Introduction to LM741 OP-AMP

Hello, readers welcome to the new post. Today we will discuss Introduction to 741 OP-AMP. The operational amplifier 741 also known as LM741 is a commonly used operational amplifier IC that is used to solve mathematical editions and as an amplifier. It is used to solve mathematical operations like addition, subtraction division differentiation, and some other operations.

It has a high value of gain and is designed through the use of BJT or FET which can get power through positive and negative sources. Firstly it was created by Fairchild Semiconductor in 1963. In this post, we will discuss its working, features, and some other parameters. So let get started Introduction to 741 OP-AMP

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Introduction to 741 OP-AMP

LM741 is a general-purpose operational amplifier that is DC coupled high-gain voltage amplifier.
The structure of LM741 consists of a single operational amplifier. It works as a comparator since have an operational amplifier circuit that makes a comparison between two signals that are inverting and non-inverting signals.

Its common application is to perform mathematical operations.
Its high gain value makes it effective for voltage amplifier circuits. It can work with one or two power supplies
It is a monotheistic IC that is configured to operational amplifiers.
The number 741 in this IC denotes that this operational amplifier comes with seven pinouts, four are input pins, and one is an output pin.
Since it has high voltage gain so used as an integrator, summing amplifier and general feedback circuits
It has inbuilt short circuit protection circuits and internal frequency compensation circuits
It has three packaging

- 8 Pin SOIC
- 8 Pin DIP Package
- TO5-8 Metal can package

741 OP-AMP Features

The main features of 741 operational amplifiers are discussed here
There is a single operational amplifier designed with 741 op-amp
It has inbuilt short circuit and overload protection circuits
Its common packaging is TO-99, CDIP & PDIP
It uses less power during operation
It has less value of CMRR
It does not need any outer frequency compensator
It saves from latch-up if the common mode value is high
Its less general and highest power values are ±10v, ±15v, and ±22v respectively.
The working temperature for this device is -50 to 125 ˚C.
Its input current is – 1.7 to 2.8 mA.

741 OP-AMP Pinout

Its eight pinouts are discussed here
Pin 1, and 5 are offset null pins that remove the offset volts and balance input volts
Pin 2: in inverting terminal pin
Pin 3 is the non-inverting input pin
pin 4 is a negative supply pin as well used for ground connection
Pin 7: is a positive voltage pin
PIn 8: is not used for any connection

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LM741 as Inverting Op-amp

If the input supply is attached to inverting PIN 2 of the amplifier and feedback with output pin number six then the operational amplifier circuit will be inverting.
The value of gain will be
GAIN=Rf/Ri

LM741 as Non-Inverting Op-amp

If the input supply is attached to non-inverting pin number 3 and PIN 2 is used as feedback to output PIN6 then the operational amplifier is non-inverting configuration.
Gain value can be found using this formula
GAIN = 1+ (Rf/R1)

Internal Schematics Op-Amp IC 741

The structure of 741 IC is created through the use of twenty transistors and 11 resistors. All these components are configured in a single casing. The connection of these components can be seen here
In this circuit inverting and noninverting points are attached to transistors Q1 and Q2. Both these transistors are NPN transistors.

The output of these transistors is attached to transistors Q3 and Q4. This structure separated both inputs to transistors Q3 and Q4 and avoid feedback to occur
The voltage variation at the input terminal of the operational amplifier causes current to flow in the inner circuitry and also affects the functional range of the transistor in the circuitry
To avoid this configuration 2 mirrors were used. Transistor Q8 and Q9 and Q12, Q13 pairs are attached in structure to make two mirrors circuits
Transistors Q8 and Q12 are working as regulating transistors that set voltage levels at the emitter-base junctions for related transistor pairs. This voltage value can be regulated correctly to a certain decimal of mv to permit the needed current to flow
The first mirror is created by Q8 and Q9 is made to input circuitry 2nd mirror circuitry is created through Q12 and Q13 is attached to output circuitry. Third mirror circuitry created through Q10 and Q11 functions as high impedance connection among input and negative sources.
The transistor Q16 with resistors 4.5-kilo ohm and 7.5-kilo ohm makes voltage level shifter circuitry that reduces voltage level from the amplifier at the input part through Vin before it passed to other circuitry. It is made to avoid signal distortion at the output amplifier part of the structure

Transisor Q15, Q19 and Q22 are created to make Class A amplifier and transistors Q14, Q17 and and Q20 make output stage of operational amplifier 741
To make a balance for any irregular at the input phase of differential circuitry transistors Q5, Q6 and Q7 are configured to offset null +Ve and -Ve and balance both inverting and non-inverting input.