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SN74AUC1G125: xOE signal before VCC

Part Number: SN74AUC1G125
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: SN74LVC1G125

For both of these devices: SN74AUC1G125、SN74LVC1G125
Can xOE have an input signal (High) before Vcc gets powered?

Taken from the DS:

To ensure the high-impedance state during power up or power down, OE should be tied to VCC through a pullup resistor; the minimum value of the resistor is determined by the current-sinking capability of the driver.

It states during power-up we need to ensure the high-impedance state. Another way to do this, is to apply xOE before Vcc, keeping the device in high-impedance.

The ABS MAX section in the DS for Vo states a voltage can be applied to the outputs when device is in powered-off state. Does that apply for xOE as well?

  • Hi Darren,

    Take for example the SN74AUC1G125 datasheet:

      

    For this device - Yes, applying a voltage up to 3.6V on any input should be fine. The recommended operating conditions specify voltage up to 3.6V, and the abs max section says that this device does not have a positive clamp diode on the inputs.

    This is also the case for the SN74LVC1G125. You can apply a voltage up to 5.5V on this device and it should be fine.

    Thanks!

    Chad Crosby