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When I used the CDCV304 clock buffer, I find a documentation that discussed unused output pins about Clocking Design in TI 's Web. The number of the documentation is "SNVA745" ,named "Clocking Design Guidelines: Unused Pins". On the page 9 of the document, it says "TI recommends leaving the unused outputs floating without connecting any traces to the output pin". About this point ,I have some questions:
1. why leaving the unused outputs floating without connecting any traces to the output pin? And if I do this, whether it will
generate EMI to my PCB?
2. Can I use a capacitor to connect out put unused pins to ground to reduce the EMI of my PCB?
Hi,
Thank you for your design. Floating unused outputs is the best choice.
You are right, unterminated trace would bring EMI issue. When you connect a capacitor as a load for an output, it comsumes more power. In a worst case, a heavy capacitive load could make driver burned.
Best Regards,
Shawn