NSC LM77CIMX-3

LM77
9-Bit + Sign Digital Temperature Sensor and Thermal
Window Comparator with Two-Wire Interface
General Description
Features
The LM77 is a digital temperature sensor and thermal window comparator with an I2C™ Serial Bus interface. The
window-comparator architecture of the LM77 eases the design of temperature control systems conforming to the ACPI
(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification
for personal computers. The open-drain Interrupt (INT) output becomes active whenever temperature goes outside a
programmable window, while a separate Critical Temperature Alarm (T_CRIT_A) output becomes active when the
temperature exceeds a programmable critical limit. The INT
output can operate in either a comparator or event mode,
while the T_CRIT_A output operates in comparator mode
only.
The host can program both the upper and lower limits of the
window as well as the critical temperature limit. Programmable hysterisis as well as a fault queue are available to
minimize false tripping. Two pins (A0, A1) are available for
address selection. The sensor powers up with default thresholds of 2˚C THYST, 10˚C TLOW, 64˚C THIGH, and 80˚C
T_CRIT.
The LM77’s 3.0V to 5.5V supply voltage range, Serial Bus
interface, 9-bit + sign output, and full-scale range of over
128˚C make it ideal for a wide range of applications. These
include thermal management and protection applications in
personal computers, electronic test equipment, office electronics, automotive, and HVAC applications.
n Window comparison simplifies design of ACPI
compatible temperature monitoring and control.
n Serial Bus interface
n Separate open-drain outputs for Interrupt and Critical
Temperature shutdown
n Shutdown mode to minimize power consumption
n Up to 4 LM77s can be connected to a single bus
n 9-bit + sign output; full-scale reading of over 128˚C
n SOP and MSOP 8-lead packages
Key Specifications
j Supply Voltage
j Supply Current
3.0V to 5.5V
operating
250 µA (typ)
500 µA (max)
shutdown
j Temperature
Accuracy
−10˚C to 65˚C
−25˚C to 100˚C
−55˚C to 125˚C
5 µA (typ)
± 1.5˚C(max)
± 2˚C(max)
± 3˚C(max)
Applications
n
n
n
n
n
n
System Thermal Management
Personal Computers
Office Electronics
Electronic Test Equipment
Automotive
HVAC
I2C ® is a registered trademark of Philips Corporation.
© 2001 National Semiconductor Corporation
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LM77 9-Bit + Sign Digital Temperature Sensor and Thermal Window Comparator with Two-Wire
Interface
July 2001
LM77
Simplified Block Diagram
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Connection Diagram
SOP8 or MSOP
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LM77 See NS Package Number M08A or MM08A
Ordering Information
Supply Voltage
Package
LM77CIM-3
Order Number
3.3V
SOP8, M08A
Rail
Supplied In
LM77CIMX-3
3.3V
SOP8, M08A
2500 Units on Tape and Reel
LM77CIM-5
5V
SOP8, M08A
Rail
LM77CIMX-5
5V
SOP8, M08A
LM77CIMM-3
3.3V
MSOP8,
MUA08A
Rail
LM77CIMMX-3
3.3V
MSOP8,
MUA08A
3500 Units on Tape and Reel
LM77CIMM-5
5V
MSOP8,
MUA08A
Rail
LM77CIMMX-5
5V
MSOP8,
MUA08A
3500 Units on Tape and Reel
2500 Units on Tape and Reel
Pin Description
Pin #
Function
SDA
1
Serial Bi-Directional Data Line. Open Drain Output
From Controller
SCL
2
Serial Bus Clock Input
From Controller
T_CRIT_A
3
Critical Temperature Alarm Open Drain Output
Pull Up Resistor, Controller Interrupt Line
or System Hardware Shutdown
GND
4
Power Supply Ground
Ground
INT
5
Interrupt Open Drain Output
Pull Up Resistor, Controller Interrupt Line
+VS
8
Positive Supply Voltage Input
DC Voltage from 3V to 5.5V
User-Set Address Inputs
Ground (Low, “0”) or +VS (High, “1”)
Label
A0–A1
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Typical Connection
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FIGURE 1. Typical Application
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
Supply Voltage
Voltage at any Pin
Input Current at any Pin
Package Input Current (Note 2)
T_CRIT_A and INT Output Sink
Current
T_CRIT_A and INT Output
Voltage
Storage Temperature
Soldering Information, Lead
Temperature
SOP and MSOP Package (Note 3)
Vapor Phase (60 seconds)
Infrared (15 seconds)
ESD Susceptibility (Note 4)
Human Body Model
Machine Model
−0.3V to 6.5V
−0.3V to (+VS + 0.3V )
5 mA
20 mA
10 mA
6.5V
−65˚C to +125˚C
215˚C
220˚C
2500V
250V
Operating Ratings (Notes 1, 5)
Specified Temperature Range
(Note 6)
Supply Voltage Range (+VS)(Note 7)
T MIN to TMAX
−55˚C to +125˚C
+3.0V to +5.5V
Temperature-to-Digital Converter Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply for +VS =+5 Vdc ± 10% for LM77CIM-5, LM77CIMM-5 and +VS =+3.3 Vdc
± 10% for LM77CIM-3, LM77CIMM-3 (Note 7). Boldface limits apply for TA = TJ = TMIN to TMAX; all other limits TA =
TJ =+25˚C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameter
Typical
(Note 8)
Conditions
Accuracy
TA = −10˚C to +65˚C
TA = −25˚C to +100˚C
TA = −55˚C to +125˚C
Limits
(Note 9)
Units
(Limit)
± 1.5
± 2.0
± 3.0
˚C (max)
Bits
˚C
Resolution
(Note 10)
10
0.5
Temperature Conversion Time
(Note 11)
Quiescent Current
I2C Inactive
0.25
I2C Active
0.25
0.5
mA (max)
10
µA
70
125
ms
mA
Shutdown Mode
5
THYST Default Temperature
(Notes 13, 14)
2
˚C
TLOW Default Temperature
(Note 14)
10
˚C
THIGH Default Temperature
(Note 14)
64
˚C
TC Default Temperature
(Note 14)
80
˚C
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DIGITAL DC CHARACTERISTICS Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply for +VS =+5 Vdc ± 10% for LM77CIM-5,
LM77CIMM-5 and +VS =+3.3 Vdc ± 10% for LM77CIM-3, LM77CIMM-3. Boldface limits apply for TA = TJ = TMIN to TMAX; all
other limits TA = TJ =+25˚C, unless otherwise noted.
Symbol
Parameter
VIN(1)
SDA and SCL Logical “1” Input
Voltage
VIN(0)
SDA and SCL Logical “0” Input
Voltage
VIN(1)
A0 and A1 Logical “1” Input
Voltage
VIN(0)
A0 and A1 Logical “0” Input
Voltage
Conditions
Typical
(Note 8)
Limits
(Note 9)
Units
(Limit)
+VS x 0.7
V (min)
+VS+0.3
V (max)
−0.3
V (min)
+VS x 0.3
V (max)
2.0
V (min)
+VS+0.3
V (max)
−0.3
V (min)
0.8
V (max)
IIN(1)
Logical “1” Input Current
VIN = + VS
0.005
1.0
µA (max)
IIN(0)
Logical “0” Input Current
VIN = 0V
−0.005
−1.0
µA (max)
CIN
Capacitance of All Digital Inputs
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DIGITAL DC CHARACTERISTICS Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply for +VS =+5 Vdc ± 10% for LM77CIM-5,
LM77CIMM-5 and +VS =+3.3 Vdc ± 10% for LM77CIM-3, LM77CIMM-3. Boldface limits apply for TA = TJ = TMIN to TMAX; all
other limits TA = TJ =+25˚C, unless otherwise noted.
Symbol
Parameter
Limits
(Note 9)
Units
(Limit)
VOH = + VS
10
µA (max)
Conditions
Typical
(Note 8)
IOH
High Level Output Current
VOL
Low Level Output Voltage
IOL = 3 mA
0.4
V (max)
T_CRIT_A Output Saturation
Voltage
IOUT = 4.0 mA
(Note 12)
0.8
V (max)
1
Conversions
(max)
250
ns (max)
T_CRIT_A Delay
tOF
Output Fall Time
CL = 400 pF
IO = 3 mA
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SERIAL BUS DIGITAL SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply for +VS =+5 Vdc
± 10% for LM77CIM-5 and LM77CIMM-5, +VS =+3.3 Vdc ± 10% for LM77CIM-3 and LM77CIMM-3, CL (load capacitance) on
output lines = 80 pF unless otherwise specified. Boldface limits apply for TA = TJ = TMIN to TMAX; all other limits TA = TJ =
+25˚C, unless otherwise noted.
The switching characteristics of the LM77 fully meet or exceed the published specifications of the I2C bus. The following parameters are the timing relationship between SCL and SDA signal related to the LM77. They are not the I2C bus specifications.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typical
(Note 8)
Limits
(Note 9)
Units
(Limit)
µs(min)
t1
SCL (Clock) Period
2.5
t2
Data in Set-Up Time to SCL High
100
ns(min)
t3
Data Out Stable after SCL Low
0
ns(min)
t4
SDA Low Set-Up Time to SCL Low (Start Condition)
100
ns(min)
t5
SDA High Hold Time after SCL High (Stop Condition)
100
ns(min)
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Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. DC and AC electrical specifications do not apply when operating
the device beyond its rated operating conditions.
Note 2: When the input voltage (VI) at any pin exceeds the power supplies (VI < GND or VI > +VS) the current at that pin should be limited to 5 mA. The 20 mA
maximum package input current rating limits the number of pins that can safely exceed the power supplies with an input current of 5 mA to four.
Note 3: See AN-450 “Surface Mounting Methods and Their Effect on Product Reliability” or the section titled “Surface Mount” found in a current National
Semiconductor Linear Data Book for other methods of soldering surface mount devices.
Note 4: Human body model, 100 pF discharged through a 1.5 kΩ resistor. Machine model, 200 pF discharged directly into each pin.
Note 5: LM77 θJA (thermal resistance, junction-to-ambient) when attached to a printed circuit board with 2 oz. foil is: 200˚C/W for the SOP-8 (M08A) package,
250˚C/W for the MSOP-8 (MUA08A) package.
Note 6: While the LM77 has a full-scale-range in excess of 128˚C, prolonged operation at temperatures above 125˚C is not recommended.
Note 7: Both part numbers of the LM77 will operate properly over the +VS supply voltage range of 3V to 5.5V . The devices are tested and specified for rated
accuracy at their nominal supply voltage. Accuracy will typically degrade 1˚C/V of variation in +VS as it varies from the nominal value.
Note 8: Typicals are at TA = 25˚C and represent most likely parametric norm.
Note 9: Limits are guaranteed to National’s AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
Note 10: 9 bits + sign, two’s complement
Note 11: This specification is provided only to indicate how often temperature data is updated. The LM77 can be read at any time without regard to conversion state
(and will yield last conversion result). If a conversion is in process it will be interrupted and restarted after the end of the read.
Note 12: For best accuracy, minimize output loading. Higher sink currents can affect sensor accuracy with internal heating. This can cause an error of 0.64˚C at full
rated sink current and saturation voltage based on junction-to-ambient thermal resistance.
Note 13: Hysteresis value adds to the TLOW setpoint value (e.g.: if TLOW setpoint = 10˚C, and hysteresis = 2˚C, then actual hysteresis point is 10+2 = 12˚C); and
subtracts from the THIGH and T_CRIT setpoints (e.g.: if THIGH setpoint = 64˚C, and hysteresis = 2˚C, then actual hysteresis point is 64−2 = 62˚C). For a detailed
discussion of the function of hysteresis refer to Section 1.1, TEMPERATURE COMPARISON, and Figure 3.
Note 14: Default values set at power up.
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FIGURE 2. Temperature-to-Digital Transfer Function (Non-linear scale for clarity)
1.0 Functional Description
The LM77 temperature sensor incorporates a band-gap type
temperature sensor, 10-bit ADC, and a digital comparator
with user-programmable upper and lower limit values. The
comparator activates either the INT line for temperatures
outside the TLOW and THIGH window, or the T_CRIT_A line
for temperatures which exceed T_CRIT. The lines are programmable for mode and polarity.
1.1.2 HARDWIRE OUTPUTS
The T_CRIT_A hardwire output mirrors the T_CRIT_A flag,
when the flag is true, the T_CRIT_A output is asserted at all
times regardless of mode. Reading the LM77 has no effect
on the T_CRIT_A output, although the internal conversion is
restarted.
The behavior of the INT hardwire output is as follows:
Comparator Interrupt Mode (Default): User reading part
resets output until next measurement completes. If condition
is still true, output is set again at end of next conversion
cycle. For example, if a user never reads the part, and
temperature goes below TLOW then INT becomes active. It
would stay that way until temperature goes above TLOW +
THYST. However if the user reads the part, the output would
be reset. At the end of the next conversion cycle, if the
condition is true, it is set again. If not, it remains reset.
Event Interrupt Mode: User reading part resets output
until next condition ″event″ occurs (in other words, output is
only set once for a true condition, if reset by a read, it
remains reset until the next triggering threshold has been
crossed). Conversely, if a user never read the part, the
output would stay set indefinitely after the first event that set
the output. An “event” for Event Interrupt Mode is defined as:
1. Transitioning upward across a setpoint, or
2. Transitioning downward across a setpoint’s corresponding hysteresis (after having exceeded that setpoint).
For example, if a user never read the part, and temperature
went below TLOW then INT would become active. It would
stay that way forever if a user never read the part.
However if the user read the part, the output would be reset.
Even if the condition is true, it will remain reset. The temperature must cross above TLOW + THYST to set the output
again.
In either mode, reading any register in the LM77 restarts the
conversion. This allows a designer to know exactly when the
LM77 begins a comparison. This prevents unnecessary In-
1.1 TEMPERATURE COMPARISON
LM77 provides a window comparison against a lower (TLOW)
and upper (THIGH) trip point. A second upper trip point
(T_CRIT) functions as a critical alarm shutdown. Figure 3
depicts the comparison function as well as the modes of
operation.
1.1.1 STATUS BITS
The internal Status bits operate as follows:
“True”: Temperature above a THIGH or T_CRIT is “true” for
those respective bits. A “true” for TLOW is temperature below
TLOW.
“False”: Assuming temperature has previously crossed
above THIGH or T_CRIT, then the temperature must drop
below the points corresponding THYST(THIGH − THYST or
T_CRIT − THYST) in order for the condition to be false. For
TLOW, assuming temperature has previously crossed below
TLOW, a “false” occurs when temperature goes above TLOW
+ THYST.
The Status bits are not affected by reads or any other
actions, and always represent the state of temperature vs.
setpoints.
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Average Power on Reset Voltage
vs Temperature
terrupts just after reprogramming setpoints. Typically, system Interrupt inputs are masked prior to reprogramming trip
points. By doing a read just after resetting trip points, but
prior to unmasking, unexpected Interrupts are prevented.
Avoid programming setpoints so close that their hysteresis
values overlap. An example would be that with a THYST value
of 2˚C then setting THIGH and TLOW to within 4˚C of each
other will violate this restriction. To be more specific, with
THYST set to 2˚C assume THIGH set to 64˚C. If TLOW is set
equal to, or higher than 60˚C this restriction is violated.
1.2 DEFAULT SETTINGS
The LM77 always powers up in a known state. LM77 power
up default conditions are:
1. Comparator Interrupt Mode
2. TLOW set to 10˚C
3.
4.
5.
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THIGH set to 64˚C
T_CRIT set to 80˚C
THYST set to 2˚C
1.3 SERIAL BUS INTERFACE
The LM77 operates as a slave on the Serial Bus, so the SCL
line is an input (no clock is generated by the LM77) and the
SDA line is a bi-directional serial data line. According to
Serial Bus specifications, the LM77 has a 7-bit slave address. The five most significant bits of the slave address are
hard wired inside the LM77 and are “10010”. The two least
significant bits of the address are assigned to pins A1–A0,
and are set by connecting these pins to ground for a low, (0);
or to +VS for a high, (1).
Therefore, the complete slave address is:
6. INT and T_CRIT_A active low
7. Pointer set to “00”; Temperature Register
The LM77 registers will always reset to these default values
when the power supply voltage is brought up from zero volts
as the supply crosses the voltage level plotted in the following curve. The LM77 registers will reset again when the
power supply drops below the voltage plotted in this curve.
1
MSB
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0
0
1
0
A1
A0
LSB
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Note: Event Interrupt mode is drawn as if the user is reading the part. If the user doesn’t read, the outputs would go low and stay that way until the LM77 is read.
FIGURE 3. Temperature Response Diagram
reset if previously set. Since conversions are stoped during
shutdown, T_CRIT_A and INT will not be operational. The
Serial Bus interface remains active. Activity on the clock and
data lines of the Serial Bus may slightly increase shutdown
mode quiescent current. Registers can be read from and
written to in shutdown mode. The LM77 takes miliseconds to
respond to the shutdown command.
1.4 TEMPERATURE DATA FORMAT
Temperature data can be read from the Temperature and Set
Point registers; and written to the Set Point registers. Temperature data can be read at any time, although reading
faster than the conversion time of the LM77 will prevent data
from being updated. Temperature data is represented by a
10-bit, two’s complement word with an LSB (Least Significant Bit) equal to 0.5˚C:
Temperature
1.6 INT AND T_CRIT_A OUTPUT
The INT and T_CRIT_A outputs are open-drain outputs and
do not have internal pull-ups. A ″high″ level will not be
observed on these pins until pull-up current is provided from
some external source, typically a pull-up resistor. Choice of
resistor value depends on many system factors but, in general, the pull-up resistor should be as large as possible. This
will minimize any errors due to internal heating of the LM77.
The maximum resistance of the pull up, based on LM77
specification for High Level Output Current, to provide a 2
volt high level, is 30K ohms.
Digital Output
Binary
Hex
+130˚C
01 0000 0100
104h
+125˚C
00 1111 1010
0FAh
+25˚C
00 0011 0010
032h
+0.5˚C
00 0000 0001
001h
0˚C
00 0000 0000
000h
−0.5˚C
11 1111 1111
3FFh
−25˚C
11 1100 1110
3CEh
−55˚C
11 1001 0010
392h
1.7 FAULT QUEUE
A fault queue of up to 4 faults is provided to prevent false
tripping when the LM77 is used in noisy environments. The 4
faults must occur consecutively to set flags as well as INT
and T_CRIT_A outputs. The fault queue is enabled by setting bit 4 of the Configuration Register high (see Section
1.11).
1.5 SHUTDOWN MODE
Shutdown mode is enabled by setting the shutdown bit in the
Configuration register via the Serial Bus. Shutdown mode
reduces power supply current to 5 µA typical. T_CRIT_A is
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1.8 INTERNAL REGISTER STRUCTURE
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There are four data registers in the LM77, selected by the
Pointer register. At power-up the Pointer is set to “00”; the
location for the Temperature Register. The Pointer register
latches the last location it was set to. In Interrupt Mode, a
read from the LM77 resets the INT output. Placing the device
in Shutdown mode resets the INT and T_CRIT_A outputs. All
registers are read and write, except the Temperature register
which is read only.
A write to the LM77 will always include the address byte and
the Pointer byte. A write to the Configuration register requires one data byte, while the TLOW, THIGH, and T_CRIT
registers require two data bytes.
Reading the LM77 can take place either of two ways: If the
location latched in the Pointer is correct (most of the time it is
expected that the Pointer will point to the Temperature register because it will be the data most frequently read from the
LM77), then the read can simply consist of an address byte,
followed by retrieving the corresponding number of data
bytes. If the Pointer needs to be set, then an address byte,
pointer byte, repeat start, and another address byte plus
required number of data bytes will accomplish a read.
The first data byte is the most significant byte with most
significant bit first, permitting only as much data as necessary to be read to determine the temperature condition. For
instance, if the first four bits of the temperature data indicates a critical condition, the host processor could immediately take action to remedy the excessive temperature. At
the end of a read, the LM77 can accept either Acknowledge
or No Acknowledge from the Master (No Acknowledge is
typically used as a signal for the slave that the Master has
read its last byte).
An inadvertent 8-bit read from a 16-bit register, with the D7
bit low, can cause the LM77 to stop in a state where the SDA
line is held low as shown in Figure 4. This can prevent any
further bus communication until at least 9 additional clock
cycles have occurred. Alternatively, the master can issue
clock cycles until SDA goes high, at which time issuing a
“Stop” condition will reset the LM77.
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FIGURE 4. Inadvertent 8-Bit Read from 16-Bit Register where D7 is Zero (“0”)
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1.9 POINTER REGISTER
(Selects which registers will be read from or written to):
P7
P6
P5
P4
P3
0
0
0
0
0
P2
P1
P0
Register Select
P0–P2: Register Select:
P2
P1
P0
0
0
0
Register
0
0
1
Configuration (Read/Write)
0
1
0
THYST (Read/Write)
Temperature (Read only) (Power-up
default)
0
1
1
T_CRIT (Read/Write)
1
0
0
TLOW (Read/Write)
1
0
1
THIGH (Read/Write)
P3–P7: Must be kept zero.
1.10 TEMPERATURE REGISTER
(Read Only):
D15
D14
D13
D12
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
Sign
Sign
Sign
Sign
MSB
Bit 7
Bit 6
Bit 5
Bit 4
Bit 3
Bit 2
Bit 1
Bit 0
CRIT
D1
D0
HIGH
LOW
Status Bits
D0–D2: Status Bits
D3–D15: Temperature Data. One LSB = 0.5˚C. Two’s complement format.
1.11 CONFIGURATION REGISTER
(Read/Write):
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
0
0
0
Fault Queue
INT Polarity
T_CRIT_A
Polarity
INT Mode
Shutdown
D0: Shutdown - When set to 1 the LM77 goes to low power shutdown mode. Power up default of “0”.
D1: Interrupt mode - 0 is Comparator Interrupt mode, 1 is Event Interrupt mode. Power up default of “0”.
D2, D3: T_CRIT_A and INT Polarity - 0 is active low, 1 is active high. Outputs are open-drain. Power up default of “0”
D4: Fault Queue - When set to 1 the Fault Queu is enabled,
see Section 1.7. Power up default of “0”.
D5–D7: These bits are used for production testing and must be kept zero for normal operation.
1.12 THYST, TLOW, THIGH AND T_CRIT_A REGISTERS
(Read/Write):
D15
D14
D13
D12
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
Sign
Sign
Sign
Sign
MSB
Bit7
Bit6
Bit5
Bit 4
Bit 3
Bit 2
Bit 1
Bit 0
X
X
X
D0–D2: Undefined
D3–D15: THYST, TLOW, THIGH or T_CRIT Trip Temperature Data. Power up default is TLOW = 10˚C, THIGH = 64˚C, T_CRIT = 80˚C,
THYST = 2˚C.
THYST is subtracted from THIGH, and T_CRIT, and added to TLOW.
Avoid programming setpoints so close that their hysteresis values overlap. See Section 1.1.
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2.0 I2C Timing Diagrams
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Typical 2-Byte Read From Preset Pointer Location Such as Temp or Comparison Registers
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Typical Pointer Set Followed by Immediate Read for 2-Byte Register such as Temp or Comparison Registers
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Typical 1-Byte Read from Configuration Register with Preset Pointer
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Typical Pointer Set Followed by Immediate Read from Configuration Register
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Configuration Register Write
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Comparison Register Write
FIGURE 6. Timing Diagrams
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The temperature response graph in Figure 7 depicts a typical application designed to meet ACPI requirements. In this
type of application, the temperature scale is given an arbitrary value of ″granularity″, or the window within which temperature notification events should occur. The LM77 can be
programmed to the window size chosen by the designer, and
will issue interrupts to the processor whenever the window
limits have been crossed. The internal flags permit quick
determination of whether the temperature is rising or falling.
The T_CRIT limit would typically use its separate output to
activate hardware shutdown circuitry separate from the processor. This is done because it is expected that if temperature has gotten this high that the processor may not be
responding. The separate circuitry can then shut down the
system, usually by shutting down the power supply.
Note that the INT and T_CRIT_A outputs are separate, but
can be wire-or’d together. Alternatively the T_CRIT_A can be
diode or’d to the INT line in such a way that a T_CRIT_A
event activates the INT line, but an INT event does not
activate the T_CRIT_A line. This may be useful in the event
that it is desirable to notify both the processor and separate
T_CRIT_A shutdown circuitry of a critical temperature alarm
at the same time (maybe the processor is still working and
can coordinate a graceful shutdown with the separate shutdown circuit).
To understand this graph, assume that at the left hand side
the system is at some nominal temperature. For the 1st
event temperature rises above the upper window limit,
THIGH, causing INT to go active. The system responds to the
interrupt by querying the LM77’s status bits and determines
that THIGH was exceeded, indicating that temperature is
rising. The system then reprograms the temperature limits to
a value higher by an amount equal to the desired granularity.
Note that in Event Interrupt Mode, reprogramming the limits
has caused a second, known, interrupt to be issued since
temperature has been returned within the window. In Comparator Interrupt Mode, the LM77 simply stops issuing interrupts.
The 2nd event is another identical rise in temperature. The
3rd event is typical of a drop in temperature. This is one of
the conditions that demonstrates the power of the LM77, as
the user receives notification that a lower limit is exceeded in
such a way that temperature is dropping.
The Critical Alarm Event activates the separate T_CRIT_A
output. Typically, this would feed circuitry separate from the
processor on the assumption that if the system reached this
temperature, the processor might not be responding.
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To implement ACPI compatible sensing it is necessary to
sense whenever the temperature goes outside the window,
issue an interrupt, service the interrupt, and reprogram the
window according to the desired granularity of the temperature scale. The reprogrammed window will now have the
current temperature inside it, ready to issue an interrupt
whenever the temperature deviates from the current window.
3.0 Application Hints
LM77
3.0 Application Hints
(Continued)
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Note: Event Interrupt mode is drawn as if the user is reading the part. If the user doesn’t read, the outputs would go low and stay that way until the LM77 is read.
FIGURE 7. Temperature Response Diagram for ACPI Implementation
4.0 Typical Applications
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FIGURE 8. Typical Application
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4.0 Typical Applications
(Continued)
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FIGURE 9. Remote HVAC temperature sensor communicates via 3 wires, including thermostat signals.
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FIGURE 10. ACPI Compatible Terminal Alarm Shutdown. By powering the LM77 from auxilary output of the power
supply, a non-functioning overheated computer can be powered down to preserve as much of the system as
possible.
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Physical Dimensions
inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
8-Lead (0.150" Wide) Molded Small Outline Package (SOP),
JEDEC Registration Number MS-012 (variation AA),
Order Number LM77CIM-3, LM77CIMX-3, LM77CIM-5 or LM77CIMX-5
NS Package Number M08A
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inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)
8-Lead (0.150" Wide) Molded Mini Small Outline Package (MSOP),
JEDEC Registration Number MO-187 (variation AA),
Order Number LM77CIMM-3, LM77CIMMX-3, LM77CIMM-5 or LM77CIMMX-5
NS Package Number MUA08A
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LM77 9-Bit + Sign Digital Temperature Sensor and Thermal Window Comparator with Two-Wire
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