LM387/LM387A Low Noise Dual Preamplifier

March 1987

LM387/LM387A Low Noise Dual Preamplifier

General Description Features
The LM387 is a dual preamplifier for the amplification of low Y Low noise 1.0 mV total input noise
level signals in applications requiring optimum noise per- Y High gain 104 dB open loop
formance. Each of the two amplifiers is completely indepen- Y Single supply operation
dent, with an internal power supply decoupler-regulator, pro- Y Wide supply range LM387 9 to 30V
viding 110 dB supply rejection and 60 dB channel separa- LM387A 9 to 40V
tion. Other outstanding features include high gain (104 dB), Y Power supply rejection 110 dB
large output voltage swing (VCC b 2V)p-p, and wide power Y Large output voltage swing (VCC b 2V)p-p
bandwidth (75 kHz, 20 Vp-p). The LM387A is a selected
version of the LM387 that has lower noise in a NAB tape
Y Wide bandwidth 15 MHz unity gain
circuit, and can operate on a larger supply voltage. The
Y Power bandwidth 75 kHz, 20 Vp-p
LM387 operates from a single supply across the wide range Y Internally compensated
of 9V to 30V, the LM387A operates on a supply of 9V to Y Short circuit protected
40V. Y Performance similar to LM381
The amplifiers are internally compensated for gains greater
than 10. The LN387, LM387A is available in an 8-lead dual-
in-line package. The LM387, LM387A is biased like the
LM381. See AN-64 and AN-104.

Schematic and Connection Diagrams

Dual-In-Line Package

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Top View
Order Number LM387N or LM387AN
See NS Package Number N08E

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Typical Applications

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FIGURE 1. Flat Gain Circuit (AV e 1000)
FIGURE 2. NAB Tape Circuit

C1995 National Semiconductor Corporation TL/H/7845 RRD-B30M115/Printed in U. S. A.

Absolute Maximum Ratings
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, Power Dissipation (Note 1) 1.5W
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Operating Temperature Range 0§ C to a 70§ C
Office/Distributors for availability and specifications.
Storage Temperature Range b 65§ C to a 150§ C
Supply Voltage
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) 260§ C
LM387 a 30V
LM387A a 40V

Electrical Characteristics TA e 25§ C, VCC e 14V, unless otherwise stated

Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Voltage Gain Open Loop, f e 100 Hz 160,000 V/V
Supply Current LM387, VCC 9V–30V, RL e % 10 mA
LM387A, VCC 9V–40V, RL e % 10 mA
Input Resistance
Positive Input 50 100 kX
Negative Input 200 kX
Input Current
0.5 3.1 mA
Negative Input
Output Resistance Open Loop 150 X
Output Current Source 8 mA
Sink 2 mA
Output Voltage Swing Peak-to-Peak VCCb2 V
Unity Gain Bandwidth 15 MHz
Large Signal Frequency 20 Vp-p (VCC l 24V),
75 kHz
Response THD s 1%
Maximum Input Voltage Linear Operation 300 mVrms
Supply Rejection Ratio f e 1 kHz
110 dB
Input Referred
Channel Separation f e 1 kHz 40 60 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 60 dB Gain, f e 1 kHz 0.1 0.5 %
Total Equivalent Input 10 Hz–10,000 Hz
1.0 1.2 mVrms
Noise (Flat Gain Cricuit) LM387 Figure 1
Output Noise NAB Tape Unweighted
400 700 mVrms
Playback Circuit Gain of 37 dB LM387A Figure 2
Note 1: For operation in ambient temperatures above 25§ C, the device must be derated based on a 150§ C maximum junction temperature and a thermal resistance
of 80§ C/W junction to ambient.

Typical Applications (Continued)

Two-Pole Fast Turn-ON NAB Tape Preamplifier Frequency Response of NAB
Circuit of Figure 2

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Typical Performance Characteristics
Large Signal Frequency
VCC vs ICC Gain and Phase Response Response

PSRR vs Frequency Distortion vs Frequency

(Input Referred) Channel Separation Non-Inverting Amplifier

Noise Voltage vs Noise Current vs Distortion vs Frequency

Frequency Frequency Inverting Amplifier

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Typical Applications (Continued)
Inverting Amplifier Ultra-Low Distortion Typical Magnetic Phono Preamplifier

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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters)

Molded Dual-In-Line Package (N)
Order Number LM387N or LM387AN
NS Package Number N08E

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