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Texas Instruments LM386N-3 Audio Amplifiers

AUDIO AMPLIFIER, 0.7W, 1 CHANNEL

10,000 ActiveTexas InstrumentsLM386NP$0.95RoHS
LM386N-3 P package illustration

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LM386N-3
Manufacturer
Part Number (MPN)
LM386N-3
Base Model
Detailed Description
Single-channel audio power amplifier IC featuring 1W output power and 700mW maximum output power into an 8-ohm load. Offers a voltage gain of 46dB and a bandwidth of 300kHz. Operates from a single supply voltage range of 4V to 12V, with a typical supply current of 4mA. Packaged in an 8-pin DIP (PDIP8) configuration.
Package
P
Lifecycle Status
Active
RoHS State
Not CompliantNo
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Ordering Code Family

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Technical Specifications

Texas Instruments LM386N-3 Audio Amplifiers technical specifications.

General

Series
LM386
RoHS
No
Number of Channels
1
Package / Case
8-DIP
Mounting Type
Through Hole
Operating Temperature
0°C ~ 70°C (TA)
Supply Voltage
4V ~ 12V
Lifecycle Status
Active
Amplifier Type
POWER
Bandwidth
300kHz

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This PartRelated PartRelated PartRelated Part
Package / Case8-DIP8-DIP8-DIP8-DIP
Mounting TypeThrough HoleThrough HoleThrough HoleThrough Hole
Operating Temperature0°C ~ 70°C (TA)0°C ~ 70°C (TA)0°C ~ 70°C (TA)0°C ~ 70°C (TA)
Supply Voltage4V ~ 12V5V ~ 18V4V ~ 12V5V ~ 18V
Lifecycle StatusActiveObsoleteActiveActive
Max Output Power X Channels Load700mW x 1 @ 8Ohm1W x 1 @ 32Ohm325mW x 1 @ 8Ohm1W x 1 @ 32Ohm
Output Type1-Channel (Mono)1-Channel (Mono)1-Channel (Mono)1-Channel (Mono)
TypeClass ABClass ABClass ABClass AB
RoHSNo--YesYes
PackageP--PDIP (P)-8PDIP (P)-8
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Texas Instruments LM386N-3 Audio Amplifiers Overview

Single-channel audio power amplifier IC featuring 1W output power and 700mW maximum output power into an 8-ohm load. Offers a voltage gain of 46dB and a bandwidth of 300kHz. Operates from a single supply voltage range of 4V to 12V, with a typical supply current of 4mA.

Packaged in an 8-pin DIP (PDIP8) configuration.

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