Microchip Technology Multiplexers & Switches 38

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Part	Manufacturer	Other IC type	Temperature Grade	No. of Terminals	Package Code	Package Shape	Surface Mount	Package Body Material	Maximum Supply Current (Isup)	No. of Functions	No. of Channels	Technology	Terminal Form	Maximum Negative Supply Voltage (Vsup)	Nominal Negative Supply Voltage (Vsup)	Nominal Supply Voltage (Vsup)	Power Supplies (V)	Package Style (Meter)	Package Equivalence Code	Sub-Category	Terminal Pitch	Maximum Operating Temperature	Minimum Operating Temperature	Terminal Finish	Terminal Position	JESD-30 Code	Output (V)	Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	Maximum Supply Voltage (Vsup)	Maximum Seated Height	Maximum Signal Current	Width (mm)	Qualification	Normal Position (V)	Nominal Off-state Isolation	Minimum Supply Voltage (Vsup)	Additional Features	Minimum Input Voltage	Minimum Negative Supply Voltage (Vsup)	JESD-609 Code	Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s)	Peak Reflow Temperature (C)	Maximum Switch-on Time	Maximum On-state Resistance (Ron)	Maximum Switch-off Time	Nominal On-state Resistance Match	Length	Maximum Input Voltage
HV2201FG-G	Microchip Technology	SPST		48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	4 mA	1	8	HVCMOS	GULL WING	-160 V		5 V	3.3/5,+-40/+-160	FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.35SQ,20	Multiplexer or Switches	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48	SEPARATE OUTPUT		5.5 V	1.6 mm	3 A	7 mm	Not Qualified	NO	33 dB	3 V		-30 V	-40 V	e3			5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	7 mm	190 V
SY58040UMY	Microchip Technology	CROSS POINT SWITCH	INDUSTRIAL	44	HVQCCN	SQUARE	YES	UNSPECIFIED	.3 mA	1	4		NO LEAD			2.5 V		CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE	LCC44,.28SQ,20		.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-XQCC-N44	SEPARATE OUTPUT	2	2.625 V	.9 mm		7 mm	Not Qualified			2.375 V		.1 V		e3							7 mm	1.7 V
HV2201FG-G-M931	Microchip Technology	SPST	COMMERCIAL	48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	3 mA	8	8	CMOS	GULL WING			5 V		FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.28SQ,20		.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48	SEPARATE OUTPUT		5.5 V	1.6 mm	3 A	7 mm		NO	33 dB	3 V	IT ALSO REQUIRES VPP (40V TO VNN +200V) AND VNN (-40V TO -160V) SUPPLY	-30 V		e3			5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	7 mm	30 V
SY58023UMG	Microchip Technology	CROSS POINT SWITCH	INDUSTRIAL	16	HVQCCN	SQUARE	YES	UNSPECIFIED	130 mA	1	2		NO LEAD			2.5 V		CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE	LCC16,.12SQ,20		.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD	QUAD	S-XQCC-N16	SEPARATE OUTPUT	2	3.6 V	.9 mm		3 mm	Not Qualified			2.375 V	3.3V NOMINAL ALSO AVAILABLE			e4	40	260					3 mm
SY58024UMG	Microchip Technology	CROSS POINT SWITCH	INDUSTRIAL	32	HVQCCN	SQUARE	YES	UNSPECIFIED	250 mA	2	2		NO LEAD			2.5 V		CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE	LCC32,.20SQ,20		.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD	QUAD	S-XQCC-N32	SEPARATE OUTPUT	2	2.625 V	.9 mm		5 mm	Not Qualified			2.375 V				e4	40	260					5 mm
SY55858UHG	Microchip Technology	CROSS POINT SWITCH	INDUSTRIAL	32	HTQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	190 mA	2	2		GULL WING			3.3 V		FLATPACK, HEAT SINK/SLUG, THIN PROFILE	TQFP32,.35SQ,31		.8 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD	QUAD	S-PQFP-G32	SEPARATE OUTPUT	3	3.6 V	1.2 mm		7 mm	Not Qualified			2.3 V				e4							7 mm
HV2601FG-G-M931	Microchip Technology	SINGLE-ENDED MULTIPLEXER		48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	4 mA	1	16	CMOS	GULL WING			5 V		FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.35SQ,20		.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48	SEPARATE OUTPUT		5.5 V	1.6 mm		7 mm		NO	33 dB	3 V				e3			5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.3 ohm	7 mm
HV2201PJ-G	Microchip Technology	SPST		28	QCCJ	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	4 mA	1	8	HVCMOS	J BEND	-160 V		5 V	3.3/5,+-40/+-160	CHIP CARRIER	LDCC28,.5SQ	Multiplexer or Switches	1.27 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQCC-J28	SEPARATE OUTPUT		5.5 V	4.573 mm	3 A	11.43 mm	Not Qualified	NO	33 dB	3 V		-30 V	-40 V	e3			5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	11.43 mm	190 V
HV2601FG-G	Microchip Technology	SINGLE-ENDED MULTIPLEXER	COMMERCIAL	48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	4 mA	1	16	CMOS	GULL WING			5 V	3.3/5,+-40/+-160	FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.35SQ,20	Multiplexer or Switches	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48			5.5 V	1.6 mm		7 mm	Not Qualified	NO	33 dB	3 V	ALSO REQUIRES VPP (40V TO VNN +200V) AND VNN (-40V TO -160V) SUPPLY	-30 V		e3			5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	7 mm	30 V
HV2601BD-M936	Microchip Technology	SINGLE-ENDED MULTIPLEXER	COMMERCIAL	42	TFBGA	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	4 mA	1	16	CMOS	BALL			5 V		GRID ARRAY, THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH	BGA42,8X8,24		.6 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn/Ag/Cu)	BOTTOM	R-PBGA-B42			5.5 V	1.02 mm		5.29 mm	Not Qualified	NO	33 dB	3 V		-30 V		e1			5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	5.3 mm	30 V
HV2605BD-M936	Microchip Technology	SINGLE-ENDED MULTIPLEXER	COMMERCIAL	42	TFBGA	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	4 mA	1	16		BALL			5 V		GRID ARRAY, THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH	BGA42,8X8,24		.68 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel		BOTTOM	R-PBGA-B42			5.5 V	1.02 mm		5.29 mm		NO	33 dB	3 V		-30 V					5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	5.3 mm	30 V
MT8808APR1	Microchip Technology	CROSS POINT SWITCH	INDUSTRIAL	28	QCCJ	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY		1	8	CMOS	J BEND			5 V	5/12,GND/-7	CHIP CARRIER	LDCC28,.5SQ	Multiplexer or Switches	1.27 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQCC-J28	SEPARATE OUTPUT		13.2 V	4.57 mm		11.505 mm	Not Qualified		95 dB	4.5 V				e3			100 ns	185 ohm		5 ohm	11.505 mm
MT8816AP1	Microchip Technology	CROSS POINT SWITCH	INDUSTRIAL	44	QCCJ	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY		1	16	CMOS	J BEND		-7 V	5 V		CHIP CARRIER			1.27 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQCC-J44			13.2 V	4.57 mm		16.585 mm	Not Qualified		95 dB	4.5 V	8 X 16 ARRAY			e3				185 ohm		5 ohm	16.585 mm
HV209FG-G	Microchip Technology	SPDT	COMMERCIAL	48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	4 mA	1	12	HVCMOS	GULL WING	-160 V		5 V	4.5/13.2	FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.35SQ,20	Multiplexer or Switches	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48	SEPARATE OUTPUT		13.2 V	1.6 mm	3 A	7 mm	Not Qualified	NO	30 dB	4.5 V			-10 V	e3			5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	7 mm
HV209FG-GM931	Microchip Technology	SPDT	COMMERCIAL	48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	UNSPECIFIED	4 mA	6	12		GULL WING	-160 V		5 V		FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.35SQ,20		.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel		QUAD	S-XQFP-G48	SEPARATE OUTPUT		13.2 V	1.6 mm		7 mm		NC	30 dB	4.5 V	6 SPDT		-10 V				5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	5 ohm	7 mm
HV209TQ-G	Microchip Technology	SPDT
HV2201PJ-G-M904	Microchip Technology	SPST	COMMERCIAL	28	QCCJ	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	3 mA	8	8	CMOS	J BEND			5 V		CHIP CARRIER	LDCC28,.5SQ		1.27 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQCC-J28	SEPARATE OUTPUT		5.5 V	4.573 mm	3 A	11.43 mm		NO	33 dB	3 V	IT ALSO REQUIRES VPP (40V TO VNN +200V) AND VNN (-40V TO -160V) SUPPLY	-30 V		e3			5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	11.43 mm	30 V
HV2201TQ-G	Microchip Technology	SINGLE-ENDED MULTIPLEXER
HV2201TQ-G-M931	Microchip Technology	SINGLE-ENDED MULTIPLEXER
HV2701FG-G-M931	Microchip Technology	SINGLE-ENDED MULTIPLEXER	COMMERCIAL	48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	4 mA	1	16	CMOS	GULL WING			5 V		FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	BGA42,8X8,24		.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48		3	5.5 V	1.6 mm		7 mm		NO	33 dB	3 V		-30 V		e3		260	5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	7 mm	30 V
MT8816AE1	Microchip Technology	CROSS POINT SWITCH	INDUSTRIAL	40	DIP	RECTANGULAR	NO	PLASTIC/EPOXY		1	16	CMOS	THROUGH-HOLE		-7 V	5 V	5/12,GND/-7	IN-LINE	DIP40,.6	Multiplexer or Switches	2.54 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDIP-T40	SEPARATE OUTPUT		13.2 V	6.35 mm		15.24 mm	Not Qualified		95 dB	4.5 V	8 X 16 ARRAY			e3			100 ns	185 ohm		5 ohm	51.75 mm
MT8816APR1	Microchip Technology	CROSS POINT SWITCH	INDUSTRIAL	44	QCCJ	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY		1	16	CMOS	J BEND		-7 V	5 V		CHIP CARRIER			1.27 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQCC-J44			13.2 V	4.57 mm		16.585 mm	Not Qualified		95 dB	4.5 V	8 X 16 ARRAY			e3				185 ohm		5 ohm	16.585 mm
HV2221FG-G	Microchip Technology	SPST		48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	7.5 mA	1	8	HVCMOS	GULL WING	-225 V		5 V	3.3/5	FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.35SQ,20	Multiplexer or Switches	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48	SEPARATE OUTPUT		5.5 V	1.6 mm	4.5 A	7 mm	Not Qualified	NO	33 dB	3 V		-90 V	-100 V	e3			5000 ns	23 ohm	5000 ns	1.15 ohm	7 mm	40 V
HV2321FG-G	Microchip Technology	SPST		48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	4.5 mA	1	8	HVCMOS	GULL WING			5 V	3.3/5	FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.35SQ,20	Multiplexer or Switches	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48	SEPARATE OUTPUT		5.5 V	1.6 mm	4.5 A	7 mm	Not Qualified	NO	33 dB	3 V		-90 V		e3			5000 ns	23 ohm	5000 ns	1.15 ohm	7 mm	40 V
MT8808AP1	Microchip Technology	CROSS POINT SWITCH	INDUSTRIAL	28	QCCJ	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY		1	8	CMOS	J BEND			5 V	5/12,GND/-7	CHIP CARRIER	LDCC28,.5SQ	Multiplexer or Switches	1.27 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQCC-J28	SEPARATE OUTPUT		13.2 V	4.57 mm		11.505 mm	Not Qualified		95 dB	4.5 V				e3			100 ns	185 ohm		5 ohm	11.505 mm
HV2701FG-G	Microchip Technology	SINGLE-ENDED MULTIPLEXER	COMMERCIAL	48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	4 mA	1	16	CMOS	GULL WING			5 V	3.3/5,+-40/+-160	FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.35SQ,20	Multiplexer or Switches	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48			5.5 V	1.6 mm		7 mm	Not Qualified	NO	33 dB	3 V	IT ALSO REQUIRES VPP (40V TO VNN +200V) AND VNN (-40V TO -160V) SUPPLY	-30 V		e3			5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	7 mm	30 V
SY58023UMG-TR	Microchip Technology	CROSS POINT SWITCH	INDUSTRIAL	16	HVQCCN	SQUARE	YES	UNSPECIFIED	130 mA	1	2		NO LEAD			2.5 V		CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE	LCC16,.12SQ,20		.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD	QUAD	S-XQCC-N16	SEPARATE OUTPUT	2	3.6 V	.9 mm		3 mm	Not Qualified			2.375 V	3.3V NOMINAL ALSO AVAILABLE			e4	40	260					3 mm
SY58040UMY-TR	Microchip Technology	CROSS POINT SWITCH	INDUSTRIAL	44	HVQCCN	SQUARE	YES	UNSPECIFIED	.3 mA	1	4		NO LEAD			2.5 V		CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE	LCC44,.28SQ,20		.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-XQCC-N44	SEPARATE OUTPUT		2.625 V	.9 mm		7 mm	Not Qualified			2.375 V		.1 V		e3							7 mm	1.7 V
HV2721/R4X	Microchip Technology	SPST	COMMERCIAL	64	HVQCCN	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	4 mA	16	16	HVCMOS	NO LEAD		-150 V	5 V		CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE	LCC64,.35SQ,20		.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel		QUAD	S-PQCC-N64			5.5 V	1 mm	3 A	9 mm		NO	55 dB	3 V		15 V	-240 V				6000 ns	48 ohm	6000 ns	9.6 ohm	9 mm	245 V
HV2705FG-G	Microchip Technology	SINGLE-ENDED MULTIPLEXER	COMMERCIAL	48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	4 mA	1	16		GULL WING			5 V		FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.28SQ,20		.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48			5.5 V	1.6 mm		7 mm		NO	33 dB	3 V		-30 V		e3			5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	7 mm	30 V
HV2733FG-G	Microchip Technology	SPDT		48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	1	16	HVCMOS	GULL WING			5 V		FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.35SQ,20		.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48	SEPARATE OUTPUT		5.5 V	1.6 mm	2.5 A	7 mm		NO	33 dB	3 V		-30 V		e3			5000 ns	27 ohm	5000 ns	1.35 ohm	7 mm	190 V
HV20220FG-G	Microchip Technology	SPST	COMMERCIAL	48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	4 mA	1	8	HVCMOS	GULL WING			5 V	4.5/13.2	FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.35SQ,20	Multiplexer or Switches	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48	SEPARATE OUTPUT		13.2 V	1.6 mm	3 A	7 mm	Not Qualified	NO	33 dB	4.5 V	ALSO REQUIRES VPP (40V TO VNN +200V) AND VNN (-40V TO -160V) SUPPLY			e3			5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	7 mm
HV2070/AJA	Microchip Technology	SPST	COMMERCIAL	121	TFBGA	SQUARE	YES	UNSPECIFIED	20 mA		32		BALL	-4.5 V		6 V		GRID ARRAY, THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH	BGA121,11x11,31		.8 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel		BOTTOM	S-XBGA-B121	SEPARATE OUTPUT		6.3 V	1.2 mm		10 mm		NC	56 dB	4.5 V			-6.3 V		NOT SPECIFIED	NOT SPECIFIED	5000 ns	8 ohm	5000 ns	4.7 ohm	10 mm
HV2631FG-G	Microchip Technology	SPST		48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	2	8	HVCMOS	GULL WING	-100 V		3.3 V	3.3/5	FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.35SQ,20	Multiplexer or Switches	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48	SEPARATE OUTPUT		5.5 V	1.6 mm	2.5 A	7 mm	Not Qualified	NO	33 dB	3 V			-10 V	e3			5000 ns	32 ohm	5000 ns	1.6 ohm	7 mm
HV2761FG-G	Microchip Technology	SPST		48	LFQFP	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	8 mA	1	24	HVCMOS	GULL WING	-160 V		5 V		FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH	QFP48,.35SQ,20		.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-PQFP-G48	COMMON OUTPUT		5.5 V	1.6 mm	3 A	7 mm		NO	33 dB	3 V		-30 V	-40 V	e3			5000 ns	26 ohm	5000 ns	1.3 ohm	7 mm	-30 V
HV2762GA-G	Microchip Technology	SPST		64	VFBGA	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	8 mA	24	1	HVCMOS	BALL			5 V		GRID ARRAY, VERY THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH	BGA64,10X10,25		.65 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	TIN SILVER COPPER	BOTTOM	S-PBGA-B64	SEPARATE OUTPUT		5.5 V	1 mm	2 A	7 mm		NO	33 dB	3 V		-30 V		e1			5000 ns	26 ohm	5000 ns	1.3 ohm	7 mm	30 V
HV2801K6-G	Microchip Technology	SPDT	COMMERCIAL	64	HVQCCN	SQUARE	YES	UNSPECIFIED	3 mA	1	32		NO LEAD			5 V		CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE	LCC64,.32SQ,20		.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-XQCC-N64	COMMON OUTPUT	3	5.5 V	1 mm	3 A	8 mm			33 dB	3 V		-30 V		e3	40	260	5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	8 mm	30 V
HV2901K6-G	Microchip Technology	SPDT	COMMERCIAL	64	HVQCCN	SQUARE	YES	UNSPECIFIED	3 mA	1	32		NO LEAD			5 V		CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE	LCC64,.32SQ,20		.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	QUAD	S-XQCC-N64	COMMON OUTPUT	3	5.5 V	1 mm	3 A	8 mm			33 dB	3 V		-30 V		e3	40	260	5000 ns	38 ohm	5000 ns	1.9 ohm	8 mm	30 V

Multiplexers & Switches

Multiplexers and switches are electronic components used in digital and analog circuits to route signals between different inputs and outputs. They allow a single input signal to be sent to multiple output channels or vice versa.

A multiplexer, also known as a "mux," is a digital component that selects one of several input signals and forwards it to a single output. Multiplexers are often used in data communication systems to transmit multiple signals over a single communication channel. They can also be used in digital circuits to route control signals and address lines.

A switch is an electronic component that connects or disconnects two or more circuits. Switches can be mechanical or electronic and are used to control the flow of current in a circuit. In digital circuits, switches are used to connect or disconnect components and can be used to create logic gates and other digital components.

Multiplexers and switches are important components in various electronic systems, including communication systems, data processing systems, and control systems. They can be used to route signals between different parts of a circuit and to switch between different modes of operation. Multiplexers and switches can also be used to improve the efficiency of a system by reducing the number of components needed to perform a particular function.