NM27C256 262,144-Bit (32K x 8) High Performance CMOS EPROM General Description The NM27C256 is one member of a high density EPROM Family which range in densities up to 4 Mb. The NM27C256 is a 256K Electrically Programmable Read Only Memory. It is manufactured in Fairchild’s latest CMOS split gate EPROM technology which enables it to operate at speeds as fast as 90 ns access time over the full operating range. Features ■ High performance CMOS — 90 ns access time The NM27C256 provides microprocessor-based systems extensive storage capacity for large portions of operating system and application software. Its 90 ns access time provides high speed operation with high-performance CPUs. The NM27C256 offers a single chip solution for the code storage requirements of 100% firmware-based equipment. Frequently-used software routines are quickly executed from EPROM storage, greatly enhancing system utility. ■ JEDEC standard pin configuration — 28-pin PDIP package — 32-pin chip carrier — 28-pin CERDIP package ■ Drop-in replacement for 27C256 or 27256 ■ Manufacturer’s identification code The NM27C256 is configured in the standard EPROM pinout which provides an easy upgrade path for systems which are currently using standard EPROMs. Block Diagram Data Outputs O0 - O7 VCC GND VPP OE Output Enable and Chip Enable Logic Output Buffers CE/PGM .. Y Decoder Y Gating ....... A0 - A14 Address Inputs X Decoder DS010833-1 © 1998 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation 1 www.fairchildsemi.com NM27C256 262,144-Bit (32K x 8) High Performance CMOS EPROM July 1998 27C080 27C040 27C020 27C010 27C512 A19 XX/VPP XX/VPP XX/VPP A16 A16 A16 A16 A15 A15 A15 A15 A12 A12 A12 A12 A7 A7 A7 A7 A6 A6 A6 A6 A5 A5 A5 A5 A4 A4 A4 A4 A3 A3 A3 A3 A2 A2 A2 A2 A1 A1 A1 A1 A0 A0 A0 A0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O1 O1 O1 O1 O2 O2 O2 O2 GND GND GND GND A15 A12 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 O0 O1 O2 GND DlP NM27C256 VPP A12 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 O0 O1 O2 GND 1 28 2 27 3 26 4 25 5 24 6 23 7 22 8 21 9 20 10 19 11 18 12 17 13 16 14 15 27C512 27C010 27C020 27C040 27C080 VCC VCC VCC VCC XX/PGM XX/PGM A18 A18 VCC VCC XX A17 A17 A17 A14 A14 A14 A14 A14 A14 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A8 A8 A8 A8 A8 A8 A9 A9 A9 A9 A9 A9 A11 A11 A11 A11 A11 A11 OE/VPP OE OE OE OE OE/VPP A10 A10 A10 A10 A10 A10 CE/PGM CE/PGM CE CE CE/PGM CE/PGM O7 O7 O7 O7 O7 O7 O6 O6 O6 O6 O6 O6 O5 O5 O5 O5 O5 O5 O4 O4 O4 O4 O4 O4 O3 O3 O3 O3 O3 O3 Note: Compatible EPROM pin configurations are shown in the blocks adjacent to the NM27C256 pins. Commercial Temp. Range (0°C to +70°C) VCC = 5V ±10% DS010833-2 Pin Names Symbol Description Parameter/Order Number Access Time (ns) A0–A14 Addresses NM27C256 Q, N, V 90 90 CE/PGM Chip Enable/Program NM27C256 Q, N, V 100 100 OE NM27C256 Q, N, V 120 120 O0–O7 NM27C256 Q, N, V 150 150 XX NM27C256 Q, N, V 200 200 Output Enable Outputs Don’t Care (during Read) PLCC Parameter/Order Number Access Time (ns) NM27C256 QE, NE, VE 120 120 NM27C256 QE, NE, VE 150 150 NM27C256 QE, NE, VE 200 200 A7 A12 VPP XX VCC A14 A13 Extended Temp. Range (-40°C to +85°C) VCC = 5V ±10% 4 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 XX O0 Note: Surface mount PLCC package available for commercial and extended temperature ranges only. Package Types: NM27C256 Q, N, V XXX Q = Quartz-Windowed Ceramic DIP N = Plastic OTP DIP V = Surface-Mount PLCC • All Packages conform to the JEDEC standard. 3 2 1 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 A8 A9 A11 XX OE A10 CE/PGM O7 O6 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 O1 O2 GND XX O3 O4 O5 • All versions are guaranteed to function for slower speeds. DS010833-3 Top 2 www.fairchildsemi.com NM27C256 262,144-Bit (32K x 8) High Performance CMOS EPROM Connection Diagrams ESD Protection Storage Temperature All Output Voltages with Respect to Ground -65°C to +150°C All Input Voltages except A9 with Respect to Ground -0.7V to +14V VCC Supply Voltage with Respect to Ground VCC + 1.0V to GND -0.6V Operating Range -0.6V to +7V VPP and A9 with Respect to Ground > 2000V -0.6V to +7V Range Temperature VCC Comm’l 0°C to +70°C +5V ±10% Industrial -40°C to +85°C +5V ±10% Read Operation DC Electrical Characteristics Over Operating Range with VPP = VCC Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min Max Units VIL Input Low Level -0.5 0.8 V VIH Input High Level 2.0 VCC +1 V VOL Output Low Voltage IOL = 2.1 mA 0.4 V VOH Output High Voltage IOH = -2.5 mA ISB1 (Note 11) VCC Standby Current (CMOS) CE = VCC ±0.3V ISB2 VCC Standby Current (TTL) ICC1 3.5 V 100 µA CE = VIH 1 mA VCC Active Current TTL Inputs CE = OE = VIL,f=5 MHz Inputs = VIH or VIL, I/O = 0 mA 35 mA IPP VPP Supply Current VPP = VCC 10 µA VPP VPP Read Voltage VCC - 0.7 VCC V ILI Input Load Current VIN = 5.5V or GND -1 1 µA ILO Output Leakage Current VOUT = 5.5V or GND -10 10 µA AC Electrical Characteristics Over Operating Range with VPP = VCC Symbol Parameter 90 100 120 150 200 Units Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max tACC Address to Output Delay 90 100 120 150 200 tCE CE to Output Delay 90 100 120 150 200 tOE OE to Output Delay 35 50 50 50 50 tDF (Note 2) Output Disable to Output Float 30 30 35 45 45 tOH (Note 2) Output Hold from Addresses, CE or OE, Whichever Occurred First 0 0 0 0 ns 0 Capacitance (Note 2) TA = +25˚C, f = 1 MHz Symbol Parameter CIN Input Capacitance VIN = 0V 6 12 pF Output Capacitance VOUT = 0V 9 12 pF COUT Conditions Typ Max Units 3 www.fairchildsemi.com NM27C256 262,144-Bit (32K x 8) High Performance CMOS EPROM Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) Output Load 1 TTL Gate and CL = 100 pF (Note 8) ≤ 5 ns Input Rise and Fall Times Input Pulse Levels 0.45 to 2.4V Timing Measurement Reference Level (Note 10) Inputs 0.8V and 2.0V Outputs 0.8V and 2.0V AC Waveforms (Note 6) (Note 7) (Note 9) ADDRESSES 2.0V ADDRESSES VALID 0.8V CE 2.0V 0.8V tCE OE tCE (Notes 4, 5) 2.0V 0.8V tOE (Note 3) tDF (Notes 4, 5) OUTPUT 2.0V Hi-Z Hi-Z VALID OUTPUT 0.8V tACC (Note 3) tOH DS010833-4 Note 1: Stresses above those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. Note 2: This parameter is only sampled and is not 100% tested. Note 3: OE may be delayed up to tACC - tOE after the falling edge of CE without impacting tACC. Note 4: The tDF and tCF compare level is determined as follows: High to TRI-STATE®, the measured VOH1 (DC) - 0.10V; Low to TRI-STATE, the measured VOL1 (DC) + 0.10V. Note 5: TRI-STATE may be attained using OE or CE. Note 6: The power switching characteristics of EPROMs require careful device decoupling. It is recommended that at least a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor be used on every device between VCC and GND. Note 7: The outputs must be restricted to VCC + 1.0V to avoid latch-up and device damage. Note 8: TTL Gate: IOL = 1.6 mA, IOH = -400 µA. CL = 100 pF includes fixture capacitance. Note 9: VPP may be connected to VCC except during programming. Note 10: Inputs and outputs can undershoot to -2.0V for 20 ns Max. Note 11: CMOS inputs: VIL = GND ±0.3V, V IH = VCC ±0.3V. Programming Characteristics (Note 12) (Note 13) (Note 14) (Note 15) Symbol Parameter Conditions 4 Min Typ Max Units www.fairchildsemi.com NM27C256 262,144-Bit (32K x 8) High Performance CMOS EPROM AC Test Conditions Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units tAS Address Setup Time 1 µs tOES OE Setup Time 1 µs tVPS VPP Setup Time 1 µs tVCS VCC Setup Time 1 µs tDS Data Setup Time 1 µs tAH Address Hold Time 0 µs tDH Data Hold Time 1 µs tDF Output Enable to Output Float Delay tPW Program Pulse Width tOE Data Valid from OE CE = VIL 100 ns IPP VPP Supply Current during Programming Pulse CE = VIL 30 mA ICC VCC Supply Current 50 mA TA Temperature Ambient 20 25 30 °C VCC Power Supply Voltage 6.25 6.5 6.75 V VPP Programming Supply Voltage 12.5 12.75 13.0 tFR Input Rise, Fall Time CE = VIL 0 45 50 60 ns 105 µs 5 V ns VIL Input Low Voltage VIH Input High Voltage 2.4 tIN Input Timing Reference Voltage 0.8 2.0 V Output Timing Reference Voltage 0.8 2.0 V tOUT 0.0 0.45 4.0 V V Programming Waveforms (Note 14) PROGRAM VERIFY PROGRAM ADDRESSES 2.0V ADDRESS N 0.8V tAS DATA 2.0V tAH DATA IN STABLE ADD N 0.8V tDS VCC DATA OUT VALID ADD N tDH tDF 5.25V tVCS VPP 12.75V tVPS CE 2.0V 0.8V tOES tOE tPW OE 2.0V 0.8V DS010833-5 Note 12: Fairchild’s standard product warranty applies to devices programmed to specifications described herein. Note 13: VCC must be applied simultaneously or before VPP and removed simultaneously or after VPP. The EPROM must not be inserted into or removed from a board with voltage applied to VPP or VCC. Note 14: The maximum absolute allowable voltage which may be applied to the VPP pin during programming is 14V. Care must be taken when switching the VPP supply to prevent any overshoot from exceeding this 14V maximum specification. At least a 0.1 µF capacitor is required across VPP, VCC to GND to suppress spurious voltage transients which may damage the device. Note 15: During power up the PGM pin must be brought high (≥ VIH) either coincident with or before power is applied to VPP. 5 www.fairchildsemi.com NM27C256 262,144-Bit (32K x 8) High Performance CMOS EPROM Programming Characteristics (Note 12) (Note 13) (Note 14) (Note 15) (Continued) NM27C256 262,144-Bit (32K x 8) High Performance CMOS EPROM Turbo Programming Algorithm Flow Chart VCC = 6.5V VPP = 12.75V n=0 ADDRESS = FIRST LOCATION PROGRAM ONE 50µs PULSE INCREMENT n NO DEVICE FAILED YES n = 10? FAIL VERIFY BYTE PASS LAST ADDRESS ? NO INCREMENT ADDRESS n=0 YES ADDRESS = FIRST LOCATION VERIFY BYTE FAIL PASS INCREMENT ADDRESS NO PROGRAM ONE 50 µs PULSE LAST ADDRESS ? YES CHECK ALL BYTES 1ST: VCC = VPP = 6.0V 2ND: VCC = VPP = 4.3V Note: The standard National Semiconductor algorithm may also be used but it will have longer programming time. DS010833-6 FIGURE 1. 6 www.fairchildsemi.com The EPROM is in the programming mode when the VPP power supply is at 12.75V and OE is at VIH. It is required that at least a 0.1 µF capacitor be placed across VPP, VCC to ground to suppress spurious voltage transients which may damage the device. The data to be programmed is applied 8 bits in parallel to the data output pins. The levels required for the address and data inputs are TTL. DEVICE OPERATION The six modes of operation of the EPROM are listed in Table 1. It should be noted that all inputs for the six modes are at TTL levels. The power supplies required are VCC and VPP. The VPP power supply must be at 12.75V during the three programming modes, and must be at 5V in the other three modes. The VCC power supply must be at 6.5V during the three programming modes, and at 5V in the other three modes. When the address and data are stable, an active low, TTL program pulse is applied to the CE/PGM input. A program pulse must be applied at each address location to be programmed. The EPROM is programmed with the Turbo Programming Algorithm shown in Figure 1. Each Address is programmed with a series of 50 µs pulses until it verifies good, up to a maximum of 10 pulses. Most memory cells will program with a single 50 µs pulse. (The standard National Semiconductor Algorithm may also be used but it will have longer programming time.) Read Mode The EPROM has two control functions, both of which must be logically active in order to obtain data at the outputs. Chip Enable (CE/PGM) is the power control and should be used for device selection. Output Enable (OE) is the output control and should be used to gate data to the output pins, independent of device selection. Assuming that addresses are stable, address access time (tACC) is equal to the delay from CE to output (tCE). Data is available at the outputs tOE after the falling edge of OE, assuming that CE/PGM has been low and addresses have been stable for at least tACC –tOE. The EPROM must not be programmed with a DC signal applied to the CE/PGM input. Programming multiple EPROM in parallel with the same data can be easily accomplished due to the simplicity of the programming requirments. Like inputs of the parallel EPROM may be connected together when they are programmed with the same data. A low level TTL pulse applied to the CE/PGM input programs the paralleled EPROM. Standby Mode The EPROM has a standby mode which reduces the active power dissipation by over 99%, from 385 mW to 0.55 mW. The EPROM is placed in the standby mode by applying a CMOS high signal to the CE/PGM input. When in standby mode, the outputs are in a high impedance state, independent of the OE input. Program Inhibit Programming multiple EPROMs in parallel with different data is also easily accomplished. Except for CE/PGM, all like inputs (including OE) of the parallel EPROMs may be common. A TTL low level program pulse applied to an EPROM’s CE/PGM input with VPP at 12.75V will program that EPROM. A TTL high level CE/ PGM input inhibits the other EPROMs from being programmed. Output Disable The EPROM is placed in output disable by applying a TTL high signal to the OE input. When in output disable all circuitry is enabled, except the outputs are in a high impedance state (TRISTATE). Program Verify A verify should be performed on the programmed bits to determine whether they were correctly programmed. The verify may be performed with VPP at 12.75V. VPP must be at VCC, except during programming and program verify. Output OR-Typing Because the EPROM is usually used in larger memory arrays, Fairchild has provided a 2-line control function that accommodates this use of multiple memory connections. The 2-line control function allows for: AFTER PROGRAMMING Opaque labels should be placed over the EPROM window to prevent unintentional erasure. Covering the window will also prevent temporary functional failure due to the generation of photo currents. 1. the lowest possible memory power dissipation, and 2. complete assurance that output bus contention will not occur. To most efficiently use these two control lines, it is recommended that CE/PGM be decoded and used as the primary device selecting function, while OE be made a common connection to all devices in the array and connected to the READ line from the system control bus. This assures that all deselected memory devices are in their low power standby modes and that the output pins are active only when data is desired from a particular memory device. MANUFACTURER’S IDENTIFICATION CODE The EPROM has a manufacturer’s identification code to aid in programming. When the device is inserted in an EPROM programmer socket, the programmer reads the code and then automatically calls up the specific programming algorithm for the part. This automatic programming control is only possible with programmers which have the capability of reading the code. Programming The Manufacturer’s Identification code, shown in Table 2, specifically identifies the manufacturer and device type. The code for NM27C256 is “8F04”, where “8F” designates that it is made by Fairchild Semiconductor, and “04” designates a 256K part. CAUTION: Exceeding 14V on pin 1 (VPP) will damage the EPROM. Initially, and after each erasure, all bits of the EPROM are in the “1’s” state. Data is introduced by selectively programming “0’s” into the desired bit locations. Although only “0’s” will be programmed, both “1’s” and “0’s” can be presented in the data word. The only way to change a “0” to a “1” is by ultraviolet light erasure. The code is accessed by applying 12V ±0.5V to address pin A9. Addresses A1–A8, A10–A16, and all control pins are held at VIL. Address pin A0 is held at VIL for the manufacturer’s code, and held at VIH for the device code. The code is read on the eight data pins, O0 –O7. Proper code access is only guaranteed at 25°C to ±5°C. 7 www.fairchildsemi.com NM27C256 262,144-Bit (32K x 8) High Performance CMOS EPROM Functional Description be checked to make certain full erasure is occurring. Incomplete erasure will cause symptoms that can be misleading. Programmers, components, and even system designs have been erroneously suspected when incomplete erasure was the problem. ERASURE CHARACTERISTICS The erasure characteristics of the device are such that erasure begins to occur when exposed to light with wavelengths shorter than approximately 4000 Angstroms (Å). It should be noted that sunlight and certain types of fluorescent lamps have wavelengths in the 3000Å–4000Å range. SYSTEM CONSIDERATION The power switching characteristics of EPROMs require careful decoupling of the devices. The supply current, ICC, has three segments that are of interest to the system designer: the standby current level, the active current level, and the transient current peaks that are produced by voltage transitions on input pins. The magnitude of these transient current peaks is dependent of the output capacitance loading of the device. The associated VCC transient voltage peaks can be suppressed by properly selected decoupling capacitors. It is recommended that at least a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor be used on every device between VCC and GND. This should be a high frequency capacitor of low inherent inductance. In addition, at least a 4.7 µF bulk electrolytic capacitor should be used between VCC and GND for each eight devices. The bulk capacitor should be located near where the power supply is connected to the array. The purpose of the bulk capacitor is to overcome the voltage drop caused by the inductive effects of the PC board traces. The recommended erasure procedure for the EPROM is exposure to short wave ultraviolet light which has a wavelength of 2537Å. The integrated dose (i.e., UV intensity x exposure time) for erasure should be a minimum of 15W-sec/cm2 . The EPROM should be placed within 1 inch of the lamp tubes during erasure. Some lamps have a filter on their tubes which should be removed before erasure An erasure system should be calibrated periodically. The distance from lamp to device should be maintained at one inch. The erasure time increases as the square of the distance from the lamp (if distance is doubled the erasure time increases by factor of 4). Lamps lose intensity as they age. When a lamp is changed, the distance has changed, or the lamp has aged, the system should Mode Selection The modes of operation of NM27C256 listed in Table 1. A single 5V power supply is required in the read mode. All inputs are TTL levels except for VPP and A9 for device signature. TABLE 1. Modes Selection Pins CE/PGM OE VPP VCC Outputs VIL VIL VCC 5.0V DOUT X (Note 16) VIH VCC 5.0V High-Z Standby VIH X VCC 5.0V High-Z Programming VIL VIH 12.75V 6.25V DIN Program Verify VIH VIL 12.75V 6.25V DOUT Program Inhibit VIH VIH 12.75V 6.25V High-Z Mode Read Output Disable Note 16: X can be VIL or VIH. TABLE 2. Manufacturer’s Identification Code Pins A0 (10) A9 (24) O7 (19) O6 (18) O5 (17) O4 (16) O3 (15) O2 (13) O1 (12) O0 (11) Hex Data Manufacturer Code VIL 12V 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 8F Device Code VIH 12V 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 04 8 www.fairchildsemi.com NM27C256 262,144-Bit (32K x 8) High Performance CMOS EPROM Functional Description (Continued) NM27C256 262,144-Bit (32K x 8) High Performance CMOS EPROM Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted 1.450 [36.83] MAX 28 15 R 0.025 [0.64] 0.520 ± 0.006 0.600 [13.21 ±0.15] [15.24] MAX Glass 1 14 0.280 ±0.010 [7.11 ±0.25] UV WINDOW R 0.030-0.055 [0.76 - 1.40] TYP 0.005 MIN TYP 0.050-0.060 TYP Glass Sealant 0.590-0.620 [14.99 - 15.75] 0.175 MAX 0.225 MAX TYP 0.125 MIN TYP 86°-94° TYP 0.060-0.1000.090-0.110 TYP TYP 0.015-0.021 TYP 0.015 -0.060 TYP 0.150 MIN TYP 95° ±5° 0.010 ±0.002 TYP TYP [0.25 ±0.05] +0.025 -0.060 +0.64 17.40 -1.52 0.685 UV Window Cavity Dual-In-Line CerDIP Package (Q) Order Number NM27C256QXXX Package Number J28AQ 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 0.030 Max (0.762) 0.600 - 0.620 (15.24 - 15.75) 0.062 RAD (1.575) 0.510 ±0.005 (12.95 ±0.127) 95° ±5° 0.580 (14.73) 0.008-0.015 (0.229-0.381) Pin #1 IDENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1.393 - 1.420 (35.38 - 36.07) +0.025 0.625 -0.015 (15.88 +0.635 ( -0.381 0.050 (1.270) Typ 0.053 - 0.069 (1.346 - 1.753) 0.125-0.165 (3.175-4.191) 0.108 ±0.010 (2.540 ±0.254) 0.050 ±0.015 (1.270 ±0.381) 88° 94° Typ 0.20 Min (0.508) 0.125-0.145 (3.175-3.583) 0.018 ±0.003 (0.457 ±0.076) 28-Lead Plastic One-Time-Programmable Dual-In-Line Package Order Number NM27C256NXXX Package Number N28B 9 www.fairchildsemi.com NM27C256 262,144-Bit (32K x 8) High Performance CMOS EPROM Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted 0.485-0.495 [12.32-12.57] 0.106-0.112 [2.69-2.84] 0.007[0.18] S B D-E S 0.449-0.453 [11.40-11.51] -H- Base Plane 0.023-0.029 [0.58-0.74] 0.015 [0.38] Min Typ -A0.045 [1.143] 60 ° 0.007[0.18] S B D-E S 0.002[0.05] S B 0.000-0.010 [0.00-0.25] Polished Optional 1 0.490-0530 [12.45-13.46] 0.400 -D4 ( [10.16] ) 30 0.541-0.545 [13.74-13-84] 29 5 0.549-0.553 [13.94-14.05] 0.015[0.38] S C D-E, F-G S -G- -B0.585-0.595 [14.86-15.11] 0.013-0.021 TYP [0.33-0.53] -FSee detail A -J13 14 20 -E- 0.002[0.05] S A 0.007[0.18] S 0.007[0.18] S A F-G S A F-G S 0.118-0.129 [3.00-3.28] 0.010[0.25] L 0.007[0.18] M 21 B A D-E, F-G S B 0.042-0.048 45°X [1.07-1.22] 0.123-0.140 [3.12-3.56] 0.050 ,, 0.025 [0.64] Min B 0.007[0.18] S 0.019-0.025 [0.48-0.64] H D-E, F-G S D-E, F-G S -C0.004[0.10] 0.020 [0.51] 0.005 Max [0.13] 0.0100 [0.254] 0.045 [1.14] 0.025 [0.64] Min Detail A Typical Rotated 90° 0.021-0.027 [0.53-0.69] R 0.030-0.040 [0.76-1.02] 0.065-0.071 [1.65-1.80] 0.053-0.059 [1.65-1.80] 0.031-0.037 [0.79-0.94] 0.006-0.012 [0.15-0.30] 0.026-0.032 Typ [0.66-0.81] C 0.078-0.095 [1.98-2.41] 0.027-0.033 [0.69-0.84] Section B-B Typical 32-Lead Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC) Order Number NM27C256VXXX Package Number VA32A 10 www.fairchildsemi.com NM27C256 262,144-Bit (32K x 8) High Performance CMOS EPROM Life Support Policy Fairchild's products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without the express written approval of the President of Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation. 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