According to the datasheet of the LS1012 the unused XTAL pin should be tied to GND. What happen if the pin left floating?

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According to the datasheet of the LS1012 the unused XTAL pin should be tied to GND. What happen if the pin left floating?

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mipetouris
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According to the datasheet of the LS1012 the unused XTAL pin should be tied to GND. What happen if the pin left floating?

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ufedor
NXP Employee
NXP Employee

In this case the on-chip crystal oscillator will work as noise amplifier which could compromise the processor operation stability.

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