What the integrated features mean for your BOM
The input multiplexer allows switching between two microphone sources or a line input without an external analog switch — saves one IC and the associated routing. Shutdown control reduces quiescent draw when the audio path is idle, which matters for battery-powered products where every milliampere-hour counts. Thermal protection prevents latch-up or damage if the output is shorted or driven into a low-impedance load at elevated ambient temperatures.
