what is the difference between sinking and sourcing inputs
and also what are there applications?

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what is the difference between sinking and sourcing inputs and also what are there applications?..

Answer / shilpa.p

SOURCING means the device which delivers current to the load.
SINKING means the device which draws current from the load.

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what is the difference between sinking and sourcing inputs and also what are there applications?..

Answer / keyur

main application of sink and source is to control of direct current flow in load.
DIfference b/w sink and source is
SINK MODE provide a path to 0V DC (-DC)
SOURCE MODE provide a path to +24V DC (+DC)

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