Dual 8-channel analog multiplexer — what it does
This class of device is used in data-acquisition systems, test equipment, and industrial control where multiple sensor or signal lines need to be sampled sequentially through a single ADC or amplifier. The dual-channel architecture allows simultaneous switching of two independent signal paths, useful for differential signals or stereo audio routing.
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