Tom Austin <taustin> wrote:
> Mike Raiford wrote:
>> Just keep in mind CMOS is very easy to cook.
>> 
> 
> yes, they are easier than TTL to *damage*
> 
> TTL can withstand a bit more abuse before they peter out.

Heh. I once built a circuit following exact instructions from a breadboard
diagram. It didn't work. I touched the IC and it was hot. (uh oh) I noticed
I was using the *wrong IC*! I was giving it power into an OUTPUT PIN!!

After that abuse, it still worked fine :)

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