Sink vs. Source
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A device sinks current when it provides a path from the power and load
to ground. A device sources current when it provides a path between
power and the load and ground.
> I originally learned electronics from my father, who taught me current flow
> from + to -.
>
> The Navy taught me the more "conventional" way of current flowing from - to
> +.
>
> Electron flow vs. Hole flow.
>
> So, when a pin sources or sinks current, which terminology is being used?
to ground. A device sources current when it provides a path between
power and the load and ground.
> I originally learned electronics from my father, who taught me current flow
> from + to -.
>
> The Navy taught me the more "conventional" way of current flowing from - to
> +.
>
> Electron flow vs. Hole flow.
>
> So, when a pin sources or sinks current, which terminology is being used?