Sinking and sourcing

Sinking and sourcing

Sinking and sourcing refer to the type of digital inputs and outputs used. A sinking digital I/O (input/output) provides a ground. A sourcing digital I/O provides a voltage source.

Sinking = provides a path to supply common (-)Sourcing = provides a path to supply source (+)


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