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Texas Instruments LM386N-3 Audio Amplifiers

Single-channel audio power amplifier IC featuring 1W output power and 700mW maximum output power into an 8-ohm load.

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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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Technical Specifications

Texas Instruments LM386N-3 Audio Amplifiers technical specifications.

General

RoHS
No
Number of Channels
1
Packaging
Rail/Tube
Operating Temperature
0°C ~ 70°C
Supply Voltage
4V ~ 12V
Amplifier Type
POWER
Bandwidth
300kHz
Package
P
Gain Bandwidth Product
300kHz
Input Bias Current
250nA

Alternate Parts Comparison (LM386N-3 vs LM386N-4 vs LM386N-1/NOPB vs LM386N-4/NOPB)

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This PartAlternate PartsAlternate PartsAlternate Parts
Operating Temperature0°C ~ 70°C0°C ~ 70°C (TA)0°C ~ 70°C (TA)0°C ~ 70°C (TA)
Supply Voltage4V ~ 12V5V ~ 18V4V ~ 12V5V ~ 18V
Package / Case--8-DIP8-DIP8-DIP
Mounting Type--Through HoleThrough HoleThrough Hole
Max Output Power X Channels Load--1W x 1 @ 32Ohm325mW x 1 @ 8Ohm1W x 1 @ 32Ohm
Output Type--1-Channel (Mono)1-Channel (Mono)1-Channel (Mono)
Type--Class ABClass ABClass AB
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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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