Caution for Safety

DANGER

Please read the following notes before using the datasheets

A. These materials are intended as a reference to assist customers with the selection of Panasonic semiconduc-

tor products best suited to their applications.

Due to modification or other reasons, any information contained in this material, such as available product

types, technical data, and so on, is subject to change without notice.

Customers are advised to contact our semiconductor sales office and obtain the latest information before

starting precise technical research and/or purchasing activities.

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the possibility that further rectifications will be required in the future. Therefore, Panasonic will not assume any

liability for any damages arising from any errors etc. that may appear in this material.

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Therefore, without the prior written approval of Panasonic, any other use such as reproducing, selling, or

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and semiconductors described in this material

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(3) The products described in this material are intended to be used for standard applications or general electronic

equipment (such as office equipment, communications equipment, measuring instruments and household ap-

pliances).

Consult our sales staff in advance for information on the following applications:

• Special applications (such as for airplanes, aerospace, automobiles, traffic control equipment, combustion

equipment, life support systems and safety devices) in which exceptional quality and reliability are required,

or if the failure or malfunction of the products may directly jeopardize life or harm the human body.

• Any applications other than the standard applications intended.

(4) The products and product specifications described in this material are subject to change without notice for

reasons of modification and/or improvement. At the final stage of your design, purchasing, or use of the prod-

ucts, therefore, ask for the most up-to-date Product Standards in advance to make sure that the latest specifi-

cations satisfy your requirements.

(5) When designing your equipment, comply with the guaranteed values, in particular those of maximum rating, the

range of operating power supply voltage and heat radiation characteristics. Otherwise, we will not be liable for

any defect which may arise later in your equipment.

Even when the products are used within the guaranteed values, redundant design is recommended, so that

such equipment may not violate relevant laws or regulations because of the function of our products.

(6) When using products for which dry packing is required, observe the conditions (including shelf life and after-

unpacking standby time) agreed upon when specification sheets are individually exchanged.

(7) No part of this material may be reprinted or reproduced by any means without written permission from our

company.

Gallium arsenide material (GaAs) is used

in this product.

Therefore, do not burn, destroy, cut, crush, or chemi-

cally decompose the product, since gallium arsenide

material in powder or vapor form is harmful to human

health.

Observe the relevant laws and regulations when dispos-

ing of the products. Do not mix them with ordinary in-

dustrial waste or household refuse when disposing of

GaAs-containing products.

2001 MAR