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Do unused inputs really need to be connected to ground?
What is the effect if they are not grounded?
Does it affect operation of the PIC?
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This has been beaten to death several times.  Check the archive.

I leave unused pins open and set them as outputs.  I usually tie unused
input-only pins to ground.


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