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harm the human body.

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products, therefore, ask for the most up-to-date Product Standards in advance to make sure that

the latest specifications satisfy your requirements.

(6) When designing your equipment, comply with the guaranteed values, in particular those of maximum

rating, the range of operating power supply voltage, and heat radiation characteristics. Otherwise,

we will not be liable for any defect which may arise later in your equipment.

Even when the products are used within the guaranteed values, take into the consideration of

incidence of break down and failure mode, possible to occur to semiconductor products. Measures

on the systems such as redundant design, arresting the spread of fire or preventing glitch are

recommended in order to prevent physical injury, fire, social damages, for example, by using the

products.

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are individually exchanged.

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