The Advanced LinCMOSTM process uses a silicon-gate technology to obtain input offset voltage stability with temperature and time that far exceeds that obtainable using metal-gate technology. Also, this technology makes possible input impedance levels that meet or exceed levels offered by top-gate JFET and expensive dielectric-isolated devices. The TLC2872Z, manufactured using Texas Instruments high-temperature process flow, allows extended temperature operation up to 150C in a plastic package. This adds extra reliability at the extended temperature and reduces the need for expensive hermetically sealed ceramic packages. The TLC2872Z, which exhibits high input impedance and low noise, is excellent for small signal conditioning of high impedance sources, such as piezoelectric transducers. In addition, the rail-to-rail output feature with single or split supplies makes this device a great choice for inputs to ADCs in either the unipolar or bipolar mode of operation. This feature, combined with its temperature performance, makes the TLC2872Z ideal for sonobuoys, pressure sensors, temperature controls, active VR sensors, accelerometers, and many other applications.