Product Overview
Motorola LM358N Dual Operational Amplifier - DIP-8, Single-Supply, 100dB Gain, Unity-Gain Compensated
Condition
Unused NOS. Pulled from distributor consolidation stock. Eight leads present, no visible damage. Date code 9646 visible on the package. Covered by our no-hassle guarantee.
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Product Overview
Motorola LM358N dual op-amp in an 8-pin DIP package. Two independent amplifiers in one IC, internally frequency compensated for unity gain. Operates from a single supply - 3V to 32V - or dual supplies from ±1.5V to ±16V. Output swings from 0V to VCC-1.5V, making it practical across a wide range of analog circuit designs without a negative rail. DC voltage gain of 100dB. Breadboard-friendly DIP-8 footprint. Photos show the specific unit you will receive.
Key Features
- Dual op-amp - two independent amplifiers in one package
- DIP-8 package - breadboard and through-hole PCB compatible
- Single-supply operation: 3V to 32V
- Dual-supply operation: ±1.5V to ±16V
- DC voltage gain: 100dB
- Output voltage swing: 0V to VCC-1.5V
- Internally frequency compensated for unity gain - no external compensation needed
- Compatible with standard 5V logic systems
- Motorola manufacture - date code 9646 confirmed on package
Applications
- Builder inserts the DIP-8 directly into a breadboard to amplify weak sensor signals - temperature, light, pressure - before feeding them to an Arduino or other microcontroller
- Repair tech desolders a failed op-amp from aging audio gear or a control board and drops the LM358N in as a direct replacement, restoring function without a circuit redesign
- Designer integrates it into a battery-powered device where single-supply operation eliminates the need for a negative rail, stretching battery life in the process
- Student or hobbyist builds a voltage follower, integrator, or comparator circuit on a breadboard as part of learning analog fundamentals
- Maker uses it as a signal conditioning stage between a sensor and a data acquisition input in a low-power portable instrument
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this work on a single 5V supply from an Arduino or similar board?
Yes. The LM358N operates from a single supply as low as 3V, so a 5V rail works directly. No negative supply needed.
Is this the DIP-8 through-hole package, or a surface-mount variant?
DIP-8 through-hole. Eight leads, 0.1-inch pitch. Fits standard breadboards and through-hole PCB footprints. Confirmed by photo.
Is this suitable for high-frequency or audio applications?
The LM358N has a low slew rate and moderate bandwidth, which limits it in high-speed or high-frequency circuits. For general-purpose signal amplification, sensor interfaces, and control loops it is well suited. For demanding audio or fast-signal applications, verify the slew rate meets your requirements before ordering.
What is included with the purchase?
One LM358N IC. No documentation included.
A Motorola DIP-8 from 1996 that never made it into a circuit - until now. Plug it into your breadboard, hook up a sensor, and see what analog can do.
