19-3682; Rev 1; 12/07
2-Channel Temperature Monitor with Dual,
Automatic, PWM Fan-Speed Controller
General Description
Features
The MAX6639 monitors its own temperature and one
external diode-connected transistor or the temperatures
of two external diode-connected transistors, typically
available in CPUs, FPGAs, or GPUs. The 2-wire serial
interface accepts standard System Management Bus
(SMBusTM) write byte, read byte, send byte, and
receive byte commands to read the temperature data
and program the alarm thresholds. Temperature data
can be read at any time over the SMBus, and three pro-
grammable alarm outputs can be used to generate
interrupts, throttle signals, or overtemperature shut-
down signals.
♦ 2 Thermal-Diode Inputs
♦ Up to 25kHz PWM Output Frequency
♦ 3 Selectable SMBus Addresses
♦ Local Temperature Sensor
♦ 1°C Remote Temperature Accuracy
♦ Two PWM Outputs for Fan Drive (Open Drain; Can
be Pulled Up to +13.5V)
♦ Programmable Fan-Control Characteristics
♦ Automatic Fan Spin-Up Ensures Fan Start
The temperature data is also used by the internal dual-
PWM fan-speed controller to adjust the speed of up to
two cooling fans, thereby minimizing noise when the
system is running cool, but providing maximum cooling
when power dissipation increases. Speed control is
accomplished by tachometer feedback from the fan, so
that the speed of the fan is controlled, not just the PWM
duty cycle. Accuracy of speed measurement is 4%.
♦ Controlled Rate-of-Change Ensures Unobtrusive
Fan-Speed Adjustments
♦
3ꢀ Fan-Speed Measurement Accuracy
♦ Temperature Monitoring Begins at POR for Fail-
Safe System Protection
♦ OT and THERM Outputs for Throttling or
The MAX6639 is available in 16-pin QSOP and 16-pin thin
QFN 5mm x 5mm packages. It operates from 3.0V to 3.6V
and consumes just 500µA of supply current.
Shutdown
♦ Measures Temperatures Up to +150°C
Applications
Ordering Information
Desktop Computers
Notebook Computers
Projectors
OPERATING MEASUREMENT PIN-
PART
RANGE
RANGE
PACKAGE
-40°C to
+125°C
MAX6639AEE
MAX6639ATE
0°C to +150°C
16 QSOP
Servers
Networking Equipment
SMBus is a trademark of Intel Corp.
16 TQFN
(5mm x
5mm)
-40°C to
+125°C
0°C to +150°C
Typical Application Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
12
11
10
9
PWM1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16 SCL
15 SDA
14 ALERT
13 ADD
12 DXP2
11 DXN
10 GND
DXP1
GND
SCL
SDA
8
7
6
5
13
14
15
16
TACH1
PWM2
TACH2
FANFAIL
THERM
OT
MAX6639
MAX6639
PWM1
TACH1
V
CC
*CONNECT EXPOSED
PADDLE TO GND
OT
1
2
3
4
V
CC
9
DXP1
QSOP
THIN QFN
5 mm x 5 mm
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