LM324 IC Pin Configuration, Circuit working, Features


LM324 is an Operational Amplifier (Op-amp) consisting of four channels. It is a very low-cost device that has true differential inputs. LM 324 is superior to the other operational amplifiers in the case of a single supply. It is capable of operating at a minimum voltage of up to 3V and maximum voltage levels of up to 32V.

LM324 IC: Pin Configuration, Circuit working, Features and applications

The main advantage of IC LM-324 is that the common-mode input range includes a negative supply which eliminates the need for external biasing. The negative power supply voltage is also included in the output voltage range. Ic LM324 is lead (Pb) free, halogen-free, and RoHS compliant. It consists of four amplifier units. It is conventional amplifier circuits , transducer amplifiers, DC gain blocks, etc.

Pin Configuration of LM324

The pin configuration of LM324 is given below in full detail

LM324 IC Pin Configuration

  • Pin1, 7, 8, and 14 are the outputs of comparator LM324.
  • Pin2, 6, 9, and 13 are the inverting inputs of this IC.
  • Pin3, 5, 10, and 12 are non-inverting input pins.
  • Pin11 is the ground (0V) pin of the Comparator.
  • Pin4 is the supply voltage; 5V of this IC.

Pin Configuration of LM324

Feature specifications

  • Wide power supply voltage range: 3V to 30V is a very important feature.
  • Very low power supply current (minimum): 0.8 milliamperes can b used.
  • The normal output current for each op-amp is 20 milliamperes typical (10 mA minimum).
  • Output current that flows from the positive supply to output-pin: 8 milliamperes typical (5 mA minimum).
  • Maximum voltage gain (typical): 100,000.
  • Feedback resistors between output-pin and inverting (-) input.

LM324 IC Packages

The LM324 IC is available in four different packages.

  • TSSOP package (5 x 4.4 mm individual dimensions)
  • SOIC package (8.65 X 3.91 mm individual dimensions)
  • CDIP package (19.56 X 6.67mm individual dimensions)
  • PDIP package (19.177 X 6.35mm individual dimensions)

LM324 IC Applications

There is a lot of application for LM324. Some of the applications of this IC are as follows.

  • Comparator IC is used in the robot-like line following
  • It is a conventional op-amp application.
  • Uses mostly amplifiers, oscillators, rectifiers, comparators, etc.