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Local sensor accuracy (max) 3 Type Fan Controller Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Supply voltage (min) (V) 3 Interface type I2C, SMBus Supply voltage (max) (V) 3.6 Features ALERT, Tachometer Supply current (max) (µA) 825 Temp resolution (max) (bps) 11 Remote channels (#) 1 Addresses 1 Rating Catalog
Local sensor accuracy (max) 3 Type Fan Controller Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Supply voltage (min) (V) 3 Interface type I2C, SMBus Supply voltage (max) (V) 3.6 Features ALERT, Tachometer Supply current (max) (µA) 825 Temp resolution (max) (bps) 11 Remote channels (#) 1 Addresses 1 Rating Catalog
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  • TruTherm BJT Beta Compensation Technology Supports 45nm, 65nm and 90nm Processor Remote Diodes
  • Factory Trimmed for Intel® 45 nm Processor Thermal Diodes
  • Accurately Senses Diode-Connected 2N3904 Transistors or Thermal Diodes On-board Large Processors or ASIC's
  • Accurately Senses its Own Temperature
  • Integrated PWM Fan Speed Control Output Supports High Resolution at 22.5kHz Frequency for 4-pin Fans
  • Acoustic Fan Noise Reduction with User-Programmable 12-Step Lookup Table
  • LUT Transition Fine Resolution Smoothing Function
  • Tachometer Input for Measuring Fan RPM
  • Smart-Tach Modes for Measuring RPM of Fans with Pulse-Width-Modulated Power as Shown in Typical Application
  • ALERT Output for Processor Event Notification
  • TCRIT Output for Critical Temperature System Shutdown
  • Offset Register Can Adjust for a Variety of Thermal Diodes
  • 10-Bit Plus Sign and 11-Bit Unsigned Formats, with 1/8°C Resolution
  • 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

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  • TruTherm BJT Beta Compensation Technology Supports 45nm, 65nm and 90nm Processor Remote Diodes
  • Factory Trimmed for Intel® 45 nm Processor Thermal Diodes
  • Accurately Senses Diode-Connected 2N3904 Transistors or Thermal Diodes On-board Large Processors or ASIC's
  • Accurately Senses its Own Temperature
  • Integrated PWM Fan Speed Control Output Supports High Resolution at 22.5kHz Frequency for 4-pin Fans
  • Acoustic Fan Noise Reduction with User-Programmable 12-Step Lookup Table
  • LUT Transition Fine Resolution Smoothing Function
  • Tachometer Input for Measuring Fan RPM
  • Smart-Tach Modes for Measuring RPM of Fans with Pulse-Width-Modulated Power as Shown in Typical Application
  • ALERT Output for Processor Event Notification
  • TCRIT Output for Critical Temperature System Shutdown
  • Offset Register Can Adjust for a Variety of Thermal Diodes
  • 10-Bit Plus Sign and 11-Bit Unsigned Formats, with 1/8°C Resolution
  • 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

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The LM96163 has remote and local temperature sensors with integrated fan control that includes TruTherm BJT transistor beta compensation technology for remote diode sensing. The LM96163 accurately measures: (1) its own temperature and (2) the temperature of a diode-connected transistor, such as a 2N3904, or a thermal diode commonly found on Computer Processors, Graphics Processor Units (GPU) and other ASIC's. The LM96163 has an offset register to correct for errors caused by different non-ideality factors of other thermal diodes.

The LM96163 also features an integrated, pulse-width-modulated (PWM), open-drain fan control output. Fan speed depends on a combination of the remote temperature reading, the lookup table and register settings. The 12-step Lookup Table (LUT) enables the user to program a non-linear fan speed vs. temperature transfer function often used to quiet acoustic fan noise. In addition a fully programmable ramping function has been added to allow smooth transitions between LUT setpoints.

The LM96163 has remote and local temperature sensors with integrated fan control that includes TruTherm BJT transistor beta compensation technology for remote diode sensing. The LM96163 accurately measures: (1) its own temperature and (2) the temperature of a diode-connected transistor, such as a 2N3904, or a thermal diode commonly found on Computer Processors, Graphics Processor Units (GPU) and other ASIC's. The LM96163 has an offset register to correct for errors caused by different non-ideality factors of other thermal diodes.

The LM96163 also features an integrated, pulse-width-modulated (PWM), open-drain fan control output. Fan speed depends on a combination of the remote temperature reading, the lookup table and register settings. The 12-step Lookup Table (LUT) enables the user to program a non-linear fan speed vs. temperature transfer function often used to quiet acoustic fan noise. In addition a fully programmable ramping function has been added to allow smooth transitions between LUT setpoints.

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* Data sheet Diode Temp Sensor w/ Integrated Fan Ctrl & TruTherm BJT Transistor Fan Comp Tech datasheet (Rev. D) 02 May 2013
EVM User's guide LM63LM64LM96x63EVM User's Guide 15 Oct 2013

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LM63LM64LM96X63EVM — LM63LM64LM96x63EVM - Evaluation Module for Remote Diode Digital Temperature Sensor with Fan Control

The LM63LM64LM96x63EVM evaluation module (EVM) enables designers to immediately start evaluating the operation and performance of the LM63, LM64, LM96063, and LM96163 remote digital temperature sensor / fan controller family of ICs. All four devices can be evaluated by clicking on the appropriate (...)

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LM63SW-LINUX — Linux Driver for LM63

The Linux driver supports the LM63 series of Remote Diode Temperature Sensors. The Linux driver supports communication through the I2C bus and interfaces with the Hardware Monitoring sub-system.
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LM63 1 remote and local temperature sensor with fan control LM64 1 remote and local temp sensor with fan control and 5 GPIO's LM71 ±1.5°C Temperature Sensor with SPI Interface LM71-Q1 Automotive Grade, ±1.5°C Temperature Sensor with SPI Interface LM73 ±1°C Temperature Sensor with I2C/SMBus Interface LM86 ±0.75°C remote and local temperature sensor with SMBus interface LM89 ±0.75°C remote and local temperature sensor with SMBus interface and 2 addresses for bus sharing LM90 Remote and Local Temperature Sensor with SMBus Interface LM93 2 remote, 1 local temp sensor with hardware monitor and 16 power supply voltage monitors LM95010 ±2°C Temperature Sensor with SensorPath Interface LM95071 ±1°C Temperature Sensor with SPI Interface LM95221 ±3°C dual remote & local temperature sensor with beta compensation and SMBus, I2C LM95231 Dual Remote and Local Temperature Sensor with TruTherm Technology and SMBus Interface LM95235 ±0.75°C remote & local temperature sensor with SMBus, beta compensation for 65/90n LM95235-Q1 Automotive Grade, ±2°C Remote and Local Temperature Sensor with TruTherm Technology and SMBus LM96000 Hardware monitor with fan control and 6 power supply voltage monitors LM96080 1 local temp sensor with fan speed and power supply voltage monitor LM96163 1 remote and local temp sensor with beta compensation and fan control LM99 Remote and Local Temperature Sensor with TruTherm Technology and SMBus Interface
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LM63 1 remote and local temperature sensor with fan control LM64 1 remote and local temp sensor with fan control and 5 GPIO's LM71 ±1.5°C Temperature Sensor with SPI Interface LM71-Q1 Automotive Grade, ±1.5°C Temperature Sensor with SPI Interface LM73 ±1°C Temperature Sensor with I2C/SMBus Interface LM75A 2C industry standard temperature sensor, I2C/SMBus interface LM86 ±0.75°C remote and local temperature sensor with SMBus interface LM89 ±0.75°C remote and local temperature sensor with SMBus interface and 2 addresses for bus sharing LM90 Remote and Local Temperature Sensor with SMBus Interface LM93 2 remote, 1 local temp sensor with hardware monitor and 16 power supply voltage monitors LM95010 ±2°C Temperature Sensor with SensorPath Interface LM95071 ±1°C Temperature Sensor with SPI Interface LM95172-Q1 Automotive Grade, ±1°C Temperature Sensor with 200°C Capability and SPI Interface LM95214 ±2°C Quad Remote and Local Temperature Sensor with SMBus Interface LM95221 ±3°C dual remote & local temperature sensor with beta compensation and SMBus, I2C LM95231 Dual Remote and Local Temperature Sensor with TruTherm Technology and SMBus Interface LM95233 ±2°C Dual Remote and Local Temperature Sensor with TruTherm Technology and SMBus Interface LM95234 ±2°C Quad Remote and Local Temperature Sensor with TruTherm Technology and SMBus Interface LM95235 ±0.75°C remote & local temperature sensor with SMBus, beta compensation for 65/90n LM95235-Q1 Automotive Grade, ±2°C Remote and Local Temperature Sensor with TruTherm Technology and SMBus LM95241 ±1.25°C dual remote & local temperature sensor with beta compensation and SMBus, I LM95245 ±0.75°C remote & local temperature sensor with SMBus, beta compensation for 45nm d LM96000 Hardware monitor with fan control and 6 power supply voltage monitors LM96080 1 local temp sensor with fan speed and power supply voltage monitor LM96163 1 remote and local temp sensor with beta compensation and fan control LM99 Remote and Local Temperature Sensor with TruTherm Technology and SMBus Interface
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ADC128D818 12-Bit, 82SPS, 8-Ch Delta-Sigma ADC with Temp Sensor, INT / EXT Voltage Reference & I2C Interface
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