February 02, 2026

How to increase number of channels on your analog oscilloscope / Multiplexer for Oscilloscope

By using this electronic circuit you can convert a single channel oscilloscope into 4 channel oscilloscope using an analog Multiplexer.

It works only for Analog Oscilloscope !

Maximum frequency tested was less than 100 KHz.

Maximum input voltage must be less than the battery/supply voltage (9V), however by using a voltage divider (97X Attenuation) it is possible to connect it to the mains 3 phase 400V voltage.

How to increase number of channels on your analog oscilloscope / Multiplexer for Oscilloscope


How to increase number of channels on your analog oscilloscope / Multiplexer for Oscilloscope


Parts list:

IC NE555

IC CD4066

IC CD4017 

Resistor 1K (2pcs)

Resistor 510K (8pcs) 

Capacitor 1000uF 16V

Capacitor 10uF (4pcs) 

Capacitor 100nF

Capacitor 1nF 

Potentiometer 10K (8pcs)

Potentiometer knob (8pcs)

BNC Jack Female Connector PCB Mount (5pcs) 

Slide switch (4pcs) 

IC Socket 8 pin 

IC Socket 14 pin 

IC Socket 16 pin  

Battery 9V with holder 

 

Circuit:

 

How to increase number of channels on your analog oscilloscope / Multiplexer for Oscilloscope

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