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MinKNOW: Mux scan and active channel selection

Introduction to MUX scan and active channel selection.

Learning objectives

  • Review the layout of the nanopores within the sensor array of the flow cell
  • What happens during a MUX scan
  • How each pore is selected for the sequencing run
  • How active channel scan (ACS) works
  • When to turn active channel scan (ACS) off for specific sample types

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