If the voltage applied is limited to 5.2V and there is no possibility of overshoot at SYS, then the IC should be fine.
However, the IC will be powered and would consume some power from the primary cells (AA battery).
If the voltage applied is limited to 5.2V and there is no possibility of overshoot at SYS, then the IC should be fine.
However, the IC will be powered and would consume some power from the primary cells (AA battery).