Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
TOPFET dual high side switch
BUK218-50DC
DEFINITIONS
DATA SHEET STATUS
DATA SHEET
PRODUCT
DEFINITIONS
STATUS
1
STATUS
2
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
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
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. Changes will
be communicated according to the Customer Product/Process
Change Notification (CPCN) procedure SNW-SQ-650A
Limiting values
Limiting values are given in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134). 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
this specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Application information
Where application information is given, it is advisory and does not form part of the specification.
Philips Electronics N.V. 2001
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LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS
These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices or systems where malfunction of these
products can be reasonably expected to result in personal injury. Philips customers using or selling these products
for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Philips for any damages resulting
from such improper use or sale.
1 Please consult the most recently issued datasheet before initiating or completing a design.
2 The product status of the device(s) described in this datasheet may have changed since this datasheet was published. The latest information is
available on the Internet at URL http://www.semiconductors.philips.com.
October 2001
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Rev 2.010
