LT1012 - Picoamp Input Current, Microvolt Offset, Low Noise Op Amp

The LT®1012 is an internally compensated universal precision operational amplifier which can be used in practically all precision applications. The LT1012 combines picoampere bias currents (which are maintained over the full –55°C to 125°C temperature range), microvolt offset voltage (and low drift with time and temperature), low voltage and current noise, and low power dissipation. The LT1012 achieves precision operation on two Ni-Cad batteries with 1mW of power dissipation. Extremely high common mode and power supply rejection ratios, practically unmeasurable warm-up drift, and the ability to deliver 5mA load current with a voltage gain of one million round out the LT1012’s superb precision specifications.

The all around excellence of the LT1012 eliminates the necessity of the time consuming error analysis procedure of precision system design in many applications; the LT1012 can be stocked as the universal internally compensated precision op amp.

Features
  • OP-07 Type Performance:at 1/8th of OP-07’s Supply Currentat 1/20th of OP-07’s Bias and Offset Currents
  • Guaranteed Offset Voltage: 25µV Max
  • Guaranteed Bias Current: 100pA Max
  • Guaranteed Drift: 0.6µV/°C Max
  • Low Noise, 0.1Hz to 10Hz: 0.5µVP-P
  • Guaranteed Low Supply Current: 500µA Max
  • Guaranteed CMRR: 114dB Min
  • Guaranteed PSRR: 114dB Min
  • Guaranteed Operation at ±1.2V Supplies
Typical Application
LT1012 Typical Application
LT1012 Typical Application
Applications
  • Replaces OP-07 While Saving Power
  • Precision Instrumentation
  • Charge Integrators
  • Wide Dynamic Range Logarithmic Amplifiers
  • Light Meters
  • Low Frequency Active Filters
  • Thermocouple Amplifiers
Packaging
LT1012 Package Drawing
LT1012 Package Drawing
Order Information
Part NumberPackageTempPrice(1-99)Price (1k)*
LT1012ACN8#PBFN-8C$4.75$3.85
LT1012ACS8#PBFSO-8C$5.09$3.85
LT1012ACS8#TRPBFSO-8C$3.91
LT1012AIN8#PBFN-8I$5.63$4.25
LT1012AIS8#PBFSO-8I$5.63$4.25
LT1012AIS8#TRPBFSO-8I$4.31
LT1012CN8#PBFN-8C$3.33$2.65
LT1012DN8#PBFN-8C$2.00$1.60
LT1012IN8#PBFN-8I$4.42$3.55
LT1012IS8#PBFSO-8I$4.73$3.65
LT1012IS8#TRPBFSO-8I$3.71
LT1012S8#PBFSO-8C$4.00$3.30
LT1012S8#TRPBFSO-8C$3.36
Demo Boards
Part NumberDescriptionPrice
DC417BDIP8, MS8, S8, SOT23-6 | Multi-Footprint General Purpose Board for Single Op. Amp$25.00
Datasheet
Application Note
Design Note
Reliability Data
Product Selector Card
LT Journal
CAD Symbol
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