IMPORTANT NOTICE

 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 Microdevices Corporation (AKM) or

authorized distributors as to current status of the products.

 Descriptions of external circuits, application circuits, software and other related

information contained in this document are provided only to illustrate the

operation and application examples of the semiconductor products. You are

fully responsible for the incorporation of these external circuits, application

circuits, software and other related information in the design of your

equipments. AKM assumes no responsibility for any losses incurred by you or

third parties arising from the use of these information herein. AKM assumes no

liability for infringement of any patent, intellectual property, or other rights in

the application or use of such information contained herein.

 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.

 AKM products are neither intended nor authorized for use as critical

use approved with the express written consent by Representative Director of

AKM. 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.

 It is the responsibility of the buyer or distributor of AKM 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 AKM harmless from any and all claims arising from the

use of said product in the absence of such notification.

June 2, 2010