LM741
Operational Amplifier
General Description
The LM741 series are general purpose operational amplifiers which feature improved performance over industry standards like the LM709. They are direct, plug-in replacements
for the 709C, LM201, MC1439 and 748 in most applications.
The amplifiers offer many features which make their application nearly foolproof: overload protection on the input and
output, no latch-up when the common mode range is exceeded, as well as freedom from oscillations.

The LM741C is identical to the LM741/LM741A except that
the LM741C has their performance guaranteed over a 0˚C to
+70˚C temperature range, instead of −55˚C to +125˚C.

Connection Diagrams

Dual-In-Line or S.O. Package

Metal Can Package

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Note 1: LM741H is available per JM38510/10101

Order Number LM741J, LM741J/883, LM741CN
See NS Package Number J08A, M08A or N08E

Order Number LM741H, LM741H/883 (Note 1),
LM741AH/883 or LM741CH
See NS Package Number H08C

Ceramic Flatpak

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Order Number LM741W/883
See NS Package Number W10A

Typical Application
Offset Nulling Circuit

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 2)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
(Note 7)
LM741A
LM741
LM741C
± 22V
± 22V
± 18V
Supply Voltage
Power Dissipation (Note 3)
500 mW
500 mW
500 mW
± 30V
± 30V
± 30V
Differential Input Voltage
±
±
± 15V
15V
15V
Input Voltage (Note 4)
Output Short Circuit Duration
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
Operating Temperature Range
−55˚C to +125˚C
−55˚C to +125˚C
0˚C to +70˚C
Storage Temperature Range
−65˚C to +150˚C
−65˚C to +150˚C
−65˚C to +150˚C
Junction Temperature
150˚C
150˚C
100˚C
Soldering Information
N-Package (10 seconds)
260˚C
260˚C
260˚C
J- or H-Package (10 seconds)
300˚C
300˚C
300˚C
M-Package
Vapor Phase (60 seconds)
215˚C
215˚C
215˚C
Infrared (15 seconds)
215˚C
215˚C
215˚C
See AN-450 “Surface Mounting Methods and Their Effect on Product Reliability” for other methods of soldering
surface mount devices.
ESD Tolerance (Note 8)
400V
400V
400V

Electrical Characteristics (Note 5)
Parameter

Conditions

LM741A
Min

Input Offset Voltage

LM741

Typ

Max

0.8

3.0

Min

LM741C

Typ

Max

1.0

5.0

Min

Units

Typ

Max

2.0

6.0

TA = 25˚C
RS ≤ 10 kΩ
RS ≤ 50Ω

mV
mV

TAMIN ≤ TA ≤ TAMAX
RS ≤ 50Ω

4.0

mV

RS ≤ 10 kΩ

6.0

Average Input Offset

7.5

15

mV
µV/˚C

Voltage Drift
Input Offset Voltage

TA = 25˚C, VS = ± 20V

± 10

± 15

± 15

mV

Adjustment Range
Input Offset Current

TA = 25˚C

3.0

TAMIN ≤ TA ≤ TAMAX
Average Input Offset

30

20

200

70

85

500

20

200
300

0.5

nA
nA
nA/˚C

Current Drift
Input Bias Current

TA = 25˚C

30

TAMIN ≤ TA ≤ TAMAX
Input Resistance

80

80

0.210

TA = 25˚C, VS = ± 20V

1.0

TAMIN ≤ TA ≤ TAMAX,

0.5

6.0

500

80

1.5
0.3

2.0

500
0.8

0.3

2.0

nA
µA
MΩ
MΩ

VS = ± 20V
Input Voltage Range

± 12

TA = 25˚C
TAMIN ≤ TA ≤ TAMAX

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2

± 13

± 13

V
V

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Conditions

LM741A
Min

Large Signal Voltage Gain

LM741

Electrical Characteristics (Note 5)

Typ

LM741
Max

Min

Typ

LM741C
Max

Min

Typ

Units
Max

TA = 25˚C, RL ≥ 2 kΩ
VS = ± 20V, VO = ± 15V

50

V/mV

VS = ± 15V, VO = ± 10V

50

200

20

200

V/mV

TAMIN ≤ TA ≤ TAMAX,
RL ≥ 2 kΩ,
VS = ± 20V, VO = ± 15V

32

V/mV

VS = ± 15V, VO = ± 10V
VS = ± 5V, VO = ± 2V
Output Voltage Swing

25

15

V/mV

10

V/mV

± 16
± 15

V

VS = ± 20V
RL ≥ 10 kΩ
RL ≥ 2 kΩ

V

VS = ± 15V
RL ≥ 10 kΩ

± 12
± 10

RL ≥ 2 kΩ
Output Short Circuit

TA = 25˚C

10

Current

TAMIN ≤ TA ≤ TAMAX

10

Common-Mode

TAMIN ≤ TA ≤ TAMAX

Rejection Ratio

RS ≤ 10 kΩ, VCM = ± 12V
RS ≤ 50Ω, VCM = ± 12V

Supply Voltage Rejection

TAMIN ≤ TA ≤ TAMAX,

Ratio

VS = ± 20V to VS = ± 5V
RS ≤ 50Ω

25

35

± 12
± 10

25

± 14
± 13

V

25

mA

V

40

mA
70

90

70

90

dB

80

95

dB

86

96

dB

RS ≤ 10 kΩ
Transient Response

± 14
± 13

77

96

77

96

dB

TA = 25˚C, Unity Gain

Rise Time

0.25

0.8

0.3

0.3

µs

Overshoot

6.0

20

5

5

%

0.5

0.5

Bandwidth (Note 6)

TA = 25˚C

Slew Rate

TA = 25˚C, Unity Gain

Supply Current

TA = 25˚C

Power Consumption

0.437

1.5

0.3

0.7

MHz

80

1.7

2.8

mA

50

85

50

85

mW

150

VS = ± 15V

LM741

2.8

TA = 25˚C
VS = ± 20V

LM741A

V/µs

1.7

mW

VS = ± 20V
TA = TAMIN

165

mW

TA = TAMAX

135

mW

VS = ± 15V
TA = TAMIN

60

100

mW

TA = TAMAX

45

75

mW

Note 2: “Absolute Maximum Ratings” indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is
functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits.

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Note 3: For operation at elevated temperatures, these devices must be derated based on thermal resistance, and Tj max. (listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings”). Tj = TA + (θjA PD).

Thermal Resistance
θjA (Junction to Ambient)

Cerdip (J)

DIP (N)

HO8 (H)

SO-8 (M)

100˚C/W

100˚C/W

170˚C/W

195˚C/W

N/A

N/A

25˚C/W

N/A

θjC (Junction to Case)

Note 4: For supply voltages less than ± 15V, the absolute maximum input voltage is equal to the supply voltage.
Note 5: Unless otherwise specified, these specifications apply for VS = ± 15V, −55˚C ≤ TA ≤ +125˚C (LM741/LM741A). For the LM741C/LM741E, these specifications are limited to 0˚C ≤ TA ≤ +70˚C.
Note 6: Calculated value from: BW (MHz) = 0.35/Rise Time(µs).
Note 7: For military specifications see RETS741X for LM741 and RETS741AX for LM741A.
Note 8: Human body model, 1.5 kΩ in series with 100 pF.

Schematic Diagram

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Physical Dimensions

inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted

Metal Can Package (H)
Order Number LM741H, LM741H/883, LM741AH/883, LM741AH-MIL or LM741CH
NS Package Number H08C

Ceramic Dual-In-Line Package (J)
Order Number LM741J/883
NS Package Number J08A

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Dual-In-Line Package (N)
Order Number LM741CN
NS Package Number N08E

10-Lead Ceramic Flatpak (W)
Order Number LM741W/883, LM741WG-MPR or LM741WG/883
NS Package Number W10A

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