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Hello,
during a schematic review, a colleague noticed a minor discrepancy in the datasheet.
In Table 5-2 (Connections for Optional Pins), it is stated that the !FAULT pin can be left floating if not used.
However, in the layout suggestion shown in Figure 9-4 (DNT Layout Without a GND Network), a pull-up resistor is placed on the !FAULT pin, even though the pin appears to be unused.
This raised the following question among us:
Is it advisable to place a pull-up resistor on the !FAULT pin to minimize EMC issues with the chip, or does a pull-up resistor have no impact on the internal function and stability?
