When the Port pin is at Logic 1, you won't be able to drive a load.
You will only be able to sink current into the pin when it is set as
an output Logic 0.

The RMW problem is only of consequence when you intend changing the
TRIS register. Just write a known value to the Port before changing
pins to Outputs.

Regards

Tony


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