Op-Amp Adaptor Module - Single SMD to Dual DIL
Description:
Some op-amps (such as the AD825, OPA627) are not available in dual packages. This adapter allows two single SO-8 op-amps to be integrated into a standard dual pinout in an 8-pin DIP footprint and is particularly popular in high-end audio applications.
The board has two op-amp positions, marked IC1 and IC2, so each channel gets its own op-amp. Solder two single SO-8 op-amps to the board, then plug the finished module into a standard dual op-amp DIP-8 socket.
Features:
- 11.43mm x 11.43mm x 1.22mm (0.450" x 0.450" x 0.048") adapter board (base), FR-4 laminate, 1 oz. copper.
- Low loss traces: 12 mil minimum trace width, 25 mil wide power and output traces.
- Base adapter pin options: 0.018" diameter solder tail pins installed.
- Pins on 0.1" grid pattern.
- Compatibility with legacy devices.
- Superior electrical and thermal isolation between channels vs. integrated dual op-amp.
- Great for high-performance audio applications, prototyping and evaluation.
- Note: appearance and style / colour may vary.
Typical Uses:
- Using high-performance single op-amps in equipment designed for a dual DIP-8 op-amp.
- Op-amp rolling in audio equipment such as DACs, CD players, preamplifiers and headphone amplifiers.
- Using a different op-amp type in each channel, because the two positions are separate.
- Prototyping and evaluating single op-amps in a dual DIP-8 socket.
Popular Op-Amps to Use (SO-8 Singles) - check compatibility before ordered as different parts come in different variation and pin-outs:
- OPA627: Low noise JFET-input op-amp, popular in high-end audio.
- OPA827: JFET-input op-amp, a newer alternative to the OPA627.
- AD825: Fast JFET-input op-amp.
- OPA134: FET-input audio op-amp.
- OPA1611: Low noise bipolar audio op-amp.
- LME49710: Low noise bipolar audio op-amp.
Always choose the SO-8 (SOIC-8) version of the part and check the datasheet against your equipment, particularly the supply voltage and whether the circuit is stable with that op-amp. Op-amps are not included.
Before You Order:
- This is an adapter board only. Op-amps are not included.
- You will need to solder two SO-8 op-amps to the board, which requires some skill with surface mount parts.
- Both op-amps should use the standard SO-8 single op-amp pinout.
- The board is 11.43mm square, which is wider than a standard DIP-8 package, so check there is room around and above your socket.
Installation Tips and Warnings:
- Only use this adapter in a socket made for a dual op-amp. Plugging it into a single op-amp socket can damage the op-amps.
- Check the orientation before powering up. Pin 1 of the adapter must match pin 1 of the socket, because inserting it backwards can damage the op-amps.
- Take care with pin 1 of each op-amp when soldering it to the board.
- Use anti-static precautions and an IC extraction tool when installing and removing op-amps.
- A machined (turned pin) socket is recommended for the most secure fit with the round 0.018" pins.