Unused pins on IC

Mar 27, 2006 2 Replies

What do you do with the unused pins on the IC?



Leave it floating or connect it directly to ground?



Outputs are left open, input are usually best tied to something.

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Sometimes the datasheet will tell you if there is a requirement. If you can find a reference design this can often times provide some good clues too.

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