MC68908GZ8MFJE Datasheet, PDF (26/314 Pages) Freescale Semiconductor, Inc – Microcontrollers

General Description
These port pins also have selectable pullups when configured for input mode. The pullups are disengaged
when configured for output mode. The pullups are selectable on an individual port bit basis.
1.5.12 Port E I/O Pins (PTE5–PTE2, PTE1/RxD, and PTE0/TxD)
PTE5–PTE0 are general-purpose, bidirectional I/O port pins. PTE1 and PTE0 can also be programmed
to be enhanced serial communications interface (ESCI) pins. PTE5–PTE2 are only available on the
48-pin LQFP package. See Chapter 15 Enhanced Serial Communications Interface (ESCI) Module and
Chapter 13 Input/Output (I/O) Ports.
1.6 Unused Pin Termination
Input pins and I/O port pins that are not used in the application must be terminated. This prevents excess
current caused by floating inputs, and enhances immunity during noise or transient events. Termination
methods include:
1. Configuring unused pins as outputs and driving high or low;
2. Configuring unused pins as inputs and enabling internal pull-ups;
3. Configuring unused pins as inputs and using external pull-up or pull-down resistors.
Never connect unused pins directly to V_DD or V_SS.
Since some general-purpose I/O pins are not available on all packages, these pins must be terminated
as well. Either method 1 or 2 above are appropriate.
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