Driving SHDN pin on LTC4367 with 3.3V logic gate

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Can SHDN pin on LTC4367 be driven from the output of 3.3V CMOS gate? 
 Voltage levels are within specification. 
 There is a concern about maximum current (3.3V CMOS gate can source/sink 10mA). 
 Datasheet for LTC4367 specifies max. 1mA for SHDN pin. However, internal structure (datasheet, pg.8, block diagram) of LTC4367 shows only input to inverter, no diode or typical statement like "...absolute voltage level can be exceeded if current is below xx mA...".

MarkusHP · Accepted Answer

Hello, 
 yes, this should work as described by me and sketched by you.)

MarkusHP · Answer

Hello, 
 so far my understanding with the given sink/source current is this: The 10mA are max which can be delivered WHEN the receiving end asks for such amount of current. Here we have the easy scenario that the SHDN pin from the LTC4367 will only asks for currents way lower than the stated AbsMax value of 1mA (datasheet claims +-15nA for a given condition): 
 And hence your 3.3V logic ate will be easily deliver the current and not force more current into the SHDN Pin from the LTC4367. 
 So you will see flawless operation within your scenario. Did I got your question right?

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