What is the LM741 operational amplifier? According to the datasheet LM741 IC is a general purpose single operational amplifier. The UA741 is a high performance monolithic operational amplifier ...

Rather than to attempt to solve its many problems, I have created an update that uses the venerable LM741 op amp. It is simpler, more conventional, easier to understand and has much better battery ...

[lcamtuf] thinks so, and his guide to choosing op-amps makes a good case ... the term “operational amplifier” is almost synonymous with the LM741 or LM324, and with good reason.