TLC074CDR – TEXAS INSTRUMENTS

The Texas Instruments TLC074CDR is a quad single-supply operational amplifier (op-amp) packaged in a space-saving 14-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit). It operates from a single supply voltage ranging from 2.5V to 16V, exhibiting excellent performance even at low supply voltages. This makes it ideal for battery-powered applications. The device features a low input bias current (typically 10 pA), resulting in minimal input offset voltage drift and high accuracy in precision circuits. Its low input offset voltage (typically 0.5mV) further contributes to its precision. The TLC074CDR boasts a high gain-bandwidth product (typically 1 MHz), suitable for many signal processing tasks._x000D_
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Common applications include instrumentation amplifiers, precision filters, and general-purpose analog signal conditioning in systems demanding low power consumption and high accuracy. Its rail-to-rail output swing capability, though not perfectly rail-to-rail, allows for maximum dynamic range within the specified supply voltage. Unlike some alternatives, the TLC074CDR’s low noise characteristics (typically 18 nV/√Hz) make it suitable for applications sensitive to noise interference. Its relatively high slew rate (typically 0.5V/µs) ensures quick response times, though this isn’t exceptionally high compared to other op-amps. Engineers should consider the TLC074CDR when precision, low power, and single-supply operation are paramount design considerations.