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[FAQ] Can the logical GPO (LGPO) output be used to turn on and off the power rail? UCD90xxx

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Other Parts Discussed in Thread: UCD90120A, UCD9090, UCD90160A, UCD90160, UCD90240, UCD90320U, UCD90120, UCD9090A, UCD90124, UCD90124A, UCD90320

Yes, but it is not recommended to do so. A rail EN pin has many features that logic GPO pins do not have, such as enable and disable with different dependencies, delays, fault responses, re-sequences, fault logging, and so forth. Fault shutdown with a rail is also faster than using an LGPO.

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UCD90xxx Family Frequently Asked Questions and Answers 

UCD9090 UCD9090A UCD90120 UCD90120A UCD90124 UCD90124A UCD90160 UCD90160A UCD90240 UCD90320 UCD90320U