BETARecommended rails±5–±15 V · split supply
Dual low-noise operational amplifier
NE5532 Specifications
Review NE5532 electrical specifications, operating conditions and package details.
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Key specifications
Low voltage noise is useful for low-impedance signal sources. Include bias-current and current-noise effects when choosing resistors.
Typical unity-gain bandwidth12 MHz
NE-grade ambient0–70 °C
Typical input noise5 nV/√Hz · 1 kHz
Package details
NE5532P · PDIP-8
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Part number | NE5532P |
| Package | PDIP-8 |
| Connections | 8 pins |
| Mounting | Through-hole |
| Lead pitch | 2.54 mm |
| Package code | dip |
| Thermal reference | Board and package dependent; see manufacturer data |
Operating conditions
TI NE5532 commercial grade
Manufacturer specifications 5 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 |
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The ±18 V absolute maximum is a stress limit, not the recommended operating supply.
DC characteristics
±15 V · 25°C unless stated
Manufacturer specifications 6 parameters
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| Parameter | Value | Conditions / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Input offset voltage | 0.5 mV typical; 4 mV maximum | 5 mV maximum over temperature |
| Input bias current | 200 nA typical; 800 nA maximum | 1 µA maximum over temperature |
| Input offset current | 10 nA typical; 150 nA maximum | 200 nA maximum over temperature |
| Common-mode range | ±12 V minimum; ±13 V typical | ±15 V supply |
| Total supply current | 6 mA typical; 16 mA maximum | Both channels; no output load |
| Open-loop gain | 100 V/mV typical; 25 minimum | RL ≥ 2 kΩ; VO = ±10 V |
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Use resistor values that balance loading, noise and bias-current error.
Noise and response
±15 V · 25°C
Manufacturer specifications 6 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 |
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Noise densities are not total RMS noise; integrate over the circuit’s effective bandwidth.
Practical design checks
Feedback, signal and loading
Manufacturer specifications 5 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 |
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Keep signal returns away from high-current paths and check the actual output load.
Two-channel amplifier example
±15 V rails · 0 V signal reference
Manufacturer specifications 7 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 |
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The 0 V reference is not the negative supply pin. Keep both rail-bypass loops short.
Physical pin reference
NE5532P · PDIP-8
Manufacturer specifications 5 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 |
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This dual-amplifier pinout differs from single amplifiers such as TL081 or LM741.
Connections by function
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