NEC MC-4516CB64ES-A10B

DATA SHEET
MOS INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
MC-4516CB64ES, 4516CB64PS
16 M-WORD BY 64-BIT
SYNCHRONOUS DYNAMIC RAM MODULE (SO DIMM)
Description
The MC-4516CB64ES and MC-4516CB64PS are 16,777,216 words by 64 bits synchronous dynamic RAM module
(Small Outline DIMM) on which 8 pieces of 128 M SDRAM: µPD45128841 are assembled.
These modules provide high density and large quantities of memory in a small space without utilizing the surfacemounting technology on the printed circuit board.
Decoupling capacitors are mounted on power supply line for noise reduction.
Features
• 16,777,216 words by 64 bits organization
• Clock frequency and access time from CLK
Part number
MC-4516CB64ES-A10B
★
MC-4516CB64PS-A10B
/CAS Latency
Clock frequency (MAX.)
Access time from CLK (MAX.)
CL = 3
100 MHz
7 ns
CL = 2
67 MHz
8 ns
CL = 3
100 MHz
7 ns
CL = 2
67 MHz
8 ns
• Fully Synchronous Dynamic RAM, with all signals referenced to a positive clock edge
• Pulsed interface
• Possible to assert random column address in every cycle
• Quad internal banks controlled by BA0 and BA1 (Bank Select)
• Programmable burst-length (1, 2, 4, 8 and Full Page)
• Programmable wrap sequence (Sequential / Interleave)
• Programmable /CAS latency (2, 3)
• Automatic precharge and controlled precharge
• CBR (Auto) refresh and self refresh
• Single +3.3 V ± 0.3 V power supply
• LVTTL compatible
• 4,096 refresh cycles/64 ms
• Burst termination by Burst Stop command and Precharge command
• 144-pin small outline dual in-line memory module (Pin pitch = 0.8 mm)
• Unbuffered type
• Serial PD
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this document, please
confirm that this is the latest version.
Not all devices/types available in every country. Please check with local NEC representative for
availability and additional information.
Document No. M13611EJ5V0DS00 (5th edition)
Date Published February 2000 NS CP (K)
Printed in Japan
The mark • shows major revised points.
©
1998
MC-4516CB64ES, 4516CB64PS
Ordering Information
Part number
Clock frequency
Package
Mounted devices
MHz (MAX.)
MC-4516CB64ES-A10B
★ MC-4516CB64PS-A10B
2
100 MHz
144-pin Small Outline DIMM
8 pieces of µPD45128841G5 (Rev. E)
Edge connector: Gold Plated
(10.16mm (400) TSOP (II))
(Socket type)
8 pieces of µPD45128841G5 (Rev. P)
26.67 mm height
(10.16mm (400) TSOP (II))
Data Sheet M13611EJ5V0DS00
MC-4516CB64ES, 4516CB64PS
Pin Configuration
144-pin Dual In-line Memory Module Socket Type (Edge connector: Gold plated)
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
80
82
84
86
88
90
92
94
96
98
100
102
104
106
108
110
112
114
116
118
120
122
124
126
128
130
132
134
136
138
140
142
144
Vss
DQ 32
DQ 33
DQ 34
DQ 35
Vcc
DQ 36
DQ 37
DQ 38
DQ 39
Vss
DQMB4
DQMB5
Vcc
A3
A4
A5
Vss
DQ 40
DQ 41
DQ 42
DQ 43
Vcc
DQ 44
DQ 45
DQ 46
DQ 47
Vss
NC
NC
Vss
DQ 0
DQ 1
DQ 2
DQ 3
VCC
DQ 4
DQ 5
DQ 6
DQ 7
Vss
DQMB0
DQMB1
VCC
A0
A1
A2
Vss
DQ 8
DQ 9
DQ 10
DQ 11
VCC
DQ 12
DQ 13
DQ 14
DQ 15
Vss
NC
NC
CLK0
CKE0
Vcc
Vcc
/RAS
/CAS
/WE
NC
/CS0
NC
NC
NC
NC
CLK1
Vss
Vss
NC
NC
NC
NC
VCC
Vcc
DQ 16
DQ 48
DQ 17
DQ 49
DQ 18
DQ 50
DQ 19
DQ 51
Vss
Vss
DQ 20
DQ 52
DQ 21
DQ 53
DQ 22
DQ 54
DQ 23
DQ 55
Vcc
Vcc
A6
A7
A8
BA0 (A13)
Vss
Vss
A9
BA1 (A12)
A10
A11
Vcc
Vcc
DQMB2
DQMB6
DQMB3
DQMB7
Vss
Vss
DQ 24
DQ 56
DQ 25
DQ 57
DQ 26
DQ 58
DQ 27
DQ 59
VCC
Vcc
DQ 28
DQ 60
DQ 29
DQ 61
DQ 30
DQ 62
DQ 31
DQ 63
Vss
Vss
SDA
SCL
VCC
Vcc
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
45
47
49
51
53
55
57
59
61
63
65
67
69
71
73
75
77
79
81
83
85
87
89
91
93
95
97
99
101
103
105
107
109
111
113
115
117
119
121
123
125
127
129
131
133
135
137
139
141
143
Data Sheet M13611EJ5V0DS00
/xxx indicates active low signal.
A0 - A11
: Address Inputs
[Row: A0 - A11, Column: A0 - A9]
BA0(A13), BA1(A12) : SDRAM Bank Select
DQ0 - DQ63
: Data Inputs/Outputs
CLK0, CLK1
: Clock Input
CKE0
: Clock Enable Input
/CS0
: Chip Select Input
/RAS
: Row Address Strobe
/CAS
: Column Address Strobe
/WE
: Write Enable
DQMB0 - DQMB7
: DQ Mask Enable
SDA
: Serial Data I/O for PD
SCL
: Clock Input for PD
VCC
: Power Supply
VSS
: Ground
NC
: No Connection
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MC-4516CB64ES, 4516CB64PS
Block Diagram
/WE
/CS0
DQMB0
DQMB4
DQ 0 DQM
DQ 7
DQ 6
DQ 5
DQ 4
DQ 3
DQ 2
DQ 1
DQ 0
DQ 1
DQ 2
DQ 3
DQ 4
DQ 5
DQ 6
DQ 7
/CS
/WE
DQ 32
DQ 33
DQ 34
DQ 35
DQ 36
DQ 37
DQ 38
DQ 39
D0
DQ 0 DQM /CS
DQ 1
DQ 2
DQ 3
D4
DQ 4
DQ 5
DQ 6
DQ 7
/WE
DQ 0 DQM /CS
DQ 1
DQ 2
DQ 3
D5
DQ 4
DQ 5
DQ 6
DQ 7
/WE
DQ 0 DQM /CS
DQ 1
DQ 2
DQ 3
D6
DQ 4
DQ 5
DQ 6
DQ 7
/WE
DQ 0 DQM /CS
DQ 1
DQ 2
DQ 3
D7
DQ 4
DQ 5
DQ 6
DQ 7
/WE
DQMB5
DQMB1
DQ 15
DQ 14
DQ 13
DQ 12
DQ 11
DQ 10
DQ 9
DQ 8
/CS
DQ 0 DQM
DQ 1
DQ 2
DQ 3
D1
DQ 4
DQ 5
DQ 6
DQ 7
/WE
DQ 0 DQM
/WE
DQ 40
DQ 41
DQ 42
DQ 43
DQ 44
DQ 45
DQ 46
DQ 47
DQMB6
DQMB2
DQ 23
DQ 22
DQ 21
DQ 20
DQ 19
DQ 18
DQ 17
DQ 16
DQ 1
DQ 2
DQ 3
DQ 4
DQ 5
DQ 6
DQ 7
/CS
DQ 48
DQ 49
DQ 50
DQ 51
DQ 52
DQ 53
DQ 54
DQ 55
D2
DQMB7
DQMB3
DQ 0 DQM /CS
DQ 1
DQ 2
DQ 3
D3
DQ 4
DQ 5
DQ 6
DQ 7
DQ 31
DQ 30
DQ 29
DQ 28
DQ 27
DQ 26
DQ 25
DQ 24
/WE
DQ 56
DQ 57
DQ 58
DQ 59
DQ 60
DQ 61
DQ 62
DQ 63
SERIAL PD
A1
CLK : D1, D5
10 Ω
SDA
SCL
A0
CLK : D0, D4
CLK0
A2
CLK : D2, D6
CLK1
CLK : D3, D7
10 Ω
A0 - A11
A0 - A11: D0 - D7
BA0
A13: D0 - D7
BA1
A12: D0 - D7
VCC
D0 - D7
C
V SS
D0 - D7
Remark D0 - D7: µPD45128841 (4M words × 8bits × 4banks)
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/RAS
/RAS: D0 - D7
/CAS
/CAS: D0 - D7
CKE0
CKE: D0 - D7
MC-4516CB64ES, 4516CB64PS
Electrical Specifications
• All voltages are referenced to VSS (GND).
• After power up, wait more than 100 µs and then, execute power on sequence and CBR (Auto) refresh before proper
device operation is achieved.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Symbol
Voltage on power supply pin relative to GND
Rating
Unit
VCC
–0.5 to +4.6
V
Voltage on input pin relative to GND
VT
–0.5 to +4.6
V
Short circuit output current
IO
50
mA
Power dissipation
PD
8
W
Operating ambient temperature
TA
0 to +70
°C
Storage temperature
Tstg
–55 to +125
°C
Caution
Condition
Exposing the device to stress above those listed in Absolute Maximum Ratings could cause
permanent damage. The device is not meant to be operated under conditions outside the limits
described in the operational section of this specification. Exposure to Absolute Maximum Rating
conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Symbol
Condition
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit
3.3
3.6
V
Supply voltage
VCC
3.0
High level input voltage
VIH
2.0
VCC + 0.3
V
Low level input voltage
VIL
–0.3
+ 0.8
V
Operating ambient temperature
TA
0
70
°C
MAX.
Unit
55
pF
Capacitance (TA = 25 °C, f = 1 MHz)
Parameter
Input capacitance
Symbol
Test condition
CI1
A0 - A11, BA0(A13), BA1(A12),
MIN.
TYP.
/RAS, /CAS, /WE
Data input/output capacitance
CI2
CLK0, CLK1
36
CI3
CKE0
55
CI4
/CS0
55
CI5
DQMB0 -DQMB7
10
CI/O
DQ0 - DQ63
10
Data Sheet M13611EJ5V0DS00
pF
5
MC-4516CB64ES, 4516CB64PS
★ DC Characteristics (Recommended Operating Conditions unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Operating current
Precharge standby current
in power down mode
Precharge standby current
Symbol
ICC1
ICC2P
ICC2PS
ICC2N
in non power down mode
power down mode
Active standby current in
ICC3P
ICC3PS
ICC3N
non power down mode
Unit
Notes
mA
1
Burst length = 1,
/CAS latency = 2
800
tRC ≥ tRC (MIN.), IO = 0 mA
/CAS latency = 3
840
CKE ≤ VIL (MAX.), tCK = 15 ns
8
CKE ≤ VIL (MAX.), tCK = ∞
8
CKE ≥ VIH (MIN.), tCK = 15 ns, /CS ≥ VIH (MIN.),
160
CKE ≥ VIH (MIN.), tCK = ∞, Input signals are stable.
64
CKE ≤ VIL (MAX.), tCK = 15 ns
40
CKE ≤ VIL (MAX.), tCK = ∞
32
CKE ≥ VIH (MIN.), tCK = 15 ns, /CS ≥ VIH (MIN.),
240
ICC4
CKE ≥ VIH (MIN.), tCK = ∞, Input signals are stable.
160
tCK ≥ tCK (MIN.), IO = 0 mA
/CAS latency = 2
680
/CAS latency = 3
1,000
/CAS latency = 2
1,760
/CAS latency = 3
1,760
(Burst mode)
CBR (Auto) refresh current
MAX.
mA
mA
mA
mA
Input signals are changed one time during 30 ns.
ICC3NS
Operating current
MIN.
Input signals are changed one time during 30 ns.
ICC2NS
Active standby current in
Test condition
ICC5
tRC ≥ tRC (MIN.)
Self refresh current
ICC6
CKE ≤ 0.2 V
Input leakage current
II (L)
VI = 0 to 3.6 V, All other pins not under test = 0 V
Output leakage current
IO (L)
DOUT is disabled, VO = 0 to 3.6 V
High level output voltage
VOH
IO = – 4.0 mA
Low level output voltage
VOL
IO = + 4.0 mA
mA
2
mA
3
16
mA
–8
+8
µA
– 1.5
+ 1.5
µA
2.4
V
0.4
V
Notes 1. ICC1 depends on output loading and cycle rates. Specified values are obtained with the output open. In
addition to this, ICC1 is measured on condition that addresses are changed only one time during tCK (MIN.).
2. ICC4 depends on output loading and cycle rates. Specified values are obtained with the output open. In
addition to this, ICC4 is measured on condition that addresses are changed only one time during tCK (MIN.).
3. ICC5 is measured on condition that addresses are changed only one time during tCK (MIN.).
6
Data Sheet M13611EJ5V0DS00
MC-4516CB64ES, 4516CB64PS
AC Characteristics (Recommended Operating Conditions unless otherwise noted)
★ Test Conditions
Parameter
AC high level input voltage / low level input voltage
Value
Unit
2.4 / 0.4
V
1.4
V
1
ns
1.4
V
Input timing measurement reference level
Transition time (Input rise and fall time)
Output timing measurement reference level
tCK
tCH
CLK
tCL
2.4 V
1.4 V
0.4 V
tSETUP tHOLD
Input
2.4 V
1.4 V
0.4 V
tAC
tOH
Output
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MC-4516CB64ES, 4516CB64PS
Synchronous Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
-A10B
MIN.
Clock cycle time
Access time from CLK
Unit
MAX.
/CAS latency = 3
tCK3
10
ns
/CAS latency = 2
tCK2
15
ns
/CAS latency = 3
tAC3
7
ns
1
/CAS latency = 2
tAC2
8
ns
1
CLK high level width
tCH
3.5
ns
CLK low level width
tCL
3.5
ns
Data-out hold time
tOH
3
ns
Data-out low-impedance time
tLZ
0
ns
/CAS latency = 3
tHZ3
3
7
ns
/CAS latency = 2
tHZ2
3
8
ns
Data-in setup time
tDS
2.5
ns
Data-in hold time
tDH
1
ns
Address setup time
tAS
2.5
ns
Address hold time
tAH
1
ns
CKE setup time
tCKS
2.5
ns
CKE hold time
tCKH
1
ns
CKE setup time (Power down exit)
tCKSP
2.5
ns
Command (/CS0, /RAS, /CAS, /WE,
DQMB0 - DQMB7) setup time
tCMS
2.5
ns
Command (/CS0, /RAS, /CAS, /WE,
DQMB0 - DQMB7) hold time
tCMH
1
ns
Data-out high-impedance time
★ Note 1.
Output load
Z = 50 Ω
Output
50 pF
Remark
8
Note
These specifications are applied to the monolithic device.
Data Sheet M13611EJ5V0DS00
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MC-4516CB64ES, 4516CB64PS
Asynchronous Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
-A10B
MIN.
Unit
MAX.
REF to REF/ACT command period (Operation)
tRC
90
ns
REF to REF/ACT command period (Refresh)
tRC1
90
ns
ACT to PRE command period
tRAS
60
PRE to ACT command period
tRP
30
ns
Delay time ACT to READ/WRITE command
tRCD
30
ns
ACT (0) to ACT (1) command period
tRRD
20
ns
Data-in to PRE command period
tDPL
10
ns
120,000
ns
Data-in to ACT (REF) command
/CAS latency = 3
tDAL3
1CLK+30
ns
period (Auto precharge)
/CAS latency = 2
tDAL2
1CLK+30
ns
tRSC
2
CLK
tT
1
Mode register set cycle time
Transition time
Refresh time (4,096 refresh cycles)
tREF
Data Sheet M13611EJ5V0DS00
Note
30
ns
64
ms
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MC-4516CB64ES, 4516CB64PS
Serial PD
(1/2)
Byte No.
Function Described
Hex
Bit 7
Bit 6
Bit 5
Bit 4
Bit 3
Bit 2
Bit 1
Bit 0
Notes
0
Defines the number of bytes written into
80H
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
128 bytes
08H
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
256 bytes
serial PD memory
1
Total number of bytes of serial PD
memory
2
Fundamental memory type
04H
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
SDRAM
3
Number of rows
0CH
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
12 rows
4
Number of columns
0AH
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
10 columns
5
Number of banks
01H
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1 bank
6
Data width
40H
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
64 bits
7
Data width (continued)
00H
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Voltage interface
01H
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
LVTTL
9
CL = 3 Cycle time
A0H
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
10 ns
10
CL = 3 Access time
70H
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
7 ns
11
DIMM configuration type
00H
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Non-parity
12
Refresh rate/type
80H
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Normal
13
SDRAM width
08H
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
×8
14
Error checking SDRAM width
00H
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
None
15
Minimum clock delay
01H
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1 clock
16
Burst length supported
8FH
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1, 2, 4, 8, F
17
Number of banks on each SDRAM
04H
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
4 banks
18
/CAS latency supported
06H
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2, 3
19
/CS latency supported
01H
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
20
/WE latency supported
01H
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
21
SDRAM module attributes
00H
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
22
SDRAM device attributes : General
0EH
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
23
CL = 2 Cycle time
F0H
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
15 ns
24
CL = 2 Access time
80H
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8 ns
00H
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1EH
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
25-26
10
27
tRP (MIN.)
28
tRRD (MIN.)
14H
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
20 ns
29
tRCD (MIN.)
1EH
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
30 ns
30
tRAS (MIN.)
3CH
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
60 ns
Data Sheet M13611EJ5V0DS00
30 ns
MC-4516CB64ES, 4516CB64PS
(2/2)
Byte No.
Function Described
Hex
Bit 7
Bit 6
Bit 5
Bit 4
Bit 3
Bit 2
Bit 1
Bit 0
Notes
31
Module bank density
20H
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
128 M bytes
32
Command and address setup time
25H
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2.5 ns
33
Command and address hold time
10H
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1 ns
34
Data signal input setup time
25H
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2.5 ns
35
Data signal input hold time
10H
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1 ns
00H
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
36-61
62
SPD revision
12H
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
63
Checksum for bytes 0 - 62
BEH
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
64-71
72
1.2 A
Manufacture’s JEDEC ID code
Manufacturing location
73-90
Manufacture’s P/N
91-92
Revision code
93-94
Manufacturing date
95-98
Assembly serial number
99-125 Mfg specific
126
Intel specification frequency
66H
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
127
Intel specification /CAS latency support
C7H
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
66 MHz
Timing Chart
Refer to the SYNCHRONOUS DRAM MODULE TIMING CHART Information (M13348E).
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MC-4516CB64ES, 4516CB64PS
Package Drawing
144-PIN DUAL IN-LINE MODULE (SOCKET TYPE)
A (AREA B)
Y
M1 (AREA B)
R
N
Q
M
L
M2 (AREA A)
S
A
H
(OPTIONAL HOLES)
U1
U2
C
I
T
E
B
D
A1 (AREA A)
F
ITEM
detail of A part
W
D2
D1
X
V
MILLIMETERS
A
67.6
A1
67.6±0.15
B
C
23.2
29.0
D
4.6
D1
D2
1.5±0.10
4.0
E
F
32.8
3.7
H
0.8 (T.P.)
I
L
3.3
20.0
M
M1
M2
26.67±0.15
4.67
22.0
N
Q
R
S
T
U1
3.8 MAX.
R2.0
4.0±0.10
φ 1.8
1.0±0.1
3.2 MIN.
U2
V
4.0 MIN.
0.25 MAX.
W
X
Y
0.6±0.05
2.55 MIN.
2.0 MIN.
M144S-80A12-1
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[MEMO]
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[MEMO]
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NOTES FOR CMOS DEVICES
1
PRECAUTION AGAINST ESD FOR SEMICONDUCTORS
Note:
Strong electric field, when exposed to a MOS device, can cause destruction of the gate oxide and
ultimately degrade the device operation. Steps must be taken to stop generation of static electricity
as much as possible, and quickly dissipate it once, when it has occurred. Environmental control
must be adequate. When it is dry, humidifier should be used. It is recommended to avoid using
insulators that easily build static electricity. Semiconductor devices must be stored and transported
in an anti-static container, static shielding bag or conductive material. All test and measurement
tools including work bench and floor should be grounded. The operator should be grounded using
wrist strap. Semiconductor devices must not be touched with bare hands. Similar precautions need
to be taken for PW boards with semiconductor devices on it.
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HANDLING OF UNUSED INPUT PINS FOR CMOS
Note:
No connection for CMOS device inputs can be cause of malfunction. If no connection is provided
to the input pins, it is possible that an internal input level may be generated due to noise, etc., hence
causing malfunction. CMOS devices behave differently than Bipolar or NMOS devices. Input levels
of CMOS devices must be fixed high or low by using a pull-up or pull-down circuitry. Each unused
pin should be connected to V DD or GND with a resistor, if it is considered to have a possibility of
being an output pin. All handling related to the unused pins must be judged device by device and
related specifications governing the devices.
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STATUS BEFORE INITIALIZATION OF MOS DEVICES
Note:
Power-on does not necessarily define initial status of MOS device. Production process of MOS
does not define the initial operation status of the device. Immediately after the power source is
turned ON, the devices with reset function have not yet been initialized. Hence, power-on does
not guarantee out-pin levels, I/O settings or contents of registers. Device is not initialized until the
reset signal is received. Reset operation must be executed immediately after power-on for devices
having reset function.
Data Sheet M13611EJ5V0DS00
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CAUTION FOR HANDLING MEMORY MODULES
When handling or inserting memory modules, be sure not to touch any components on the modules, such as
the memory IC, chip capacitors and chip resistors. It is necessary to avoid undue mechanical stress on these
components to prevent damaging them.
When re-packing memory modules, be sure the modules are NOT touching each other. Modules in contact
with other modules may cause excessive mechanical stress, which may damage the modules.
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property arising from a defect in an NEC semiconductor device, customers must incorporate sufficient safety
measures in its design, such as redundancy, fire-containment, and anti-failure features.
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before using it in a particular application.
Standard: Computers, office equipment, communications equipment, test and measurement equipment,
audio and visual equipment, home electronic appliances, machine tools, personal electronic
equipment and industrial robots
Special: Transportation equipment (automobiles, trains, ships, etc.), traffic control systems, anti-disaster
systems, anti-crime systems, safety equipment and medical equipment (not specifically designed
for life support)
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support systems or medical equipment for life support, etc.
The quality grade of NEC devices is "Standard" unless otherwise specified in NEC's Data Sheets or Data Books.
If customers intend to use NEC devices for applications other than those specified for Standard quality grade,
they should contact an NEC sales representative in advance.
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