LM358: LM358P

Part Number: LM358

Tool/software:

I am having an interesting issue with the LM358P dual op amp. In our circuit this op amp is used after a LOC111 opto-isolator to amplify a DC motor signal. We then set our Zero and Span pots to a specific low (park) speed and a higher operational speed. When we put the DMM across the DC output and the isolated ground it bogs down the motor and causes it to oscillate, this happens if the lead is connected to the DMM or if it is floating (almost acting like an antenna for noise). If we do this same process on an older LM358P from say 2018 or so, the problem is not present in the exact same circuit with the same components. Any ideas as to what is happening here?

  • Hi Aaron, 

    This is most likely related to the PCN that was sent out July 22, 2021. 

    Product Change Notification

    The device had a redesign and the gain bandwidth product increased from 0.7MHz to 1.2MHz. This is the most likely reason the device is oscillating with extra cable capacitance on the output. Can you put a series isolation resistor between the output and your DMM cable to see if this issue goes away? If it does than it will be an indicator that the cable capacitance is indeed causing the stability issue. 

    Best Regards, 

    Chris Featherstone

  • We will have to verify this when we get a chance. I was reading through the document and could not find where the LM358P GBW changed from .7 to 1.2, I must have missed it. Does TI have a drop in replacement that has a lowere GBW than 1.2.

    Thank you for your help!

  • Hi Aaron, 

    I can provide more information via the private chat. I have sent a friend request to you on the E2E and you can message me via the chat feature. 

    -Chris