Discontinued Product Information - Power MOSFET, Diode Package Marking Specification Change

We will change package marking specification in order to improve lot traceability of Power MOSFET and Diode TO Package products.
Amusement application products which special management is made of marking specifications are not subject to this specification change.

Purpose

Improvement in lot traceability

Overview of Changes

(1) Lot number specification change
Conventional specifications: Displayed with two digits (YM) Year / Month
 ↓
After change specification: Displayed with five digits (YMNNN) Year / Month + 3 digit serial number
(2) Maker logo change

Changed schedule

Sequence switching schedule from April 2010
We would appreciate your understanding with regards to the switchover because depending on product inventory, some older and newer specification products may be shipped one after another.

Electrical Characteristics, etc.

These changes will not apply with regards to maximum rating, electrical characteristics, reliability, external form, etc. of the product body.

Scope of Application