Datasheet

2001-2012 Microchip Technology Inc. DS21448D-page 1
TC648
Features
Temperature Proportional Fan Speed for Acoustic
Control and Longer Fan Life
Efficient PWM Fan Drive
3.0V to 5.5V Supply Range:
- Fan Voltage Independent of TC648
Supply Voltage
- Supports any Fan Voltage
Over-temperature Fault Detection
Automatic Shutdown Mode for “Green” Systems
Supports Low Cost NTC/PTC Thermistors
Space Saving 8-Pin MSOP Package
Applications
Power Supplies
Computers
Portable Computers
Telecom Equipment
UPSs, Power Amps
General Purpose Fan Speed Control
Available Tools
Fan Controller Demonstration Board (TC642DEMO)
Fan Controller Evaluation Kit (TC642EV)
Package Types
General Description
The TC648 is a switch mode, fan speed controller for
use with brushless DC fans. Temperature proportional
speed control is accomplished using pulse width mod-
ulation (PWM). A thermistor (or other voltage output
temperature sensor) connected to the V
IN
input
furnishes the required control voltage of 1.25V to 2.65V
(typical) for 0% to 100% PWM duty cycle. The TC648
can be configured to operate in either auto-shutdown or
minimum speed mode. In auto-shutdown mode, fan
operation is automatically suspended when measured
temperature (V
IN
) is lower than a user programmed
minimum setting (V
AS
). The fan is automatically
restarted, and proportional speed control restored,
when V
IN
exceeds V
AS
(plus hysteresis). Operation in
minimum speed mode is similar to auto-shutdown
mode, with the exception that the fan is operated at a
user programmed minimum setting when the mea-
sured temperature is low. An integrated Start-up Timer
ensures reliable motor start-up at turn-on, and when
coming out of shutdown or auto-shutdown mode.
The over-temperature fault output (OTF
) is asserted
when the PWM reaches 100% duty cycle, indicating a
possible thermal runaway situation.
The TC648 is available in the 8-pin plastic DIP, SOIC
and MSOP packages and is available in the industrial
and extended commercial temperature ranges.
18
27
36
45
TC648
GND
C
F
V
IN
V
AS
OTF
NC
V
DD
V
OUT
SOIC/PDIP/MSOP
Fan Speed Controller with Auto-Shutdown
and Over-Temperature Alert

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