IC help

asorensen

New Member

• Jan 26, 2009

• #1

Hey I've always had trable with this for IC's, what to heck do I connect the GND pin to, I know GND means ground but what would you consider. every book I've read says connect it to something that's been grounded, but how do I know if it is?

 

K

KMoffett

Well-Known Member

• Jan 26, 2009

• #2

GND or ground in "most" circuits the negative or "common" side of your power supply.

Ken

 

Last edited: Jan 26, 2009

crutschow

Well-Known Member

Most Helpful Member

• Jan 26, 2009

• #3

Yes, GND just means circuit or power supply common. It does not need to be connected to earth "ground" although in some cases it may be for safety considerations.

 

asorensen

New Member

• Jan 26, 2009

• #4

So I can pretty much connect it to the - end of my power supply (mostly batteries) for it to work.

 

K

KMoffett

Well-Known Member

• Jan 26, 2009

• #5

Without seeing your circuit...I would offer a somewhat qualified yes.

ken