SLOS094G November   1970  – January 2018

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configurations and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 Recommended Operating Conditions
    3. 6.3 Thermal Information
    4. 6.4 Electrical Characteristics: μA741C
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics: μA741Y
    6. 6.6 Switching Characteristics: μA741C
    7. 6.7 Switching Characteristics: μA741Y
    8. 6.8 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Offset-Voltage Null Capability
      2. 7.3.2 Slew Rate
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
    5. 7.5 µA741Y Chip Information
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Output Voltage Swing
        2. 8.2.2.2 Supply and Input Voltage
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves for Output Characteristics
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 11.2 Trademarks
    3. 11.3 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    4. 11.4 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
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Orderable Information

8.2 Typical Application

The voltage follower configuration of the operational amplifier is used for applications where a weak signal drives a relatively high current load. This circuit is also called a buffer amplifier or unity-gain amplifier. The inputs of an operational amplifier have a very high resistance which puts a negligible current load on the voltage source. The output resistance of the operational amplifier is almost negligible, so the resistance can provide as much current as necessary to the output load.

uA741 app_sch.gifFigure 13. Voltage Follower Schematic