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TMS320F28374D: TMS320F28374D CW2000 license for distributed binary

Part Number: TMS320F28374D
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: C2000WARE

The CW2000 license file has all types export restrictions.  As we are only to distribute binary software with the functionality that we program into it, why are we given tremendous software import, export restrictions for functionality we don't provide?  Does TI automatically embed such technology in the software binary regardless of programmed functionality?  If so, why?  If not, why doesn't the the license distinguish between licensed product and licensed material?

If restricted software functionality is included within the binary regardless of software design, why would TI include such software functionality when we don't want it or need it?

How can we make a global product just taking into account the normal US EAR restrictions for specific persons or countries using the TI TMS320F28374D processor?

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C2000Ware DigitalPower SDK
Source and Object Code Software License Agreement
IMPORTANT � PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING LICENSE AGREEMENT, WHICH IS LEGALLY BINDING. AFTER YOU READ IT, YOU WILL BE ASKED WHETHER YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS. DO NOT CLICK �I ACCEPT� UNLESS: (1) YOU WILL USE THE LICENSED MATERIALS FOR YOUR OWN BENEFIT AND PERSONALLY ACCEPT, AGREE TO AND INTEND TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS; OR (2) YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO, AND INTEND TO BE BOUND BY, THESE TERMS ON BEHALF OF YOUR COMPANY.
Important � Read carefully: This Source and Object Code Software License Agreement (�Agreement�) is a legal agreement between you and Texas Instruments Incorporated (�TI�). In this Agreement �you� means you personally if you will exercise the rights granted for your own benefit, but it means your company (or you on behalf of your company) if you will exercise the rights granted for your company�s benefit. The �Licensed Materials� subject to this Agreement include the software programs and any associated electronic documentation (in each case, in whole or in part) that accompany this Agreement, are set forth in the applicable software manifest and you access �on-line�, as well as any updates or upgrades to such software programs or documentation, if any, provided to you at TI�s sole discretion. The Licensed Materials are specifically designed and licensed for use solely and exclusively with semiconductor devices manufactured by or for TI (�TI Devices�). By installing, copying or otherwise using the Licensed Materials you agree to abide by the provisions set forth herein. This Agreement is displayed for you to read prior to using the Licensed Materials. If you choose not to accept or agree with these provisions, do not download or install the Licensed Materials.
Note Regarding Possible Access to Other Licensed Materials: The Licensed Materials may be bundled with software and associated electronic documentation, if any, licensed under terms other than the terms of this Agreement (in whole or in part, �Other Licensed Materials�), including, for example Open Source Software and/or TI-owned or third party Proprietary Software licensed under such other terms. "Open Source Software" means any software licensed under terms requiring that (A) other software (�Proprietary Software�) incorporated, combined or distributed with such software or developed using such software: (i) be disclosed or distributed in source code form; or (ii) otherwise be licensed on terms inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to permitting use of the Proprietary Software on or with devices other than TI Devices, or (B) require the owner of Proprietary Software to license any of its patents to users of the Open Source Software and/or Proprietary Software incorporated, combined or distributed with such Open Source Software or developed using such Open Source Software.
If by accepting this Agreement, you gain access to Other Licensed Materials, they will be listed in the applicable software manifest. Your use of the Other Licensed Materials is subject to the applicable other licensing terms acknowledgements and disclaimers as specified in the applicable software manifest and/or identified or included with the Other Licensed Materials in the software bundle. For clarification, this Agreement does not limit your rights under, or grant you rights that supersede, the terms of any applicable Other Licensed Materials license agreement. If any of the Other Licensed Materials is Open Source Software that has been provided to you in object code only under terms that obligate TI to provide to you or show you where you can access the source code versions of such Open Source Software, TI will provide to you, or show you where you can access, such source code if you contact TI at Texas Instruments Incorporated, 12500 TI Boulevard, Mail Station 8725, Dallas, Texas 75243, Attention: Contracts Manager, Embedded Processing. In the event you choose not to accept or agree with the terms in any applicable Other Licensed Materials license agreement, you must terminate this Agreement.
1. License Grant and Use Restrictions.
a. Licensed Materials License Grant. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, TI hereby grants to you a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive, non-assignable, non-sublicensable, fully paid-up and royalty-free license to:
i. Limited Source Code License. make copies, prepare derivative works, display internally and use internally the Licensed Materials provided to you in source code for the sole purpose of developing object and executable versions of such Licensed Materials, or any derivative thereof, that execute solely and exclusively on TI Devices, for end use in Licensee Products, and maintaining and supporting such Licensed Materials, or any derivative thereof, and Licensee Products. For purposes of this Agreement, �Licensee Product� means a product that consists of both hardware, including one or more TI Devices, and software components, including only executable versions of the Licensed Materials that execute solely and exclusively on such TI Devices.
ii. Object Code Evaluation, Testing and Use License. make copies, display internally, distribute internally and use internally the Licensed Materials in object code for the sole purposes of evaluating and testing the Licensed Materials and designing and developing Licensee Products, and maintaining and supporting the Licensee Products;
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  • Hi, John.  I am a TI attorney.  The E2E team forwarded your question to me.

    The export control clause in the C2000Ware DigitalPower SDK Source and Object Code Software License Agreement that you posted simply states existing obligations under US export control laws that apply to all companies licensing U.S.-origin software.

    The individuals responsible for export control at your company will be familiar with, and know how to comply with, these US export control laws.  That said, if an attorney from your company has questions regarding TI’s the export control clause, please let me know and I will email you my contact information so they can reach out to me directly.

    Thank you for your interest in developing products using TI devices and software.

    Regards,

    Brian Bonney

  • Brian,

      Thanks for the response.  However, the question is whether there is functionality within the software which we don't program into it.  i.e. are only libraries we reference included and not more general libraries which may have functionality which makes the export control more restrictive.

  • Hi, John.  Per your friendship request, I have emailed you my contact information and will be happy to discuss this further with your attorney.