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LME49720NA

Manufacturer: NSC, NS

Dual High Performance, High Fidelity Audio Operational Amplifier

Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
LME49720NA NSC, NS 5151 In Stock

Description and Introduction

Dual High Performance, High Fidelity Audio Operational Amplifier The LME49720NA is a high-performance audio operational amplifier manufactured by National Semiconductor (NSC). Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:

### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** National Semiconductor (NSC)  
- **Type:** High-fidelity audio operational amplifier  
- **Supply Voltage Range:** ±2.5V to ±17V  
- **Input Offset Voltage:** 0.1mV (typical)  
- **Input Bias Current:** 10nA (typical)  
- **Gain Bandwidth Product:** 55MHz  
- **Slew Rate:** 20V/µs  
- **THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise):** 0.00003% (1kHz, 3Vrms)  
- **Output Current:** ±26mA  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Package:** 8-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package)  

### **Descriptions:**
- The LME49720NA is designed for high-end audio applications requiring ultra-low distortion and noise.  
- It features advanced circuit design for superior sound quality in professional and consumer audio systems.  
- The amplifier is optimized for high slew rate and wide bandwidth, making it suitable for high-speed signal processing.  

### **Features:**
- **Ultra-low distortion and noise** for pristine audio performance.  
- **High slew rate (20V/µs)** ensures fast signal response.  
- **Wide supply voltage range (±2.5V to ±17V)** for flexible system integration.  
- **High output current (±26mA)** for driving low-impedance loads.  
- **Stable operation with capacitive loads** up to 100pF.  
- **Low input bias current (10nA)** minimizes errors in high-impedance circuits.  

This amplifier is commonly used in high-end audio equipment, including preamplifiers, DACs, and professional audio interfaces.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

Dual High Performance, High Fidelity Audio Operational Amplifier# Technical Documentation: LME49720NA High-Performance Audio Operational Amplifier

 Manufacturer : National Semiconductor Corporation (NSC) / Texas Instruments
 Component Type : High-Fidelity, High-Performance Audio Operational Amplifier
 Package : 8-Pin PDIP (N), DIP-8

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## 1. Application Scenarios

### Typical Use Cases
The LME49720NA is a high-performance audio operational amplifier designed for critical audio signal processing applications where superior sound quality is paramount. Its primary use cases include:

*    High-End Preamplifiers:  Serving as the gain stage in phono, line-level, and microphone preamplifiers, where its low noise and low distortion preserve signal integrity.
*    Active Filters:  Implementing high-order active filters (e.g., Linkwitz-Riley crossovers, parametric EQs) in audio systems, benefiting from its wide bandwidth and stable unity-gain operation.
*    Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Output Buffers:  Buffering the current-output of DAC chips to provide a low-impedance, high-fidelity voltage output, minimizing intermodulation distortion.
*    Headphone Amplifiers:  Driving medium-to-high impedance headphones in portable or desktop setups, leveraging its high output current capability.
*    Professional Audio Equipment:  Found in mixing consoles, outboard gear (compressors, equalizers), and audio test equipment where measurement-grade accuracy is required.

### Industry Applications
*    Consumer Audio:  High-fidelity home stereo systems, A/V receivers, and premium portable audio players.
*    Professional Studio:  Microphone preamps, monitor controllers, mastering-grade analog processing units.
*    Broadcast & Instrumentation:  High-accuracy audio distribution amplifiers and measurement systems requiring low Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N).
*    Automotive Infotainment:  Premium sound systems where low noise and robust performance under varying supply conditions are critical.

### Practical Advantages and Limitations

 Advantages: 
*    Exceptional Audio Fidelity:  Extremely low THD+N (0.00003% typical) and low noise density (2.7 nV/√Hz) ensure transparent signal reproduction.
*    High Slew Rate & Bandwidth:  20 V/µs slew rate and 55 MHz gain-bandwidth product enable accurate handling of fast transients and complex audio signals without slew-induced distortion.
*    Robust Output Drive:  Capable of driving ±26 mA continuous output current, suitable for driving cables, filters, and headphones.
*    Wide Supply Range:  Operates from ±2.5V to ±17V supplies, offering flexibility in various system designs.
*    Unity-Gain Stable:  Can be used in buffer and voltage follower configurations without external compensation.

 Limitations: 
*    Not Rail-to-Rail:  The input and output voltage ranges do not reach the supply rails. Designers must ensure sufficient headroom, especially in single-supply or low-voltage applications.
*    Power Consumption:  Compared to newer CMOS or BiFET audio op-amps, its bipolar input stage draws higher quiescent current (~10 mA max per amplifier), which may be a concern for battery-powered devices.
*    Susceptibility to RFI:  Like many high-speed precision op-amps, it can be susceptible to Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) if the PCB layout is not carefully managed.
*    Requires External Compensation for Capacitive Loads:  Directly driving high capacitive loads (>100 pF) can induce instability, requiring an isolation resistor.

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## 2. Design Considerations

### Common Design Pitfalls and Solutions
1.   Oscillation/Instability: 
    *    Pitfall:  Poor power supply decoupling or improper feedback network layout causing high-frequency oscillation.
    *    Solution:  Use the recommended

Alternative Part Number

  • OPA2134PA --: Dual low-noise audio op-amp in DIP-8 with comparable noise and distortion performance, widely used as a direct substitute in audio circuits.
  • NE5532AP --: Industry-standard dual low-noise audio op-amp in DIP-8, pin-compatible and cost-effective for most audio applications.
  • LM4562NA --: High-performance dual audio op-amp from the same family lineage as the LME49720, offering similar ultra-low distortion characteristics.

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