Remote Thermal Diode
Monitor with Linear Fan Control
a
ADM1028
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADM1028 is a low-cost temperature monitor and fan
controller for microprocessor-based systems. The temperature
of a remote sensor diode may be measured, allowing monitoring
of processor temperature in single processor systems. An on-chip
temperature sensor monitors ambient system temperature.
On-Chip Temperature Sensor
External Temperature Measurement with Remote Diode
Interrupt and Over-Temperature Outputs
Fault-Tolerant Fan Control with Auto Hardware Trip Point
Remote Reset and Power-Down Functions
LDCM Support
System Management Bus (SMBus) Communications
Standby Mode to Minimize Power Consumption
Limit Comparison of all Monitored Values
DAC Output for Linear Fan Speed Control
Ramp Rate Register for Control of Rate of Change of
Fan Speed, Reduction of Fan Acoustics
Measured values can be read out via the System Management
Bus, and values for limit comparisons can be programmed in
over the same serial bus.
The ADM1028 also contains a DAC for fan speed control. An
automatic hardware temperature trip point is provided and the fan
will be driven to full speed if it is exceeded. A Ramp Rate Register
is provided to control the rate with which fan speed is increased or
decreased. This is to eliminate sudden changes in fan speed,
thereby reducing fan acoustics and prolonging the fan’s life.
APPLICATIONS
Network Servers and Personal Computers
Microprocessor-Based Office Equipment
Test Equipment and Measuring Instruments
Finally, the chip has remote reset and power-down functionality,
allowing it to be remotely shut down via the SMBus.
The ADM1028’s 3.0 V to 5.5 V supply voltage range, low
supply current, and SMBus make it ideal for a wide range of
applications. These include hardware monitoring applications
in PCs, electronic test equipment, and office electronics.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
V
CC3AUX
V
POWER-ON
RESET
CC3AUX
10k⍀
ADM1028
SDA
SCL
SERIAL BUS
INTERFACE
R_OFF
R_RST
REMOTE
FUNCTION
REGISTER
ANALOG O/P
REGISTER,
COUNTER
AND 8-BIT DAC
FAN_SPD/NTEST_IN
ADDRESS
POINTER
REGISTER
RESET
AUXRST
RST
VALUE AND
LIMIT
REGISTERS
ALERT
STATUS
REGISTER
FAN_SPD SHUTOFF
AND R_OFF RESET
LIMIT
COMPARATORS
D+
ADC
ANALOG
INTERRUPT
STATUS
REGISTERS
SIGNAL
CONDITIONING
D–
2.5V
INT MASK
REGISTER
BANDGAP
REFERENCE
V
CC3AUX
10k⍀
INT
MASK
GATING
THERMA/NTEST_OUT
CONFIGURATION
REGISTER
THERMB
FAN_OFF
GPI
GND
REV. A
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