What this JFET op-amp brings to the board
The OP44ARC/883C is a single-channel JFET-input operational amplifier with a 120 V/µs slew rate, 23 MHz gain-bandwidth product, and 80 pA input bias current. It operates over -55°C to 125°C in a hermetic 20-CLCC (9x9 mm) surface-mount package.
Sourcing and lifecycle — active, no LTB pressure
The OP44ARC/883C is listed as Active in production status. That means the manufacturer is still running this part; there's no last-time-buy notice, no end-of-life clock ticking. For a BOM line on a long-life military or industrial program, that's one less thing to worry about. The part is RoHS non-compliant, which is expected for a hermetic ceramic package — lead-bearing solder finish on the CLCC terminals is standard for high-reliability builds. If your assembly house requires RoHS-only, you'll need to evaluate a waiver or look at the plastic-packaged commercial-grade siblings. Sourcing goes through independent distribution; we quote it to order against an RFQ with current availability and pricing confirmed at quote time.