> The absolute maximal rating is +/-20ma.

But note what 'absolute maxima' means: the chip is guaranteed to survive,
but not guaranteed to work 'normally' while you exceed the 'operation
parameters'. IIRC there is no current through the protection diodes
specifies in the 'operation parameters'.

Wouter van Ooijen
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