Dual high-voltage high current op-amp integrates protection features

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. The Texas Instruments (TI) ALM2402-Q1 is a dual high-voltage high-current op-amp with optimised protection features for driving low impedances and/or high ESR capacitive loads. ALM2402-Q1 operates with single or split power supplies from 5V to 16V and can output up to 400mA DC. Each op-amp includes over-temperature flag / shut-down. It also includes separate supply pins for each output stage that allow the user to apply a lower voltage on the output to limit the Voh and henceforth the on-chip power dissipation. The ALM2402 is packaged in a 12-pin leadless DRR package and 14-pin leaded HTSSOP (preview). Both include a thermally-conductive power pad that facilitates heat sinking. The very low thermal impedance of these packages enables optimal current drive with minimal die temperature increase providing users with the ability to drive high currents in harsh temperature conditions.