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KA258/KA258A, KA358/KA358A,
KA2904
Dual Operational Amplifier
Features Description
• Internally Frequency Compensated for Unity Gain The KA258 series consist of two independent, high gain,
• Large DC Voltage Gain: 100dB internally frequency compensated operational amplifiers
• Wide Power Supply Range: which were designed specifically to operate from a single
KA258/KA258A, KA358/KA358A: 3V ~ 32V (or power supply over a wide range of voltage. Operation from
±1.5V~ 16V) split power supplies is also possible and the low power
KA2904 : 3V~26V (or ±1.5V ~ 13V) supply current drain is independent of the magnitude of the
• Input Common Mode Voltage Range Includes Ground power supply voltage. Application areas include transducer
• Large Output Voltage Swing: 0V DC to Vcc - 1.5V DC amplifier, DC gain blocks and all the conventional OP-AMP
• Power Drain Suitable for Battery Operation. circuits which now can be easily implemented in single
power supply systems.
8-DIP

8-SOP

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9-SIP

Internal Block Diagram

OUT1 1 8 VCC

IN1 (-) 2 - 7 OUT2

- + + -
+ IN2 (-)
IN1 (+) 3 - 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
OUT1

IN2(-)

OUT2

VCC
IN1(-)

GND
IN1(+)
VCC

IN2(+)

GND 4 + 5 IN2 (+)

Rev. 1.0.2
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Schematic Diagram
(One section only)

VCC

Q5 Q6 Q12
Q17

Q19

Q20

Q2 Q3 R1
C1
IN(-) Q4 Q18
Q1

R2
IN(+) Q11 OUTPUT
Q21
Q15
Q10
Q7
Q13
Q8 Q9 Q14 Q16

GND

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol KA258/KA258A KA358/KA358A KA2904 Unit
Supply Voltage VCC ±16 or 32 ±16 or 32 ±13 or 26 V
Differential Input Voltage VI(DIFF) 32 32 26 V
Input Voltage VI -0.3 to +32 -0.3 to +32 -0.3 to +26 V
Output Short Circuit to GND
- Continuous Continuous Continuous -
VCC≤15V, TA = 25°C(One Amp)
Operating Temperature Range TOPR -25 ~ +85 0 ~ +70 -40 ~ +85 °C
Storage Temperature Range TSTG -65 ~ +150 -65 ~ +150 -65 ~ +150 °C

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Electrical Characteristics
(Vcc = 5.0V, VEE = GND, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)

KA258 KA358 KA2904

Parameter Symbol Conditions Unit
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Input Offset VCM = 0V to VCC -1.5V
VIO - 2.9 5.0 - 2.9 7.0 - 2.9 7.0 mV
Voltage VO(P) = 1.4V, RS = 0Ω
Input Offset
IIO - - 3 30 - 5 50 - 5 50 nA
Current
Input Bias
IBIAS - - 45 150 - 45 250 - 45 250 nA
Current
Input
VCC = 30V Vcc Vcc Vcc
Voltage VI(R) 0 - 0 - 0 - V
(KA2904, VCC = 26V) -1.5 -1.5 -1.5
Range
RL = ∞, VCC = 30V
- 0.8 2.0 - 0.8 2.0 - 0.8 2.0 mA
Supply (KA2904, VCC = 26V)
Current ICC
RL = ∞, VCC = 5V - 0.5 1.2 - 0.5 1.2 - 0.5 1.2 mA
Large Signal
VCC = 15V, RL = 2kΩ
Voltage GV 50 100 - 25 100 - 25 100 - V/mV
VO(P) = 1V to 11V
Gain
VCC = 30V RL = 2kΩ 26 - - 26 - - 22 - - V
Output VO(H)
(VCC = 26V
Voltage for KA2904) RL = 10kΩ 27 28 - 27 28 - 23 24 - V
Swing
VO(L) VCC = 5V, RL = 10kΩ - 5 20 - 5 20 - 5 20 mV
Common-
Mode
CMRR - 70 85 - 65 80 - 50 80 - dB
Rejection
Ratio
Power
Supply
PSRR - 65 100 - 65 100 - 50 100 - dB
Rejection
Ratio
Channel f = 1kHz to 20kHz
CS - 120 - - 120 - - 120 - dB
Separation (Note1)
Short Circuit
ISC - - 40 60 - 40 60 - 40 60 mA
to GND
VI(+) = 1V, VI(-) = 0V
ISOURCE 20 30 - 20 30 - 20 30 - mA
VCC = 15V, VO(P) = 2V
VI(+) = 0V, VI(-) = 1V
Output 10 15 - 10 15 - 10 15 - mA
VCC = 15V, VO(P) = 2V
Current
ISINK VI(+) = 0V, VI(-) = 1V
VCC = 15V, 12 100 - 12 100 - - - - µA
VO(P) = 200mV
Differential
Input VI(DIFF) - - - VCC - - VCC - - VCC V
Voltage

Note:
1. This parameter, although guaranteed, is not 100% tested in production.

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Electrical Characteristics (Continued)

(VCC = 5.0V, VEE = GND, unless otherwise specified)
The following specification apply over the range of -25°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C for the KA258; and the 0 °C ≤ TA ≤ +70°C
for the KA358; and the -40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C for the KA2904

KA258 KA358 KA2904

Parameter Symbol Conditions Unit
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Input Offset VCM = 0V to VCC -1.5V
VIO - - 7.0 - - 9.0 - - 10.0 mV
Voltage VO(P) = 1.4V, RS = 0Ω
Input Offset
Voltage ∆VIO/∆T RS = 0Ω - 7.0 - - 7.0 - - 7.0 - µV/°C
Drift
Input Offset IIO
- - - 100 - - 150 - 45 200 nA
Current
Input Offset
Current ∆IIO/∆T - - 10 - - 10 - - 10 - pA/°C
Drift
Input Bias
IBIAS - - 40 300 - 40 500 - 40 500 nA
Current
Input
VCC = 30V Vcc Vcc Vcc
Voltage VI(R) 0 - 0 - 0 - V
Range
(KA2904,VCC = 26V) -2.0 -2.0 -2.0

Large
Signal VCC = 15V, RL=2.0kΩ
GV 25 - - 15 - - 15 - - V/mV
Voltage VO(P) = 1V to 11V
Gain
VCC = 30V RL = 2kΩ 26 - - 26 - - 22 - - V
Output VO(H) (VCC = 26V
Voltage for KA2904) RL = 10kΩ 27 28 - 27 28 - 23 24 - V
Swing
VO(L) VCC = 5V, RL=10kΩ - 5 20 - 5 20 - 5 20 mV
VI(+) = 1V, VI(-) = 0V
ISOURCE 10 30 - 10 30 - 10 30 - mA
Output VCC = 15V, VO(P) = 2V
Current VI(+) = 0V, VI(-) = 1V
ISINK 5 8 - 5 9 - 5 9 - mA
VCC = 15V, VO(P) = 2V
Differential
Input VI(DIFF) - - - VCC - - VCC - - VCC V
Voltage

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Electrical Characteristics (Continued)

(VCC = 5.0V, VEE = GND, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)

KA258A KA358A
Parameter Symbol Conditions Unit
Min. Typ. Max. MIn. Typ. Max.
VCM = 0V to VCC -1.5V
Input Offset Voltage VIO - 1.0 3.0 - 2.0 3.0 mV
VO(P) = 1.4V, RS = 0Ω
Input Offset Current IIO - - 2 15 - 5 30 nA
Input Bias Current IBIAS - - 40 80 - 45 100 nA
VCC VCC
Input Voltage Range VI(R) VCC = 30V 0 - 0 - V
-1.5 -1.5
RL = ∞,VCC = 30V - 0.8 2.0 - 0.8 2.0 mA
Supply Current ICC
RL = ∞, VCC = 5V - 0.5 1.2 - 0.5 1.2 mA
Large Signal VCC = 15V, RL=2kΩ
GV 50 100 - 25 100 - V/mV
Voltage Gain VO = 1V to 11V
VCC = 30V RL = 2kΩ 26 - - 26 - - V
Output Voltage VOH
RL = 10kΩ 27 28 - 27 28 - V
Swing
VO(L) VCC = 5V, RL=10kΩ - 5 20 - 5 20 mV
Common-Mode
CMRR - 70 85 - 65 85 - dB
Rejection Ratio
Power Supply
PSRR - 65 100 - 65 100 - dB
Rejection Ratio
Channel Separation CS f = 1kHz to 20kHz (Note1) - 120 - - 120 - dB
Short Circuit to GND ISC - - 40 60 - 40 60 mA
VI(+) = 1V, VI(-) = 0V
ISOURCE 20 30 - 20 30 - mA
VCC = 15V, VO(P) = 2V
VI(+) = 1V, VI(-) = 0V
Output Current 10 15 - 10 15 - mA
VCC = 15V, VO(P) = 2V
ISINK
Vin(+) = 0V, Vin (-) = 1V
12 100 - 12 100 - µA
VO(P) = 200mV
Differential Input
VI(DIFF) - - - VCC - - VCC V
Voltage

Note:
1. This parameter, although guaranteed, is not 100% tested in production.

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Electrical Characteristics (Continued)

(VCC = 5.0V, VEE = GND, unless otherwise specified)
The following specification apply over the range of -25°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C for the KA258A; and the 0°C ≤ TA ≤ +70°C
for the KA358A

KA258A KA358A
Parameter Symbol Conditions Unit
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
VCM = 0V to VCC -1.5V
Input Offset Voltage VIO - - 4.0 - - 5.0 mV
VO(P) = 1.4V, RS = 0Ω
Input Offset Voltage Drift ∆VIO/∆T - - 7.0 15 - 7.0 20 µV/°C
Input Offset Current IIO - - - 30 - - 75 nA
Input Offset Current Drift ∆IIO/∆T - - 10 200 - 10 300 pA/°C
Input Bias Current IBIAS - - 40 100 - 40 200 nA
Input Common-Mode Vcc Vcc
VI(R) VCC = 30V 0 - 0 - V
Voltage Range -2.0 -2.0
RL = 2kΩ 26 - - 26 - - V
VO(H) VCC = 30V
Output Voltage Swing RL = 10kΩ 27 28 - 27 28 - V
VO(L) VCC = 5V, RL=10kΩ - 5 20 - 5 20 mV
Large Signal Voltage VCC = 15V, RL=2.0kΩ
GV 25 - - 15 - - V/mV
Gain VO(P) = 1V to 11V
VI(+) = 1V, VI(-) = 0V
ISOURCE 10 30 - 10 30 - mA
VCC = 15V, VO(P) = 2V
Output Current
VI(+) = 1V, VI(-) = 0V
ISINK 5 9 - 5 9 - mA
VCC = 15V, VO(P) = 2V
Differential Input Voltage VI(DIFF) - - - VCC - - VCC V

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Typical Performance Characteristics

Figure 1. Supply Current vs Supply Voltage Figure 2. Voltage Gain vs Supply Voltage

Figure 3. Open Loop Frequency Response Figure 4. Large Signal Output Swing vs Frequency

Figure 5. Output Characteristics vs Current Sourcing Figure 6. Output Characteristics vs Current Sinking

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Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)

Figure 7. Input Voltage Range vs Supply Voltage Figure 8. Common-Mode Rejection Ratio

Figure 9. Output Current vs Temperature (Current Limiting) Figure 10. Input Current vs Temperature

Figure 11. Voltage Follower Pulse Response Figure 12. Voltage Follower Pulse Response
(Small Signal)

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Mechanical Dimensions
Package
Dimensions in millimeters

8-DIP

)
6.40 ±0.20

0.031
0.79
0.252 ±0.008

1.524 ±0.10
0.060 ±0.004
0.018 ±0.004
0.46 ±0.10
(
#1 #8

0.362 ±0.008
MAX

9.20 ±0.20
0.378
9.60

#4 #5

0.100
2.54
5.08 3.30 ±0.30
MAX 0.130 ±0.012
0.200
7.62
0.300 3.40 ±0.20 0.33
MIN
0.134 ±0.008 0.013

+0.10
0.25 –0.05
+0.004
0.010 –0.002
0~15°

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Mechanical Dimensions (Continued)

Package
Dimensions in millimeters

8-SOP
0.1~0.25
MIN
0.004~0.001
1.55 ±0.20
0.061 ±0.008

)
0.022
0.56
(
#1 #8

0.194 ±0.008
MAX

4.92 ±0.20
0.202
5.13

0.016 ±0.004
0.41 ±0.10
#4 #5

0.050
1.27
6.00 ±0.30 1.80
0.236 ±0.012 MAX
0.071
0.006 -0.002

0.15 -0.05

MAX0.004
MAX0.10

3.95 ±0.20
+0.004

+0.10

0.156 ±0.008
8°

5.72
0~

0.225
0.50 ±0.20
0.020 ±0.008

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Mechanical Dimensions (Continued)

Package
Dimensions in millimeters

9-SIP

#1

)
0.030
0.76
(
0.024 ±0.004
0.047 ±0.004

0.60 ±0.10
1.20 ±0.10
0.860 ±0.008

MAX
21.84 ±0.20

22.24
0.876

0.100
2.54

#9

1.15 ±0.20 5.80 ±0.20

0.045 ±0.008 0.228 ±0.008

3.30 ±0.30 7.30

0.130 ±0.012 MAX
0.287
0.118 ±0.008
3.00 ±0.20
0.010 ±0.004
0.049 ±0.004

0.25 ±0.10
1.25 ±0.10

6.00
MAX
0.236

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Ordering Information
Product Number Package Operating Temperature
KA358
8-DIP
KA358A
KA358D
8-SOP 0 ~ +70°C
KA358AD
KA358S
9-SIP
KA358AS
KA258
8-DIP
KA258A
-25 ~ +85°C
KA258D
8-SOP
KA258AD
KA2904 8-DIP
-40 ~ +85°C
KA2904D 8-SOP

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