I am using lpc2378 .I use zener diode for one application.It gives -0.8v pulse for some time. can it damage the gpio pins. What is maximum negaive voltage which we can apply to gpio pin.
Dunno the answer to your very complex question.
Suggest that when you find the answer you include it in a datasheet or reference manual or something like that. Maybe offer to sell it to NXP since they obviously don't have one with the information in.