Product Overview
STMicroelectronics LM358N Dual Operational Amplifier - 8-Pin DIP, Single Supply, Low Power
Condition
Unused NOS. Unit shows no signs of use or handling wear. Markings on the DIP-8 package read "ST KOREA / LM358N / H7W705" - manufacturer, part number, and date code all present and legible. All eight leads are straight and clean with no corrosion. Sourced from an electronics distributor consolidating inventory.
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Product Overview
STMicroelectronics LM358N - dual low-power operational amplifier in an 8-pin plastic DIP package. Two independent op-amp channels share a single supply, making this one of the most broadly useful general-purpose analog ICs in the DIP format. Operates from a single supply of 3V to 32V or dual supplies of ±1.5V to ±16V. Unity gain bandwidth is 1.1 MHz. Large DC voltage gain is 100 dB. Output swing runs from 0V to VCC - 1.5V. Internally frequency compensated for unity gain - no external compensation components required.
Key Features
- Dual independent op-amp channels in a single 8-pin DIP package
- Single supply range: 3V to 32V
- Dual supply range: ±1.5V to ±16V
- Unity gain bandwidth: 1.1 MHz
- Large DC voltage gain: 100 dB
- Output voltage swing: 0V to VCC - 1.5V
- Internally frequency compensated - no external components needed for stability at unity gain
- Compatible with 5V logic systems and single-supply designs
- Through-hole DIP-8 footprint - breadboard and perfboard ready
Applications
- Hobbyist plugs the LM358N into a breadboard to amplify a photodiode signal for an Arduino light-sensing project - no dual supply needed, runs straight off the 5V rail
- Repair tech identifies a failed op-amp on a control board, pulls the old chip, drops in the LM358N, and has the circuit running again in minutes
- Maker wires it as a comparator in a battery-level indicator circuit, taking advantage of the low supply current to preserve runtime
- OEM designer drops it into a sensor interface stage where bandwidth demands are modest and single-supply simplicity reduces BOM cost and board complexity
- Audio experimenter uses it as a low-frequency preamplifier or active filter stage in a DIY mixer or signal conditioning chain
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this run on a single 5V supply?
Yes. The LM358N operates from a single supply anywhere in the 3V to 32V range. A 5V rail is well within spec. No negative supply required.
What is the package type - will it fit a standard DIP-8 socket?
Yes. This is a standard 8-pin plastic DIP package with 0.1-inch pin spacing. It fits any DIP-8 socket and drops directly onto a breadboard.
Is this a rail-to-rail output op-amp?
No. Output swing is 0V to VCC - 1.5V on a single supply. The output cannot reach the positive supply rail. Plan your headroom accordingly.
Is a manual or datasheet included?
Not included. This is the IC only.
What is the operating temperature range?
0°C to 70°C (commercial grade).
The LM358N has been in continuous production since the 1970s - not because it does everything, but because it does its thing reliably with almost nothing asked of it. Drop one into your next build and see why it is still on every short list.
