LM358


The LM358 is a low-power dual operational amplifier integrated circuit, originally introduced by National Semiconductor.
It uses a single power supply from +3 to +30 volts for VCC.
Input voltage can range from −0.3 volts to VCC. Small negative input voltages below ground are acceptable because the bipolar junction transistors at the input stage are configured such that their base-emitter junction voltage provides just enough voltage differential between the collector and base for the transistors to function.

History

After the development of the μA741 and its dual and quad derivatives, National Semiconductor's Russell and Frederiksen developed an amplifier design suitable for low-voltage single supply packages, hinging on an input stage gm reduction technique due to James Solomon. This was developed into the LM324, which quickly became the industry standard quad op-amp. The LM358 followed shortly, a similar dual design, joining a group of low cost, decades old industry standards.