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General Description
The MAX1669 fan controller includes a precise digital
thermometer that reports the temperature of a remote
sensor. The remote sensor is a diode-connected transis-
tor—typically a low-cost, easily mounted 2N3906 PNP
type—replacing conventional thermistors or thermocou-
ples. Remote accuracy is ±3°C for transistors from multi-
ple manufacturers, with no calibration needed. The
MAX1669 has an independent fan controller with a low-
current logic output requiring external power compo-
nents to interface to a DC brushless fan. The fan
controller has two modes of operation: a low-frequency
(20Hz to 160Hz) PWM mode intended for driving the fan
motor, or a high-impedance DAC output that generates
a variable DC control voltage. In PWM mode, the FAN
frequency can be synchronized to an external clock.
Other key features include general-purpose inputs/out-
puts (GPIOs) for fan presence detection and a thermo-
stat output intended as a fan override signal in case the
host system loses the ability to communicate. The inter-
nal ADC has a wide input voltage range and gives
overrange readings when too large an input voltage is
applied. Other error-checking includes temperature
out-of-range indication and diode open/short faults.
The MAX1669 is available in a space-saving 16-pin
QSOP package that allows it to fit adjacent to the
SLOT1 connector.
Applications
Pentium
CPU Cooling
Desktop Computers
Notebook Computers
Servers
Workstations
Features
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Measures Remote CPU Temperature
o
No Calibration Required
o
20Hz to 160Hz PWM Output for Fan
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PWM Frequency Sync Input (260kHz)
o
Flexible Fan Interface: Linear or PWM
o
SMBus 2-Wire Serial Interface
o
Programmable Under/Overtemperature Alarms
o
ALERT
Latched Interrupt Output
o
OVERT
Thermostat Output
o
Two GPIO Pins
o
Write-Once Configuration Protection
o
Supports SMBus Alert Response
o
±3°C Temperature Accuracy (-40°C to +125°C,
remote)
o
3μA Standby Supply Current
o
+3V to +5.5V Supply Range
o
Small 16-Pin QSOP Package
M
Fan Controller and Remote Temperature Sensor
with SMBus Serial Interface
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Maxim Integrated Products
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11
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9
1
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4
5
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I/O1
OVERT
ALERT
SMBDATA
SMBCLK
PGND
FAN
SYNC
V
CC
TOP VIEW
MAX1669
QSOP
I/O2
ADD0
AGND
ADD1
ADD2
DXN
DXP
19-1574; Rev 0; 1/00
PART
MAX1669EEE
-40°C to +85°C
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
16 QSOP
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corp.
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.