LM741 Operational Amplifier IC

The LM741 is a classic general-purpose bipolar operational amplifier designed for analog signal processing and amplification applications. It offers stable operation with internal unity-gain compensation, making it easy to use without external frequency compensation components. With a typical gain bandwidth of 1MHz and a slew rate of 0.5V/µs, the LM741 is suitable for a wide range of analog circuits including voltage amplifiers, active filters, signal conditioning, comparators, and instrumentation systems. Its robust design and simple implementation make it one of the most widely used op-amps in electronics education and prototyping.

• General-purpose bipolar operational amplifier
• Internally compensated for unity-gain stability
• Typical bandwidth of 1MHz
• Slew rate of approximately 0.5V/µs
• Operates with dual supply voltages
• Moderate input offset voltage
• Low noise for basic analog applications
• Short-circuit protection
• Wide range of analog signal processing applications
• Simple integration into circuits
• Industry-standard DIP-8 package
• Reliable and proven analog performance
• Suitable for educational and prototyping use
• Easy replacement for classic op-amp circuits

• Model: LM741
• Device Type: General-Purpose Operational Amplifier
• Input Technology: Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
• Recommended Supply Voltage: ±12V to ±15V
• Gain Bandwidth Product: Approximately 1MHz
• Slew Rate: Approximately 0.5V/µs
• Input Offset Voltage (Typical): 1mV
• Input Bias Current (Typical): 80nA
• Quiescent Supply Current: Approximately 2.8mA
• Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 70°C
• Package Type: DIP-8
• Unity Gain Stable: Yes
• Short Circuit Protection: Yes
• Application Type: Analog Signal Amplification

• 3D Model
• Datasheet

• How LM741 Works with Example Circuits