LM386NAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About LM386N
LM386N 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.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | LM386NSource | LM386N-4/NOPB | LM386N-1/NOPB | LM386N-4 | RC4136N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | 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 | Dual-In-Line Packages |
| Pin Count | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 |
| Temperature Range | — | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C |
| Price | $0.1434 | $0.4480 | $0.7560 | $0.4480 | $0.7130 |
| Electrical Parameters | |||||
| Pbfree Code | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| YTEOL | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Consumer IC Type | AUDIO AMPLIFIER | AUDIO AMPLIFIER | AUDIO AMPLIFIER | AUDIO AMPLIFIER | — |
| JESD-609 Code | e0 | e4 | e4 | e0 | e4 |
| Terminal Finish | TIN LEAD | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | TIN LEAD | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| ## LM386N Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — | — | — |
| Bandwidth-Nom | — | 300 kHz | 300 kHz | 300 kHz | — |
| Harmonic Distortion | — | 10% | 10% | 10% | — |
| JESD-30 Code | — | R-PDIP-T8 | R-PDIP-T8 | R-PDIP-T8 | R-PDIP-T14 |
| Number of Channels | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Number of Functions | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Output Power-Nom | — | 1 W | 0.325 W | 1 W | — |
| Package Body Material | — | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | — | DIP8,.3 | DIP8,.3 | DIP8,.3 | DIP14,.3 |
| Package Shape | — | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | — | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | — | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | — | 18 V | 12 V | 18 V | — |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | — | 5 V | 4 V | 5 V | — |
| Surface Mount | — | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Technology | — | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR |
| Temperature Grade | — | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Form | — | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | — | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm |
| Terminal Position | — | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL |
| ## LM386N-4/NOPB Alternates Showing results | — | Image | — | — | — |
| ## LM386N-1/NOPB Alternates Showing results | — | — | Image | — | — |
| Gain | — | — | — | 46 dB | — |
| Supply Current-Max | — | — | — | 8 mA | 11.28 mA |
| ## LM386N-4 Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | Image | — |
| Amplifier Type | — | — | — | — | OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER |
| Architecture | — | — | — | — | VOLTAGE-FEEDBACK |
| Average Bias Current-Max (IIB) | — | — | — | — | 0.8 µA |
| Bias Current-Max (IIB) @25C | — | — | — | — | 0.5 µA |
| Common-mode Reject Ratio-Min | — | — | — | — | 70 dB |
| Common-mode Reject Ratio-Nom | — | — | — | — | 90 dB |
| Frequency Compensation | — | — | — | — | YES |
| Input Offset Current-Max (IIO) | — | — | — | — | 0.2 µA |
| Input Offset Voltage-Max | — | — | — | — | 6000 µV |
| Low-Bias | — | — | — | — | YES |
| Low-Offset | — | — | — | — | NO |
| Micropower | — | — | — | — | NO |
| Neg Supply Voltage Limit-Max | — | — | — | — | -18 V |
| Neg Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | — | — | — | — | -15 V |
| Packing Method | — | — | — | — | TUBE |
| Power | — | — | — | — | NO |
| Programmable Power | — | — | — | — | NO |
| Slew Rate-Nom | — | — | — | — | 1.7 V/us |
| Subcategory | — | — | — | — | Operational Amplifier |
| Supply Voltage Limit-Max | — | — | — | — | 18 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | — | — | — | — | 15 V |
| Unity Gain BW-Nom | — | — | — | — | 3000 |
| Voltage Gain-Min | — | — | — | — | 15000 |
| Wideband | — | — | — | — | NO |
| ## RC4136N Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | — | Image |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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What is equivalent to LM386N?
Known equivalents for LM386N include LM386N-4/NOPB, LM386N-1/NOPB, LM386N-4. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of LM386N?
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.
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