NE5532D8R2G - 10 MHz Dual Low-Noise Op Amp | onsemi
MPN: NE5532D8R2G ✓ ActiveNE5532D8R2G Overview
An operational amplifier is a voltage-gain building block used within the broader semiconductor and analog integrated-circuit hierarchy. The NE5532 family combines low-noise voltage amplification with internally compensated operation, reducing the external compensation components normally required to stabilize a feedback amplifier. In signal paths, its role is to increase the voltage presented by a small source while preserving the intended signal bandwidth.
The verified 10 MHz bandwidth supports applications requiring response beyond the audio baseband, while the dual circuit count lets one 8-SOIC package implement two independent amplifier sections. Its 3 V to 20 V operating supply span is suitable for conventional analog systems operating from regulated low-voltage rails through higher industrial-style supply voltages. The distributor listing specifically describes the device as an internally compensated dual low-noise operational amplifier.
The NE5532 architecture is intended for general-purpose instrumentation rather than a specialized automotive-qualified product. Compared with the listed 10 MHz class of low-noise amplifiers, designers should examine noise density, distortion, output-current capability, input-bias current, unity-gain stability, and supply-current consumption against their exact circuit requirements. The verified data does not quantify every one of those electrical characteristics, so they should be confirmed in the manufacturer datasheet before final qualification.
Typical uses include low-level audio preamplification, active filters, instrumentation signal conditioning, transducers, and general analog control loops. In each case, the device can provide two amplifier channels while maintaining a compact surface-mount footprint. The 8-SOIC format supports conventional PCB assembly and hand-soldering while avoiding the larger footprint of an equivalent dual DIP package.
The principal design consideration is stability. Because the amplifier is internally compensated, a feedback network must be selected for the intended closed-loop gain and load. Designers should also verify output swing, input common-mode range, supply headroom, noise performance, and thermal margin using the manufacturer datasheet rather than relying on general NE5532-family assumptions.
This page combines verified distributor availability and pricing, same-package replacement information, a parameter comparison, and practical selection guidance. It is intended to help engineers identify whether the NE5532D8R2G matches a dual, 8-SOIC, 10 MHz low-noise amplifier requirement before purchasing or redesigning an existing board.
Drop-in alternatives for NE5532D8R2G — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with NE5532D8R2G (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Supply Voltage Range, Amplifier Type, Slew Rate, Package, Gain-Bandwidth Product.
NE5532AD8R2G
✅ Drop-InContact for price
View Datasheet →SE5532AD8R2G
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
NE5532DR
✅ Drop-InContact for price
View Datasheet →OPA2134UA/2K5
✅ Drop-InContact for price
View Datasheet →OPA2604UA
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
NE5532D8R2G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | Dual operational amplifier |
| Amplifier Circuit Count | 2 circuits |
| Gain-Bandwidth Product | 10 MHz |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3 V to 20 V |
| Compensation | Internally compensated |
| Noise Class | Low noise |
| Application Classification | Standard general-purpose amplifier |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial temperature |
| Package | 8-SOIC |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Number of Circuits | 2 |
NE5532D8R2G 8-soic Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for NE5532D8R2G (8-soic package). This analog component features input, output, and power supply pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for offset null, compensation, and enable pin configurations. Ideal for signal conditioning and amplifier circuits.
No detailed pinout data available for NE5532D8R2G.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
NE5532D8R2G is suitable for 6 applications: Low-Level Audio Preamplification, Active Audio Filters, Instrumentation Signal Conditioning, Sensor Interface Amplification, Audio Mixing and Distribution, General-Purpose Analog Control Loops.
Low-Level Audio Preamplification
The NE5532D8R2G fits low-level audio preamplification because it combines two internally compensated low-noise amplifier circuits with a 10 MHz gain-bandwidth product. One package can implement a stereo pair or separate signal channels while keeping the board footprint compact. The verified 3 V to 20 V supply range supports common regulated analog rails. Designers should select resistor values for the required gain, confirm output swing at the highest expected signal level, and verify the input and output noise contribution in the manufacturer datasheet before committing to the circuit.
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Active Audio Filters
The dual NE5532D8R2G is suitable for active audio filtering because each package contains two amplifier circuits and the verified 10 MHz bandwidth provides useful response above the audio baseband. Internally compensated operation simplifies realization of common second-order filter sections, although the exact gain and stability requirements must be checked for each topology. The 8-SOIC package allows the two filter channels to be placed close to their signal sources, while the 3 V to 20 V supply range accommodates conventional analog supply arrangements.
Recommended
Instrumentation Signal Conditioning
The NE5532D8R2G can condition low-level instrumentation signals where two channels must be amplified consistently. Its dual-circuit configuration reduces the number of packages, and the internally compensated 10 MHz amplifier provides a defined bandwidth point for common feedback designs. With a verified supply range of 3 V to 20 V, it can operate from standard analog rails. Engineers must still verify input bias current, common-mode range, offset voltage, output swing, noise, and settling behavior against the sensor and ADC used in the design.
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Sensor Interface Amplification
The NE5532D8R2G can amplify outputs from moderate-bandwidth sensors when the design requires low-noise gain and two independent analog channels. Its 10 MHz bandwidth is well above typical audio and slow-measurement frequencies, while internal compensation reduces the component count for straightforward inverting and non-inverting stages. The principal constraints are the unverified input offset, bias current, common-mode range, and output drive, all of which must be checked against the sensor impedance, cable length, and required measurement accuracy.
Recommended
Audio Mixing and Distribution
A dual NE5532D8R2G can implement two channels of an audio mixer, summing amplifier, or line-level distribution stage. The verified 8-SOIC package and dual-circuit count make it convenient for stereo layouts, while the 10 MHz bandwidth exceeds the audible range and leaves margin for higher-bandwidth control signals. The 3 V to 20 V supply range supports multiple conventional rails. Feedback-network resistors should be selected for the intended gain, and output loading, headroom, channel matching, and distortion must be verified before production use.
Recommended
General-Purpose Analog Control Loops
The NE5532D8R2G is appropriate for general-purpose control and feedback loops that need two low-noise amplifier sections without a specialized mixed-signal feature set. Its internally compensated architecture simplifies conventional closed-loop implementation, and the 8-SOIC package supports compact analog boards. A design using the part as an integrator, comparator-like amplifier, or error amplifier must confirm that the signal remains inside the input common-mode range and that the output has sufficient swing. Supply ripple, output loading, and stability at the selected gain also require datasheet verification.
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Recommended Products Summary
Engineering reference data for NE5532D8R2G — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | NE5532AD8R2G | SE5532AD8R2G | NE5532DR | OPA2134UA | OPA2604UA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 8-SOIC | 8-SOIC - same | 8-SOIC - same | 8-SOIC - same | 8-SOIC - same pin layout | 8-SOIC - same pin layout |
| Brand | onsemi | onsemi | onsemi | onsemi | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Amplifier Circuit Count | 2 circuits | 2 circuits | 2 circuits | 2 circuits | 2 circuits | 2 circuits |
Key Differentiators
- Exact 10 MHz bandwidth is verified for the selected part (vs OPA2134UA)
- Broad verified supply-voltage range (vs SE5532AD8R2G)
- Two amplifiers in one compact surface-mount package (vs NE5534DR)
Design Notes
Do not treat a shared 8-SOIC footprint as proof of electrical equivalence. Before replacing NE5532D8R2G with NE5532AD8R2G, SE5532AD8R2G, NE5532DR, OPA2134UA, or OPA2604UA, compare supply range, input offset, bias current, noise density, output swing, output current, slew rate, distortion, and stability at the actual closed-loop gain. The verified data confirms package compatibility but does not quantify all candidate electrical differences.
Place each NE5532D8R2G close to the signal source and its feedback network to minimize board-trace pickup. Keep the two amplifier channels physically separated when they carry unrelated or high-impedance signals, and route return currents without sharing narrow paths beneath the SOIC. Grounding topology and physical shielding should be selected from the measured noise floor rather than assumed from the generic dual-amplifier topology.
Operate the device within its verified 3 V to 20 V supply range and verify the exact input common-mode and output-swing limits in the manufacturer datasheet. Add local supply bypassing near the 8-SOIC pins and keep the high-frequency return path short. Because ripple and impedance can contribute directly to the output noise of a low-noise amplifier, compare measured noise with and without candidate replacement parts before changing the BOM.
Compliance Information
The verified data identifies a commercial-temperature standard general-purpose amplifier but does not state RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, conflict-minerals, or AEC-Q100 status. AEC-Q100 is not applicable to the stated commercial-temperature classification.
