Vasily Ivanenko writes on the QRP HomeBuilder weblog in regards to the LM386 audio amplifier. The low-cost chip has been out for many years however nonetheless has its supporters.
On a whim, I took one other have a look at the LM386-4 one chilly Sunday afternoon this November. My focus was to drive a loud speaker and never headphones. I gained’t personally use the LM386 for a headphone amp as we take pleasure in so many higher choices. For instance, an op-amp driving a pair of TO-92 followers, or maybe inserting 2 NE5532 op amps in parallel because the headphone PA stage.
For the reason that mid 1970’s the LM386 has loved recognition amongst hobbyists for low to flea energy AF energy amplification. The NE612 mixer IC plus the LM386 have actually fashioned the fundamental constructing blocks of innumerable radio receivers amongst Hams and hobbyists for many years.
Though, imperfect like all different linear ICs, the LM386 design staff delivered a easy, versatile, low energy AF amp with fairly low distortion. This half is noisy although.
You’ll be able to learn a prolonged characterization of the chip’s capabilities and limitations within the put up right here.
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