Potential Risks of Using Output Pins as Input on Chips

In summary, connecting a signal to an output pin of a chip can have varying effects depending on the strength and source impedance of the signal, as well as the output driver and protective components on the chip. This could range from no harm to potentially damaging the output driver or other components on the chip.
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what would happen if u input a signal into an output pin of a chip?
 
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david90 said:
what would happen if u input a signal into an output pin of a chip?
Depends. If the output on the chip is strong, and the source impedance of your signal that you're connecting to the output is high (weak source), then it probably won't hurt the output of the chip. But if the source impedance of your signal is low (like a few ohms), and the driver for the chip output is not very beefy, then you will likely blow the output driver on the chip. Maybe even let a little smoke out of the chip... :rolleyes:
 
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the chip could also have output capacitors onboard, or likely, protection diodes across or in series with the output built onto the chip. In this case, the voltage and power rating of the cap, and the current rating of the diodes will determine if they get damaged.
 

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