The OP196/OP296/OP496 are micropower, rail-to-rail input and output operational amplifiers with low power, high open-loop gain, and high bandwidth. They are suitable for battery monitoring, sensor conditioning, portable power supply control, and portable instrumentation applications.
The OP196/OP296/OP496 family of CBCMOS operational amplifiers features micropower operation and rail-to-rail input and output ranges. These amplifiers are specified over the extended industrial temperature range of -40°C to +125°C and support single-supply operation from +3 V to +12 V.
The devices are available in various packages including 8-lead and 14-lead plastic DIP, SOIC, and TSSOP. Key specifications include a gain bandwidth product of 450 kHz, low offset voltage of 300 µV max, and the ability to handle capacitive loads up to 200 pF without oscillation.
| Gain Bandwidth Product | 450 kHz |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Range | +3 V to +12 V |
| Supply Current per Amplifier | 60 µA |
| Capacitive Load Handling | 200 pF |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +125°C |
The amplifiers support single-supply operation from +3 V to +12 V.
The devices can handle capacitive loads up to 200 pF without oscillation.
Yes, the extremely low power requirements make them suited to monitor battery usage and control battery charging.