Key facts
- Brand
- Fairchild
- Model
- LM358
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-03-28
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Fairchild LM2904, LM358/LM358A, LM258/LM258A Operational Amplifier Handbook
The handbook describes the dual operational amplifiers LM2904, LM358/LM358A and LM258/LM258A, covering their key features, internal block diagrams, schematic examples, absolute maximum ratings and detailed electrical characteristics. It also includes typical performance curves, ordering information, and legal notices.
The document is intended for designers and engineers who need to understand the voltage ranges, gain, output swing, and other parameters of these amplifiers for use in transducer amplifiers, battery‑operated circuits, and other analog applications.
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
Does the input common‑mode voltage range include ground?
Yes, the input common‑mode voltage range includes ground regardless of the supply voltage magnitude.
From: Fairchild LM2904, LM358/LM358A, LM258/LM258A Operational Amplifier Handbook
What is the output voltage swing of these amplifiers?
The output can swing from 0 V DC up to VEE ‑1.5 V DC.
From: Fairchild LM2904, LM358/LM358A, LM258/LM258A Operational Amplifier Handbook
Does the datasheet include a disclaimer about life‑support usage?
Yes, it states that Fairchild’s products are not authorized for use as critical components in life‑support devices without written approval.
From: Fairchild LM2904, LM358/LM358A, LM258/LM258A Operational Amplifier Datasheet
