PIC32MX1XX/2XX/5XX 64/100-PIN FAMILY
2.9.2 5V TOLERANT INPUT PINS
The internal high side diode on 5V tolerant pins are
bussed to an internal floating node, rather than being
connected to VDD, as shown in Figure 2-7. Voltages
on these pins, if VDD < 2.3V, should not exceed
roughly 3.2V relative to VSS of the PIC32 device.
Voltage of 3.6V or higher will violate the absolute
maximum specification, and will stress the oxide
layer separating the high side floating node, which
impacts device reliability. If a remotely powered
“digital-only” signal can be guaranteed to always be
3.2V relative to Vss on the PIC32 device side, a
5V tolerant pin could be used without the need for a
digital isolator. This is assuming there is not a
ground loop issue, logic ground of the two circuits
not at the same absolute level, and a remote logic
low input is not less than VSS - 0.3V.
FIGURE 2-7:
PIC32 5V TOLERANT PIN ARCHITECTURE EXAMPLE
PIC32
VDD
5V Tolerant Pin
Architecture
On/Off
Floating Bus
Oxide BV = 3.6V
if VDD < 2.3V
OXIDE
ANSEL
Remote
VIH = 2.5V
Remote
GND
RG10
I/O IN
I/O OUT
TRIS
PIC32
POWER
SUPPLY
VSS
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