NE5532 Reference Tables, Pins & Specifications

Pin reference

Signal names, electrical functions and connection guidance

PDIP-8

Physical pin numbers8 pins

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NE5532 pin functions and connections
Signal	Type	Function & connection
OUT1	Analog output	Channel A output. Connection guidance Return to IN1− through 20 kΩ; connect a high-impedance meter.
IN1−	Inverting input	Channel A negative-feedback node. Connection guidance Join 20 kΩ from OUT1 and 10 kΩ to signal ground.
IN1+	Non-inverting input	Channel A signal input. Connection guidance Apply VIN = 0.50 V relative to the 0 V midpoint.
V−	Negative supply	Negative rail shared by both amplifiers. Connection guidance Connect −15 V; bypass locally to 0 V with 100 nF.
IN2+	Non-inverting input	Channel B signal input. Connection guidance Connect to the same VIN in the illustrated follower.
IN2−	Inverting input	Channel B feedback input. Connection guidance Connect directly to OUT2 pin 7.
OUT2	Analog output	Channel B output. Connection guidance Connect to IN2−; leave unloaded or use a high-impedance instrument.
V+	Positive supply	Positive rail shared by both amplifiers. Connection guidance Connect +15 V; bypass locally to 0 V with 100 nF.

TI NE5532 commercial grade

Manufacturer-referenced values5 parameters

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Parameter	Value	Conditions / notes
Positive supply	+5 to +15 V	Relative to signal midpoint
Negative supply	−5 to −15 V	Relative to signal midpoint
Ambient temperature	0 to +70°C	NE5532 / NE5532A
Example rails	±15 V	Local bypass on each rail
SA grade	−40 to +85°C	Separate ordering family; not the illustrated NE part

The ±18 V absolute maximum is a stress limit, not the recommended operating supply.

±15 V · 25°C unless stated

Manufacturer-referenced values6 parameters

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Use resistor values that balance loading, noise and bias-current error.

±15 V · 25°C

Manufacturer-referenced values6 parameters

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Parameter	Value	Conditions / notes
Unity-gain bandwidth	12 MHz typical	Manufacturer B1 characteristic
Slew rate	5 V/µs typical	Unity gain
Voltage noise at 1 kHz	5 nV/√Hz typical	NE5532
Voltage noise at 30 Hz	8 nV/√Hz typical	NE5532
Current noise at 1 kHz	0.7 pA/√Hz typical	Source resistance converts this to voltage noise
Current noise at 30 Hz	2.7 pA/√Hz typical	Low-frequency input-current noise

Noise densities are not total RMS noise; integrate over the circuit’s effective bandwidth.

Feedback, signal and loading

Manufacturer-referenced values5 parameters

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Parameter	Value	Conditions / notes
Large differential input	Limit input current	Internal protection diodes conduct around a 0.6 V difference
Unused channel	Give it defined feedback	The example uses channel B as an unloaded follower
Supply bypass	100 nF per rail, close to IC	Add board-level bulk capacitance as required
Capacitive loads	Check stability	Do not assume an arbitrary cable can be driven directly
Short-circuit current	38 mA typical test characteristic	Not a recommended continuous operating current

Keep signal returns away from high-current paths and check the actual output load.

±15 V rails · 0 V signal reference

Manufacturer-referenced values7 parameters

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Parameter	Value	Conditions / notes
Input VIN	0.50 V	Pins 3 and 5; common signal ground
Channel A feedback	20 kΩ	OUT1 pin 1 to IN1− pin 2
Channel A ground resistor	10 kΩ	IN1− pin 2 to 0 V
Channel A ideal output	1.50 V	0.50 × (1 + 20 / 10)
Channel B feedback	Direct connection	OUT2 pin 7 to IN2− pin 6
Channel B ideal output	0.50 V	Unity-gain follower
Bypass capacitors	100 nF per rail	Each supply rail to the 0 V midpoint

The 0 V reference is not the negative supply pin. Keep both rail-bypass loops short.

NE5532P · PDIP-8

Manufacturer-referenced values5 parameters

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Parameter	Value	Conditions / notes
Lead pitch	2.54 mm	Through-hole
Channel A	OUT1 1; IN1− 2; IN1+ 3	Independent feedback loop
Channel B	IN2+ 5; IN2− 6; OUT2 7	Independent feedback loop
Supply	V− 4; V+ 8	Shared by both channels
Package orientation	Top view; pin 1 at the marker	Counterclockwise numbering

This dual-amplifier pinout differs from single amplifiers such as TL081 or LM741.