{"product_id":"ua741-lm741-general-purpose-op-amp-dip8-5-18v-1mhz-gbw-5pack","title":"UA741 \/ LM741 General-Purpose Op-Amp IC — DIP-8, ±5–18V, 1MHz GBW (5-Pack)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUA741 \/ LM741 General-Purpose Op-Amp — DIP-8, ±5–18V, 1MHz GBW (5-Pack)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UA741 (also known as LM741) is the classic single-channel general-purpose operational amplifier that has been an electronics education and prototyping staple since the 1960s. In a DIP-8 through-hole package, it operates from ±5V to ±18V dual supply, delivers 1MHz gain-bandwidth product, and includes internal frequency compensation — making it the go-to op-amp for learning amplifier theory, building integrators, differentiators, and comparator circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIP-8 (through-hole)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±5V to ±18V (dual supply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain-Bandwidth Product (GBW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 V\/μs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Offset Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2mV typ., 6mV max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Bias Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80nA typ.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-Loop Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200V\/mV typ.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Short-Circuit Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (internal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose UA741 \/ LM741?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal compensation\u003c\/strong\u003e — stable at unity gain without external capacitors, unlike older uncompensated op-amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort-circuit protected output\u003c\/strong\u003e — survives accidental output-to-ground shorts during prototyping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIP-8 breadboard-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — plugs directly into standard 2.54mm breadboards and DIP sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry-standard pinout\u003c\/strong\u003e — pin-compatible with LM741, μA741, CA741, and TL071 (check datasheet for exact compatibility)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-pack value\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for lab exercises and multiple circuit builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible With \/ Common Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArduino analog signal conditioning (non-inverting amplifier before ADC input)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInverting and non-inverting amplifier circuits (electronics lab standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrator and differentiator circuits (control systems education)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage comparator (note: dedicated comparators like LM393 are faster for this use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive filter design (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchmitt trigger and hysteresis circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the LM741 run on a single supply (e.g., 5V or 12V)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The LM741 is designed for dual supply (±V). Single-supply operation is possible but the output swing is limited and the input common-mode range is restricted. For single-supply applications, use a rail-to-rail op-amp like the LM358 or MCP6002 instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between UA741 and LM741?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Electrically equivalent — UA741 is the Texas Instruments \/ Fairchild designation, LM741 is the National Semiconductor \/ ON Semiconductor designation. Both are interchangeable in the same circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the LM741 suitable for audio amplifier projects?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: For basic audio experiments yes, but its 0.5V\/μs slew rate limits full-power bandwidth to ~8kHz at ±10V output. For hi-fi audio, use NE5532, OPA2134, or TL072 instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e5× UA741 \/ LM741 General-Purpose Op-Amp IC (DIP-8)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Keszoox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46991456305387,"sku":"\u003cnone\u003e","price":9.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1005\/8731\/files\/ua741-ua741cn-ua741cp-dip-8-operational-amplifier-ic.webp?v=1761800262","url":"https:\/\/keszoox.com\/products\/ua741-lm741-general-purpose-op-amp-dip8-5-18v-1mhz-gbw-5pack","provider":"Keszoox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}