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AB18XX Features
Sub-threshold Power Optimized Technology by Ambiq Micro
Ultra-low supply current:
- <15 nA with RC oscillator
- <20 nA with RC oscillator and autocalibration
- <55 nA with crystal oscillator
Baseline timekeeping features:
- 32 KHz crystal oscillator with integrated load
capacitor/resistor
- Counters for hundredths, seconds, minutes, hours, date,
month, year, century, and weekday
- Alarm capability on all counters
- Programmable output clock generation (32 kHz to 1/year)
- Countdown timer with repeat function
- Automatic leap year calculation
Advanced timekeeping features:
- Integrated power optimized RC oscillator
- Advanced crystal calibration to ± 2 ppm
- Advanced RC calibration to ± 16 ppm
- Automatic calibration of RC oscillator to crystal oscillator
- Watchdog timer with hardware reset
- Up to 256 bytes of general purpose RAM
Power management features:
- Integrated <1Ω power switch for off-chip components
such as a host MCU
- System sleep manager for managing host processor
wake/sleep states
- External interrupt monitor
- External reset signal monitor
- Reset output generator
- Automatic switchover to VBAT
- Supercapacitor trickle charger with programmable
charging current
- Programmable brown out detection
- Programmable analog voltage comparator
I2C (up to 400 kHz) or SPI (up to 2 MHz) serial interface
- Supports 3-wire and 4-wire SPI
Operating Voltage 1.7-3.6 V
Clock and RAM retention voltage 1.5-3.6 V
Operating temperature –40 to 85 °C
All inputs include Schmitt triggers
3 mm x 3 mm QFN-16 package
Applications
Smart cards
Wireless sensors and tags
Medical electronics
Utility meters
Data loggers
Appliances
Handsets
Consumer electronics
Description
The Abracon Corporation AB18XX Real Time Clock with
Power Management family provides a groundbreaking
combination of ultra-low power coupled with a highly
sophisticated feature set. With power requirements significantly
lower than any other industry RTC (as low as 15nA), these are
the first semiconductor products based on Abracon Corporation’s
innovative SPOT (Sub-threshold Power Optimized Technology
by Ambiq Micro) CMOS platform. The AB18XX includes on-
chip oscillators to provide minimum power consumption, full
RTC functions including battery backup and programmable
counters and alarms for timer and watchdog functions, and either
an I2C or SPI serial interface for communication with a host
controller. An integrated power switch and a sophisticated
system sleep manager with counter, timer, alarm, and interrupt
capabilities allows the AB18XX to be used as a supervisory
component in a host microcontroller-based system.
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1. Family Summary
The AB18XX family consists of several members. All devices are supplied in a standard 3 mm x 3 mm QFN-16 package.
Members of the software and pin compatible AB08XX RTC family are also listed.
Part #
Baseline
Timekeeping
Advanced Timekeeping
Power Management
XT
Osc
Number
of GP
Outputs
RC
Osc
Calib/
Auto-calib
Watch-
dog
RA
M
(B)
VBAT
Switch
Reset
Mgmt
Ext
Int
Power
Switch and
Sleep FSM
AB1801
2
0
AB1803
2
64
AB1804
4
256
AB1805
4
256
AB1811
2
0
AB1813
2
64
AB1814
3
256
AB1815
3
256
Software and Pin Compatible AB08XX Family Components
AB0801
2
0
AB0803
2
64
AB0804
4
256
AB0805
4
256
AB0811
2
0
AB0813
2
64
AB0814
3
256
AB0815
3
256
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2. AB18XX Functional Description
XT Osc
RC Osc
Divider
Seconds
Minutes
Hours
Days
Weekdays
Months
Years
Power
Control
VCCVBAT
I2C/SPI
Interface
SCL
SDA/O
Control
Alarms
Int/Clock
FOUT/nIRQ
PSW/nIRQ2
VSS
CLKOUT/nIRQ3
SDI
nCE
WDI
Reset
nEXTR nRST
RAM
XO
XI
nTIRQ
Timer
WDT
100ths
Divider
Calibration Engine
EXTI
Analog
Compare
The AB18XX serves as a companion part for host processors including microcontrollers, radios, and digital signal
processors. It tracks time as in a typical RTC product and additionally provides unique power management functionality that
makes it ideal for highly energy-constrained applications. To support such operation, the AB18XX includes 3 distinct feature
groups: 1) baseline timekeeping features, 2) advanced timekeeping features, and 3) power management features. Functions
from each feature group may be controlled via memory mapped registers. These registers are accessed using either an I2C
serial interface (e.g., in the AB1805) or a SPI serial interface (e.g., in the AB1815). Each feature group is described briefly
below.
The baseline timekeeping feature group supports the standard 32 kHz crystal (XT) oscillation mode for maximum frequency
accuracy with an ultra-low current draw of 55 nA. An extended calibration mode enables low jitter digital calibration to an
accuracy of ±2 ppm over a range of -614 ppm to +244 ppm. The baseline timekeeping feature group also includes a standard
set of counters monitoring hundredths of a second up through centuries. A complement of countdown timers and alarms may
additionally be set to initiate interrupts or resets on several of the outputs.
The advanced timekeeping feature group supports two additional oscillation modes: 1) RC oscillator mode, and 2) auto-
calibration mode. At only 15 nA, the temperature-compensated ±10% RC oscillator mode provides an even lower current
draw than the XT oscillator for applications with reduced frequency accuracy requirements. A proprietary calibration
algorithm allows the AB18XX to digitally tune the RC oscillator frequency with accuracy as low as ±2 ppm at a given
temperature and very low calibration jitter. In autocalibration mode, the RC oscillator is used as the primary oscillation
source and is periodically calibrated against the XT oscillator. Autocalibration may be executed every autocalibration period
(ACP) of 8.5 minutes or 17 minutes and may also be initiated via software. This mode enables average current draw of only
20 nA with frequency accuracy similar to the XT oscillator. The advanced timekeeping feature group also includes a rich set
of input and output configuration options that enables the monitoring of external interrupts (e.g., pushbutton signals), the
generation of clock outputs, and watchdog timer functionality.
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Power management features built into the AB18XX enable it to operate as a backup device in both line-powered and battery-
powered systems. An integrated power control module automatically detects when main power (VCC) falls below a
digitally-selectable threshold and switches to backup power (VBAT). Up to 256B of ultra-low leakage RAM enable the
storage of key parameters when operating on backup power.
The AB18XX is the first RTC to incorporate a number of more advanced power management features. In particular, the
AB18XX includes a finite state machine (integrated with the Power Control block) that can control a host processor as it
transitions between sleep/reset states and active states. Digital outputs can be configured to control the reset signal or
interrupt input of the host controller with digitally-tunable timing. The AB18XX additionally integrates a power switch with
<1 Ω impedance that can be used to cut off ground current on the host microcontroller and reduce sleep current to <1 nA.
The AB18XX parts can wake-up a sleeping system using internally generated timing interrupts or externally generated
interrupts generated by digital inputs (e.g., using a pushbutton). The aforementioned functionality enables users to
seamlessly power down host processors, leaving only the energy-efficient AB18XX chip awake. The AB18XX also includes
digitally-tunable voltage monitoring for brown-out detection and power-on reset.
3. AB18XX Example Applications
The AB18XX enables a variety of system implementations in which the AB18XX can control power usage by other elements
in the system. This is typically used when the entire system is powered from a battery and minimizing total power usage is
critical. The backup RAM in the AB18XX can be used to hold key MCU parameters when it is powered down.
3.1 VSS Power Switched
In the recommended implementation, the internal power switch of the AB18XX is used to completely turn off the MCU
and/or other system elements. In this case the PSW/nIRQ2 output is configured to generate the Sleep function. Under
normal circumstances, the PSW/nIRQ2pin is pulled to VSS with less than 1 ohm of resistance, so that the MCU receives full
power. The MCU initiates a SLP operation, and when the AB18XX enters Sleep Mode the PSW/nIRQ2 pin is opened and
power is completely removed from the MCU. This results in significant additional power savings relative to the other
alternatives. A variety of interrupts, including alarms, timers and external interrupts created by a pushbutton as shown, may
be used to exit Sleep Mode and restore MCU power. The RAM of the AB18XX may be used to retain critical MCU
parameters.
VCC
VSS
IRQ
VCC
AM18XX MCU
I2C/SPI
VSS
XO
XI
EXTI
FOUT/nIRQ
PSW/nIRQ2
R
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3.2 VCC Power Switched
An external transistor switch T may also be used to turn off power to the MCU. This implementation allows switching
higher current and maintains a common ground. R can be on the order of megohms, so that negligible current is drawn when
the circuit is active and PSW/nIRQ2 is low.
VCC
VSS
IRQ
VCC
AM18XX MCU
I2C/SPI
VSS
RT
PSW/nIRQ2
FOUT/nIRQ
3.3 Reset Driven
In another implementation the AB18XX controls the system MCU using the reset function rather than switching power.
Since many MCUs use much less power when reset, this implementation can save system power in some cases.
VCC
VSS
nRST RESET
VCC
VSS
AM18XX MCU
I2C/SPI
3.4 Battery Backup
In many systems the main power supply is a battery, so the AB18XX can minimize its current draw by powering down the
MCU and other peripherals. This battery may be replaceable, and a supercapacitor charged via the AB18XX trickle charger
can maintain system time and key parameters when the main battery is removed.
PSW/nIRQ2
VCC
VSS
FOUT/nIRQ IRQ
VCC
VSS
AM18XX MCU
I2C/SPI
VBAT
Backup
Supercap XO
XI
Main
Battery
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4. Package Pin Description
The AB18XX package pins are described below. The thermal pad on the QFN-16 packages must be connected to VSS. All
NC pins must be left unconnected.
(1) nRST
(1) WDI
(1) nEXTR FOUT/nIRQ
EXTI (1)
VSS
SCL
SDA
(2) VBAT XO
XI
VCC
nTIRQ (1)1 (3) nRST
(3) WDI
(3) nEXTR FOUT/nIRQ
EXTI (3)
SDI
XO
XI
VCC
nCE1
SCL
SDO
(4) VBAT
(1) CLKOUT/nIRQ3
PSW/nIRQ2 PSW/nIRQ2
VSS
AM180X AM181X
(3) CLKOUT/nIRQ3 VSS
VSS
PAD VSS
PAD
(1) – Available in AM1804 and AM1805 only, else NC
(2) – Available in AM1803 and AM1805 only, else VSS
(3) – Available in AM1814 and AM1815 only, else NC
(4) – Available in AM1813 and AM1815 only, else VSS
Pin Name
Pin Type
Function
Pin Number in AB18XX
01
03
04
05
11
13
14
15
VSS
Power
Ground
5,
9,
14
9,
14
5,
9,
14
9,
14
5,
14
14
5,
14
14
VCC
Power
System power supply
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
XI
XT
Crystal input
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
XO
XT
Crystal output
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
VBAT
Power
Battery power supply
5
5
5
5
SCL
Input
I2C or SPI interface clock
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
SDO
Output
SPI data output
6
6
6
6
SDI
Input
SPI data input
9
9
9
9
nCE
Input
SPI chip select
12
12
12
12
SDA
Input
I2C data input/output
6
6
6
6
EXTI
Input
External interrupt input
10
10
10
10
WDI
Input
Watchdog reset input
2
2
2
2
nEXTR
Input
External reset input
3
3
3
3
FOUT/nIRQ
Output
Interrupt 1/function output
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
PSW/nIRQ2
Output
Interrupt 2/power switch output
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
CLKOUT/nIRQ3
Output
Interrupt 3/clock output
8
8
8
8
nTIRQ
Output
Timer interrupt output
12
12
nRST
Output
Reset output
1
1
1
1
AB180X
AB181X
(1) – Available in AB1804 and AB1805 only, else NC
(2) – Available in AB1803 and AB1805 only, else VSS
(3) – Available in AB1814 and AB1815 only, else NC
(4) – Available in AB1813 and AB1815 only, else VSS
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5. Electrical Specifications
5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
All voltages referenced to VSS.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
VCC
System Power Voltage
-0.3
3.6
V
VBAT
Battery Voltage
-0.3
3.6
V
VI
Input voltage
VCC > VMIN
-0.3
VCC + 0.3
V
VI
Input voltage
VCC < VMIN, VBAT > VMIN
-0.3
VBAT + 0.3
V
VO
Output voltage
VCC > VMIN
-0.3
VCC + 0.3
V
VO
Output voltage
VCC < VMIN, VBAT > VMIN
-0.3
VBAT + 0.3
V
II
Input current
-1
1
mA
IO
Output current
-1
1
mA
VESD
ESD Voltage
CDM
±500
V
HBM
±4000
V
ILU
Latch-up Current
100
mA
TSTG
Storage Temperature
-65
150
°C
TOP
Operating Temperature
-40
85
°C
TSLD
Lead temperature
Hand soldering for 10
seconds
300
°C
TREF
Reflow soldering
temperature
Reflow profile per JEDEC
J-STD-020D
260
°C
5.2 Operating Parameters
TA = -40 °C to 85 °C, TYP values at 25 °C
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
VCC
System Power Voltage
SPI or I2C active
1.7
3.6
V
Clock operating + RAM
1.5
3.6
V
VBAT
Battery Voltage
Clock operating + RAM
1.5
3.6
V
VT+
Positive-going Input
Threshold Voltage
VCC = 3.0V
1.5
V
VCC = 1.8V
1.1
VT-
Negative-going Input
Threshold Voltage
VCC = 3.0V
0.9
V
VCC = 1.8V
0.6
VOL
Low level output voltage
1.7V < VCC < 3.6V
VSS
0.2•VCC
V
VOH
High level output voltage
on push-pull outputs
1.7V < VCC < 3.6V
0.8•VCC
VCC
V
VMIN
Power supply valid voltage
1.5
V
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5.3 Supply Current
The current supplied into the VCC or VBAT power inputs under various conditions is shown below.
TA = -40 °C to 85 °C, VBAT = 0 V to 3.6 V, TYP values at 25 °C
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
TEST
CONDITIONS
VCC
VBAT
MIN
TYP
MA
X
UNIT
IVCC:I2C
VCC supply
current during
I2C burst
read/write
400kHz bus speed,
10k pull-up resistors
on SCL/SDA. (1)
3.0V
NA
20
µA
1.8V
10
IVCC:SPI
VCC supply
current during
SPI burst
read/write
2 MHz bus speed (2)
3.0V
NA
10
µA
1.8V
5
IVCC:XT
VCC supply
current in XT
oscillator mode.
Time keeping mode
with XT oscillator
running. (3)
3.0V
NA
55
nA
1.8V
50
IVCC:RC
VCC supply
current in RC
oscillator mode.
Time keeping mode
with only the RC
oscillator running
(XT oscillator is off).
(3)
3.0V
NA
15
nA
1.8V
12
IVCC:ACAL
VCC supply
current in
autocalibrated
RC oscillator
mode.
Time keeping mode
with only RC
oscillator running and
autocalibration
enabled. ACP = 512
seconds. (3)
3.0V
NA
18
nA
1.8V
15
IVBAT:XT
VBAT supply
current in XT
oscillator mode.
Time keeping mode
with XT oscillator
running. (3)
< 1.5V
3.0V
55
nA
1.8V
50
IVBAT:RC
VBAT supply
current in RC
oscillator mode.
Time keeping mode
with only the RC
oscillator running
(XT oscillator is off).
(3)
< 1.5V
3.0V
15
nA
1.8V
12
IVBAT:ACAL
VBAT supply
current in
autocalibrated
RC oscillator
mode.
Time keeping mode
with only RC
oscillator running and
autocalibration
enabled. ACP = 512
seconds. (3)
< 1.5V
3.0V
18
nA
1.8V
15
IVBAT:VCC
VBAT supply
current in VCC
powered mode.
VCC powered mode.
(3)
> 1.5V
3.0V
290
pA
1.8V
190
(1) Excluding external peripherals and pull-up resistor current. All other inputs (besides SDA and SCL) are at 0V or
VCC. AB080X and AB180X only.
(2) Excluding external peripheral current. All other inputs (besides SDI, nCE and SCL) are at 0V or VCC. AB081X and
AB181X only.
(3) All inputs and outputs are at 0V or VCC.
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6. Tape and Reel Information
D C B
Detail A
A
5ᵒ
G
R = 4 mm
R = 4 mm
Detail B
NL
W1
W2 (outer width at HUB)
W3 (inner width at outer edge of reel)
(thickness)
T
Detail A Detail B
(inner width
at HUB)
REEL DRAWING
R0.60
REF
0.35
REF
R0.65
REF DETAIL A
P2 P0
P1 A0
FW
ø D0
ø D1
E1
Detail A
Y
Y
B0
K0
3ᵒ
REF
K1
SECTION Y-Y
CARRIER TAPE DRAWING
330 x 178 x 12 mm Reel Dimensions
3x3 QFN Carrier Tape Dimensions
Symbol
MIN
TYP
MAX
Symbol
MIN
MAX
T
2.3
2.5
2.7
B0
3.2
3.4
N
178.0
K0
0.9
1.1
L
330.0
K1
0.25
0.35
W1
12.4
12.4
12.6
D0
1.50
1.60
W2
18.4
D1
1.5
W3
12.4
15.4
P0
3.9
4.1
C
12.8
13.0
13.5
P1
7.9
8.1
D
20.2
P2
1.9
2.1
A
10.0
A0
3.2
3.4
G
4.0
E1
1.65
1.85
B
1.5
F
5.4
5.6
W
11.7
12.3
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7. Reflow Profile
The AB18XX reflow soldering requirements are described below.
Profile Feature
Requirement
Preheat/Soak
Temperature Min (Tsmin)
Temperature Max (Tsmax)
Time (ts) from (Tsmin to Tsmax)
150 °C
200 °C
60-120 seconds
Ramp-up rate (TL to Tp)
3 °C/second max.
Liquidous temperature (TL)
Time (tL) maintained above TL
217 °C
60-150 seconds
Peak package body temperature (Tp)
260 °C max.
Time (tp) within 5 °C of Tp
30 seconds max.
Ramp-down rate (Tp to TL)
6 °C/second max.
Time 25 °C to peak temperature
8 minutes max.
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8. Ordering Information
AB18XX Orderable Part Numbers
Device
Standard
Tape and Reel - 2500
pcs.
Package
Temperature
Range
MSL
Level(2)
AB1801
AB1801A3XNLGIX
AB1801A3XNLGIX-T2
Pb-Free(1)
16-Pin QFN
3 x 3 mm
-40 to +85 °C
1
AB1803
AB1803A3XNLGIX
AB1803A3XNLGIX-T2
AB1804
AB1804A3XNLGIX
AB1804A3XNLGIX-T2
AB1805
AB1805A3XNLGIX
AB1805A3XNLGIX-T2
AB1811
AB1811A3XNLGIX
AB1811A3XNLGIX-T2
AB1813
AB1813A3XNLGIX
AB1813A3XNLGIX-T2
AB1814
AB1814A3XNLGIX
AB1814A3XNLGIX-T2
AB1815
AB1815A3XNLGIX
AB1815A3XNLGIX-T2
Notes:
(1) Compliant and certified with the current RoHS requirements for all 6 substances, including the requirement
that lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in raw homogeneous materials. The package was designed to be
soldered at high temperatures (per reflow profile) and can be used in specified lead-free processes.
(2) Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC J-STD-020D industry standard classifications.
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9. Notes
i) The parts are manufactured in accordance with this specification. If other conditions and specifications which are required for
this specification, please contact ABRACON for more information.
ii) ABRACON will supply the parts in accordance with this specification unless we receive a written request to modify prior to an
order placement.
iii) In no case shall ABRACON be liable for any product failure from in appropriate handling or operation of the item beyond the
scope of this specification.
iv) When changing your production process, please notify ABRACON immediately.
v) ABRACON Corporation’s products are COTS – Commercial-Off-The-Shelf products; suitable for Commercial, Industrial and,
where designated, Automotive Applications. ABRACON’s products are not specifically designed for Military, Aviation,
Aerospace, Life-dependant Medical applications or any application requiring high reliability where component failure could
result in loss of life and/or property. For applications requiring high reliability and/or presenting an extreme operating
environment, written consent and authorization from ABRACON Corporation is required. Please contact ABRACON
Corporation for more information.
vi) All specifications and Marking will be subject to change without notice.
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1. Prices: ABRACON (AB) reserves the right to increase the price of products by written notice to the Buyer at least thirty days prior to the
date of shipment of the products. When quantity price discounts are quoted by AB, the discounts are computed separately for each type of
product to be sold and are based upon the quantity of each type and each size ordered at any one time. If any order is reduced or cancelled
by the Buyer with AB’s consent, the prices shall be adjusted to the higher prices, if applicable, for the uncancelled quantity. Unless
otherwise agreed, AB reserves the right to ship and bill ten percent more or less than the exact quantity specified.
2. Taxes: Unless otherwise specified in the quotation, the prices shown do not include any taxes, import, or export duties, tariffs, or
customs charges. The Buyer agrees to pay AB the amount of any federal, state, county, municipal, or other taxes, duties, tariffs, or custom
charges levied by any jurisdiction, foreign or domestic, which AB is required to pay on account of the ownership at the place of installation
or during transit of the material or equipment which is the subject of this contract, or an account of the transportation, sale, or use of the
material or equipment.
3. Payment Terms: Unless otherwise stated in a separate agreement or in AB’s quotation, payment terms are thirty days net from the date of
invoice, subject to approval from AB of amount and terms of credit. AB reserves the right to require payment in advance or C.O.D. and
otherwise modified credit terms. When partial shipments are made, payments therefore shall become due in accordance with the above
terms upon submission of invoices. If, at the request of the Buyer, shipment is postponed for more than thirty days, payment will become
due thirty days after notice to the Buyer that products are ready for shipment. These terms apply to partial as well as complete shipments on
the debt at the lesser of 18% per year, or the maximum then permitted by California law, from the due date until the Buyer pays the debt in
full.
4. Shipment: All shipments will be made F.O.B. AB’s shipping point. In the absence of specific instructions, AB will select the carrier.
Title to the material shall pass to the Buyer upon delivery thereof by AB to the carrier or delivery service. Thereupon the Buyer shall be
responsible therefore. Products held for the Buyer, or stored for the Buyer, shall be at the risk and expense of the Buyer. Claims against AB
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for shortages must be made in writing within ten days after the arrival of the shipment. AB is not required to notify the Buyer of the
shipment.
5. Delivery: Shipping dates are approximate.
6. Packing: Unless otherwise specified, prices quoted herein include normal AB packaging. If special packaging is required by the Buyer,
an additional charge will be made.
7. Inspection: Unless the Buyer notifies AB in writing within ten days from the date of receipt of any products that says the products are
rejected, they will be deemed to have been accepted by the Buyer. In order for the notice of rejection to be effective, it must also specify
the reasons why the products are being rejected. Any rejected products must be returned to AB within thirty days of rejection or the
rejection shall be void and of no effect. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no returned goods will be accepted for credit unless
written permission is first obtained from AB.
8. Limitation of Liability: AB shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost of repairs, or incidental or consequential damages of any kind
whether or not based upon express or implied warranty, negligence, or strict liability arising out of or in connection with the design,
manufacture, sale, use, repair, or delivery of the product, or the engineering designs supplied to the Buyer. Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing: if conditions arise which prevent compliance with delivery schedules, AB shall not be liable for any damage or penalty
for delay in delivery, or for failure to give notice of delay, and such delay shall not constitute grounds for cancellation or price adjustment:
in addition, AB shall not be liable for delay in delivery without regard to the cause of the delay, and delivery dates shall be deemed
extended for a period equal to such delay.
9. Fair Labor Standards Act: AB certifies that products furnished hereunder have been or will be produced in compliance with the Fair
Labor Standards Act, as amended and regulations and orders of the U.S. Department of Labor issued thereunder, AB agrees that this
statement may be considered as the written assurance contemplated by the October 26, 1949 amendment to said Act.
10. Modifications: Unless otherwise provided, AB reserves the right to modify the specifications of products ordered by the Buyer
providing that the modifications do not materially affect the performance.
11. Termination: In the event of the complete or partial termination or cancellation of this order for the convenience of the Government,
settlement shall be made by negotiations in accordance with the Termination Clause for Subcontractors set forth in Armed Services
Procurement Regulation 8-706. If the Buyer attempts to terminate or cancel this order, entirely or partially, other than for the convenience
of the Government, it shall constitute a material breach of contract unless consent to said termination is obtained by the Buyer from AB in
writing. In any event, the prices of all items delivered, and all items which have been furnished but not yet delivered, will be adjusted
upward to the applicable price for the lesser quantities thereby purchased. AB may terminate or cancel this order in whole or in part at any
time prior to the completion of performance by written notice to the Buyer without incurring any liability to the Buyer for breach of
contract or otherwise.
12. Indemnity and Waiver of Subrogation: Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold AB harmless from any cost, liability or expense, including
attorney’s fees, which arises from or relates to any third party claim for personal injury (or death), property damages, or other loss allegedly
based upon defective design, material, or workmanship of any product sold or furnished by AB, or allegedly based on any breach by AB of
any of its contractual or other obligations. The Buyer represents that any liability insurance policies which the Buyer may have shall
provide that subrogation rights against supplies such as AB are waived.
13. Governing Law: The terms of this agreement and all rights and obligations under it shall be governed by the laws of the State of
California.
14. Errors: AB reserves the right to correct clerical or stenographic errors or omissions.
15. Entire Contract: The provisions of the Agreement and any accompanying documents constitute all the terms and conditions agreed
upon by the parties and replace and supersede any inconsistent provisions on the face and the reverse side of the Purchase Order, Invoice,
and Packing Slip. No modifications of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and duly signed by a person authorized by AB. The
provisions of this Agreement shall not be modified by any usage of trade, or any course of prior dealing or acquiescence in the course of
performance.
16. Disputes: Disputes between AB and the Buyer shall be resolved in accordance with the laws of the State of California without resort to
said state’s Conflict of Law rules. Pending final resolution of a dispute, AB shall proceed diligently with the performance of an order in
accordance with AB’s decision. In any legal action, arbitration, or other proceeding brought to enforce or interpret the terms of this
agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonably attorneys' fees and any other costs incurred in that proceeding in addition to
any other relief to which it is entitled.