LM386N-4Alternatives & Equivalent Parts
About LM386N-4
LM386N-4 is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Texas Instruments. It comes in a Dual-In-Line Packages package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | LM386N-4Source | LM386N | LM386N-4/NOPB | LM3916N-1/NOPB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages |
| Pin Count | 8 | 8 | 8 | 18 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 70.0°C | — | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C |
| Price | $0.4480 | $0.1434 | $0.4480 | $1.6638 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | OBSOLETE | OBSOLETE | ACTIVE | OBSOLETE |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||
| Pbfree Code | No | No | Yes | No |
| YTEOL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 300 kHz | — | 300 kHz | — |
| Consumer IC Type | AUDIO AMPLIFIER | AUDIO AMPLIFIER | AUDIO AMPLIFIER | — |
| Gain | 46 dB | — | — | — |
| Harmonic Distortion | 10% | — | 10% | — |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T8 | — | R-PDIP-T8 | R-PDIP-T18 |
| JESD-609 Code | e0 | e0 | e4 | — |
| Number of Channels | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Number of Functions | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Output Power-Nom | 1 W | — | 1 W | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP8,.3 | — | DIP8,.3 | DIP18,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | — | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE | — | IN-LINE | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | — | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Supply Current-Max | 8 mA | — | — | — |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 18 V | — | 18 V | — |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 5 V | — | 5 V | — |
| Surface Mount | NO | — | NO | NO |
| Technology | BIPOLAR | — | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL | — | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | TIN LEAD | TIN LEAD | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | — |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | — | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54 mm | — | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | — | DUAL | DUAL |
| ## LM386N-4 Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — | — |
| ## LM386N Alternates Showing results | — | Image | — | — |
| ## LM386N-4/NOPB Alternates Showing results | — | — | Image | — |
| Reach Compliance Code | — | — | — | Compliant |
| Additional Feature | — | — | — | SELECTABLE DOT MODE |
| Data Input Mode | — | — | — | PARALLEL |
| Display Mode | — | — | — | BAR GRAPH |
| Interface IC Type | — | — | — | LED DISPLAY DRIVER |
| Multiplexed Display Capability | — | — | — | NO |
| Number of Segments | — | — | — | 10 |
| Supply Voltage-Max | — | — | — | 25 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | — | — | — | 3 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | — | — | — | 12 V |
| ## LM3916N-1/NOPB Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | Image |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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FAQ
What is equivalent to LM386N-4?
Known equivalents for LM386N-4 include LM386N, LM386N-4/NOPB, LM3916N-1/NOPB. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of LM386N-4?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
How do I verify LM386N-4 alternatives?
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