DATA SHEET BIPOLAR ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUITS µPC2757T, µPC2758T SILICON MMIC 1st FREQUENCY DOWN-CONVERTER FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DESCRIPTION The µPC2757T and µPC2758T are silicon monolithic integrated circuits designed as 1st down-converters for L band mobile communications. The ICs consist of mixer and local amplifier. The µPC2757T features low current consumption and the µPC2758T features improved intermodulation. From these two version, you can chose either IC corresponding to your system design. The µPC2757T and µPC2758T are manufactured using NEC’s 20 GHz fT NESAT™ III silicon bipolar process. This process uses silicon nitride passivation film and gold electrodes. These materials can protect chip surface from external pollution and prevent corrosion and migration. Thus, these products have excellent performance, uniformity and reliability. FEATURES • Wide band operation : fRFin = 0.1 GHz to 2.0 GHz • High-density surface mounting : 6-pin minimold • Low voltage operation : Supply voltage 3.0 V TYP. • Low power consumption 15 mW : µPC2757T • Power-save function : µPC2757T, µPC2758T ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number Markings Product Type µPC2757T-E3 C1X Low power consumption µPC2758T-E3 C1Y High output IP3 Package 6-pin minimold Supplying Form Embossed tape 8-mm wide. Pin 1, 2, 3 face to perforation side of the tape. QTY 3 kp/Reel. Note To order evaluation samples, please contact local NEC sales office. (Part number for sample order: µPC2757T, µPC2758T) Caution Electro-static sensitive devices 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. P10716EJ4V0DS00 (4th edition) Date Published April 1999 N CP(K) Printed in Japan The mark shows major revision points. © 1995, 1999 µPC2757T, µPC2758T PIN CONNECTIONS (Bottom View) C1X (Top View) 3 2 1 Pin No. 4 4 3 5 5 2 6 6 1 Example marking is for µPC2757T Pin Name 1 RF input 2 GND 3 LO input 4 PS 5 VCC 6 IF output PRODUCT LINE-UP (TA = +25 °C, VCC = 3.0 V, ZL = ZS = 50 Ω) Items Part No. No RF ICC (mA) 900 MHz 1.5 GHz 1.9 GHz 900 MHz SSB NF SSB NF SSB NF CG (dB) (dB) (dB) (dB) 1.5 GHz CG (dB) 1.9 GHz CG (dB) 900 MHz IIP3 (dBm) 1.5 GHz IIP3 (dBm) 1.9 GHz IIP3 (dBm) µPC2757T µPC2757TB 5.6 10 10 13 15 15 13 −14 −14 −12 11 9 10 13 19 18 17 −13 −12 −11 8.5 9 11 11 15 13 13 −10 −9 −7 900 MHz PO(sat) (dBm) 1.5 GHz PO(sat) (dBm) 1.9 GHz PO(sat) (dBm) 900 MHz RFIo (dB) 1.5 GHz RFIo (dB) 1.9 GHz RFIo (dB) −3 − −8 − − − µPC2758T µPC2758TB µPC8112T µPC8112TB Items Part No. µPC2757T µPC2757TB µPC8112T µPC8112TB +1 − −4 − − Packages 6-pin minimold Emitter follower µPC2758T µPC2758TB IF Output Configuration 6-pin super minimold 6-pin minimold − 6-pin super minimold −2.5 −3 −3 −80 −57 −55 6-pin minimold Open collector 6-pin super minimold Remark Typical performance. Please refer to ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS in detail. To know the associated product, please refer to each latest data sheet. Notice µPC2757 and µPC2758’s IIP3 are calculated with ∆IM3 = 3 which is the same IM3 inclination as µPC8112. On the other hand, OIP3 of Standard characteristics in page 4 is cross point IP. 2 Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 µPC2757T, µPC2758T INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM (µPC2757T, µPC2758T IN COMMON) RF input IF output POWER SAVE LO input VCC GND To know the detail in associated product, please refer to its latest data sheet. Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 3 µPC2757T, µPC2758T PIN EXPLANATION (BOTH µPC2757T, 2758T) Pin No. Pin Name 1 RF input Applied Voltage (V) – Pin Voltage Note (V) 1.2 Function and Application This pin is RF input for mixer designed as double balance type. This circuit contributes to suppress spurious signal with minimum LO and bias power consumption. Also this symmetrical circuit can keep specified performance insensitive to process-condition distribution. 2 GND GND – This pin is ground of IC. Must be connected to the system ground with minimum inductance. Ground pattern on the board should be formed as wide as possible. (Track length should be kept as short as possible.) 3 LO input – 1.3 This pin is LO input for local buffer designed as differential amplifier. Recommendable input level is –15 to –0 dBm. Also this symmetrical circuit can keep specified performance insensitive to processcondition distribution. 4 PS VCC/GND – Equivalent Circuit VCC To IF Amp. From LO 1 – VCC Mixer 3 VCC This pin is for power-save function. This pin can control ON/OFF operation with bias as follows; VPS Bias: V Operation ≥ 2.5 ON 0 to 0.5 OFF 4 Rise time/fall time using this pin are approximately 10 µs. 5 VCC 2.7 to 3.3 – Supply voltage 3.0 ±0.3 V for operation. Must be connected bypass capacitor. (example: 1 000 pF) to minimize ground impedance. 6 IF output – 1.7 This pin is output from IF buffer amplifier designed as single-ended push-pull type. This pin is assigned for emitter follower output with lowimpedance. In the case of connecting to high-impedance stage, please attach external matching circuit. Note Each pin voltage is measured with VCC = 3.0 V 4 Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 – VCC 6 µPC2757T, µPC2758T ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Parameter Symbol Conditions Ratings Unit Supply Voltage VCC TA = +25 °C 5.5 V PS Pin Voltage VPS TA = +25 °C 5.5 V Power Dissipation of Package Allowance PD Mounted on 50 × 50 × 1.6 mm double sided copper clad epoxy glass board at TA = +85 °C 280 mW Operating Ambient Temperature TA –40 to +85 °C Storage Temperature Tstg –55 to +150 °C RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE Symbol MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit Supply Voltage Parameters VCC 2.7 3.0 3.3 V Operating Ambient Temperature TA –40 +25 +85 °C PLOin –15 –10 0 dBm LO Input Level ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25°C, VCC = VPS = 3.0 V, PLOin = –10 dBm, ZL = ZS = 50 Ω) Parameters Symbol µPC2757T Conditions MIN. TYP. 5.6 µPC2758T MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX. 11 Unit Circuit Current ICC No input signal 3.7 7.7 6.6 14.8 dB RF Frequency Response fRFin CG ≥ (CG1 –3 dB) fIFout = 130 MHz constant 0.1 2.0 0.1 2.0 GHz IF Frequency Response fIFout CG ≥ (CG1 –3 dB) fRFin = 0.8 GHz constant 20 300 20 300 MHz Conversion Gain 1 CG1 fRFin = 0.8 GHz, fIFout = 130 MHz PRFin = –40 dBm, Upper local 12 15 18 16 19 22 dB Conversion Gain 2 CG2 fRFin = 2.0 GHz, fIFout = 250 MHz PRFin = –40 dBm, Lower local 10 13 16 14 17 20 dB Single Sideband Noise Figure 1 SSB NF1 fRFin = 0.8 GHz, fIFout = 130 MHz, Upper local 10 13 9 12 dB Single Sideband Noise Figure 2 SSB NF2 fRFin = 2.0 GHz, fIFout = 250 MHz, Lower local 13 16 13 15 dB Maximum IF Output Level 1 PO(sat) 1 fRFin = 0.8 GHz, fIFout = 130 MHz PRFin = –10 dBm, Upper local –11 –3 –7 +1 dBm Maximum IF Output Level 2 PO(sat) 2 fRFin = 2.0 GHz, fIFout = 250 MHz PRFin = –10 dBm, Lower local –11 –8 –7 –4 dBm STANDARD CHARACTERISTICS FOR REFERENCE (Unless otherwise specified: TA = +25°C, VCC = VPS = 3.0 V, PLOin = –10 dBm, ZL = ZS = 50 Ω) Parameters Symbol Conditions Reference Value µPC2757T µPC2758T Unit Output 3rd intercept point OIP3 fRFin = 0.8 to 2.0 GHz, fIFout = 0.1 GHz, Cross point IP +5 +11 dBm LO leakage at RF pin LOrf fLOin = 0.8 to 2.0 GHz –35 –30 dBm LO leakage at IF pin LOif fLOin = 0.8 to 2.0 GHz –23 –15 dBm Power-saving current IPS VPS = 0.5 V 0.1 0.1 µA Remark IIP3 is determined by comparing two method; theoretical calculation and cross point of IM3 curve. IIP3 = (∆IM3 × Pin + CG – IM3) ÷ (∆IM3 – 1) (dBm) [∆IM3: IM3 curve inclination in linear range] Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 5 µPC2757T, µPC2758T SCHEMATIC SUPPLEMENT FOR RF, IF SPECIFICATIONS Note µPC2757T µPC2758T Unit MIN. TYP. MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX. CG1 12 15 18 16 19 22 dB CG1 – 3 dB 9 12 15 13 16 19 dB RF FREQUENCY RESPONSE Conversion Gain CG (dB) fIFout = 130 MHz PRFin = –40 dBm CG1 CG1 –3 dB Guaranteed gain level 0.1 0.8 2.0 RF Frequency fRFin (GHz) IF FREQUENCY RESPONSE Conversion Gain CG (dB) fRFin = 0.8 GHz PRFin = –40 dBm CG1 CG1 –3 dB Guaranteed gain level 10 150 IF Frequency fIFout (MHz) 6 Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 300 µPC2757T, µPC2758T TEST CIRCUIT µPC2757T, µPC2758T POWER SAVE (Top View) Signal Generator 1 000 pF 50 Ω 3 LOin PS 4 2 GND VCC 5 C2 Signal Generator 3 300 pF 3V C3 1 000 pF 1 50 Ω RFin IFout 6 3 300 pF C4 C1 50 Ω Spectrum Analyzer ILLUSTRATION OF THE TEST CIRCUIT ASSEMBLED ON EVALUATION BOARD LO input C2 PS bias GND RF input VCC C1 COMPONENT LIST No. Value C1, C2 1 000 pF C3 to C5 3 300 pF C3 C4 IF output Notes 1. 35 × 42 × 0.4 mm double sided copper clad polyimide board. 2. Back side: GND pattern 3. Solder plated on pattern 4. °{: Through holes APPLICATION This IC is guaranteed on the test circuit constructed with 50 Ω equipment and transmission line. This IC, however, does not have 50 Ω input/output impedance, but electrical characteristics such as conversion gain and intermodulation distortion are described herein on these conditions without impedance matching. So, you should understand that conversion gain and intermodulation distortion at input level will vary when you improve VS of RF input with external circuit (50 Ω termination or impedance matching). External circuits of the IC can be referred to following application notes. • To RF and IF port: µPC2757, µPC2758, µPC8112 application note (Document No. P11997E) Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 7 µPC2757T, µPC2758T TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25 °C) CIRCUIT CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE CIRCUIT CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE 20 20 µ PC2758T 15 10 µ PC2757T 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 15 µ PC2758T 10 –20 0 +20 +40 +60 +80 +100 Supply Voltage VCC (V) Operating Ambient Temperature TA (°C) CONVERSION GAIN AND NOISE FIGURE vs. RF INPUT FREQUENCY CONVERSION GAIN vs. IF OUTPUT FREQUENCY 20 µ PC2758T 15 µ PC2757T 10 CG 20 µ PC2758T 15 µ PC2757T VCC = VPS =3.0 V PRFin = –55 dBm µ PC2757T 10 PLOin = –10 dBm SSBNF µ PC2758T fIFout = 100 MHz (LOW-Side LO) 5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Conversion Gain CG (dB) 30 25 20 µ PC2758T 15 µ PC2757T 10 5 400 600 800 1 000 1 200 CONVERSION GAIN vs. LOCAL INPUT LEVEL 25 Conversion Gain CG (dB) µ PC2758T 20 µ PC2757T 15 10 5 VCC = VPS = 3.0 V fRFin = 900 MHz fLOin = 800 MHz PRFin = –40 dBm 0 –5 –50 200 IF Output Frequency fIFout (MHz) RF Input Frequency fRFin (GHz) CONVERSION GAIN vs. LOCAL INPUT LEVEL Conversion Gain CG (dB) VCC = VPS = 3.0 V PRFin = –55 dBm PLOin = –10 dBm fRFin = 1.5 GHz 0 1.0 25 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 +10 LO input Level PLoin (dBm) 8 µ PC2757T 5 0 –40 6 25 Single Sideband Noise Figure SSBNF (dB) Conversion Gain CG (dB) no signals Vcc = VPS = 3.0 V Circuit Current lCC (mA) Circuit Current lCC (mA) no signals VPS = VCC Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 20 µ PC2758T 15 µ PC2757T 10 5 VCC = VPS =3.0 V fRFin = 2.0 GHz fLOin = 1.9 GHz PRFin = –40 dBm 0 –5 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 LO input Level PLoin (dBm) 0 +10 µ PC2757T IM3 AND IF OUTPUT LEVEL vs. RF INPUT LEVEL 20 10 0 –10 fRFin1 = 900 MHz fRFin2 = 905 MHz fLOin = 800 MHz PLOin = –10 dBm VCC = VPS = 3.0 V –20 Pout –30 IM3 –40 –50 –60 –70 –80 –60 –40 –20 0 IF Output Level PIFout (dBm) Third Order Intermodulation Distortion IM3 (dBm) IF Output Level PIFout (dBm) Third Order Intermodulation Distortion IM3 (dBm) µPC2757T, µPC2758T µ PC2758T IM3 AND IF OUTPUT LEVEL vs. RF INPUT LEVEL 20 10 0 –10 –20 –40 –50 –60 –70 –80 –10 fRFin1 = 2.0 GHz fRFin2 = 2.005 GHz fLOin = 1.9 GHz PLOin = –10 dBm VCC = VPS = 3.0 V –20 Pout –30 IM3 –40 –50 –60 –70 –80 –60 –40 –20 0 IF Output Level PIFout (dBm) Third Order Intermodulation Distortion IM3 (dBm) IF Output Level PIFout (dBm) Third Order Intermodulation Distortion IM3 (dBm) 0 –60 –40 –20 0 RF Input Level PRFin (dBm) µ PC2757T IM3 AND IF OUTPUT LEVEL vs. RF INPUT LEVEL 10 IM3 Pout –30 RF Input Level PRFin (dBm) 20 fRFin1 = 900 MHz fRFin2 = 905 MHz fLOin = 800 MHz PLOin = –10 dBm VCC = VPS = 3.0 V µ PC2758T IM3 AND IF OUTPUT LEVEL vs. RF INPUT LEVEL 20 10 0 –10 fRFin1 = 2.0 GHz fRFin2 = 2.005 GHz fLOin = 1.9 GHz PLOin = –10 dBm VCC = VPS = 3.0 V –20 Pout –30 IM3 –40 –50 –60 –70 –80 RF Input Level PRFin (dBm) Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 –60 –40 –20 0 RF Input Level PRFin (dBm) 9 µPC2757T, µPC2758T µ PC2758T LO LEAKAGE AT IF PIN vs. LOCAL INPUT FREQUENCY 0 0 –10 –10 LO Leakage at IF Pin (dBm) LO Leakage at IF Pin (dBm) µ PC2757T LO LEAKAGE AT IF PIN vs. LOCAL INPUT FREQUENCY –20 –30 –40 –50 –60 PLOin = –10 dBm VCC = VPS = 3.0 V 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 –40 –50 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 LO Input Frequency fLOin (GHz) µ PC2757T LO LEAKAGE AT RF PIN vs. LOCAL INPUT FREQUENCY µ PC2758T LO LEAKAGE AT RF PIN vs. LOCAL INPUT FREQUENCY 3.0 0 –10 –20 –30 –40 –50 PLOin = –10 dBm VCC = VPS = 3.0 V 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 –10 –20 –30 –40 –50 –60 LO Input Frequency fLOin (GHz) 10 PLOin = –10 dBm VCC = VPS = 3.0 V LO Input Frequency fLOin (GHz) LO Leakage at RF Pin (dBm) LO Leakage at RF Pin (dBm) –30 –60 3.0 0 –60 –20 Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 PLOin = –10 dBm VCC = VPS = 3.0 V 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 LO Input Frequency fLOin (GHz) 3.0 µPC2757T, µPC2758T S-PARAMETERS – µPC2757T – 1 1 2 2 RF port VCC=VPS=3.0V 1:500MHz 64.273 Ω−j250.85 Ω 2:900MHz 40.93 Ω−j141.55 Ω 3:1500MHz 31.09 Ω−j82.902 Ω 4:1900MHz 27.545 Ω−j62.115 Ω 5:2500MHz 26.459 Ω−j41.922 Ω 5 START STOP RF port VCC=3.0V VPS=GND 1:500MHz 109.98 Ω−j363.47 Ω 2:900MHz 79.687 Ω−j214.84 Ω 3:1500MHz 60.195 Ω−j141.38 Ω 4:1900MHz 50.621 Ω−j114.52 Ω 5:2500MHz 42.488 Ω−j87.531 Ω 3 4 0.050000000 GHz 3.000000000 GHz 5 START STOP 4 3 0.050000000 GHz 3.000000000 GHz 1 1 2 2 5 LO port VCC=VPS=3.0V 1:500MHz 99.852 Ω−j220.24 Ω 2:900MHz 73.133 Ω−j139.53 Ω 3:1500MHz 52.672 Ω−j91.57 Ω 4:1900MHz 48.867 Ω−j74.281 Ω 5:2500MHz 40.842 Ω−j55.199 Ω START STOP 4 4 3 3 0.050000000 GHz 3.000000000 GHz 5 LO port VCC=3.0V VPS=GND 1:500MHz 128.02 Ω−j354.03 Ω 2:900MHz 88.133 Ω−j222.33 Ω 3:1500MHz 62.516 Ω−j140.97 Ω 4:1900MHz 58.312 Ω−j117.96 Ω 5:2500MHz 45.59 Ω−j93.238 Ω START STOP 0.050000000 GHz 3.000000000 GHz 1 2 1 2 IF port VCC=VPS=3.0V 1:130MHz 24.197 Ω−j7.668 Ω 2:250MHz 28.207 Ω−j13.525 Ω START STOP 0.050000000 GHz 0.300000000 GHz IF port VCC=3.0V VPS=GND 1:130MHz 168.88 Ω−j1.2039k Ω 2:250MHz 120.56 Ω−j652.25 Ω Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 START STOP 0.050000000 GHz 0.300000000 GHz 11 µPC2757T, µPC2758T – µPC2758T – 1 1 2 5 RF port VCC=VPS=3.0V 1:500MHz 59.633 Ω−j235.09 Ω 2:900MHz 37.609 Ω−j131.38 Ω 3:1500MHz 29.121 Ω−j76.48 Ω 4:1900MHz 26.992 Ω−j56.742 Ω 5:2500MHz 26.697 Ω−j37.975 Ω 2 4 START STOP RF port VCC=3.0V VPS=GND 1:500MHz 105.94 Ω−j355.98 Ω 2:900MHz 79.336 Ω−j214.39 Ω 3:1500MHz 61.398 Ω−j139.99 Ω 4:1900MHz 51.539 Ω−j113.45 Ω 5:2500MHz 42.875 Ω−j87.09 Ω 3 0.050000000 GHz 3.000000000 GHz 5 START STOP 4 3 0.050000000 GHz 3.000000000 GHz 1 1 5 LO port VCC=VPS=3.0V 1:500MHz 69.883 Ω−j177.5 Ω 2:900MHz 59.047 Ω−j102.83 Ω 3:1500MHz 49.656 Ω−j67.445 Ω 4:1900MHz 46.871 Ω−j53.65 Ω 5:2500MHz 42.143 Ω−j40.105 Ω START STOP 2 4 3 2 0.050000000 GHz 3.000000000 GHz 5 LO port VCC=3.0V VPS=GND 1:500MHz 102.48 Ω−j330.11 Ω 2:900MHz 79.703 Ω−j199.25 Ω 3:1500MHz 60.961 Ω−j128.63 Ω 4:1900MHz 59.211 Ω−j107.32 Ω 5:2500MHz 48.105 Ω−j86.215 Ω START STOP 4 3 0.050000000 GHz 3.000000000 GHz 1 2 1 2 IF port VCC=VPS=3.0V 1:130MHz 20.784 Ω−j10.842 Ω 2:250MHz 27.586 Ω−j18.538 Ω 12 START STOP 0.050000000 GHz 0.300000000 GHz IF port VCC=3.0V VPS=GND 1:130MHz 182.06 Ω−j1.1831k Ω 2:250MHz 117.16 Ω−j631.63 Ω Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 START STOP 0.050000000 GHz 0.300000000 GHz µPC2757T, µPC2758T SYSTEM APPLICATION EXAMPLE ANALOG CELLULAR TELEPHONE µPC2757T FM Low noise Tr DEMO. RX VCO ÷N PLL SW PLL TX MOD. PA DIGITAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE µPC2758T Low noise Tr DEMO. RX VCO ÷N I Q PLL SW PLL 0˚ TX I φ PA 90˚ Q These examples show only IC’s location on the system use schematically, do not present or recommend the actual application circuit in detail. Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 13 µPC2757T, µPC2758T PACKAGE DIMENSIONS 6 PIN MINIMOLD (Unit: mm) 0.3 3 +0.2 –0.1 2 0.13 ±0.1 0 to 0.1 1.5 2.8 +0.2 –0.3 1 +0.1 –0.05 6 5 4 0.95 0.95 1.9 2.9 ±0.2 14 Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 0.8 1.1 +0.2 –0.1 µPC2757T, µPC2758T NOTE ON CORRECT USE (1) Observe precautions for handling because of electrostatic sensitive devices. (2) Form a ground pattern as wide as possible to minimize ground impedance (to prevent undesired oscillation). (3) Keep the track length of the ground pins as short as possible. (4) Connect a bypass capacitor (example: 1 000 pF) to the VCC pin. RECOMMENDED SOLDERING CONDITIONS This product should be soldered under the following recommended conditions. For soldering methods and conditions other than those recommended below, contact your NEC sales representative. Soldering Method Soldering Conditions Recommended Condition Symbol Infrared Reflow Package peak temperature: 235 °C or below Time: 30 seconds or less (at 210 °C) Note Count: 3, Exposure limit: None IR35-00-3 VPS Package peak temperature: 215 °C or below Time: 40 seconds or less (at 200 °C) Note Count: 3, Exposure limit: None VP15-00-3 Wave Soldering Soldering bath temperature: 260 °C or below Time: 10 seconds or less Note Count: 1, Exposure limit: None WS60-00-1 Partial Heating Pin temperature: 300 °C Time: 3 seconds or less (per side of device) Note Exposure limit: None – Note After opening the dry pack, keep it in a place below 25 °C and 65 % RH for the allowable storage period. Caution Do not use different soldering methods together (except for partial heating). For details of recommended soldering conditions for surface mounting, refer to information document SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MOUNTING TECHNOLOGY MANUAL (C10535E). Data Sheet P10716EJ4V0DS00 15 µPC2757T, µPC2758T NESAT (NEC Silicon Advanced Technology) is a trademark of NEC Corporation. • The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this document, please confirm that this is the latest version. • No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of NEC Corporation. NEC Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this document. • NEC Corporation does not assume any liability for infringement of patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties by or arising from use of a device described herein or any other liability arising from use of such device. No license, either express, implied or otherwise, is granted under any patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights of NEC Corporation or others. • Descriptions of circuits, software, and other related information in this document are provided for illustrative purposes in semiconductor product operation and application examples. The incorporation of these circuits, software, and information in the design of the customer's equipment shall be done under the full responsibility of the customer. NEC Corporation assumes no responsibility for any losses incurred by the customer or third parties arising from the use of these circuits, software, and information. • While NEC Corporation has been making continuous effort to enhance the reliability of its semiconductor devices, the possibility of defects cannot be eliminated entirely. To minimize risks of damage or injury to persons or 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. • NEC devices are classified into the following three quality grades: "Standard", "Special", and "Specific". The Specific quality grade applies only to devices developed based on a customer designated "quality assurance program" for a specific application. The recommended applications of a device depend on its quality grade, as indicated below. Customers must check the quality grade of each device 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) Specific: Aircraft, aerospace equipment, submersible repeaters, nuclear reactor control systems, life 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. M7 98. 8