Texas Instruments TL062CP

Overview

TL062CP from Texas Instruments is a dual JFET-input operational amplifier optimized for low-power, high-input-impedance analog signal conditioning in cost-sensitive industrial and consumer systems. It delivers 200 µA per amplifier supply current, 3.5 V/µs slew rate, ±11 V common-mode input range (including V_CC+), and 1 MHz unity-gain bandwidth - enabling precision DC-coupled amplification and filtering in battery-powered or thermally constrained designs such as sensor front-ends and audio preamps.

For engineers reviewing the TL062CP datasheet, TL062CP pinout, TL062CP application, or TL062CP equivalent, key selection criteria include its JFET-input architecture for picoampere-level bias current, rail-to-rail-compatible common-mode range, output short-circuit protection, and SOIC-8 packaging suitable for space-constrained PCB layouts requiring dual-channel op amp functionality.

Technical Context

The TL062CP implements a two-stage JFET-input transconductance amplifier with internal frequency compensation, delivering stable unity-gain operation without external compensation. Its high-impedance differential pair enables ultra-low input bias current (30 pA typ. at 25°C) and input offset current (5 pA typ.), critical for high-source-impedance sensor interfaces and integrator circuits.

Designed as a low-power counterpart to the TL072/TL082 families, the TL062CP maintains comparable AC performance - including 1 MHz bandwidth and 3.5 V/µs slew rate - while reducing quiescent current by ~50%. It supports dual-supply operation from ±5 V to ±15 V and features ESD robustness (2 kV HBM, 1.5 kV CDM) and integrated EMI/RF filters for noisy environments.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

TL062CP is supplied in an 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package measuring 4.90 mm × 6.00 mm, with standard 1.27 mm pitch and gull-wing leads compatible with automated SMT assembly.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar dual JFET-input operational amplifier applications.

Compared with TL072CP and TL082CP, the TL062CP offers the lowest quiescent power and highest input impedance among TI's TL06x/TL07x/TL08x dual op amp families - making it the optimal choice for battery-operated, high-impedance, or thermally sensitive applications where 1 MHz bandwidth suffices.

Availability

TL062CP is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial sensor interfaces, audio preamplifiers, white goods motor control feedback, and power supply monitoring requiring stable component supply and long-term manufacturability.

Supply support for TL062CP includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor leader specializing in analog and embedded processing technologies, with decades of experience in precision op amp design and high-volume manufacturing.

The TL062CP belongs to TI's TL06x family of low-power JFET-input op amps, engineered to deliver cost-effective precision amplification for industrial, consumer, and automotive applications where power efficiency and input impedance are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum supply voltage rating for TL062CP?

The TL062CP has an absolute maximum supply voltage rating of ±18 V (36 V total). However, the recommended operating range is ±5 V to ±15 V. Operating beyond ±15 V may increase power dissipation and thermal stress without improving performance, and is not guaranteed across temperature or process variations. Always observe derating guidelines in the datasheet thermal tables.

Does TL062CP support single-supply operation?

Yes, TL062CP supports single-supply operation when biased appropriately - for example, with V_CC+ = +10 V and V_CC– = 0 V. Its common-mode input range extends to V_CC+, allowing inputs near the positive rail, but the output swing is limited to approximately 10 V peak-to-peak under those conditions. A reference voltage (e.g., V_CC+/2) is typically required for AC-coupled or rail-splitting configurations.

How does TL062CP differ from TL062CDR?

The TL062CP uses a plastic DIP (PDIP-8) package, while TL062CDR uses a SOIC-8 package with tighter dimensional tolerances and surface-mount leads. Both share identical electrical specifications and temperature range (0°C to 70°C), but TL062CP is intended for through-hole prototyping or legacy board assembly, whereas TL062CDR targets automated SMT production. Pinout and function are identical.

Is TL062CP suitable for driving capacitive loads?

The TL062CP is not optimized for heavy capacitive loads. Driving >100 pF directly may cause instability or ringing due to phase margin degradation. For loads exceeding this, use a series isolation resistor (e.g., 100 Ω) between the output and capacitance, or add a small RC snubber. The internal compensation is designed for purely resistive or lightly reactive loads per Figure 7-1 test conditions.

What is the input offset voltage specification for TL062CP?

The TL062CP has a maximum input offset voltage of 6 mV at 25°C and full temperature range (0°C to 70°C), with a typical value of 3 mV. This parameter is production-tested per the TL06xC grade. For applications requiring tighter offset, consider the TL062AC variant (max 3 mV) or external nulling via pins 1 and 5 using a 10 kΩ potentiometer as shown in Figure 7-3.