Sinking or Sourcing Technical Note

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Updated: 06/17/2026

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Are you confused about sinking and sourcing when wiring DC circuits? This technical note explains what sinking and sourcing mean, explores where you would use one wiring method rather than the other, and shows how to use a discrete output module with your DC circuit.

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