and RL = 10k connected to V S / 2 (unless otherwise noted)
| PARAMETER | TEST CONDITIONS | MIN | TYP | MAX | UNIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFSET VOLTAGE | OFFSET VOLTAGE | OFFSET VOLTAGE | OFFSET VOLTAGE | OFFSET VOLTAGE | OFFSET VOLTAGE | OFFSET VOLTAGE | OFFSET VOLTAGE |
| V OS | Input offset voltage | LM324B | ±0.6 | ±3.0 | mV | ||
| V OS | Input offset voltage | T A = -40°C to +85°C | ±4.0 | ||||
| V OS | Input offset voltage | LM324BA | ±0.3 | ±2 | |||
| V OS | Input offset voltage | T A = -40°C to +85°C | 2.5 | ||||
| dV OS /dT | Input offset voltage drift | R S = 0Ω | T A = -40°C to +85°C | ±7 | μV/°C | ||
| PSRR | Input offset voltage versus power supply | 65 | 100 | dB | |||
| Channel separation | f = 1kHz to 20kHz | 120 | dB | ||||
| INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE | INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE | INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE | INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE | INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE | INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE | INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE | INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE |
| V CM | Common-mode voltage | V S = 3V to 36V | V- | (V+) - 1.5 | V | ||
| V CM | Common-mode voltage | V S = 5V to 36V, T A = -40°C to +85°C | V- | (V+) - 2 | |||
| CMRR | Common-mode rejection ratio | V S = 3V to 36V, (V-) ≤ V CM ≤ (V+) - 1.5V | 70 | 80 | dB | ||
| CMRR | Common-mode rejection ratio | V S = 5V to 36V, (V-) ≤ V CM ≤ (V+) - 2V, T A = -40°C to | +85°C | 65 | 80 | ||
| INPUT BIAS CURRENT | INPUT BIAS CURRENT | INPUT BIAS CURRENT | INPUT BIAS CURRENT | INPUT BIAS CURRENT | INPUT BIAS CURRENT | INPUT BIAS CURRENT | INPUT BIAS CURRENT |
| I B | Input bias current | -10 | -35 | ||||
| I B | Input bias current | T A = -40°C to +85°C | -60 | nA | |||
| dI OS /dT | Input offset current drift | T A = -40°C to +85°C | 10 | pA/°C | |||
| I OS | Input offset current | ±0.5 | ±4 ±5 | nA | |||
| dI | Input offset current drift | T A = -40°C to +85°C | |||||
| OS /dT | T A = -40°C to +85°C | 10 | pA/°C | ||||
| NOISE | NOISE | NOISE | NOISE | NOISE | NOISE | NOISE | NOISE |
| E N | Input voltage noise | f = 0.1Hz to 10Hz | 3 | μV PP | |||
| e N | Input voltage noise density | R S = 100Ω, V I = 0V, f = 1kHz (see Figure 6-2 for test circuit) | 35 | nV/√Hz | |||
| INPUT CAPACITANCE | INPUT CAPACITANCE | INPUT CAPACITANCE | INPUT CAPACITANCE | INPUT CAPACITANCE | INPUT CAPACITANCE | INPUT CAPACITANCE | INPUT CAPACITANCE |
| Z ID | Differential | 10 || 0.1 | MΩ || pF | ||||
| Z ICM | Common-mode | 4 || 1.5 | GΩ || pF | ||||
| OPEN-LOOP GAIN | OPEN-LOOP GAIN | OPEN-LOOP GAIN | OPEN-LOOP GAIN | OPEN-LOOP GAIN | OPEN-LOOP GAIN | OPEN-LOOP GAIN | OPEN-LOOP GAIN |
| A OL | Open-loop voltage gain | V S = 15V, V O = 1V to 11V, R L ≥ 10kΩ, | 50 | 100 | V/mV | ||
| A OL | Open-loop voltage gain | connected to (V-) | T A = -40°C to +85°C | 25 | |||
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | FREQUENCY RESPONSE | FREQUENCY RESPONSE | FREQUENCY RESPONSE | FREQUENCY RESPONSE | FREQUENCY RESPONSE | FREQUENCY RESPONSE | FREQUENCY RESPONSE |
| GBW | Gain-bandwidth product | R L = 1MΩ, C L = 20pF (see Figure 6-1 for test circuit) | 1.2 | MHz | |||
| SR | Slew rate | R L = 1MΩ, C L = 30pF, V I = ±10V (see Figure 6-1 for test | circuit) | 0.5 | V/μs | ||
| Θ m | Phase margin | G = +1, R L = 10kΩ, C L = 20pF | 56 | ° | |||
| t S | Settling time | To 0.1%, V S = 5V, 2V step, G = +1, C L = 100pF | 4 | μs | |||
| Overload recovery time | V IN × gain > V S | 10 | μs | ||||
| THD+N | Total harmonic distortion + noise | G = +1, f = 1kHz, V O = 3.53V RMS , V S = 36V, R L = 100kΩ, I ≤ 50μA, BW = 80kHz | OUT | 0.001% |
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LM324 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)
| LM324B, LM324BA, LM2902B, LM2902BA - MIN | LM324B, LM324BA, LM2902B, LM2902BA - MAX | LM2902 - MIN | LM2902 - MAX | LM324xx, LM224xx, LM2902xxx, LM124x - MIN | LM324xx, LM224xx, LM2902xxx, LM124x - MAX | UNIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage, V CC (2) | Supply voltage, V CC (2) | 40 | 26 | 32 | V | |||
| Differential input voltage, V ID (3) | Differential input voltage, V ID (3) | ±40 | ±26 | ±32 | V | |||
| Input voltage, V I (either input) | Input voltage, V I (either input) | -0.3 | 40 | -0.3 | 26 | -0.3 | 32 | V |
| Duration of output short circuit (one amplifier) to ground at (or below) T A = 25°C, V CC ≤ 15V (4) | Duration of output short circuit (one amplifier) to ground at (or below) T A = 25°C, V CC ≤ 15V (4) | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Operating virtual junction temperature, T J | Operating virtual junction temperature, T J | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | °C | |
| Case temperature for 60 seconds | FK package | 260 | °C | |||||
| Lead temperature 1.6mm (1/16 inch) from case for 60 seconds | J or Wpackage | 300 | 300 | °C | ||||
| Storage temperature, T stg | Storage temperature, T stg | -65 | 150 | -65 | 150 | -65 | 150 | °C |
- (2) All voltage values (except differential voltages and V CC specified for the measurement of I OS ) are with respect to the network GND.
- (3) Differential voltages are at IN+, with respect to IN-.
- (4) Short circuits from outputs to V CC can cause excessive heating and eventual destruction.
LM324 Recommended Operating Conditions
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
| LM324B, LM324BA, LM2902B, LM2902BA - MIN | LM324B, LM324BA, LM2902B, LM2902BA - MAX | LM2902 - MIN | LM2902 - MAX | LM324xx, LM224xx, LM2902xxx, LM124x - MIN | LM324xx, LM224xx, LM2902xxx, LM124x - MAX | UNIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V CC | Supply voltage | Supply voltage | 3 | 36 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 30 | V |
| V CM | Common-mode voltage | Common-mode voltage | 0 | V CC - 2 | 0 | V CC - 2 | 0 | V CC - 2 | V |
| T A | LM124x | -55 | 125 | °C | |||||
| T A | LM2902xxx, LM2902Bx | -40 | 125 | -40 | 125 | °C | |||
| T A | LM324Bx | -40 | 85 | °C | |||||
| T A | LM224xx | -25 | 85 | °C | |||||
| T A | LM324xx | 0 | 70 | °C |
LM324 Thermal Information
| LMx24, LM2902 | LMx24, LM2902 | LMx24, LM2902 | LMx24, LM2902 | LMx24, LM2902 | LMx24, LM2902 | LMx24 | LMx24 | LMx24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERMAL METRIC (1) | THERMAL METRIC (1) | D (SOIC) | DB (SSOP) | N (PDIP) | NS (SO) | PW (TSSOP) | RTE (WQFN) | FK (LCCC) | J (CDIP) | W (CFP) | UNIT |
| 14 PINS | 14 PINS | 14 PINS | 14 PINS | 14 PINS | 16 PINS | 20 PINS | 14 PINS | 14 PINS | |||
| R θJA (2) (3) | Junction-to- ambient thermal resistance | 99.3 | 106.5 | 83.5 | 90.4 | 124.7 | 64.9 | 74.5 | 84.7 | 153.4 | °C/W |
| R θJC(top) (4) | Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance | 60.4 | 55.5 | 62.0 | 48.0 | 57.9 | 68.8 | 49.9 | 37.5 | 72.7 | °C/W |
| R θJB | Junction-to-board thermal resistance | 57.5 | 56.8 | 57.7 | 49.2 | 80.7 | 40.2 | 49.0 | 72.2 | 146.5 | °C/W |
| ψ JT | Junction-to-top characterization parameter | 19.8 | 18.2 | 40.5 | 14.4 | 8.4 | 4.9 | 42.9 | 31.0 | 48.3 | °C/W |
| ψ JB | Junction-to-board characterization parameter | 57.0 | 55.8 | 57.1 | 48.8 | 79.8 | 40.0 | 48.9 | 67.3 | 129.2 | °C/W |
| R θJC(bot) | Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance | - | - | - | - | - | 23.6 | 7.3 | 18.8 | 10.1 | °C/W |
LM324 Typical Application
The LMx24 and LM2902 operational amplifiers are useful in a wide range of signal conditioning applications. Inputs are able to be powered before VCC for flexibility in multiple supply circuits.
Variants on the same datasheet
These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| LM324DR | Texas Instruments | 14-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
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