Are there OpAmp symbols hidden somewhere in KiCad, or do you create your own?
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In the symbol editor. Footprints are generally standard packages, you know, DIP-8, SOIC-8, TINCAN-8.
I would say that they are not so hidden, and I do make my own. As @retiredfeline indicated, look for the part number such as LM324 for example. Many op amps have the same pin connections, and one can serve for many once it is re-named. I like to go for smaller fonts and shorter pins, so I usually edit to make my own symbols.
There are also opamp_dual and opamp_quad under DEVICE
I’m not sure why there isn’t a generic single
Because the pinouts for singles are all over the place. And there’s an issue with the supply pins. On duals and quads, it’s solved by adding a unit C or E for the power connections. but that’s really clumsy for a single.
I made my own with generic 741/TL071 pinout and power pins included and solved the input swapping by using a Demorgan equivalent so I can swap the inputs while leaving the power pins where they are.
Has saved me a lot of time and effort.
True. More than power, its common to have extra compensation and power mode pins on singles
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