NE5532DR

series introduction

# NE5532DR: A Comprehensive Introduction to a High - Performance Operational Amplifier Series

## 1. Overview
The NE5532DR is a well - known and widely used dual operational amplifier (op - amp) product series. Operational amplifiers are fundamental building blocks in analog electronic circuits, and the NE5532DR stands out for its excellent performance, versatility, and reliability. It is packaged in a small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package, specifically the DR suffix indicating a 8 - pin SOIC package, which makes it suitable for a wide range of printed circuit board (PCB) designs, especially those with space constraints.

## 2. Key Features

### 2.1 High - Quality Audio Performance
One of the most prominent features of the NE5532DR is its outstanding audio characteristics. It has a low noise figure, typically around 5 nV/√Hz at 1 kHz. This low noise level is crucial for audio applications as it ensures that the amplified signal remains clean and free from unwanted background noise. Whether it is used in audio pre - amplifiers, equalizers, or audio mixers, the NE5532DR can deliver high - fidelity sound reproduction.

### 2.2 High Slew Rate
The slew rate of an op - amp is a measure of how fast its output voltage can change. The NE5532DR has a relatively high slew rate, usually around 9 V/μs. This high slew rate enables it to handle fast - changing input signals accurately, making it suitable for applications that require the amplification of high - frequency or rapidly varying signals, such as in video amplifiers or high - speed data acquisition systems.

### 2.3 Wide Bandwidth
It offers a wide bandwidth, typically around 10 MHz. A wide bandwidth allows the op - amp to amplify a broad range of frequencies without significant attenuation. This property is essential for applications where a wide frequency response is required, such as in communication systems, where signals of different frequencies need to be amplified simultaneously.

### 2.4 Low Distortion
The NE5532DR exhibits low total harmonic distortion (THD). The low THD ensures that the output signal closely resembles the input signal, with minimal distortion introduced during the amplification process. This is particularly important in audio and precision measurement applications, where signal integrity is of utmost importance.

### 2.5 Dual Op - Amp Configuration
The NE5532DR contains two independent operational amplifiers in a single package. This dual - op - amp configuration provides designers with greater flexibility in circuit design. They can use both op - amps for different functions within the same circuit, such as in a stereo audio amplifier where one op - amp can be used for the left channel and the other for the right channel, or they can be cascaded to achieve higher gain or more complex signal processing.

## 3. Electrical Specifications

### 3.1 Power Supply
The NE5532DR can operate with a wide range of power supply voltages. It can typically operate with a dual power supply in the range of ±3 V to ±22 V or a single power supply in the range of 6 V to 44 V. This wide power supply range makes it compatible with various power sources and allows it to be used in different types of electronic systems.

### 3.2 Input and Output Characteristics
The input impedance of the NE5532DR is relatively high, typically around 1 MΩ. A high input impedance ensures that the op - amp draws minimal current from the source, reducing the loading effect on the input signal. The output impedance is relatively low, usually around 100 Ω, which enables the op - amp to drive loads effectively without significant signal loss.

### 3.3 Offset Voltage and Current

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8-SOIC

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Datasheets

• NE,SA_5532(A)
• NE,SA,SE5532(A)
• NE,SA_5532(A)

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