LM324：Output source current is one amplifier or four amplifiers？

jacky wang1

Part Number: LM324

HI,

Now i use amplifier is LM324PWR

6.5 Electrical Characteristics for LMx24 and LM324K，Output source current is one amplifier or four amplifiers？because a LM324PWR have four amplifiers.

thank you a lot!

over 4 years ago

0 Michael Steffes over 4 years ago

Guru 46995 points

The specs are always by individual amplifier, that said - you do need to consider total power internal to all 4 stages for Tj calculation.

0 Tim Claycomb over 4 years ago

TI__Genius 15410 points

Hi Jacky,

Michael is correct. Each amplifier in a dual or quad amplifier can source the current listed in the datasheet.

Thank you,

Tim Claycomb

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LM324：Output source current is one amplifier or four amplifiers？