>>> since it violates the abs. max. ratings of the
>>> chip and thus is not a valid solution.
>>
>> I said: > (assuming inputs would tolerate it).
>
> Fine, if you wish to change the rules in the middle
> of the game, you win, have fun! I don't so much
> care for "Calvinball".

If you stopped understanding something, this doesn't necessarily mean
that rules have changed. This sub-discussion about "bottom devider's
resistor" was initiated by Olin:

***
>> For FET & Resistor
>> Power consumption factor 5mW, thus resistor is
>> 3V * 3V / 5mW = 1.8 KOhm
>
> Exactly.  But to get the same speed, meaning same signal
> impedence, you would need 1.2Kohms since
> 2Kohm // 3Kohm = 1.2Kohm.
***
He propopsed an idea that an impedance calculated as (R1*R)/(R1+R2)
would reflect the "speed" of the signal - the lower impedance - the
higher speed. I objected it with the example to remove the bottom
resistor, - the impedance will be higher, and the speed will be
higher. That's it, nothing more, no rules changed. Your "Calvinball"
sarcasm, as for me, is not applicable here.
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