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Ray Brief states the pinout check that actually ran (was an unconditional "Datasheet-verified pinout") 9080d4f 7d ago
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        "description": "Ground return for the control logic and constant-current output stages. Tie to system 0 V; IGND up to 720 mA."
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        "number": "17",
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