
2002 Jul 17
22
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
LIN transceiver
TJA1020
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
attheseoratanyotherconditionsabovethosegiveninthe
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
norepresentationorwarrantythatsuchapplicationswillbe
suitable for the specified use without further testing or
modification.
DISCLAIMERS
Life support applications
 
 These products are not
designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or
systems where malfunction of these products can
reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Philips
Semiconductorscustomersusingorsellingtheseproducts
for use in such applications do so at their own risk and
agree to fully indemnify Philips Semiconductors for any
damages resulting from such application.
Right to make changes
 
 Philips Semiconductors
reserves the right to make changes, without notice, in the
products, including circuits, standard cells, and/or
software, described or contained herein in order to
improve design and/or performance. Philips
Semiconductors assumes no responsibility or liability for
theuseofanyoftheseproducts,conveysnolicenceortitle
under any patent, copyright, or mask work right to these
products, and makes no representations or warranties that
these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask
work right infringement, unless otherwise specified.
BARE DIE DISCLAIMER
All die are tested and are guaranteed to comply with all
data sheet limits up to the point of wafer sawing for a
period of ninety (90) days from the date of Philips' delivery.
If there are data sheet limits not guaranteed, these will be
separately indicated in the data sheet. There are no post
packing tests performed on individual die or wafer. Philips
Semiconductors has no control of third party procedures in
the sawing, handling, packing or assembly of the die.
Accordingly, Philips Semiconductors assumes no liability
for device functionality or performance of the die or
systems after third party sawing, handling, packing or
assembly of the die. It is the responsibility of the customer
to test and qualify their application in which the die is used.