The CA3260T is a BiMOS operational amplifier featuring MOSFET input transistors and bipolar output transistors, manufactured by Intersil Corporation (now Renesas). It combines the advantages of both technologies, offering high input impedance, low input bias current, and excellent output drive capability.

Applications

• Instrumentation Amplifiers
• Sample-and-Hold Amplifiers
• Voltage Followers
• Comparators
• Audio Amplifiers
• Function Generators

Features

• MOSFET Input Stage: Provides high input impedance and low input bias current.
• Bipolar Output Stage: Offers excellent output drive capability.
• Wide Common-Mode Input Voltage Range: Allows for versatile applications.
• High Slew Rate: Enables fast signal processing.
• Low Input Offset Voltage: Ensures accurate signal amplification.
• Internal Compensation: Simplifies circuit design.

Benefits

• High Accuracy: The low input offset voltage and bias current contribute to accurate signal amplification.
• Wide Bandwidth: The high slew rate allows for processing of high-frequency signals.
• Versatile Applications: The wide common-mode input voltage range makes it suitable for various circuit configurations.
• Simplified Design: Internal compensation eliminates the need for external components, simplifying circuit design.
• Excellent Output Drive: Bipolar output stage provides sufficient current to drive various loads.

Additional Details

The CA3260T has a typical input impedance of 1.5 TΩ and an input bias current of 5 pA. The slew rate is typically 10 V/µs. The supply voltage range is ±3V to ±8V. It is available in an 8-pin PDIP package. This amplifier is suitable for applications requiring high input impedance, low bias current, and good output drive capability. It is often used in precision instrumentation and audio applications.