November 22, 2004

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Philips Semiconductors

Preliminary specification

Universal LCD driver

for low multiplex rates

PCF8562

15 DATA SHEET STATUS

Notes

1.

Please consult the most recently issued data sheet before initiating or completing a design.

2.

The product status of the device(s) described in this data sheet may have changed since this data sheet was

published. The latest information is available on the Internet at URL http://www.semiconductors.philips.com.

3.

For data sheets describing multiple type numbers, the highest-level product status determines the data sheet status.

16 DEFINITIONS

Short-form specification

⎯ The data in a short-form specification is extracted from a full data sheet with the same type

number and title. For detailed information see the relevant data sheet or data handbook.

Limiting values definition

⎯ Limiting values given are in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System

(IEC 60134). Stress above one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are

stress ratings only and operation of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the Characteristics

sections of the specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Application information

⎯ Applications that are described herein for any of these products are for illustrative purposes

only. Philips Semiconductors make no representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for the specified

use without further testing or modification.

LEVEL

DATA SHEET

STATUS(1)

PRODUCT

STATUS(2)(3)

DEFINITION

I

Objective data

Development

This data sheet contains data from the objective specification for product

development. Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to change the

specification in any manner without notice.

II

Preliminary data Qualification

This data sheet contains data from the preliminary specification.

Supplementary data will be published at a later date. Philips

Semiconductors reserves the right to change the specification without

notice, in order to improve the design and supply the best possible

product.

III

Product data

Production

This data sheet contains data from the product specification. Philips

Semiconductors reserves the right to make changes at any time in order

to improve the design, manufacturing and supply. Relevant changes will

be communicated via a Customer Product/Process Change Notification

(CPCN).