AK8130A

Feb-08

MS0597-E-02

- 8 -

The brand name

of AKEMD’s IC’s

IMPORTANT NOTICE

l These products and their specifications are subject to change without notice.

When you consider any use or application of these products, please make inquiries the sales office of Asahi

Kasei EMD Corporation (AKEMD) or authorized distributors as to curren t status of the products.

l AKEMD assumes no liability for infringement of any patent, intellectual property, or other rights in the

application or use of any information contained herein.

l Any export of these products, or devices or systems containing them, may require an export license or

other official approval under the law and regulations of the country of export pertaining to customs and

tariffs, currency exchange, or strategic materials.

except for the use approved with the express written consent by Representative Director of AKEMD. As

used here:

Note1) A critical component is one whose failure to function or perform may reasonably be expected to result,

whether directly or indirectly, in the loss of the safety or effectiveness of the device or system containing it, and

which must therefore meet very high standards of performance and reliability.

Note2) A hazard related device or system is one designed or intended for life support or maintenance of safety or for

applications in medicine, aerospace, nuclear energy, or other fields, in which its failure to function or perform may

reasonably be expected to result in loss of life or in significant injury or damage to person or property.

l It is the responsibility of the buyer or distributor of AKEMD products, who distributes, disposes of, or

otherwise places the product with a third party, to notify such third party in advance of the above content

and conditions, and the buyer or distributor agrees to assume any and all responsibility and liability for and

hold AKEMD harmless from any and all claims arising from the use of said product in the absence of such

notification.