OPA342NA/250

Low-power, rail-to-rail operational amplifiers in compact SOT-23 packages

Manufacturer: ['rochester', 'ti']

series introduction

# Introduction to the OPA342NA/250 Product Series

## 1. Overview
The OPA342NA/250 is a remarkable product series of operational amplifiers (op - amps) that offers high - performance solutions for a wide range of electronic applications. These op - amps are designed with advanced semiconductor technology to meet the demanding requirements of modern circuits, providing excellent electrical characteristics and reliability.

## 2. Key Features

### 2.1 Low Power Consumption
One of the standout features of the OPA342NA/250 series is its extremely low power consumption. This makes it an ideal choice for battery - powered devices such as portable medical equipment, handheld test instruments, and wireless sensors. By minimizing power usage, the product helps to extend the battery life of these devices, reducing the frequency of battery replacements and enhancing user convenience.

### 2.2 Rail - to - Rail Input and Output
The op - amps in this series support rail - to - rail input and output operation. This means that they can handle input signals that range from the negative power supply rail to the positive power supply rail, and can also drive output signals close to these rails. This feature is crucial in applications where the full range of the power supply voltage needs to be utilized, such as in single - supply systems. It allows for maximum dynamic range and simplifies the design of circuits by eliminating the need for complex level - shifting circuits.

### 2.3 High - Speed Performance
Despite its low - power nature, the OPA342NA/250 series offers relatively high - speed performance. It has a fast slew rate, which is the rate at which the output voltage can change in response to a step input. This enables the op - amps to accurately amplify high - frequency signals, making them suitable for applications such as audio signal processing, high - speed data acquisition, and communication systems.

### 2.4 Low Offset Voltage
Offset voltage is the voltage that exists at the output of an op - amp when the input voltages are equal. The OPA342NA/250 series has a very low offset voltage, which means that the output is more accurate and closer to the ideal value. This is essential in precision applications such as sensor signal conditioning, where small changes in the input signal need to be accurately amplified and measured.

### 2.5 Wide Supply Voltage Range
These op - amps can operate over a wide supply voltage range. This flexibility allows them to be used in a variety of power supply configurations, from low - voltage single - supply systems to higher - voltage dual - supply systems. It gives designers more freedom in choosing the appropriate power supply for their specific application, without having to worry about compatibility issues.

## 3. Package Options
The OPA342NA/250 series is available in a variety of package options. These packages are designed to meet different mounting and space requirements. For example, there are small - outline integrated circuit (SOIC) packages, which are suitable for surface - mount technology (SMT) assembly on printed circuit boards (PCBs). This type of package is widely used in mass - produced electronic devices due to its ease of assembly and compatibility with automated manufacturing processes.

There are also other package types such as the dual in - line package (DIP), which is more suitable for prototyping and breadboarding. The DIP package allows for easy insertion and removal of the op - amp on a breadboard, making it convenient for circuit testing and development.

## 4. Applications

### 4.1 Sensor Signal Conditioning
In sensor applications, the OPA342NA/250 can be used to amplify the weak signals generated by sensors such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, and light sensors. Its low offset voltage and high - gain accuracy ensure that the

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SOT-23-5, SC-74A

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Datasheets

Partlist

OPA342NA/250
OPA342NA/250G4