TC623
3V, Dual Trip Point Temperature Sensor
Features:
Package Type
• Integrated Temp Sensor and Detector Operate
from a Supply Voltage as Low as 2.7V
SOIC
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
CC
NC
LOW SET
HIGH SET
GND
• Replaces Mechanical Thermostats and Switches
• On-Chip Temperature Sense
LOW LIMIT
HIGH LIMIT
CONTROL
TC623CCOA
TC623CEOA
TC623CVOA
• 8-Pin DIP or SOIC for Direct PCB Mounting
• 2 User Programmable Temperature Set Points
• 2 Independent Temperature Limit Outputs
• Heat/Cool Regulate Output
PDIP
8
V
NC
1
2
3
4
CC
Applications:
LOW SET
7
6
5
LOW LIMIT
HIGH LIMIT
CONTROL
TC623CCPA
TC623CEPA
• CPU Thermal Management
HIGH SET
GND
• System Over or Under Temperature Shutdown
• Advanced Thermal Warning
• Fan Speed Control Circuits
General Description
• Accurate Appliance Temperature Sensing
• Environmental Control
The TC623 is a 3V solid-state, programmable temper-
ature sensor designed for use in thermal management
applications. It features dual thermal interrupt outputs
(LOW LIMIT and HIGH LIMIT) each of which are set
with an external resistor. The HIGH LIMIT and LOW
LIMIT outputs are driven active (high) when measured
temperature equals the user programmed limits. The
CONTROL output is driven active (high) when temper-
ature equals the HIGH LIMIT set point and turned off
when temperature falls below the LOW LIMIT set point.
The CONTROL output can be used to provide simple
ON/OFF control to a cooling fan if so desired.
Device Selection Table
Part Number
Package
Temp. Range
TC623CCOA
TC623CCPA
TC623CEOA
TC623CEPA
TC623CVOA
8-Pin SOIC
8-Pin PDIP
8-Pin SOIC
8-Pin PDIP
8-Pin SOIC
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +125°C
Note:
Latch Output (C option), is a Standard Device
Contact Factory for Latch Q Output (H option).
Low voltage operation, easy set point programming,
small size and low cost make the TC623 an ideal
choice for many thermal management applications.
Functional Block Diagram
8
7
1
Temperature
NC
To Voltage
V
CC
TC623
Converter
+
–
LOW LIMIT
2
V
REF
Gen.
LOW SET
V
REF
+
–
6
5
HIGH LIMIT
CONTROL
3
4
V
REF
Gen.
HIGH SET
GND
R
S
Q
Latch
R
LOW
< R
HIGH
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