Important Notices - Sharp GP1A173LCS3F Manual

Important Notices

· 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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