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authorMarcus Müller <marcus.mueller@ettus.com>2015-07-21 20:06:43 +0200
committerMartin Braun <martin.braun@ettus.com>2015-07-21 16:35:42 -0700
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docs: Added paragraph on GPIO maximum current, +3.3V supply
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@@ -13,6 +13,10 @@ disabling a TX or RX mixer).
\subsection xgpio_fpanel_gpio X3x0 Front Panel GPIO
+The GPIO port is not meant to drive big loads. You should not try to source more than 5mA per pin.
+
+The +3.3V is for ESD clamping purposes only and not designed to deliver high currents.
+
\subsubsection xgpio_fpanel_conn Connector
\image html x3x0_gpio_conn.png "X3x0 GPIO Connectors"
diff --git a/host/docs/usrp_x3x0.dox b/host/docs/usrp_x3x0.dox
index f3e916ac1..9af68546f 100644
--- a/host/docs/usrp_x3x0.dox
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@@ -584,6 +584,10 @@ Please see \ref page_gpsdo_x3x0 for information on configuring and using the int
\image html x3x0_gpio_conn.png "X3x0 GPIO Connector"
+The GPIO port is not meant to drive big loads. You should not try to source more than 5mA per pin.
+
+The +3.3V is for ESD clamping purposes only and not designed to deliver high currents.
+
### Pin Mapping
- Pin 1: +3.3V