General Description
The MAX6680/MAX6681 are precise, two-channel digi-
tal thermometers. Each accurately measures the tem-
perature of its own die and one remote PN junction and
reports the temperature on a 2-wire serial interface. The
remote junction can be a diode-connected transistor
like the low-cost NPN type 2N3904 or PNP type
2N3906. The remote junction can also be a common-
collector PNP, such as a substrate PNP of a micro-
processor.
The MAX6680/MAX6681 include pin-programmable
default temperature thresholds for the OVERT output,
which provides fail-safe clock throttling or system shut-
down. In addition, the devices are pin programmable to
select whether the OVERT output responds to either the
local, remote, or both temperatures.
The 2-wire serial interface accepts standard System
Management Bus (SMBus)" commands such as Write
Byte, Read Byte, Send Byte, and Receive Byte to read
the temperature data and program the alarm thresholds
and conversion rate. The MAX6680/MAX6681 can func-
tion autonomously with a programmable conversion
rate, which allows the control of supply current and
temperature update rate to match system needs. For
conversion rates of 4Hz or less, the remote sensor tem-
perature can be represented in extended mode as 10
bits + sign with a resolution of 0.125癈. When the con-
version rate is 8Hz, output data is 7 bits + sign with a
resolution of 1癈. The MAX6680/MAX6681 also include
an SMBus timeout feature to enhance system reliability.
The MAX6681 is an upgrade to the MAX6654. The
MAX6680/MAX6681 remote accuracy is ?癈 with no
calibration needed. They are available in a 16-pin
QSOP package and operate throughout the -55癈 to
+125癈 temperature range.
Applications
Features
f Two Alarm Outputs: ALERT and OVERT
f Pin-Programmable Threshold for OVERT Limit
f Programmable Under/Overtemperature ALERT
Limit
f Dual Channel: Measures Remote and Local
Temperature
f 11-Bit, 0.125?/SPAN>C Resolution for Remote Temperature
Measurements
f High Accuracy ?/SPAN>1?/SPAN>C (max) from +60?/SPAN>C to +100?/SPAN>C
(Remote)
f No Calibration Required
f SMBus/I
2
C"-Compatible Interface
f SMBus Timeout Prevents SMBus Lockup
?癈 Fail-Safe Remote/Local Temperature
Sensors with SMBus Interface
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CLOCK
DATA
TO SYSTEM
SHUTDOWN
STBY
CRIT1
CRIT0
GND
OVERT
SMBCLK
RESET
SMBDATA
V
CC
INTERRUPT
TO 礟
0.1礔
2200pF
DXN
MICROPROCESSOR
DXP
200&
10k&
EACH
ALERT
3.3V
INT_SEL
SENS_SEL
ADD1
ADD0
MAX6680
MAX6681
Typical Operating Circuit
Ordering Information
19-2305; Rev 1; 1/05
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxims website at www.maxim-ic.com.
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX6680MEE
-55癈 to +125癈
16 QSOP
MAX6681MEE
-55癈 to +125癈
16 QSOP
SMBus is a trademark of Intel Corp.
I
2
C is a trademark of Philips Corp.
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Desktop Computers
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Computers
Servers
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Workstations