Datasheet
LM96163
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SNAS433D –JUNE 2008–REVISED MAY 2013
LM96163 Remote Diode Digital Temperature Sensor with Integrated Fan Control and
TruTherm
®
BJT Transistor Beta Compensation Technology
Check for Samples: LM96163
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM96163 has remote and local temperature
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• TruTherm BJT Beta Compensation Technology
sensors with integrated fan control that includes
Supports 45nm, 65nm and 90nm Processor
TruTherm BJT transistor beta compensation
Remote Diodes
technology for remote diode sensing. The LM96163
• Factory Trimmed for Intel® 45 nm Processor
accurately measures: (1) its own temperature and (2)
Thermal Diodes
the temperature of a diode-connected transistor, such
as a 2N3904, or a thermal diode commonly found on
• Accurately Senses Diode-Connected 2N3904
Computer Processors, Graphics Processor Units
Transistors or Thermal Diodes On-board Large
(GPU) and other ASIC's. The LM96163 has an offset
Processors or ASIC's
register to correct for errors caused by different non-
• Accurately Senses its Own Temperature
ideality factors of other thermal diodes.
• Integrated PWM Fan Speed Control Output
The LM96163 also features an integrated, pulse-
Supports High Resolution at 22.5kHz
width-modulated (PWM), open-drain fan control
Frequency for 4-pin Fans
output. Fan speed depends on a combination of the
• Acoustic Fan Noise Reduction with User-
remote temperature reading, the lookup table and
Programmable 12-Step Lookup Table
register settings. The 12-step Lookup Table (LUT)
enables the user to program a non-linear fan speed
• LUT Transition Fine Resolution Smoothing
vs. temperature transfer function often used to quiet
Function
acoustic fan noise. In addition a fully programmable
• Tachometer Input for Measuring Fan RPM
ramping function has been added to allow smooth
• Smart-Tach Modes for Measuring RPM of Fans transitions between LUT setpoints.
with Pulse-Width-Modulated Power as Shown
Table 1. Key Specifications
in Typical Application
■ Remote Temp Accuracy (includes quantization error)
• ALERT Output for Processor Event
LM96163 Temp DiodeTemp Max Error
Notification
+25 to +85°C +50 to +105°C ±0.75°C
• TCRIT Output for Critical Temperature System
+25 to +85°C +40 to +125°C ±1.5°C
Shutdown
-40 to +25°C +25 to 125°C ±3.0°C
• Offset Register Can Adjust for a Variety of
■ Local Temp Accuracy (includes quantization error)
Thermal Diodes
LM96163 Temp 25°C to 125°C ±3.0°C (max)
• 10-Bit Plus Sign and 11-Bit Unsigned Formats,
■ Supply Voltage +3.0 V to +3.6 V
with 1/8°C Resolution
■ Supply Current (0.8Hz Conversion) 456 µA (typ)
• Extended Resolution to 1/32°C when Digital
Filter Enabled
• Resolves Remote Diode Temperatures up to
255.875°C
• SMBus 2.0 Compatible Interface, with
TIMEOUT and ARA
• 10-Pin SON Package
APPLICATIONS
• Processor Thermal Management
• Electronic Test and Office Equipment
• Industrial Controls
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