What this JFET op-amp brings to the bench
The Texas Instruments TLE2081CP is a single JFET-input operational amplifier from the Excalibur™ series. It delivers a 10 MHz gain-bandwidth product and a 45 V/µs slew rate, which means it can handle fast signal edges and moderate-frequency analog processing — think active filters, data acquisition front-ends, and waveform generation up to a few MHz. The JFET input stage keeps input bias current at 20 pA and input offset voltage at 490 µV, so it works well with high-impedance sensors like photodiodes or piezoelectric transducers without loading the source. Supply range spans 4.5 V to 38 V, single or split supply, and quiescent current is 1.7 mA per amplifier. Output can source or sink 48 mA — enough to drive a typical ADC input or a small headphone load, but not a power stage. The 8-DIP through-hole package (0.300" width) is a breadboard-friendly footprint; pin 1 is clearly marked by the notch and dot, so orientation is straightforward under a rework station.
Temperature grade and where it fits
Rated for 0°C to 70°C commercial operation, this part belongs in indoor, temperature-controlled equipment — lab instruments, benchtop test gear, audio processors, or office-environment control boards.
Sourcing and lifecycle reality
The TLE2081CP is listed as Active with ROHS3 compliance. No last-time-buy or end-of-life notice is on record.