· The circuit application examples in this publication are

provided to explain representative applications of

SHARP devices and are not intended to guarantee any

circuit design or license any intellectual property rights.

SHARP takes no responsibility for any problems

related to any intellectual property right of a third party

resulting from the use of SHARP's devices.

· Contact SHARP in order to obtain the latest device

specification sheets before using any SHARP device.

SHARP reserves the right to make changes in the

specifications, characteristics, data, materials,

structure, and other contents described herein at any

time without notice in order to improve design or

reliability. Manufacturing locations are also subject to

change without notice.

· Observe the following points when using any devices

in this publication. SHARP takes no responsibility for

damage caused by improper use of the devices which

does not meet the conditions and absolute maximum

ratings to be used specified in the relevant specification

sheet nor meet the following conditions:

(i) The devices in this publication are designed for use

in general electronic equipment designs such as:

--- Personal computers

--- Office automation equipment

--- Telecommunication equipment [terminal]

--- Test and measurement equipment

--- Industrial control

--- Audio visual equipment

--- Consumer electronics

(ii) Measures such as fail-safe function and redundant

design should be taken to ensure reliability and safety

when SHARP devices are used for or in connection

with equipment that requires higher reliability such as:

--- Transportation control and safety equipment (i.e.,

aircraft, trains, automobiles, etc.)

--- Traffic signals

--- Gas leakage sensor breakers

--- Alarm equipment

--- Various safety devices, etc.

(iii) SHARP devices shall not be used for or in

connection with equipment that requires an extremely

high level of reliability and safety such as:

--- Space applications

--- Telecommunication equipment [trunk lines]

--- Nuclear power control equipment

--- Medical and other life support equipment (e.g.,

scuba).

· If the SHARP devices listed in this publication fall

within the scope of strategic products described in the

Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law of Japan, it

is necessary to obtain approval to export such SHARP

devices.

· This publication is the proprietary product of SHARP

and is copyrighted, with all rights reserved. Under the

copyright laws, no part of this publication may be

reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any

means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, in

whole or in part, without the express written permission

of SHARP. Express written permission is also required

before any use of this publication may be made by a

third party.

· Contact and consult with a SHARP representative if

there are any questions about the contents of this

publication.

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■ Important Notices

PC8171xNSZ0F Series

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