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Can the LM2673/LM2679 soft start pin be used as a shutdown (On/Off) pin?

April 26, 2017Pin shutdown soft Used

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Can the LM2673/LM2679 soft start pin be used as a shutdown (On/Off) pin?

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We strongly recommend not using the soft-start pin as an on/off pin, as doing this may cause damage to the device. A better approach is use a device that has an on/off pin such as the LM2678 or use a FET in series with the LM2679 input or output.