> For the '876 line at least, there are specs in the 'absolute maximum
> ratings' section that state:

IMHO the 'absolute maxima ratings' are not the specs under which the device
will function according to all other specs, rather the specs under which the
device will not die (in other words: function according to all its specs
once you apply the 'rated conditions').

Wouter

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