JFET input: 4 pA bias current for high-impedance sources
The JFET input stage keeps input bias current at 4 pA typical. That matters when the op-amp interfaces with high-impedance sensors — photodiodes, pH probes, piezoelectric transducers — where a bipolar input's nanoamp-level bias would create a significant voltage offset across the source resistance.
Hermetic 14-CDIP: storage and handling
The 14-CDIP (0.300" body width) is a ceramic dual-in-line package with through-hole leads. That simplifies long-term storage: no dry-bake requirement before reflow, no moisture-barrier bag. The ceramic body resists moisture ingress better than plastic, which is one reason this package is common in military and aerospace programs. The through-hole mounting means it can be hand-soldered or wave-soldered, and it stays put under vibration better than a socketed part.
Lifecycle: still an active production part
For a part in a hermetic package with a military temperature range, that is a good sign — TI continues to support the ceramic DIP line for the high-reliability market.
