LDO Voltage Regulator ADP162: use a pull-down external resistor

Question

Hi, I am using the LDO Voltage Regulator ADP162 but I do not find in the datasheet if it is necessary to use a pull-down external resistor in the enable pin. In principle, this enable pin will be controlled by a GPIO pin of the MSP430G2553 MCU. Thank you. 
 Best regards, Fran Martin.

Errgy · Accepted Answer

Hi, Fran. 
 It is recommended to put a pull-down resistor in the EN pin. This ensures that the LDO is in shutdown mode and avoids erratic/unpredictable behavior as compared to when left floating. Make sure that the voltage drop cause by the pull-down resistor and the EN leakage (1uA) is less than the EN input logic low voltage threshold (0.4V). In this case, a 10 kohm resistor will do as pull down in the EN pin. 
 Regards, Errgy