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SN74LVC2G34-EP and SN74LVC1G126-Q1 question

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: SN74LVC2G34-EP, SN74LVC1G126-Q1, SN74LVC1G126

Hello,

If an output from SN74LVC2G34-EP or SN74LVC1G126-Q1 is pulled up to 3.3V through a 10kohm resistor while the device is unpowered, is that okay?  Or could it damage the parts somehow (e.g., due to back-powering the output with the pull-up)?

Thanks

  • It will not damage the part. The outputs on the SN74LVC1G126 (all variants) are protected from this by Ioff 'Partial Power Down Mode' -- when the device is off, the most current that can be sourced/sunk from the chip is 10 uA.
  • Thanks, Emrys. The wording in datasheets for these two parts seem to apply Ioff to the Power On to Power Off transition. Plus, it's referred to as a "Partial". So to clarify, does this protection also apply to when these parts are without power for a prolonged period of time (as opposed to perhaps just a short duration as some partial power level)?
    Thanks again
  • The 'partial' reference is specifically aimed towards a system-level view. If you want to power down only this chip and leave the rest of the system running, there will be no problem for extended periods of time.