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13.2.6 Unconnected Pins
If some pins are unused, it is recommended to ensure that these pins have a defined level. Even though most of
the digital inputs are disabled in the deep sleep modes as described above, floating inputs should be avoided to
reduce current consumption in all other modes where the digital inputs are enabled (Reset, Active mode and Idle
mode).
The simplest method to ensure a defined level of an unused pin, is to enable the internal pull-up. In this case, the
pull-up will be disabled during reset. If low power consumption during reset is important, it is recommended to use
an external pull-up or pull-down. Connecting unused pins directly to V
CC
or GND is not recommended, since this
may cause excessive currents if the pin is accidentally configured as an output.
13.3 Alternate Port Functions
Most port pins have alternate functions in addition to being general digital I/Os. Figure 13-5 on page 73 shows how
the port pin control signals from the simplified Figure 13-2 on page 68 can be overridden by alternate functions.
The overriding signals may not be present in all port pins, but the figure serves as a generic description applicable
to all port pins in the AVR microcontroller family.