Product Overview
SGS L290B Linear / Analog IC
What it is:
The L290B is an analog integrated circuit manufactured by SGS (Società Generale Semiconduttori – now STMicroelectronics).
What it’s used for:
Typically used in analog signal processing, audio amplification, or voltage regulation/control circuits depending on configuration. Common in vintage European electronics and industrial control boards.
Applications:
- Audio systems, control circuits, industrial electronics, legacy equipment repair
Technical Specifications:
| Brand | SGS (STMicroelectronics predecessor) |
| Part Number | L290B |
| Package Type | DIP (Dual Inline Package) |
| Pin Count | 14–16 pins (DIP style) |
| Mounting Type | Through-hole |
| Technology | Analog / Linear |
| Weight | ~0.1 – 0.2 oz per unit |