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"NEC Electronics" as used in this statement means NEC Electronics Corporation and also includes its

majority-owned subsidiaries.

"NEC Electronics products" means any product developed or manufactured by or for NEC Electronics (as

defined above).

Computers, office equipment, communications equipment, test and measurement equipment, audio

and visual equipment, home electronic appliances, machine tools, personal electronic equipment

and industrial robots.

Transportation equipment (automobiles, trains, ships, etc.), traffic control systems, anti-disaster

systems, anti-crime systems, safety equipment and medical equipment (not specifically designed

for life support).

Aircraft, aerospace equipment, submersible repeaters, nuclear reactor control systems, life

support systems and medical equipment for life support, etc.

"Standard":

"Special":

"Specific":