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3 General Safety Precautions and Usage Considerations

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CMOS logic IC inputs, for example, have extremely high impedance. If an input pin is left open, it can easily

pick up extraneous noise and become unstable. In this case, if the input voltage level reaches an intermediate

level, it is possible that both the P-channel and N-channel transistors will be turned on, allowing unwanted

supply current to flow. Therefore, ensure that the unused input pins of a device are connected to the power

supply (Vcc) pin or ground (GND) pin of the same device. For details of what to do with the pins of heat sinks,

refer to the relevant technical datasheet and databook.

3.3.5

Latch-up

Latch-up is an abnormal condition inherent in CMOS devices, in which Vcc gets shorted to ground. This

happens when a parasitic PN-PN junction (thyristor structure) internal to the CMOS chip is turned on, causing a

large current of the order of several hundred mA or more to flow between Vcc and GND, eventually causing the

device to break down.

Latch-up occurs when the input or output voltage exceeds the rated value, causing a large current to flow in the

internal chip, or when the voltage on the Vcc (Vdd) pin exceeds its rated value, forcing the internal chip into a

breakdown condition. Once the chip falls into the latch-up state, even though the excess voltage may have been

applied only for an instant, the large current continues to flow between Vcc (Vdd) and GND (Vss). This causes

the device to heat up and, in extreme cases, to emit gas fumes as well. To avoid this problem, observe the

following precautions:

(1) Do not allow voltage levels on the input and output pins either to rise above Vcc (Vdd) or to fall below

GND (Vss). Also, follow any prescribed power-on sequence, so that power is applied gradually or in steps

rather than abruptly.

(2) Do not allow any abnormal noise signals to be applied to the device.

(3) Set the voltage levels of unused input pins to Vcc (Vdd) or GND (Vss).

(4) Do not connect output pins to one another.

3.3.6

Input/Output protection

Wired-AND configurations, in which outputs are connected together, cannot be used, since this short-circuits the

outputs. Outputs should, of course, never be connected to Vcc (Vdd) or GND (Vss).

Furthermore, ICs with tri-state outputs can undergo performance degradation if a shorted output current is

allowed to flow for an extended period of time. Therefore, when designing circuits, make sure that tri-state

outputs will not be enabled simultaneously.

3.3.7

Load capacitance

Some devices display increased delay times if the load capacitance is large. Also, large charging and discharging

currents will flow in the device, causing noise. Furthermore, since outputs are shorted for a relatively long time,

wiring can become fused.

Consult the technical information for the device being used to determine the recommended load capacitance.

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