SSM2018PZ Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
The SSM2018PZ is a voltage-controlled amplifier from Analog Devices with 1 mV offset voltage, housed in a 16-pin PDIP package. It operates on a dual ±15 V supply and delivers 1 amplifier function with high-accuracy gain control. Available from global distributors with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- SSM2018PZ Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Voltage-controlled amplifier with 1 mV typical input offset voltage for precise gain control
- Operates from ±15 V complementary supply rails enabling wide dynamic range signal processing
- Single-function 16-pin PDIP package simplifying board layout in audio and instrumentation designs
Applications
The SSM2018PZ is well-suited for professional audio processing, automatic gain control (AGC) circuits, and dynamic range compression systems where precise voltage-controlled amplification is required. It is also used in instrumentation front-ends and signal conditioning stages that demand low offset and stable gain across varying input levels.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | No |
| Manufacturer Package Code | N-16 |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Analog IC - Other Type | ANALOG CIRCUIT |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Neg Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | -15 V |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP16,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Current-Max (Isup) | 15mA |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 15V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | BIPOLAR |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What supply voltage does the SSM2018PZ require for normal operation?
The SSM2018PZ is designed for a dual complementary supply of ±15 V, providing a total supply span of 30 V. This supply configuration is common in professional audio and instrumentation equipment where wide dynamic range and low distortion are required across the full signal path.
How does the SSM2018PZ achieve precise gain control compared to a fixed-gain amplifier?
The SSM2018PZ uses a voltage-controlled amplification topology, allowing continuous gain adjustment via an external control voltage. Its 1 mV typical input offset ensures minimal DC error at any gain setting, making it suitable for audio compressors, expanders, and AGC loops that require accurate 0 dB to -80 dB gain range.
Which PCB form factor does the SSM2018PZ use, and how many pins does it have?
The SSM2018PZ is packaged in a 16-pin PDIP (0.3-inch row spacing) through-hole format, occupying roughly 19.6 mm × 7.6 mm of board space. This through-hole footprint simplifies prototyping and is compatible with standard 16-pin DIP sockets used in audio processing and test equipment designs.
In what professional audio applications is the SSM2018PZ commonly deployed?
The SSM2018PZ is regularly deployed in dynamic range processors such as compressors, limiters, and noise gates operating at 48 kHz or higher sample rates. It also appears in voltage-controlled filters, audio mixers with VCA fader sections, and measurement systems that need a calibrated gain stage with better than 1 mV offset performance.
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