ASAHI KASEI
[AK2346B]
18. Important Notice
IMPORTANT NOTICE
z 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.
z 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.
z 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.
z AKM products are neither intended nor authorized for use as critical componentsNote1) in any
safety, life support, or other hazard related device or systemNote2), and AKM assumes no
responsibility for such use, except for the 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.
z 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.
MS1409-E-00
2012/05
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