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Single bipolar operational amplifier

LM741 Basic Circuit

Build a basic LM741 circuit with labeled pins, component values and connection guidance.

LM741 in a circuit

A physical eight-pin IC and a clearly routed feedback loop.

LM741CN positive rail7to+15V,negative rail4to−15V,IN+3to0.20V,OUT6through90kΩtoIN−2and10kΩto0V.100nFbypass oneachrail;offset1and5andNC8open.
Ground symbols denote the 0 V supply midpoint. Pin 4 connects to −15 V, not to ground.

Connect it, step by step

Follow the component values and pin connections

Connect the split supply

Pin 7 uses +15 V and pin 4 uses −15 V. Bypass both rails to their common midpoint.

Close the feedback loop

90 kΩ connects OUT to IN−, and 10 kΩ connects IN− to the midpoint.

Measure the result

Apply 0.20 V to IN+. A high-impedance meter reads approximately 2.00 V before device errors.

Component view