· 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 rela-

ted to any intellectual property right of a third party re-

sulting from the use of SHARP's devices.

· 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 spec-

ifications, characteristics, data, materials, structure,

and other contents described herein at any time without

notice in order to improve design or reliability. Manufac-

turing locations are also subject to change without no-

tice.

· 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 connec-

tion with equipment that requires an extremely high lev-

el 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).

· If the SHARP devices listed in this publication fall with-

in the scope of strategic products described in the For-

eign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law of Japan, it is

necessary to obtain approval to export such SHARP de-

vices.

· 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 repro-

duced or transmitted in any form or by any means, elec-

tronic 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.

· Contact and consult with a SHARP representative if

there are any questions about the contents of this pub-

lication.

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