APM8601

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APM8601
Green
DUAL CHANNEL SINGLE CELL LINEAR LITHIUM BATTERY
CHARGER WITH 28V OVP and PROGRAMMABLE CHARGE TIMER
Description
Pin Assignments
BAT
The APM8601 is a dual input channel linear Li-Ion charger
for portable equipment that is optimized for small formfactor applications.
The charge algorithm in the APM8601 covers all the charge
requirements for a single Li-Ion battery cell. Included is
pre-charging for deeply discharged cells, constant current /
constant voltage fast charging and a top-off feature to bring
the cell safely to a full-charge level.
The battery is constantly monitored for overvoltage, charge
time and cell temperature to ensure safe charging. A fault is
triggered once the charge time exceeds a value that is
programmable using a single capacitor and the temperature
measurement is achieved through a thermistor positioned
close to the battery cell.
The APM8601 automatically selects the USB or DC input,
depending on which is valid (DC has priority if both are
valid). The charging current from the USB input is set to
100mA or 500mA based on the logic level of the USEL
input.
1
14 FLT
13 DC
SETI 2
THM
3
GND
4
12 DC
CT
5
10 POK
USEL
6
9
USB
BAT
7
8
EN
APM8601
11 CHG
Figure 1 Pin Out
Applications
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Handheld Consumer Devices
Cell Phones, PDAs, MP3 Players
Handheld Test Equipment
Digital Still Cameras
Multimedia Players
The APM8601 is packaged in U-DFN3030-14 package with
a thermal pad.
Features
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Linear Lithium Ion / Lithium Polymer charging IC
Supply Input Safe up to 28V
Fast Charging with Maximum Current of 1A
100mA/500mA USB Charge Current Selected with
USEL
Resistor-Programmable Charging Current
Resistor-Programmable End-Of-Charge
Capacitor Programmable Charge Timer
Three Charge Indicator Pins for a Status Display
Thermal Protection
DFN3030-14: Available in “Green” Molding Compound
(No Br, Sb)
Lead-Free Finish; RoHS Compliant (Notes 1 & 2)
Halogen and Antimony Free. “Green” Device (Note 3)
Notes:
1. EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) & 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) compliant. All applicable RoHS exemptions applied.
2. See http://www.diodes.com/quality/lead_free.html for more information about Diodes Incorporated’s definitions of Halogen- and Antimony-free, "Green"
and Lead-free.
3. Halogen- and Antimony-free "Green” products are defined as those which contain <900ppm bromine, <900ppm chlorine (<1500ppm total Br + Cl) and
<1000ppm antimony compounds.
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Typical Application Circuit
DC Input
To Battery
DC
BAT
GND
USB Input
Attach to cell
THM
USB
500mA
100mA
OFF
ON
APM8601
USEL
POK
Charge status
BAT
EN
CHG
CT
Status LED
SETI
+5V
Figure 2. Typical Application Circuit
Pin Descriptions
BAT
1
14 FLT
13 DC
SETI 2
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THM
3
GND
4
12 DC
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11 CHG
CT
5
10 POK
USEL
6
9
USB
BAT
7
8
EN
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Name
Pin #
Description
The battery is charged via this pin and the BAT voltage is constantly monitored.
Connect a bypass capacitor between BAT and GND (2.2µF).
The maximum charge current is programmed using a resistor from SETI to GND.
This also determines the prequal current charging level and top-off threshold.
To monitor the battery temperature, connect a 10kΩ NTC thermistor. Place this
Thermistor Input thermistor as close as possible to the battery. Connect THM to GND if
temperature measurement is not required.
Ground
Ground connection.
Connecting a capacitor from CT to GND will set the time-outs for prequal, top-off
Charge Timing
and fast-charge. Connecting CT direct to GND disables these timers.
Logic input to program the charge current in USB charging mode.
USB Charge
Select
IBAT = 90mA when USEL = low, and IBAT = 475mA when USEL = high.
Connection to the
Battery
Charge Current
programming
BAT
1, 7
SETI
2
THM
3
GND
4
CT
5
USEL
6
EN
8
USB
9
POK
10
CHG
11
Charge Status
(Active-low)
DC
12, 13
DC Input
FLT
14
Fault Flag
(Active-low)
–
EP
Exposed Pad
Enable
(Active-low)
USB Input
Power OK
(Active-low)
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The charger is enabled when this input is low. To start the charger connect EN
to GND. Drive this input high to disable the charger.
USB supply input. Connect a bypass capacitor (1µF) from USB to GND.
When a valid input source is connected, this open-drain output is pulled low.
Open-drain output that indicates the charging status. It is active only in the fastcharge state and goes high-impedance when the charger is either disabled or in
prequal or top-off mode.
DC supply input. The recommended input voltage is between 4.32V and 7V. This
input is capable of withstanding up to 28V. Connect both DC pins together on the
PCB. It is recommended to connect a bypass capacitor (1µF) from DC to GND.
If the prequal or fast-charge timers expire and the charging threshold voltage is
not reached, FLT (open-drain output) will go low. Remove the fault by cycling
power or raise EN .
For optimal thermal performance connect to copper on PCB (electrically this can
be GND).
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Functional Block Diagram
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
–
Parameter
Rating
DC, USB to GND
-0.3 to 28V
BAT, CT, SETI, USEL, THM, FLT , CHG ,
–
POK , EN to GND
ESD Susceptibility (Note 4)
Note:
HBM
Human Body Model
MM
Machine Model
Unit
V
V
-0.3 to 6V
2
kV
200
V
4. Semiconductor devices are ESD sensitive and may be damaged by exposure to ESD events. Suitable ESD precautions should be
taken when handling and transporting this device.
Thermal Resistance (Note 5)
Symbol
θJA
Note:
Parameter
Junction to Ambient
Rating
40
Unit
°C/W
5. Test condition for DFN3030-10: Device mounted on FR-4 2-layer board, 2oz copper, with minimum recommended pad on top layer and 6 vias to
bottom layer 1.0”x1.5” ground plane.
Recommended Operating Conditions (Note 6)
Symbol
Rating
Unit
–
Ambient Temperature Range
-40 to +85
°C
–
Input Supply Voltage
4.15 to 7.00
V
0.1 to 1.0
A
ICHARGE
Note:
Parameter
Typical Charge Current
6. The device function is not guaranteed outside of the recommended operating conditions.
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Electrical Characteristics
APM8601 is tested at VDC = VUSB = 5V, VBAT = 4V, V EN = 0V, RSETI = 2kΩ, CCT = 68nF, at an ambient temperature of +25°C
unless otherwise noted.
Symbol
VDC/VUSB
VDC/VUSB
UVLO
Parameter
Input Voltage Range
Input Operating Range (Note 7)
Input Undervoltage Lock Out
(Note 7)
OVLO
Input Overvoltage Lock Out
IDC/USB
ISHTDWN
RDS_ON
Input Supply Current
Shutdown Current
Input to BAT On-Resistance
VDROPOUT
Input to BAT dropout Voltage
VBAT_REG
Battery Voltage Regulation
Battery Fast-Charge Restart
Threshold
BATRSTTH
IDC_CHG
IUSB_CHG
SS
VPREQ_TH
Note:
DC Charge Current
VUSB = 0V
USB Charge Current
VDC = 0V
Soft-Start Time
BAT Prequel Threshold
ILEAK
BAT Leakage Current
RSETI
Resistance Range for SETI
Test Conditions
–
–
Input rising, 500mV
hysteresis (typ.) VBAT = 3.2V
Input rising, 200mV
hysteresis (typ.)
IBAT = 0mA, RTHM = 10kΩ
EN =
High, TA = +25ºC
Input = 3.7V, VBAT = 3.6V
Input falling, 200mV
hysteresis (typ.)
IBAT = 0mA, TA = +25ºC
From BAT regulation
voltage
RSETI = 1.5kΩ
RSETI = 2.0kΩ
RSETI = 5.0kΩ
Prequal, RSETI = 2kΩ, VBAT =
2.5V
VUSEL = 5V
VUSEL = 0V
Prequal, RSETI = 2kΩ, VBAT =
2.5V
Ramp time to fast-charge
VBAT rising, 180mV
hysteresis (typ.)
VDC = VUSB = 0V, VBAT =
4.2V
Guaranteed by charging
current
Min
0
4.15
Typ.
–
Max
28
7.00
Unit
V
V
3.85
4.0
4.15
V
7.2
7.5
7.8
V
–
–
750
275
0.5
1200
435
0.8
µA
µA
Ω
5
55
150
mV
4.179
4.2
4.221
V
-230
-175
-110
mV
950
727
280
1000
750
300
1140
870
353
mA
60
75
95
450
75
475
90
500
105
60
75
95
–
1.2
–
ms
2.9
3.0
3.1
V
–
0.001
5
µA
1.5
–
5.0
kΩ
–
–
mA
7. Guaranteed by testing of undervoltage- and overvoltage-threshold. To completely charge a battery cell, the input voltage must be greater than 4.32V.
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Electrical Characteristics (Cont.)
APM8601 is tested at VDC = VUSB = 5V, VBAT = 4V, V EN = 0V, RSETI = 2kΩ, CCT = 68nF, at an ambient temperature of +25°C
unless otherwise noted.
Symbol
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Typ.
Max
Unit
EN , USEL
Logic Input Thresholds
–
Logic Input Leakage Current
Rising
Falling
VEN = VUSEL = 0 to 5.5V,
–
–
1.6
0.4
–
–
–
0.001
1
µA
–
12
100
mV
–
0.001
1
µA
–
–
4.13
kΩ
kΩ
TA = +25ºC
V
POK , CHG , FLT
Logic Output Voltage, Low
–
ITOP_OFF
RTHM_PULLUP
RTHM
CTACCU
Logic Output Leakage Current,
High
IPOK  ICHG  IFLT  1mA
VPOK  VCHG  VFLT  5.5V
VDC = VUSB = 0V
TA = +25°C
RSETI = 1.5kΩ
IBAT falling,
battery is
RSETI = 2.0kΩ
charged
RSETI = 5.0kΩ
Internal Pullup Resistance
THM Resistance, Hot
–
RTHM falling, 420Ω hyst. (typ.)
3.72
75
56.25
22.5
10
3.94
THM Resistance, Cold
RTHM rising, 2.7kΩ hyst. (typ.)
26.7
28.3
29.7
kΩ
THM Resistance, Disabled
RTHM falling, 230Ω hyst. (typ.)
260
315
370
Ω
Charge Timer Accuracy
CCT = 68nF
From entering prequal to FLT
going low, VBAT < 3V
From entering fast-charge to
FLT going low, 3V < VBAT <
4.2V
-20
–
+20
%
CHG / Top-Off Threshold
TLPREQUAL
Prequal Time Limit
TLCHG
Charge Time Limit
TLTOP_OFF
Top-Off Time Limit
THFBTEMP
Thermal Foldback Threshold
Temperature
THFBGAIN
Thermal Foldback Gain
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37.5
–
–
From CHG going high to
charger disabled
Junction temperature beyond
which the charge current is
reduced, TJ rising
Reduction of IBAT for increase
in TJ (using VDC), RSETI =
1.5kΩ
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75
mA
–
–
34.8
min
334
min
34.8
min
+100
ºC
5
%/ºC
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Functional Description
APM8601 is a linear Li-Ion battery charger device for single-cell applications. It has dual power inputs (DC and USB) and the
charge currents can be programmed with the RSETI resistor and/or the USEL pin. The device also incorporates several safety
features, such as charge timers, battery temperature monitoring and internal thermal limiting.
Functional State Diagram
OR
OR
OR
ANY STATE
DISABLE
EN = HIGH
VIN < VBAT
VIN < 4.0V
VIN > 7.5V
POK 1
IBAT
FLT
1
PREQUAL
THM
POK
0
1
IBAT
Timer Hold
FLT
1
EN = LOW
AND VIN > VBAT
AND VIN > 4.0V
AND VIN < 7.5V
RTHM < 315Ω
OR (RTHM > 3.94kΩ
AND RTHM < 28.3kΩ)
CHG
CHG
0A
POK 0
IBAT
1
0A
FLT
1 CHG
150 / RSETI
1
VBAT < 3V
AND Time out
(RTHM > 315Ω
AND RTHM < 3.94kΩ)
OR RTHM > 28.3kΩ
FAULT
VBAT < 2.82V
Reset Timer
VBAT > 3V
Reset Timer
RTHM < 315Ω
OR (RTHM > 3.94kΩ
AND RTHM < 28.3kΩ)
CHARGE
THM
POK
0
FLT
CHG
0
IBAT
Timer Hold
POK 0
IBAT (USB)
IBAT (DC)
1
0A
FLT
0
CHG
1
IBAT
0A
IBAT > 112.5 / RSETI
AND Time out
IBAT < 112.5 / RSETI
Reset Timer
VBAT < 4.05V
Reset Timer
TOP-OFF
0
0
FLT 1 CHG 0
USEL Setting
1500 / RSETI
(RTHM > 315Ω
AND RTHM < 3.94kΩ)
OR RTHM > 28.3kΩ
IBAT > 172.5 / RSETI
Reset Timer
POK
POK
FLT
1
CHG
1
Time out
DONE
POK 0
IBAT
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1
CHG
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Functional Description (Cont.)
INPUTS
DC
Pins 12 and 13 are the DC input. This input will allow charging from input voltages between 4.15V and 7V, and can
withstand up to 28V without device damage although charging is disabled above 7.5V (typ.).
USB
Pin 9 is the USB power input. This input will charge with input voltages from 4.15V to 7V. The charging current drawn
from USB is selected using the USEL pin, either at 95mA (1 USB power allocation unit) or 475mA (5 USB power allocation units,
High Power). Note that RSETI has no effect on USB charging currents in the Charge state, but RSETI does affect the Prequal
current when charging from USB. This pin will also withstand up to 28V, but charging is disabled above 7.5V (typ.).
If both DC and USB are connected and valid, power will be drawn from DC with charge current set by RSETI. USB and
USEL will be ignored.
GND
System ground connection.
EN
Pin 8 is the enable pin of the device. When pulled low the device will operate normally. When high, the device will
remain in the disabled state. For auto-starting, connect pin 8 directly to GND.
SETI
Pin 2 allows the charge currents to be programmed.
RSETI 
1500
ICHARGE
The charge current setting also changes the currents in prequal and top-off modes (being 10% and 7.5% of ICHARGE
respectively):
IPREQUAL 
150
RSETI
ITOPOFF 
112.5
RSETI
This pin can also be used to monitor the battery charging current:
ICHARGE
VSETI 1000
RSETI
THM
0
315Ω
Enabled
3.94k
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RTHM
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
The thermistor connection is on pin 3. This allows the battery temperature to be monitored using a 10k NTC thermistor,
which should be placed as close as possible to the battery cell. If no thermistor is used then this input should be connected
directly to ground. The charger will operate when there is less than 315Ω on this input (i.e., no thermistor connected); will be
disabled when there is between 315Ω and 3.94kΩ; enabled when between 3.94kΩ and 28.3kΩ; and disabled above 28.3kΩ.
28.3k
Thermistor
Beta
3000
3250
3500
3750
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Resistance in kΩ at
0°C
25°C 50°C
25.1
10
4.6
27.1
10
4.3
29.3
10
4
31.7
10
3.8
Typical in °C
Hot trip Cold Trip
55.1
-3.2
52.6
-1.3
50.5
0.5
48.6
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Functional Description (Cont.)
USEL Pin 6 allows the selection of the USB charging current. When low, I BAT is limited to 95mA (one USB power allocation
unit) and when High IBAT is limited to 475mA (5 USB power allocation units, High Power), when drawing power from the USB
input. This pin does not affect the device operation when power is being drawn from DC.
CT
The Charge Timer input on pin 5 allows selection of how long the system timers for Prequal, Charge and Top-off states
last. They are set by selecting the value of capacitor, CCT:
 CCT 
TCHARGE  334 min 

 68nF 
 CCT 
TPREQUAL  TTOPOFF  34.8min 

 68nF 
The charge timer will hold its current value if the charging was stopped via the thermistor and continue when the battery is in a
valid temperature range for charging.
OUTPUTS
BAT
Pins 1 and 7 are the current-controlled charging outputs for the battery cell. They should be connected together and to
the positive terminal of the battery. The chip monitors the voltage on these pins. There should be a 2.2µF capacitor connected
from BAT to GND.
POK
The POK flag on pin 10 is pulled low when a valid power input is available on either DC or USB inputs. It will go high
when no valid power is available and the device will enter the Disable state.
CHG
The CHG flag at pin 11 is pulled low when the device is in the Charge state. It will be high in Prequal and Top-off states.
If the thermistor trips the circuit into the THM state (from Prequal or Charge states), CHG will hold its previous value.
FLT
The FLT flag on pin 14 indicates a battery fault, as determined by a time-out in either the Prequal or Charge states. If
the battery voltage does not reach 3V after the prequal timer (default 34.8mins), or does not reduce charging current to 7.5%
after the charge timer (default 334mins), this indicates that the battery has failed or is failing and this will trigger the FLT flag.
This flag will not automatically reset, and can only be cleared by cycling the power input or the EN pin.
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Functional Description (Cont.)
EN
CHG
4.2V
3V
VBAT
0V
DONE
TOP-OFF
CHARGE
DISABLE
IBAT
PREQUAL
ICHARGE
1500/RSETI
IPREQUAL
150/RSETI
0A
ITOPOFF
112.5/RSETI
t
CHARGING PROCESS DESCRIPTION
The charging process is as follows, working through the state diagram.
The device will begin in the Disable state as the input power supply ramps from 0V. Once the input power supply has got into
the valid range (4.15V – 7V), and the device is enabled then it will enter the Prequal state. This state allows for slow charging of
a severely discharged battery. If the battery is already partially charged then the condition to move into the Charge state is met.
If it is not then the slow charge will increase the battery voltage until it can enter the Charge state, or if the voltage does not rise
sufficiently before the charge timer runs out (set using the capacitor on the CT pin) then the device will go into the Fault state,
indicating that the battery cell may be damaged or has failed and is not taking charge. In the Prequal state the battery
temperature can be monitored with a 10k NTC thermistor connected to the THM pin, and if the battery temperature goes out of
range (above ~50°C or below ~0°C, depending on thermistor choice) then charging will be suspended with the device going into
the THM state.
Once the battery has charged to a level of 3V, the device enters the Charge state, allowing faster charging of the battery in its
normal voltage range, with 10 times the current used in the Prequal state. For information on setting the charge currents, see
the functional description of the SETI pin. Again, the battery temperature is monitored and charging will be suspended if the
temperature goes out of range. The Charge state will last until the current drawn by the battery drops to 7.5% of the full charge
current. The device will then enter the Top-Off state, maintaining battery voltage and providing top-off charging current for the
time defined by the CT value. Once that timer completes, the device will enter the Done state, with zero battery current. If the
battery voltage falls below 4.05V then the device will automatically return to the Charge state.
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Ordering Information
APM8601 FB - 7
Device
APM8601FB-7
Note:
Package
Packing
FB :U-DFN3030-14
7 : Tape & Reel
Package
Code
Packaging
(Note 8)
FB
U-DFN3030-14
7” Tape and Reel
Quantity
Part Number Suffix
3000/Tape & Reel
-7
8. Pad layout as shown on Diodes Inc. suggested pad layout document, which can be found on our website at
http://www.diodes.com/package-outlines.html .
.
Marking Information
( Top View )
XX
Y WX
XX : P4 : APM8601
Y : Year : 0~9
W : Week : A~Z : 1~26 week;
a~z : 27~52 week;
z : represents 52 and 53
X : A~Z : Internal Code
Part Number
Package
Identification Code
APM8601FB-7
U-DFN3030-14
P4
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Package Outline Dimensions (All Dimensions in mm)
U-DFN3030-14
0.15
TOP MARK
0.10 C
0.08 C
C
2.95/3.05
2.2/2.4
B
14x-0.50
0.25 A
0/0.05
Side View
2X-
0.57/0.63
Seating Plane
A
Top View
0.40Typ
14x-0.25
CL
2X-
C0
0.25 B
0.40Typ.
CL
CL
0.15/0.25
(Pin #1 ID)
0.10
Bottom View
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CL
2.65
1.80
.3
0.30/0.40
1.6/1.8
2.95/3.05
(Pin #1 ID)
C A B
2.40
Land Pattern Recommendation
(Unit:mm)
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Taping Orientation (Note 9)
Note:
9. The taping orientation of the other package type can be found on our website at http://www.diodes.com/datasheets/ap02007.pdf
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all risks of such use and will agree to hold Diodes Incorporated and all the companies whose products are represented on Diodes Incorporated
website, harmless against all damages.
Diodes Incorporated does not warrant or accept any liability whatsoever in respect of any products purchased through unauthorized sales channel.
Should Customers purchase or use Diodes Incorporated products for any unintended or unauthorized application, Customers shall indemnify and
hold Diodes Incorporated and its representatives harmless against all claims, damages, expenses, and attorney fees arising out of, directly or
indirectly, any claim of personal injury or death associated with such unintended or unauthorized application.
Products described herein may be covered by one or more United States, international or foreign patents pending. Product names and markings
noted herein may also be covered by one or more United States, international or foreign trademarks.
This document is written in English but may be translated into multiple languages for reference. Only the English version of this document is the
final and determinative format released by Diodes Incorporated.
LIFE SUPPORT
Diodes Incorporated products are specifically not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without the express
written approval of the Chief Executive Officer of Diodes Incorporated. As used herein:
A. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which:
1. are intended to implant into the body, or
2. support or sustain life and whose failure to perform when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the
labeling can be reasonably expected to result in significant injury to the user.
B. A critical component is any component in a life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the
failure of the life support device or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
Customers represent that they have all necessary expertise in the safety and regulatory ramifications of their life support devices or systems, and
acknowledge and agree that they are solely responsible for all legal, regulatory and safety-related requirements concerning their products and any
use of Diodes Incorporated products in such safety-critical, life support devices or systems, notwithstanding any devices- or systems-related
information or support that may be provided by Diodes Incorporated. Further, Customers must fully indemnify Diodes Incorporated and its
representatives against any damages arising out of the use of Diodes Incorporated products in such safety-critical, life support devices or systems.
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