[FAQ] LM358: In a multiple amplifier package, what do I do with any unused amplifiers?

Eric Yue

Part Number: LM358

If your design uses a multiple amplifier package (dual, quad) you may find that some amplifiers are unused. What should you do in this scenario

over 2 years ago

0 Jerry Madalvanos over 2 years ago

TI__Mastermind 28776 points

The best practice for an unused op amp is to place it in buffer configuration, while keeping a proper input common mode voltage. Please see the below resources for more information.

https://e2e.ti.com/blogs_/archives/b/thesignal/posts/the-unused-op-amp-what-to-do

https://www.ti.com/lit/an/sboa204a/sboa204a.pdf

Best,
Jerry

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[FAQ] LM358: In a multiple amplifier package, what do I do with any unused amplifiers?