ETC UPD16315

DATA SHEET
MOS INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
µPD16315
1/4- to 1/12-DUTY FIPTM(VFD) CONTROLLER/DRIVER
DESCRIPTION
The µPD16315 is a FIP (Fluorescent Indicator Panel, or Vacuum Fluorescent Display) controller/driver that is driven on a
1/4- to 1/12- duty factor. It consists of 16 segment output lines, 4 grid output lines, 8 segment/grid output drive lines, a
display memory, a control circuit, and a key scan circuit. Serial data is input to the µPD16315 through a three-line serial
interface. This FIP controller/driver is ideal as a peripheral device for a single-chip microcomputer.
FEATURES
• Multiple display modes: 16-segment & 12-digit to 24-segment & 4-digit
• Key scanning: 16 x 2 matrix
• Dimming circuit: 8 steps
• High-withstanding-voltage output: VDD − 35 V MAX.
• LED ports: 4 chs., 20 mA MAX.
• No external resistors necessary for driver outputs: P-ch open-drain + pull-down resistor output
• Serial interface: CLK, STB, DIN, DOUT
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number
Package
µPD16315GB-3BS
44-pin Plastic QFP (10 x 10)
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this document, please
confirm that this is the latest version.
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sales representative for availability and additional information.
Document No. S14074EJ1V0DS00 (1st edition)
Date Published February 2003 NS CP(K)
Printed in Japan
1999
µPD16315
1. BLOCK DIAGRAM
interface
24 bits x 12 words
STB
OSC
Timing generator
Key1, Key2
2
12-bit shift register
R
Key data memory (2 x 16 bits)
Seg17/Grid12
Grid1
8
key scan
OSC
Segment driver
Display memory
Multiplexed driver
CLK
Serial
Grid driver
DOUT
Seg1/KS1
16
24
Data selector
DIN
Dimming circuit
24-bit output latch
Command decoder
8
12
VDD
(+5 V)
2
LED4
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Seg24/Grid5
8
4
4-bit latch
LED1
Seg16/KS16
VSS
(0 V)
VEE
(−30 V)
Grid4
µPD16315
2. PIN CONFIGURATION (Top View)
VSS
VDD
Grid1
Grid2
Grid3
Grid4
Seg24/Grid5
Seg23/Grid6
Seg22/Grid7
Seg21/Grid8
Seg20/Grid9
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
44-pin Plastic QFP (10 x 10)
28
Seg15/KS15
DIN
7
27
Seg14/KS14
CLK
8
26
Seg13/KS13
STB
9
25
Seg12/KS12
KEY1
10
24
Seg11/KS11
KEY2
11
23
Seg10/KS10
22
6
Seg9/KS9
DOUT
21
Seg16/KS16
Seg8/KS8
29
20
5
Seg7/KS7
OSC
19
VEE
Seg6/KS6
30
18
4
Seg5/KS5
LED4
17
Seg17/Grid12
Seg4/KS4
31
16
3
Seg3/KS3
LED3
15
Seg18/Grid11
Seg2/KS2
32
14
2
Seg1/KS1
LED2
13
Seg19/Grid10
VDD
33
12
1
VSS
LED1
Caution Use all of the power supply pins.
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µPD16315
3. PIN FUNCTION
Symbol
DIN
Pin Name
Data input
Pin No.
7
I/O
Description
Input
Input serial data at rising edge of shift clock, starting from the low
order bit.
DOUT
Data output
6
Output
Output serial data at the falling edge of the shift clock, starting
from low order bit. This is N-ch open-drain output pin.
STB
Strobe
−
9
Initializes serial interface at the rising or falling edge of the
µPD16315. It then waits for reception of a command. Data input
after STB has fallen is processed as a command. While
command data is processed, current processing is stopped, and
the serial interface is initialized. While STB is high, CLK is
ignored.
CLK
Clock input
8
Input
Reads serial data at the rising edge, and outputs data at the
falling edge.
OSC
Oscillator pin
−
5
Connect resistor to this pin to determine the oscillation frequency
to this pin. Connect resistor between this pin and GND (VSS).
Seg1/KS1 to
High-withstanding-voltage 14 to 29
Seg16/KS16
output (Segment)
Output
Segment output pins (Dual function as key source)
Grid1 to Grid4
High-withstanding-voltage 39 to 42
Output
Grid output pins
Output
These pins are selectable for segment or grid driving.
1 to 4
Output
CMOS output, +20 mA MAX.
output (grid)
Seg17/Grid12 to
High-withstanding-voltage 31 to 38
Seg24/Grid5
output (segment/grid)
LED1 to LED4
LED output
KEY1, KEY2
Key data input
10, 11
Input
VDD
Logic power
13, 43
−
5 V ± 10%
VSS
Logic ground
12, 44
−
Connect this pin to system GND.
VEE
Pull-down level
30
−
VDD − 35 V MAX.
4
Data input to these pins is latched at the end of the display cycle.
Data Sheet S14074EJ1V0DS
µPD16315
4. DISPLAY RAM ADDRESS AND DISPLAY MODE
The display RAM stores the data transmitted to the µPD16315 through the serial communication. The addresses are
allocated in 8-bit units.
Seg1
Seg4
Seg8
Seg12
Seg16
Seg20
Seg24
00HL
00HU
01HL
01HU
02HL
02HU
DIG1
03HL
03HU
04HL
04HU
05HL
05HU
DIG2
06HL
06HU
07HL
07HU
08HL
08HU
DIG3
09HL
09HU
0AHL
0AHU
0BHL
0BHU
DIG4
0CHL
0CHU
0DHL
0DHU
0EHL
0EHU
DIG5
0FHL
0FHU
10HL
10HU
11HL
11HU
DIG6
12HL
12HU
13HL
13HU
14HL
14HU
DIG7
15HL
15HU
16HL
16HU
17HL
17HU
DIG8
18HL
18HU
19HL
19HU
1AHL
1AHU
DIG9
1BHL
1BHU
1CHL
1CHU
1DHL
1DHU
DIG10
1EHL
1EHU
1FHL
1FHU
20HL
20HU
DIG11
21HL
21HU
22HL
22HU
23HL
23HU
DIG12
b0
b3
b4
b7
XXHL
XXHU
Lower 4 bits
Higher 4 bits
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µPD16315
5. KEY MATRIX AND KEY-INPUT DATA STORAGE RAM
The key matrix is made up of a 16 x 2 matrix, as shown below.
KEY1
Seg16/KS16
Seg15/KS15
Seg14/KS14
Seg13/KS13
Seg12/KS12
Seg11/KS11
Seg10/KS10
Seg9/KS9
Seg8/KS8
Seg7/KS7
Seg6/KS6
Seg5/KS5
Seg4/KS4
Seg3/KS3
Seg2/KS2
Seg1/KS1
KEY2
The data of each key is stored as follows, and is read with the read command starting from the least significant bit.
KEY1
KEY2
KEY1
KEY2 KEY1
KEY2 KEY1
KEY2
Seg1/KS1
Seg2/KS2
Seg3/KS3
Seg4/KS4
Seg5/KS5
Seg6/KS6
Seg7/KS7
Seg8/KS8
Seg9/KS9
Seg10/KS10
Seg11/KS11
Seg12/KS12
Seg13/KS13
Seg14/KS14
Seg15/KS15
Seg16/KS16
b4
b6
Reading Sequence
b0
b1
b2
b3
b5
b7
5.1 LED Port
Data is written to the LED port with the write command, starting from the least significant bit. “L” output when the bit of this
port is 0, and “H” output when the bit is 1. The data of bits after the 5th bit are ignored.
LSB
MSB
−
−
−
−
b3 b2 b1 b0
Don't care
Remark Power ON application, all the LED ports are “L” output.
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LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
µPD16315
6. COMMANDS
Commands set the display mode and status of the FIP
TM
(VFD) driver.
The first 1 byte input to the µPD16315 through the DIN pin after the STB pin has fallen is regarded as a command. If STB
is set high while commands/data are transmitted, serial communication is initialized, and the commands/data being
transmitted are invalid (however, the commands/data previously transmitted remain valid).
(1) Display mode setting commands
These commands initialize the µPD16315 and select the number of segments and the number of grids (1/4- to 1/12duty, 16 segments to 24 segments).
When these commands are executed, the display is forcibly turned OFF, and key scanning is also stopped. To resume
display, the display command “ON” must be executed. If the same mode is selected, however, nothing happens.
LSB
MSB
0
0
−
−
Don't care
Remark
−
b2 b1 b0
Display mode settings
0000 : 4 digits 24 segments
0001 : 5 digits 23 segments
0010 : 6 digits 22 segments
0011 : 7 digits 21 segments
0100 : 8 digits 20segments
0101 : 9 digits 19 segments
0110 : 10 digits 18 segments
0111 : 11 digits 17 segments
1xxx : 12 digits 16segments
Power ON application, the 12-digit, 16-segment mode is selected.
Data Sheet S14074EJ1V0DS
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µPD16315
(2) Data setting commands
These commands set data write and data read modes.
LSB
MSB
0
1
−
−
b3 b2 b1 b0
Data write and read mode settings
00 : Write data to display memory
01 : Write data to LED port
10 : Read key data
11 : Don't care
Don't care
Address increment mode settings (Display memory)
0 : Increments address after data has been written
1 : Fixes address
Test mode settings
0 : Nomal operation
1 : Test mode
Remark
Power ON application, the normal operation and address increment modes are set.
(3) Address setting commands
These commands set an address of the display memory.
LSB
MSB
1
1
b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0
Address (00H to 23H)
Remarks 1. If address 24H or higher is set, data is ignored, until a valid address is set.
2. Power ON application, the address is set to 00H.
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µPD16315
(4) Display control commands
LSB
MSB
1
0
−
−
b3 b2 b1 b0
Dimming quantity settings
000 : Set pulse width to 1/16.
001 : Set pulse width to 2/16.
010 : Set pulse width to 4/16.
011 : Set pulse width to 10/16.
100 : Set pulse width to 11/16.
101 : Set pulse width to 12/16.
110 : Set pulse width to 13/16.
111 : Set pulse width to 14/16.
Don't care
Turns ON/OFF display.
0 : Display OFF (Key scan continuesNote)
1 : Display ON
Note Power ON application, key scanning is stopped.
Remark
Power ON application, the 1/16 pulse width is set and the display is turned OFF.
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µPD16315
7. KEY SCANNING AND DISPLAY TIMING
TDISP ≅ 500 µs
Key scan data
SEG output
DIG1
DIG2
DIG3
DIGn
G1
1/16TDISP
G2
G3
Gn
1 frame = TDISP x (n + 1)
Remark
One cycle of key scanning consists of two frame, and data in a 16 x 2 matrix is stored in RAM.
Key Scan Expansion
1st frame
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIGn
2nd frame
10
DIG1
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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DIG1
µPD16315
8. SERIAL COMMUNICATION FORMAT
Reception (command/data write)
If data continues
STB
DIN
b0
1
CLK
b1
b2
b6
3
2
b7
8
7
Transmission (data read)
STB
b0
DIN
1
CLK
b1
b2
2
3
b3
b4
b5
b6
4
5
6
7
b7
8
tWAIT Note
1
2
3
4
5
6
DOUT
b0
A data read command is set.
b1
b2
b3
b4
b5
Data is read.
Note When data is read, a wait time tWAIT of 1 µs is necessary since the rising of the eighth clock that has set the
command, until the falling of the first clock that has read the data.
Remark
Because the DOUT pin is an N-ch, open-drain output pin, be sure to connect an external pull-up resistor
(1 to 10 kΩ) to this pin.
Data Sheet S14074EJ1V0DS
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µPD16315
9. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA = 25°°C, VSS = 0 V)
Parameter
Symbol
Ratings
Unit
Logic Supply Voltage
VDD
−0.5 to +6.0
V
Driver Supply Voltage
VEE
VDD + 0.5 to VDD − 40
V
Logic Input Voltage
VI1
−0.5 to VDD + 0.5
V
FIP Driver Output Voltage
VO2
VEE − 0.5 to VDD + 0.5
V
LED Driver Output Current
IO1
±20
mA
FIP Driver Output Current
IO2
−40 (grid)
mA
−15 (segment)
Note
800
Power Dissipation
PD
mW
Operating Ambient Temperature
TA
−40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
Tstg
−65 to +150
°C
Note Derate at −6.4 mW/°C at TA = 25°C or higher.
Caution
Product quality may suffer if the absolute maximum rating is exceeded even momentarily for any
parameter. That is, the absolute maximum ratings are rated values at which the product is on the
verge of suffering physical damage, and therefore the product must be used under conditions that
ensure that the absolute maximum ratings are not exceeded.
Recommended Operating Range (TA = −20 to 70°°C, VSS = 0 V)
Parameter
Symbol
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit
5
5.5
V
Logic Supply Voltage
VDD
4.5
High-Level Input Voltage
VIH
0.7 VDD
VDD
V
Low-Level Input Voltage
VIL
0
0.3 VDD
V
Driver Supply Votlage
VEE
0
VDD − 35
V
Remark
Maximum power consumption PMAX. = FIP driver dissipation + RL dissipation + LED driver dissipation
+ dynamic power consumption
Where segment current = 3 mA, grid current = 15 mA, and LED current = 20 mA,
FIP driver dissipation = number of segments x 6 + number of grids/(number of grids + 1) x 30 (mW)
RL dissipation ≅ (VDD − VEE) /50 x (number of segments + 1) (mW)
2
LED driver dissipation = number of LEDs x 20 (mW)
Dynamic power consumption = VDD x 5 (mW)
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µPD16315
Electrical Characteristics (TA = −20 to +70°°C, VDD = 4.5 to 5.5 V, VSS = 0 V, VEE = VDD − 35 V)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
High-Level Output Voltage
VOH1
LED1 - LED4, IOH1 = −15 mA
Low-Level Output Voltage
VOL1
LED1 - LED4, IOL1 = +15 mA
Low-Level Output Voltage
VOL2
DOUT, IOL2 = 4 mA
High-Level Output Current
IOH21
VO = VDD − 2 V,
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
VDD − 1
Unit
V
1
V
0.4
V
−3
mA
−15
mA
Seg1/ KS1 to Seg16/ KS16
High-Level Output Current
IOH22
VO = VDD − 2 V, Grid1 to Grid4
Seg17 / Grid12 to Seg24 / Grid5
Driver Leakage Current
IOLEAK
VO = VDD − 35 V, driver OFF
Output Pull-Down Resistor
RL
Driver output
Input Current
II
VI = VDD or VSS
High-Level Input Voltage
VIH
Low-Level Input Voltage
VIL
Hysteresis Voltage
VH
CLK, DIN, STB
Dynamic Current Consumption
IDDdyn
Under no load, display OFF
40
65
−10
µA
120
kΩ
±1
µA
0.7 VDD
V
0.3 VDD
0.35
V
V
5
mA
Switching Characteristics (TA = −20 to +70°°C, VDD = 4.5 to 5.5 V, VEE = −30 V)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit
350
500
650
kHz
Oscillation Frequency
fOSC
R = 82 kΩ
Propagation Delay Time
tPLZ
CLK → DOUT
300
ns
tPZL
CL = 15 pF, RL = 10 kΩ
100
ns
tTZH1
CL = 300 pF
Rise Time
tTZH2
Seg1/KS1 to Seg16/KS16
Grid1 to Grid4,
2
µs
0.5
µs
160
µs
Seg17/Grid12 to
Seg24/Grid5
Fall Time
tTHZ
CL = 300 pF, Segn, Gridn
Maximum Clock Frequency
fMAX.
Duty = 50%
Input Capacitance
CI
1
MHz
15
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pF
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µPD16315
Timing Conditions (TA = −20 to 70°°C, VDD = 4.5 to 5.5 V)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit
Clock Pulse Width
PW CLK
400
ns
Strobe Pulse Width
PW STB
1
µs
Data Setup Time
tSETUP
100
ns
Data Hold Time
tHOLD
100
ns
Clock-Strobe Time
tCLK-STB
1
µs
1
µs
Wait Time
tWAIT
CLK ↑ → STB ↑
Note
CLK ↑ → CLK ↓
Note Refer to the SERIAL COMMUNICATION FORMAT.
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µPD16315
Switching Characteristic Waveforms
fOSC
50%
OSC
PWSTB
STB
tCLK-STB
PWCLK
PWCLK
CLK
tSETUP
tHOLD
DIN
tPZL
tPLZ
DOUT
tTHZ
tTZH
90%
Sn/Gn
10%
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µPD16315
10. APPLICATIONS
Updating display memory by incrementing address
STB
...........
CLK
DIN
Command 1
Command 2
Command 3
Data 1
...........
Command 1 : sets display mode
Command 2 : sets data
Command 3 : sets address
Data 1 to n
: transfers display data (36 bytes MAX.)
Command 4 : controls display
Updating specific address
STB
CLK
DIN
Command 1
Command 2
Data
Command 2
Command 1 : sets data
Command 2 : sets address
Data
16
: display data
Data Sheet S14074EJ1V0DS
Data
Data n
Command 4
µPD16315
11. CIRCUIT EXAMPLE FOR APPLICATION
VDD
VDD
R3
In the case of low-level output is display ON signal.
LED
LED4
LED3
DOUT
DIN
CLK
STB
To Microcontroller
LED2
LED1
R1
OSC
R2
VSS
−30 V
VEE
4
R4
KEY1
Seg1/KS1
0V
KEY2
Seg16/KS16
C
Grid1 to Grid4
VDD
+5 V
Seg17/Grid12
to Seg24/Grid5
µ PD16315
8
Key Matrix Note
(16 x 2)
Fluorescent Indicator Panel (FIPTM)
(VFD)
F+
F–
TM
Driving voltage for FIP
Note
Remark
(VFD)
=
R1, R4 = 1 k to 10 kΩ
R2 = 82 kΩ
R3 = 330 to 1 kΩ
C = 0.1 µ to 1.0 µ F
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µPD16315
12. PACKAGE DRAWING
44-PIN PLASTIC QFP (10x10)
A
B
23
22
33
34
detail of lead end
S
C
D
R
Q
12
11
44
1
F
J
G
H
I
P
M
K
M
N
S
L
S
NOTE
ITEM
Each lead centerline is located within 0.16 mm of
its true position (T.P.) at maximum material condition.
MILLIMETERS
A
13.2±0.2
B
10.0±0.2
C
10.0±0.2
D
13.2±0.2
F
1.0
G
1.0
H
0.37 +0.08
−0.07
I
J
0.16
0.8 (T.P.)
K
1.6±0.2
L
0.8±0.2
M
0.17 +0.06
−0.05
N
0.10
P
2.7±0.1
Q
0.125±0.075
R
3° +7°
−3°
S
3.0 MAX.
S44GB-80-3BS-2
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µPD16315
13. RECOMMENDED SOLDERING CONDITIONS
The following conditions must be met for soldering conditions of the µ PD16315.
For more details, refer to the Semiconductor Device Mounting Technology Manual (C10535E).
Please consult with our sales offices in case other soldering process is used, or in case the soldering is done under
different conditions.
Type of Surface Mount Device
µ PD16315GB-3BS : 44-pin plastic QFP (10 x 10)
Soldering process
Infrared ray reflow
Soldering conditions
Peak package’s surface temperature: 235°C or below,
Symbol
IR35-00-3
Reflow time: 30 seconds or below (210°C or higher),
Number of reflow process: MAX.3
VPS
Peak package’s temperature: 215°C or below,
VP15-00-3
Reflow time: 25 to 40 seconds (200°C or higher),
Number of reflow process: MAX.3
Wave Soldering
Solder temperature: 260°C or below,
WS60-00-1
Flow time: 10 seconds or below
Temperature of pre-heat: 120°C pr below (Plastic surface
temperature)
Number of flow process: 1
Partial heating method
Terminal temperature: 300°C or below,
−
Time 3 seconds or below (per side of pin position)
Caution Do not apply more than a single process at once, except for partial heating method.
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µPD16315
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.
2
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.
3
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.
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µPD16315
Reference Documents
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Quality Grades On NEC Semiconductor Devices (C11531E)
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customers agree and acknowledge that the possibility of defects thereof cannot be eliminated entirely. To
minimize risks of damage to property or injury (including death) to persons arising from defects in NEC
Electronics products, customers must incorporate sufficient safety measures in their design, such as
redundancy, fire-containment and anti-failure features.
• NEC Electronics products are classified into the following three quality grades: "Standard", "Special" and
"Specific".
The "Specific" quality grade applies only to NEC Electronics products developed based on a customerdesignated "quality assurance program" for a specific application. The recommended applications of an NEC
Electronics product depend on its quality grade, as indicated below. Customers must check the quality grade of
each NEC Electronics product 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 and medical equipment for life support, etc.
The quality grade of NEC Electronics products is "Standard" unless otherwise expressly specified in NEC
Electronics data sheets or data books, etc. If customers wish to use NEC Electronics products in applications
not intended by NEC Electronics, they must contact an NEC Electronics sales representative in advance to
determine NEC Electronics' willingness to support a given application.
(Note)
(1) "NEC Electronics" as used in this statement means NEC Electronics Corporation and also includes its
majority-owned subsidiaries.
(2) "NEC Electronics products" means any product developed or manufactured by or for NEC Electronics (as
defined above).
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