Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: How do I test IC SN74LS541N on PCB?

On Monday 13 February 2006 03:56 pm, Bruce wrote:

> Sounds like I was wrong on this part, but if it could be done, would
> supplying 5 vdc to the gate make it high and supplying nothing make it
> low?

For a "low" input you need to provide a path to ground. An input that's
open-circuited will act as a "high" input. Surprised the heck out of me when
I first found that out, back when...

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