dear sir, In some datasheets, i saw this expression " connect the pin to the system power bus(vcc) directly". I'm so confused by these words. In my opinion, when the pin was pulled up, it should be connected to a pull-up resistor, then connected to the power plane. The function of the resistor was to limit the surge current at the beginning of charging the load capacitors. But at present, i can't be certain whether to use the resistor in my design or not. Expect for your answer. --=20 BEST WISHES ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List FAQ wiki page is located at: http://si-list.org/wiki/wiki.pl?Si-List_FAQ List technical documents are available at: http://www.si-list.org List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu