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Application Circuits

NOTICE

qThe 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.

qContact 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.

qObserve 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).

qContact 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.

qIf 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.

qThis 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.

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

publication.