OP AMP - Offset Voltage Adjust not needed - what to do now?

[arefeidi]

Hi,

probably an easy question for the experts: I have a op amp (TL071) and don't need offset voltage adjustment.

What should I do with the two unused pins now? Connect them to ground, connect them with each other, or just leave them unconnected?

Stupid question, I know - but I've never muild up anything with an op before...

 

[FANT]

Re: OP AMP - Offset Voltage Adjust not needed - what to do n

Leave them unconnected You save space and traces.

Mandi

 

[nguyennam]

Re: OP AMP - Offset Voltage Adjust not needed - what to do n

Just let them unconnected and free.

 

[the_edge]

Re: OP AMP - Offset Voltage Adjust not needed - what to do n

You can even cut those pins, if you are shure that you will never use that OP again))

 

[bas]

Re: OP AMP - Offset Voltage Adjust not needed - what to do n

hey

offset voltage is not always eliminated
you can always leave the pins of your device not connected
the device will work properly

 

[electronics_kumar]

Re: OP AMP - Offset Voltage Adjust not needed - what to do n

Hi,

probably an easy question for the experts: I have a op amp (TL071) and don't need offset voltage adjustment.

What should I do with the two unused pins now? Connect them to ground, connect them with each other, or just leave them unconnected?

Stupid question, I know - but I've never muild up anything with an op before...

check whether it is internally or externally compensated...then go ahead