BU91799KV-M Datasheet, PDF (22/29 Pages) Rohm – Low Duty LCD Segment Driver for Automotive Application

BU91799KV-M MAX 200 segments (SEG50×COM4)
Operational Notes – continued
11. Unused Input Pins
Input pins of an IC are often connected to the gate of a MOS transistor. The gate has extremely high impedance and
extremely low capacitance. If left unconnected, the electric field from the outside can easily charge it. The small
charge acquired in this way is enough to produce a significant effect on the conduction through the transistor and
cause unexpected operation of the IC. So unless otherwise specified, unused input pins should be connected to the
power supply or ground line.
12. Regarding the Input Pin of the IC
In the construction of this IC, P-N junctions are inevitably formed creating parasitic diodes or transistors. The operation
of these parasitic elements can result in mutual interference among circuits, operational faults, or physical damage.
Therefore, conditions which cause these parasitic elements to operate, such as applying a voltage to an input pin
lower than the ground voltage should be avoided. Furthermore, do not apply a voltage to the input pins when no power
supply voltage is applied to the IC. Even if the power supply voltage is applied, make sure that the input pins have
voltages within the values specified in the electrical characteristics of this IC.
13. Data transmission
To refrain from data transmission is strongly recommended while power supply is rising up or falling down to prevent
from the occurrence of disturbances on transmission and reception.
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