What does the letter at the end of OPAMP model mean such as OPA627AU, OPA627BU, OPA627BM, OPA627SM?
The first letter, ‘A’,’B’,’S’ means ‘OPAMP Grade’ and the quality is better in following order. ‘A’ < ‘B’ < ‘S’ The second letter, ‘U’,’M’,’P’ means ‘package type’. P: DIP type U: SMD(SOIC-8) type M: Metal Can type(It protects against the noise and electricity) Therefore the SM type is the highest price as the best sound quality.