Dear Specialists,
My customer is designing the MCT8316A1V and has a question.
I would be grateful if you could advise.
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I am designing a circuit for the MCT8316A1V and would like to know about the treatment of EXT_CLK pin.
Regarding the EXT_CLK pin of MCT8316A1V,
Where should it be connected when not in use, open, AVDD or GND?
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I appreciate your great help in advance.
Best regards,
Shinichi
Hi Shinichi,
For configuring the EXT_CLK pin of the MCT8316A1V, it is best to leave it floating when not in use.
In cases like this when the datasheet does not provide enough specific application information, you can look at the evaluation module (EVM) design files to see how our EVM is configured. The datasheet is the best source for application information and should be trusted over everything else, however, the EVM design files is a great place to find answers to these types of questions. https://www.ti.com/tool/MCT8316AEVM#design-files
See the screenshot below for EXT_CLK EVM schematic configuration:
Best,
Robert
