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LM324

Quadruple Operational Amplifier

The 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.

LM324 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ESD Rating (HBM)500V (LM324), 2000V (LM324K, LM324B)
Quiescent Current240µA per amplifier (typical, B versions)
Available PackagesSOIC-14, TSSOP-14, PDIP-14, SOP-14, SSOP-14, WQFN-16
Number Of Amplifiers4 per package
Supply Voltage Range3V to 30V (LM324/LM324A/LM324K/LM324KA); 3V to 36V (LM324B/LM324BA)
Common-Mode Input RangeIncludes V- (ground)
Operating Temperature Range0°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

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 - NAMEPIN - NO.PIN - NO.TYPE
NAMEFK (LCCC)D (SOIC), DB (SSOP), J (CDIP), N (PDIP), NS (SO), PW (TSSOP), W(CFP)TYPEDESCRIPTION
1IN-32InputNegative input
1IN+43InputPositive input
1OUT21OutputOutput
2IN-96InputNegative input
2IN+85InputPositive input
2OUT107OutputOutput
3IN-139InputNegative input
3IN+1410InputPositive input
3OUT128OutputOutput
4IN-1913InputNegative input
4IN+1812InputPositive input
4OUT2014OutputOutput
NC1, 5, 7, 11, 15, 17--Do not connect
VCC-1611-Negative (lowest) supply or ground (for single-supply operation)
VCC+64-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 - NAMEPIN - NO.TYPEDESCRIPTION
1IN-16InputNegative input
1IN+1InputPositive input
1OUT15OutputOutput
2IN-5InputNegative input
2IN+4InputPositive input
2OUT6OutputOutput
3IN-8InputNegative input
3IN+9InputPositive input
3OUT7OutputOutput
4IN-13InputNegative input
4IN+12InputPositive input
4OUT14OutputOutput
NC3, 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)

PARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNIT
OFFSET VOLTAGEOFFSET VOLTAGEOFFSET VOLTAGEOFFSET VOLTAGEOFFSET VOLTAGEOFFSET VOLTAGEOFFSET VOLTAGEOFFSET VOLTAGE
V OSInput offset voltageLM324B±0.6±3.0mV
V OSInput offset voltageT A = -40°C to +85°C±4.0
V OSInput offset voltageLM324BA±0.3±2
V OSInput offset voltageT A = -40°C to +85°C2.5
dV OS /dTInput offset voltage driftR S = 0ΩT A = -40°C to +85°C±7μV/°C
PSRRInput offset voltage versus power supply65100dB
Channel separationf = 1kHz to 20kHz120dB
INPUT VOLTAGE RANGEINPUT VOLTAGE RANGEINPUT VOLTAGE RANGEINPUT VOLTAGE RANGEINPUT VOLTAGE RANGEINPUT VOLTAGE RANGEINPUT VOLTAGE RANGEINPUT VOLTAGE RANGE
V CMCommon-mode voltageV S = 3V to 36VV-(V+) - 1.5V
V CMCommon-mode voltageV S = 5V to 36V, T A = -40°C to +85°CV-(V+) - 2
CMRRCommon-mode rejection ratioV S = 3V to 36V, (V-) ≤ V CM ≤ (V+) - 1.5V7080dB
CMRRCommon-mode rejection ratioV S = 5V to 36V, (V-) ≤ V CM ≤ (V+) - 2V, T A = -40°C to+85°C6580
INPUT BIAS CURRENTINPUT BIAS CURRENTINPUT BIAS CURRENTINPUT BIAS CURRENTINPUT BIAS CURRENTINPUT BIAS CURRENTINPUT BIAS CURRENTINPUT BIAS CURRENT
I BInput bias current-10-35
I BInput bias currentT A = -40°C to +85°C-60nA
dI OS /dTInput offset current driftT A = -40°C to +85°C10pA/°C
I OSInput offset current±0.5±4 ±5nA
dIInput offset current driftT A = -40°C to +85°C
OS /dTT A = -40°C to +85°C10pA/°C
NOISENOISENOISENOISENOISENOISENOISENOISE
E NInput voltage noisef = 0.1Hz to 10Hz3μV PP
e NInput voltage noise densityR S = 100Ω, V I = 0V, f = 1kHz (see Figure 6-2 for test circuit)35nV/√Hz
INPUT CAPACITANCEINPUT CAPACITANCEINPUT CAPACITANCEINPUT CAPACITANCEINPUT CAPACITANCEINPUT CAPACITANCEINPUT CAPACITANCEINPUT CAPACITANCE
Z IDDifferential10 || 0.1MΩ || pF
Z ICMCommon-mode4 || 1.5GΩ || pF
OPEN-LOOP GAINOPEN-LOOP GAINOPEN-LOOP GAINOPEN-LOOP GAINOPEN-LOOP GAINOPEN-LOOP GAINOPEN-LOOP GAINOPEN-LOOP GAIN
A OLOpen-loop voltage gainV S = 15V, V O = 1V to 11V, R L ≥ 10kΩ,50100V/mV
A OLOpen-loop voltage gainconnected to (V-)T A = -40°C to +85°C25
FREQUENCY RESPONSEFREQUENCY RESPONSEFREQUENCY RESPONSEFREQUENCY RESPONSEFREQUENCY RESPONSEFREQUENCY RESPONSEFREQUENCY RESPONSEFREQUENCY RESPONSE
GBWGain-bandwidth productR L = 1MΩ, C L = 20pF (see Figure 6-1 for test circuit)1.2MHz
SRSlew rateR L = 1MΩ, C L = 30pF, V I = ±10V (see Figure 6-1 for testcircuit)0.5V/μs
Θ mPhase marginG = +1, R L = 10kΩ, C L = 20pF56°
t SSettling timeTo 0.1%, V S = 5V, 2V step, G = +1, C L = 100pF4μs
Overload recovery timeV IN × gain > V S10μs
THD+NTotal harmonic distortion + noiseG = +1, f = 1kHz, V O = 3.53V RMS , V S = 36V, R L = 100kΩ, I ≤ 50μA, BW = 80kHzOUT0.001%

SLOS066AE - AUGUST 1975 - REVISED SEPTEMBER 2025

SLOS066AE - AUGUST 1975 - REVISED SEPTEMBER 2025

LM324 Absolute Maximum Ratings

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)

LM324B, LM324BA, LM2902B, LM2902BA - MINLM324B, LM324BA, LM2902B, LM2902BA - MAXLM2902 - MINLM2902 - MAXLM324xx, LM224xx, LM2902xxx, LM124x - MINLM324xx, LM224xx, LM2902xxx, LM124x - MAXUNIT
Supply voltage, V CC (2)Supply voltage, V CC (2)402632V
Differential input voltage, V ID (3)Differential input voltage, V ID (3)±40±26±32V
Input voltage, V I (either input)Input voltage, V I (either input)-0.340-0.326-0.332V
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)UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
Operating virtual junction temperature, T JOperating virtual junction temperature, T J150150150150150°C
Case temperature for 60 secondsFK package260°C
Lead temperature 1.6mm (1/16 inch) from case for 60 secondsJ or Wpackage300300°C
Storage temperature, T stgStorage temperature, T stg-65150-65150-65150°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.

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)

LM324B, LM324BA, LM2902B, LM2902BA - MINLM324B, LM324BA, LM2902B, LM2902BA - MAXLM2902 - MINLM2902 - MAXLM324xx, LM224xx, LM2902xxx, LM124x - MINLM324xx, LM224xx, LM2902xxx, LM124x - MAXUNIT
V CCSupply voltageSupply voltage336326330V
V CMCommon-mode voltageCommon-mode voltage0V CC - 20V CC - 20V CC - 2V
T ALM124x-55125°C
T ALM2902xxx, LM2902Bx-40125-40125°C
T ALM324Bx-4085°C
T ALM224xx-2585°C
T ALM324xx070°C

LM324 Thermal Information

LMx24, LM2902LMx24, LM2902LMx24, LM2902LMx24, LM2902LMx24, LM2902LMx24, LM2902LMx24LMx24LMx24
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 PINS14 PINS14 PINS14 PINS14 PINS16 PINS20 PINS14 PINS14 PINS
R θJA (2) (3)Junction-to- ambient thermal resistance99.3106.583.590.4124.764.974.584.7153.4°C/W
R θJC(top) (4)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance60.455.562.048.057.968.849.937.572.7°C/W
R θJBJunction-to-board thermal resistance57.556.857.749.280.740.249.072.2146.5°C/W
ψ JTJunction-to-top characterization parameter19.818.240.514.48.44.942.931.048.3°C/W
ψ JBJunction-to-board characterization parameter57.055.857.148.879.840.048.967.3129.2°C/W
R θJC(bot)Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance-----23.67.318.810.1°C/W

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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.

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