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S71PL-N_00_A9 December 8, 2006

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Notice On Data Sheet Designations

Spansion Inc. issues data sheets with Advance Information or Preliminary designations to advise readers of

product information or intended specifications throughout the product life cycle, including development,

qualification, initial production, and full production. In all cases, however, readers are encouraged to verify

that they have the latest information before finalizing their design. The following descriptions of Spansion data

sheet designations are presented here to highlight their presence and definitions.

Advance Information

The Advance Information designation indicates that Spansion Inc. is developing one or more specific

products, but has not committed any design to production. Information presented in a document with this

designation is likely to change, and in some cases, development on the product may discontinue. Spansion

Inc. therefore places the following conditions upon Advance Information content:

“This document contains information on one or more products under development at Spansion Inc.

The information is intended to help you evaluate this product. Do not design in this product without

contacting the factory. Spansion Inc. reserves the right to change or discontinue work on this proposed

product without notice.”

Preliminary

The Preliminary designation indicates that the product development has progressed such that a commitment

to production has taken place. This designation covers several aspects of the product life cycle, including

product qualification, initial production, and the subsequent phases in the manufacturing process that occur

before full production is achieved. Changes to the technical specifications presented in a Preliminary

document should be expected while keeping these aspects of production under consideration. Spansion

places the following conditions upon Preliminary content:

“This document states the current technical specifications regarding the Spansion product(s)

described herein. The Preliminary status of this document indicates that product qualification has been

completed, and that initial production has begun. Due to the phases of the manufacturing process that

require maintaining efficiency and quality, this document may be revised by subsequent versions or

modifications due to changes in technical specifications.”

Combination

Some data sheets contain a combination of products with different designations (Advance Information,

Preliminary, or Full Production). This type of document distinguishes these products and their designations

wherever necessary, typically on the first page, the ordering information page, and pages with the DC

Characteristics table and the AC Erase and Program table (in the table notes). The disclaimer on the first

page refers the reader to the notice on this page.

Full Production (No Designation on Document)

When a product has been in production for a period of time such that no changes or only nominal changes

are expected, the Preliminary designation is removed from the data sheet. Nominal changes may include

those affecting the number of ordering part numbers available, such as the addition or deletion of a speed

description or to correct a typographical error or incorrect specification. Spansion Inc. applies the following

conditions to documents in this category:

“This document states the current technical specifications regarding the Spansion product(s)

described herein. Spansion Inc. deems the products to have been in sufficient production volume such

that subsequent versions of this document are not expected to change. However, typographical or

specification corrections, or modifications to the valid combinations offered may occur.”

Questions regarding these document designations may be directed to your local sales office.