Description:

The LM358 is a dual operational amplifier (op-amp) IC that contains two independent, high-gain, internally frequency-compensated op-amps in a single package. It is commonly used in a wide range of analog signal processing applications. The LM358 is a low-power op-amp, making it suitable for battery-powered circuits and low-power designs.

Specifications:

• Operating Voltage: 3V – 32V (single supply) or ±1.5V – ±16V (dual supply)
• Output Voltage Swing: Typically 0V to Vcc – 1.5V (with a 5V supply)
• Output Drive Capability: Can drive 100mA (max)
• Input Offset Voltage: 2mV (maximum)
• Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): 70 dB (minimum)
• Power Supply Current: 1.1mA (typical)
• Bandwidth (Unity Gain): 1 MHz
• Slew Rate: 0.3 V/µs
• Package Type: 8-pin DIP, available in other packages (SOIC, TSSOP)
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Applications:

• Signal Conditioning: Used in amplifiers, voltage followers, and other circuits where signal amplification is required.
• Active Filters: The LM358 is commonly used in the design of low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass filters.
• Voltage Comparators: It can be configured to work as a comparator in various applications.
• Oscillators: Used in generating sine, square, or triangle waveforms in oscillators.
• Audio Amplification: Can be used in audio signal amplification applications.
• Battery-Powered Circuits: Due to its low power consumption, it’s used in battery-operated systems.
• Sensor Signal Processing: In applications where sensor signals need to be amplified before further processing.