Why Does My Quad 741 Op Amp Not Function as Unity Gain Like My Single 741s?

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The discussion centers on issues with using a quad 741 op amp (LM348n) configured for unity gain, which does not perform as expected compared to single 741 op amps. Users inquire about proper wiring configurations and chip identification to achieve the desired functionality. Questions arise regarding pinout accuracy, the necessity of decoupling capacitors, power supply voltages, and input voltage ranges. One participant resolves their issue by rechecking their wiring and confirming the new chip functions correctly, suggesting that previous problems may have stemmed from a damaged component. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proper setup and troubleshooting in op amp configurations.
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I have single 741 op amps running as unity gain amps and they work fine but when I tried to use a quad 741 op amp (LM348n) with the same config as the single 741 (short the inverting input to the Vout), the results are not correct.

Can anyone provide a chip id and wiring config for a quad 741 op amp so that the 4 op amps run as unity gain amps?

Thanks for your help.
 
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vbsaltydog said:
I have single 741 op amps running as unity gain amps and they work fine but when I tried to use a quad 741 op amp (LM348n) with the same config as the single 741 (short the inverting input to the Vout), the results are not correct.

Can anyone provide a chip id and wiring config for a quad 741 op amp so that the 4 op amps run as unity gain amps?

Thanks for your help.

Can you describe what happens? Are you sure you have the pinout correct? Do you have decoupling capacitors across from each power supply pin to ground? What power supply voltages are you using, and what is the voltage range of the input voltages? What load are the outputs driving?
 
I just soldered up a new chip and repeated my wiring and everything works fine. I must have burned my previous chip at some point.

Thanks for your reply.
 
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