Manual
MAX15301 PMBus Command Set User’s Guide
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OT_WARN_LIMIT
Reference:
Standard Command
Lockable:
Yes
Command Code:
0x51
Format:
Linear
Data Bytes:
2
Units:
°C
Transfer:
Read/Write Word
Factory Value:
0xEAF8 (95°C)
Description/Notes:
See Section 15.19 of the PMBus Specification Part II.
The MAX15301 has an internal temperature signal and can also measure temperature at an external
location, using a diode junction.
The OT_WARN_LIMIT applies to the external temperature signal, if a valid sensor is detected during
initialization. If no external sensor is detected, the OT_WARN
_LIMIT applies to the internal
temperature signal instead.
Overtemperature fault hysteresis is achieved in the MAX15301 by using the OT_WARN_LIMIT as the
“fault cleared” threshold for OT_FAULT_LIMIT. For this
reason, it is important to always set
OT_WARN_LIMIT below OT_FAULT_LIMIT.
VIN_OV_FAULT_LIMIT
Reference:
Standard Command
Lockable:
Yes
Command Code:
0x55
Format:
Linear
Data Bytes:
2
Units:
V
Transfer:
Read/Write Word
Factory Value:
0xD380 (14V)
Description/Notes:
See Section 15.23 of the PMBus Specification Part II.
The MAX15301 hardware has 8-bit resolution for the input overvoltage fault limit, to a maximum
value of ≈14.75V.
The desired value of VIN_OV_FAULT_LIMIT is retained in memory, regardless limitations imposed by
the 8-bit fault limit resolution, but the read-back value is based on actual hardware register settings.
VIN_OV_FAULT_RESPONSE
Reference:
Standard Command
Lockable:
Yes
Command Code:
0x56
Format:
Bit field
Data Bytes:
1
Units:
N/A
Transfer:
Read/Write Byte
Factory Value:
0xC0 (Shut down, restart when fault
abates)
Description/Notes:
See Sections 10.5.1 and 15.24 of the PMBus Specification Part II.
Note that the MAX15301 does not support finite, non-zero restart-attempt counts. (Continuous
restart attempts are supported.)
The VIN_OV_FAULT_RESPONSE command data comprises three bit-fields:
Bits [7:6] determine the basic fault-response mode. The MAX15301 supports the following modes:
00 Ignore the fault condition.
01 Continue operating and wait for the fault to abate for time specified in bits [2:0]. If the
fault does not abate, shutdown and attempt to restart according to bits [5:3].