NOTICE

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The circuit application examples in this publication are provided to explain representative applications of SHARP

devices and are not intended to guarantee any circuit design or license any intellectual property rights. SHARP takes

no responsibility for any problems related to any intellectual property right of a third party resulting from the use of

SHARP's devices.

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Contact SHARP in order to obtain the latest device specification sheets before using any SHARP device. SHARP

reserves the right to make changes in the specifications, characteristics, data, materials, structure, and other contents

described herein at any time without notice in order to improve design or reliability. Manufacturing locations are

also subject to change without notice.

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Observe the following points when using any devices in this publication. SHARP takes no responsibility for damage

caused by improper use of the devices which does not meet the conditions and absolute maximum ratings to be used

specified in the relevant specification sheet nor meet the following conditions:

(i) The devices in this publication are designed for use in general electronic equipment designs such as:

- - - Personal computers

- - - Office automation equipment

- - - Telecommunication equipment [terminal]

- - - Test and measurement equipment

- - - Industrial control

- - - Audio visual equipment

- - - Consumer electronics

(ii) Measures such as fail-safe function and redundant design should be taken to ensure reliability and safety when

SHARP devices are used for or in connection with equipment that requires higher reliability such as:

- - - Transportation control and safety equipment (i.e., aircraft, trains, automobiles, etc.)

- - - Traffic signals

- - - Gas leakage sensor breakers

- - - Alarm equipment

- - - Various safety devices, etc.

(iii)SHARP devices shall not be used for or in connection with equipment that requires an extremely high level of

reliability and safety such as:

- - - Space applications

- - - Telecommunication equipment [trunk lines]

- - - Nuclear power control equipment

- - - Medical and other life support equipment (e.g., scuba).

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Contact a SHARP representative in advance when intending to use SHARP devices for any "specific" applications

other than those recommended by SHARP or when it is unclear which category mentioned above controls the

intended use.

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If the SHARP devices listed in this publication fall within the scope of strategic products described in the Foreign

Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan, it is necessary to obtain approval to export such SHARP devices.

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This publication is the proprietary product of SHARP and is copyrighted, with all rights reserved. Under the copyright

laws, no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or

mechanical, for any purpose, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of SHARP. Express written

permission is also required before any use of this publication may be made by a third party.

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Contact and consult with a SHARP representative if there are any questions about the contents of this publication.