Nope: Section 26.0: Voltage on any pin with respect to VSS (except VDD and MCLR) .................................................... -0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V) The NPN you're using is probably the best option. On Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 12:19 PM James Burkart wrote: > I can't find in the datasheet what the maximum voltage allowed on a pin > configured as output with open drain. I'd like to switch a P-FET configur= ed > as a high-side using an OD output on the PIC, where the gate is pulled up > to 12.6V. Is this OK to do? Currently I'm using a 2n2222 to pull the gate > low, but if I could nix it and control the gate directly that would be > great! > > -- > Sincerely, > > James Burkart > *925.667.7175* > -- > http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > --=20 - Forrest --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .