What this 8:1 mux does on the board
The Maxim Integrated MAX398CPE+ is a single 8-channel analog multiplexer in a 16-pin DIP package. It routes one of eight analog inputs to a common output, controlled by a 3-bit address. On-resistance is 100 Ohm max, which matters when you are switching low-level signals into an ADC or op-amp front end — that series resistance forms a voltage divider with the input impedance of the next stage. Switching is 150 ns each way, fast enough for most data-acquisition scan rates below a few hundred kHz. The -92 dB crosstalk at 100 kHz keeps adjacent channels from bleeding into each other in precision applications like ATE pin electronics or medical instrumentation front-ends.
Supply range and signal headroom
Single-supply operation from 3 V to 15 V. Dual supplies ±3 V to ±8 V. Off-leakage is 100 pA max. Charge injection is 2 pC.
Package and temperature grade
The 16-DIP (0.300", 7.62 mm) through-hole package is the standard footprint for breadboarding and legacy board rework. It is not a space-saving option — this is a through-hole part for designs where manual rework or socketed prototyping is expected. The 0 °C to 70 °C commercial temperature range fits benchtop instrumentation, lab equipment, and indoor industrial control panels. Not rated for under-hood automotive or outdoor telecom cabinets.
Channel matching and capacitance
Channel-to-channel on-resistance matching is 6 Ohm max. Off-channel capacitance is 11 pF on the source side and 40 pF on the drain side.
