NSC LM96163C

LM96163
Remote Diode Digital Temperature Sensor with Integrated
Fan Control and TruTherm® BJT Transistor Beta
Compensation Technology
General Description
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.
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the
latest
information
contact
[email protected].
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.
Features
■ TruTherm BJT beta compensation technology supports
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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 12step 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
LLP10 (QFN10) package
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Key Specifications
■ Remote Temp Accuracy (includes quantization error)
LM96163 Temp
+25 to +85°C
+25 to +85°C
-40 to +25°C
Diode Temp
+55 to +105°C
+40 to +125°C
+25 to 125°C
Max Error
±0.75°C
±1.5°C
±3.0°C
■ Local Temp Accuracy (includes quantization error)
LM96163 Temp
25°C to 125°C
■ Supply Voltage
■ Supply Current (0.8Hz Conversion)
±3.0°C (max)
+3.0 V to +3.6 V
456 µA (typ)
Applications
■ Processor Thermal Management
■ Electronic Test and Office Equipment
■ Industrial Controls
Connection Diagrams
Top View
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LLP10 (QFN10)
TruTherm® is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.
Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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LM96163 Remote Diode Digital Temperature Sensor with Integrated Fan Control and TruTherm
BJT Transistor Beta Compensation Technology
June 26, 2008
LM96163
Ordering Information
Power-On Defaults
Part Description
Top Mark
Order Number
Transport
Media
NS Package
Number
On/
45nm
T63C
LM96163CISD
1000 units in
Tape/Reel
SDA10A
110°C
On/
45nm
T63C
LM96163CISDX
4500 units in
Tape/Reel
SDA10A
123°C
123°C
Off/
3904
Not
Released
Preliminary
LM96163CISD-1
1000 units in
Tape/Reel
SDA10A
123°C
123°C
Off/
3904
Not
Released
Preliminary
LM96163CISDX-1
4500 units in
Tape/Reel
SDA10A
HIGH
Threshold
T_CRIT
Threshold
TruTherm/
Diode
LM96163C
10-pin LLP (QFN)
85°C
110°C
LM96163C
10-pin LLP (QFN)
85°C
LM96163C
10-pin LLP (QFN)
LM96163C
10-pin LLP (QFN)
Pin Descriptions
Pin
Name
Input/Output
Function and Connection
Open-Drain
Digital Output
Open-Drain Digital Output. Connect to system shutdown. Pin activates when
temperature conversion value exceeds programmed limit. Several power-on-default
limit values are available.
1
TCRIT
2
VDD
Power Supply Input
3
D+
Analog Input
Connect to the anode (positive side) of the remote diode. A 100pF capacitor can be
connected between pins 3 and 4.
4
D−
Analog Input
Connect to the cathode (negative side) of the remote diode. A 100pF capacitor can
be connected between pins 3 and 4.
5
PWM
Open-Drain
Digital Output
Open-Drain Digital Output. Connect to fan drive circuitry. The power-on default for
this pin is low (pin 4 pulled to ground).
6
GND
Ground
7
ALERT
Open-Drain
Digital Output
8
TACH
Digital Input
9
SMBDAT
Digital Input/
Open-Drain Digital
Output
10
SMBCLK
Digital Input
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Connect to a low-noise +3.3 ± 0.3 VDC power supply, and bypass to GND with a
0.1 µF ceramic capacitor in parallel with a 100 pF ceramic capacitor. A bulk
capacitance of 10 µF needs to be in the vicinity of the LM96163's VDD pin.
This is the analog and digital ground return.
This pin is an open-drain ALERT output.
Tachometer input for measuring fan speed. Note the TACH input is disabled upon
power-up and needs to be enabled for use by setting TCHEN bit 2 of Configuration
Register 03h.
This is the bidirectional SMBus data line.
Digital Input. This is the SMBus clock input.
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Simplified Block Diagram
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Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature
ESD Susceptibility (Note 4)
Human Body Model
Machine Model
Charged Device Model
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 1, 2)
Supply Voltage, VDD
Voltage on SMBDAT,
SMBCLK,
ALERT, TCRIT, TACH,
PWM Pins
Voltage on Other Pins
Input Current, D− Pin (Note
3)
Input Current at All Other
Pins (Note 3)
Package Input Current (Note
3)
SMBDAT, ALERT, PWM
pins
Output Sink Current
Package Power Dissipation
−0.3 V to 6.0 V
−0.5 V to 6.0 V
−0.3 V to (VDD + 0. 3 V)
±1 mA
125°C
−65°C to +150°C
2500 V
250 V
1000 V
Operating Ratings
(Notes 1, 2)
TMIN ≤ TA ≤ TMAX
Specified Temperature Range
5 mA
–40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
LM96163CISD
Remote Diode Temperature Range
30 mA
Supply Voltage Range (VDD)
-40°C ≤ TD ≤ +140°C
+3.0 V to +3.6 V
Soldering
process
must
comply
with
National
Semiconductor's Reflow Temperature Profile specifications.
Refer to www.national.com/packaging. (Note 6)
10 mA
(Note 5)
DC Electrical Characteristics
TEMPERATURE-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER CHARACTERISTICS
The following specifications apply for VDD = 3.0 VDC to 3.6 VDC, and all analog source impedance RS = 50Ω unless otherwise
specified in the conditions. Boldface limits apply for TA = TJ = TMIN to TMAX; all other limits TA = +25°C; unless otherwise noted.
TD is the junction temperature of the remote thermal diode. TJ is the junction temperature of the LM96163.
Parameter
Limits
(Note 9)
Units
(Limits)
TD = +50°C to +105°C
TD = Remote Diode
Junction Temperature
±0.75
°C (max)
TD = +40°C to +125°C
±1.5
°C (max)
±3.0
°C (max)
±3
°C (max)
±6
°C (max)
Conditions
Temperature Error Using the Remote
Thermal Diode of an Intel Processor on
TA = +25°C to +85°C
45nm (Note 8). For other processors e-mail
[email protected] to obtain T = +25°C to +85°C
A
the latest data.
TA = -40°C to +25°C
Temperature Error Using the Local Diode
(Note 10)
Typical
(Note 7)
TD = +25°C to +125°C
TA = +25°C to +125°C
±1
TA = -40°C to +25°C
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Remote Diode Resolution
Local Diode Resolution
0.125
°C
8
Bits
1
°C
Conversion Time, All Temperature Channels Fastest Setting
38.3
D− Source Voltage
0.4
(VD+ − VD−) = +0.65 V; High Current
Diode Source Current
Low Current
Bits
172
41.1
ms (max)
225
µA (max)
100
µA (min)
V
10.75
Diode Source Current Ratio
µA
16
Operating Electrical Characteristics
Symbol
VPOR
IS
Conditions
Parameter
Typ
(Note 7)
Power-On-Reset Threshold Voltage
Supply Current (Note 11)
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Limits
(Note 9)
Units
2.8
V (max)
1.6
V (min)
SMBus Inactive, 13 Hz
Conversion Rate
1.1
1.6
mA (max)
SMBus Inactive, 0.8 Hz
Conversion Rate
456
825
µA (max)
STANDBY Mode
416
700
µA (max)
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The following specifications apply for VDD = 3.0 VDC to 3.6 VDC, and all analog source impedance RS = 50Ω unless otherwise
specified in the conditions. Boldface limits apply for TA = TMIN to TMAX; all other limits TA= +25°C.
Limits
(Note 9)
Units
(Limit)
Fan Count Accuracy
±7
% (max)
Fan Full-Scale Count
65535
(max)
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typical
(Note 7)
TACHOMETER ACCURACY
Fan Counter Clock Frequency
90
kHz
Fan Count Update Frequency
1.0
Hz
FAN PWM OUTPUT
Frequency Accuracy
% (max)
±7
Digital Electrical Characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typical
(Note 7)
Limits
(Note 9)
Units
(Limit)
VIH
Logical High Input Voltage
2.1
V (min)
VIL
Logical Low Input Voltage
0.8
V (max)
IIH
Logical High Input Current
VIN = VDD
0.005
+10
µA (max)
IIL
Logical Low Input Current
VIN = GND
−0.005
−10
µA (max)
CIN
Digital Input Capacitance
VOL
ALERT, TCRIT and PWM Output IOUT = 6 mA
Saturation Voltage
0.4
V (max)
COUT
5
Digital Output Capacitance
pF
5
pF
SMBus Logical Electrical Characteristics
The following specifications apply for VDD = 3.0 VDC to 3.6 VDC, and all analog source impedance RS = 50Ω unless otherwise
specified in the conditions. Boldface limits apply for TA = TMIN to TMAX; all other limits TA = +25°C.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typical
(Note 7)
Limits
(Note 9)
Units
(Limit)
0.4
V (max)
10
µA (max)
SMBDAT OPEN-DRAIN OUTPUT
VOL
Logic Low Level Output Voltage
IOL = 4 mA
IOH
High Level Output Current
VOUT = VDD
COUT
Digital Output Capacitance
0.03
5
pF
SMBDAT, SMBCLK INPUTS
VIH
Logical High Input Voltage
VIL
Logical Low Input Voltage
VHYST
CIN
Logic Input Hysteresis Voltage
Digital Input Capacitance
5
2.1
V (min)
0.8
V (max)
320
mV
5
pF
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AC Electrical Characteristics
LM96163
SMBus Digital Switching Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply for VDD = +3.0 VDC to +3.6 VDC, CL (load capacitance) on output lines = 80
pF. Boldface limits apply for TA = TJ; TMIN ≤ TA ≤ TMAX; all other limits TA = TJ = +25°C, unless otherwise noted. The switching
characteristics of the LM96163 fully meet or exceed the published specifications of the SMBus version 2.0. The following parameters are the timing relationships between SMBCLK and SMBDAT signals related to the LM96163. They adhere to but are not
necessarily the same as the SMBus bus specifications.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Limits
(Note 9)
Units
(Limit)
10
100
kHz (min)
kHz (max)
fSMB
SMBus Clock Frequency
tLOW
SMBus Clock Low Time
From VIN(0) max to VIN(0) max
4.7
µs (min)
tHIGH
SMBus Clock High Time
From VIN(1) min to VIN(1) min
4.0
50
µs (min)
µs (max)
tR
SMBus Rise Time
(Note 12)
1
µs (max)
tF
SMBus Fall Time
(Note 13)
0.3
µs (max)
tOF
Output Fall Time
CL = 400 pF, IO = 3 mA
250
ns (max)
tTIMEOUT
SMBDAT and SMBCLK Time Low for Reset of
Serial Interface See (Note 14)
25
35
ms (min)
ms (max)
tSU:DAT
Data In Setup Time to SMBCLK High
250
ns (min)
tHD:DAT
Data Out Hold Time after SMBCLK Low
300
1075
ns (min)
ns (max)
tHD:STA
Hold Time after (Repeated) Start Condition. After
this period the first clock is generated.
4.0
µs (min)
tSU:STO
Stop Condition SMBCLK High to SMBDAT Low
(Stop Condition Setup)
100
ns (min)
tSU:STA
SMBus Repeated Start-Condition Setup Time,
SMBCLK High to SMBDAT Low
4.7
µs (min)
tBUF
SMBus Free Time between Stop and Start
Conditions
4.7
µs (min)
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SMBus Timing Diagram for SMBCLK and SMBDAT Signals
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is
functional, but do not guarantee performance limits. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics. The guaranteed
specifications apply only for the test conditions listed. Some performance characteristics may degrade when the device is not operated under the listed test
conditions.
Note 2: All voltages are measured with respect to GND, unless otherwise noted.
Note 3: When the input voltage (VIN) at any pin exceeds the power supplies (VIN < GND or VIN > V+), the current at that pin should be limited to 5 mA. Parasitic
components and/or ESD protection circuitry are shown below for the LM96163's pins. Care should be taken not to forward bias the parasitic diode, D2, present
on pins D+ and D−. Doing so by more than 50 mV may corrupt temperature measurements.
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Label
Circuit
1
TCRIT
A
2
VDD
B
3
D+
B
4
D-
B
5
PWM
A
6
GND
B
7
ALERT
A
8
TACH
A
9
SMBDAT
A
10
SMBCLK
A
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Pin #
Pin ESD Protection Structure Circuits
CIRCUIT A
CIRCUIT B
Note 4: Human body model, 100 pF discharged through a 1.5 kΩ resistor. Machine model, 200 pF discharged directly into each pin. Charged Device Model
(CDM) simulates a pin slowly acquiring charge (such as from a device sliding down the feeder in an automated assembler) then rapidly being discharged.
Note 5: Thermal resistance junction to ambient when attached to a 2 layer 4"x3" printed circuit board with copper thickness of 2oz. as described in JEDEC
specification EIA/JESD51-3 is 137°C/W. Thermal resistance junction to ambient when attached to a 4 layer 4"x3" printed circuit board with copper thickness 2oz./
1oz./1oz/2oz. and 4 thermal vias as described in JEDEC specification EIA/JESD51-7 is 40.3°C/W.
Note 6: Reflow temperature profiles are different for packages containing lead (Pb) than for those that do not.
Note 7: “Typicals” are at TA = 25°C and represent most likely parametric norm. They are to be used as general reference values not for critical design calculations.
Note 8: The accuracy of the LM96163 is guaranteed when using a typical thermal diode of an Intel processor on a 45 nm process, as selected in the Remote
Diode Model Select register. See typical performance curve for performance with Intel processor on 65 nm or 90 nm process.
Note 9: Limits are guaranteed to National's AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
Note 10: Local temperature accuracy does not include the effects of self-heating. The rise in temperature due to self-heating is the product of the internal power
dissipation of the LM96163 and the thermal resistance. See (Note 5) for the thermal resistance to be used in the self-heating calculation.
Note 11: The supply current will not increase substantially with an SMBus transaction.
Note 12: The output rise time is measured from (VIL max - 0.15 V) to (VIH min + 0.15 V).
Note 13: The output fall time is measured from (VIH min + 0.15 V) to (VIL max - 0.15 V).
Note 14: Holding the SMBDAT and/or SMBCLK lines Low for a time interval greater than tTIMEOUT will reset the LM96163’s SMBus state machine, therefore
setting SMBDAT and SMBCLK pins to a high impedance state.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Intel Processor on 45nm, 65nm, or 90 nm Process
Thermal Diode Performance Comparison
Remote Temperature Reading Sensitivity to Thermal
Diode Filter Capacitance, TruTherm Enabled
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Remote Temperature Reading Sensitivity to Thermal
Diode Filter Capacitance, TruTherm Disabled
Thermal Diode Capacitor or PCB Leakage Current Effect
on Remote Diode Temperature Reading
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Conversion Rate Effect on
Average Power Supply Current
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The LM96163 Remote Diode Temperature Sensor with Integrated Fan Control incorporates a ΔVBE-based temperature
sensor utilizing a Local or Remote diode and a 10-bit plus sign
ΔΣ ADC (Delta-Sigma Analog-to-Digital Converter). The
LM96163 includes TruTherm BJT beta compensation technology that allows precision temperature sensing of remote
diodes found in sub-micron processes. The pulse-width modulated (PWM) open-drain output, with a pull-up resistor, is
driven by a 12-point temperature to duty cycle look-up table
(LUT) and can directly drive a PWM input of a 4-pin fan in
order to modulate it's speed enabling optimum system acoustic performance. The LM96163 LUT fan control algorithm also
includes a smoothing function that allows the PWM duty cycle
to gradually change over a programmed time interval when
switching from one level to the next in the LUT. When running
at a frequency of 22.5kHz the PWM output resolution is
0.39%. The LM96163 includes a TACH input that can measure the speed of a fan using the pulses from a 3 or 4 pin fan’s
tachometer output. The LM96163 includes a smart-tach measurement mode to accommodate the corrupted tachometer
pulses when using switching transistor power drive to modulate the fan speed. The LM96163 has an ALERT open-drain
output that will be pulled low when the measured temperature
exceeds certain programmed limits when enabled. Details
are contained in the sections below.
The LM96163's two-wire interface is compatible with the SMBus Specification 2.0 . For more information the reader is
directed to www.smbus.org.
In the LM96163 digital comparators are used to compare the
measured Local Temperature (LT) to the Local High Setpoint
user-programmable temperature limit register. The measured
Remote Temperature (RT) is digitally compared to the Remote High Setpoint (RHS), the Remote Low Setpoint (RLS),
and the Remote T_CRIT Setpoint (RCS) user-programmable
temperature limits. An ALERT output will occur when the
measured temperature is: (1) higher than either the High Setpoint or the T_CRIT Setpoint, or (2) lower than the Low
Setpoint. The ALERT Mask register allows the user to prevent
the generation of these ALERT outputs. A TCRIT output will
occur when the measured temperature is higher than the
T_CRIT Setpoint.
The TCRIT function and the look-up table temperature hysteresis can be set separately. The hysteresis value associated with the TCRIT output is set in the Remote T_CRIT
Hysteresis Register. The value associated with the look-up
table function is set in the Lookup Table Hysteresis Register.
The LM96163 may be placed in a low power Standby mode
by setting the Standby bit found in the Configuration Register.
In the Standby mode continuous conversions are stopped. In
Standby mode the user may choose to allow the PWM output
signal to continue, or not, by programming the PWM Disable
in Standby bit in the Configuration Register.
The Local Temperature reading and setpoint data registers
are 8-bits wide. The format of the 11-bit remote temperature
data is a 16-bit left justified word. Two 8-bit registers, high and
low bytes, are provided for each setpoint as well as the temperature reading. A digital filter may be invoked for remote
temperature readings that increases the resolution from 11bits to 13-bits. The temperature readings are also available in
an unsigned format allowing resolution above 127°C. Two
Remote Temperature Offset (RTO) Registers: High Byte and
Low Byte (RTOHB and RTOLB) may be used to correct the
temperature readings by adding or subtracting a fixed value
based on a different non-ideality factor and series resistance
1.2 ALERT and TCRIT OUTPUTS
In this section we will address the ALERT and TCRIT activelow open-drain output functions. When the ALERT Mask bit
in the Configuration register is written as zero the ALERT interrupts are enabled.
The LM96163's ALERT pin is versatile and can produce three
different methods of use to best serve the system designer:
(1) as a temperature comparator (2) as a temperature-based
interrupt flag, and (3) as part of an SMBus ALERT System.
The three methods of use are further described below. The
ALERT and interrupt methods are different only in how the
user interacts with the LM96163.
The remote temperature (RT) reading is associated with a
T_CRIT Setpoint Register, and both local and remote temperature (LT and RT) readings are associated with a HIGH
setpoint register (LHS and RHS). The RT is also associated
with a LOW setpoint register (RLS). At the end of every temperature reading a digital comparison determines whether
that reading is above its HIGH or T_CRIT setpoint or below
its LOW setpoint. If so, the corresponding bit in the ALERT
Status Register is set. If the ALERT mask bit is low, any bit
set in the ALERT Status Register, with the exception of Busy
or RDFA, will cause the ALERT output to be pulled low. Any
temperature conversion that is out of the limits defined in the
temperature setpoint registers will trigger an ALERT. Additionally, the ALERT Mask Bit must be cleared to trigger an
ALERT in all modes.
The format of the Remote High limit and T_CRIT limit comparison is programmable. The USF bit found in the Enhanced
Configuration register controls whether comparisons use a
signed or unsigned format. The temperature format used for
Remote High and T_CRIT limit comparisons is +255.875 °C
to -256 °C.
The three different ALERT modes and TCRIT function will be
discussed in the following sections.
1.2.1 ALERT Output as a Temperature Comparator
When the LM96163 is used in a system in which does not
require temperature-based interrupts, the ALERT output
could be used as a temperature comparator. In this mode,
once the condition that triggered the ALERT to go low is no
longer present, the ALERT is negated (Figure 1). For example, if the ALERT output was activated by the comparison of
LT > LHS, when this condition is no longer true, the ALERT
will return HIGH. This mode allows operation without software
intervention, once all registers are configured during set-up.
In order for the ALERT to be used as a temperature comparator, the Comparator Mode bit in the Remote Diode Temperature Filter and Comparator Mode Register must be
asserted. This is not the power-on default state.
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of the thermal diode if different from the thermal diode found
in the Intel processors on 45 nm process. See section 3.4
DIODE NON-IDEALITY.
1.0 Functional Description
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FIGURE 1. ALERT Output as Temperature Comparator
Response Diagram
FIGURE 2. ALERT Output as an Interrupt Temperature
Response Diagram
1.2.2 ALERT Output as an Interrupt
The LM96163's ALERT output can be implemented as a simple interrupt signal when it is used to trigger an interrupt
service routine. In such systems it is desirable for the interrupt
flag to repeatedly trigger during or before the interrupt service
routine has been completed. Under this method of operation,
during the read of the ALERT Status Register the LM96163
will set the ALERT Mask bit in the Configuration Register if
any bit in the ALERT Status Register is set, with the exception
of Busy and RDFA. This prevents further ALERT triggering
until the master has reset the ALERT Mask bit, at the end of
the interrupt service routine. The ALERT Status Register bits
are cleared only upon a read command from the master (see
Figure 2 ) and will be re-asserted at the end of the next conversion if the triggering condition(s) persist(s). In order for the
ALERT to be used as a dedicated interrupt signal, the Comparator Mode bit in the Remote Diode Temperature Filter and
Comparator Mode Register must be set low. This is the power-on default state. The following sequence describes the
response of a system that uses the ALERT output pin as an
interrupt flag:
1. Master senses ALERT low.
2. Master reads the LM96163 ALERT Status Register to
determine what caused the ALERT.
3. LM96163 clears ALERT Status Register, resets the
ALERT HIGH and sets the ALERT Mask bit in the
Configuration Register.
4. Master attends to conditions that caused the ALERT to
be triggered. The fan is started, setpoint limits are
adjusted, etc.
5. Master resets the ALERT Mask bit in the Configuration
Register.
1.2.3 ALERT Output as an SMBus ALERT
An SMBus alert line is created when the ALERT output is
connected to: (1) one or more ALERT outputs of other SMBus
compatible devices, and (2) to a master. Under this implementation, the LM96163's ALERT should be operated using
the ARA (Alert Response Address) protocol. The SMBus 2.0
ARA protocol, defined in the SMBus specification 2.0, is a
procedure designed to assist the master in determining which
part generated an interrupt and to service that interrupt.
The SMBus alert line is connected to the open-drain ports of
all devices on the bus, thereby AND'ing them together. The
ARA method allows the SMBus master, with one command,
to identify which part is pulling the SMBus alert line LOW. It
also prevents the part from pulling the line LOW again for the
same triggering condition. When an ARA command is received by all devices on the bus, the devices pulling the
SMBus alert line LOW: (1) send their address to the master
and (2) release the SMBus alert line after acknowledgement
of their address.
The SMBus Specifications 1.1 and 2.0 state that in response
to and ARA (Alert Response Address) “after acknowledging
the slave address the device must disengage its ALERT pulldown”. Furthermore, “if the host still sees ALERT low when
the message transfer is complete, it knows to read the ARA
again.” This SMBus “disengaging ALERT requirement prevents locking up the SMBus alert line. Competitive parts may
address the “disengaging of ALERT” differently than the
LM96163 or not at all. SMBus systems that implement the
ARA protocol as suggested for the LM96163 will be fully compatible with all competitive parts.
The LM96163 fulfills “disengaging of ALERT” by setting the
ALERT Mask Bit in the Configuration Register after sending
out its address in response to an ARA and releasing the
ALERT output pin. Once the ALERT Mask bit is activated, the
ALERT output pin will be disabled until enabled by software.
In order to enable the ALERT the master must read the
ALERT Status Register, during the interrupt service routine
and then reset the ALERT Mask bit in the Configuration Register to 0 at the end of the interrupt service routine.
The following sequence describes the ARA response protocol.
1. Master senses SMBus alert line low
2. Master sends a START followed by the Alert Response
Address (ARA) with a Read Command.
3. Alerting Device(s) send ACK.
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Alerting Device(s) send their address. While transmitting
their address, alerting devices sense whether their
address has been transmitted correctly. (The LM96163
will reset its ALERT output and set the ALERT Mask bit
once its complete address has been transmitted
successfully.)
5. Master/slave NoACK
6. Master sends STOP
7. Master attends to conditions that caused the ALERT to
be triggered. The ALERT Status Register is read and fan
started, setpoints adjusted, etc.
8. Master resets the ALERT Mask bit in the Configuration
Register.
The ARA, 000 1100, is a general call address. No device
should ever be assigned to this address.
The ALERT Configuration bit in the Remote Diode Temperature Filter and Comparator Mode Register must be set low in
order for the LM96163 to respond to the ARA command.
The ALERT output can be disabled by setting the ALERT
Mask bit in the Configuration Register. The power-on default
is to have the ALERT Mask bit and the ALERT Configuration
bit low.
1.3 SMBus INTERFACE
Since the LM96163 operates as a slave on the SMBus the
SMBCLK line is an input and the SMBDAT line is bidirectional.
The LM96163 never drives the SMBCLK line and it does not
support clock stretching. According to SMBus specifications,
the LM96163 has a 7-bit slave address. All bits, A6 through
A0, are internally programmed and cannot be changed by
software or hardware.
The complete slave address is:
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1.4 POWER-ON RESET (POR) DEFAULT STATES
For information on the POR default states see Section 2.2
LM96163 Register Map in Functional Order.
1.5 TEMPERATURE DATA FORMAT
Temperature data can only be read from the Local and Remote Temperature value registers. The data format for all
temperature values is left justified 16-bit word available in two
8-bit registers. Unused bits will always report "0". All temperature data is clamped and will not roll over when a temperature exceeds full-scale value.
Remote temperature and remote high setpoint temperature
data can be represented by an 11-bit, two's complement word
or unsigned binary word with an LSb (Least Significant Bit)
equal to 0.125°C.
11-bit, 2's complement (10-bit plus sign)
Temperature
30041009
FIGURE 3. ALERT Output as an SMBus ALERT
Temperature Response Diagram
1.2.4 TCRIT Function
The TCRIT output will be activated whenever the RCRIT bit
in the ALERT Status register is set. This occurs whenever the
remote temperature exceeds the value set by the Remote
T_CRIT Setpoint register. There is a hysteresis associated
with the T_CRIT Setpoint that is set by the value in the Remote T_CRIT Hysteresis register. The RCRIT bit will be reset
when the remote temperature equals or is less than the value
defined by Remote T_CRIT Setpoint minus T_CRIT Hysteresis. The resolution of the comparison is 1 °C. For example if
T_CRIT = 110 °C and THYST = 5 °C the TCRIT output will
activate when the temperature reading is 111 °C and deactivate when the temperature reading is 105 °C.
When the LM96163 powers up the T_CRIT limit is locked to
the default value. It may be changed after the T_CRIT Limit
Override bit (TCRITOV) bit, found in the Configuration Register, is set.
The format of the Remote T_CRIT setpoint register is controlled by the USF bit found in the Enhanced configuration
register. The temperature reading format used for the T_CRIT
comparisons is +255 °C to -256°C.
Digital Data
Binary
Hex
+125°C
0111 1101 0000 0000
7D00h
+25°C
0001 1001 0000 0000
1900h
+1°C
0000 0001 0000 0000
0100h
+0.125°C
0000 0000 0010 0000
0020h
0°C
0000 0000 0000 0000
0000h
−0.125°C
1111 1111 1110 0000
FFE0h
−1°C
1111 1111 0000 0000
FF00h
−25°C
1110 0111 0000 0000
E700h
−55°C
1100 1001 0000 0000
C900h
11-bit, unsigned binary
Temperature
Digital Data
Binary
Hex
+255.875°C
1111 1111 1110 0000
FFE0h
+255°C
1111 1111 0000 0000
FF00h
+201°C
1100 1001 0000 0000
C900h
+125°C
0111 1101 0000 0000
7D00h
+25°C
0001 1001 0000 0000
1900h
+1°C
0000 0001 0000 0000
0100h
+0.125°C
0000 0000 0010 0000
0020h
0°C
0000 0000 0000 0000
0000h
When the digital filter is enabled on the remote channel, temperature data is represented by a 13-bit unsigned binary or
12-bit plus sign (two's complement) word with an LSb equal
to 0.03125°C.
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1.6 OPEN-DRAIN OUTPUTS
The SMBDAT, ALERT, TCRIT and PWM outputs are opendrain outputs and do not have internal pull-ups. A “High” level
will not be observed on these pins until pull-up current is provided by an internal source, typically through a pull-up resistor. Choice of resistor value depends on several factors but,
in general, the value should be as high as possible consistent
with reliable operation. This will lower the power dissipation
of the LM96163 and avoid temperature errors caused by selfheating of the device. The maximum value of the pull-up
resistor to provide the 2.1 V high level is 88.7 kΩ.
13-bit, 2's complement (12-bit plus sign)
Temperature
Digital Data
Binary
Hex
+125°C
0111 1101 0000 0000
7D00h
+25°C
0001 1001 0000 0000
1900h
+1°C
0000 0001 0000 0000
0100h
+0.03125°C
0000 0000 0000 1000
0008h
0°C
0000 0000 0000 0000
0000h
−0.03125°C
1111 1111 1111 1000
FFF8h
−1°C
1111 1111 0000 0000
FF00h
−25°C
1110 0111 0000 0000
E700h
−55°C
1100 1001 0000 0000
C900h
1.7 DIODE FAULT DETECTION
The LM96163 is equipped with operational circuitry designed
to detect remote diode fault conditions:
• D+ shorted to VDD
• D+ open or floating
• D+ shorted to GND.
In the event that the D+ pin is grounded the Remote Temperature reading is forced to –128.000 °C if signed format is read
and 0 °C if unsigned format is read. When the D+ pin is detected as shorted to VDD or floating, the Remote Temperature
reading is forced to +127.000 °C if signed format is read and
+255.000 °C is unsigned format is read. In addition, the
ALERT Status register bit RDFA is set. Setting of the RDFA
bit will not cause ALERT or TCRIT to activate. Under fault
conditions remote diode setpoint comparisons will use these
forced temperature values therefore other bits in the ALERT
Status Register may be set thus activating the ALERT or
TCRIT outputs unless these bits are masked. The function of
the ALERT and TCRIT is fully described in Section 1.2
ALERT and TCRIT OUTPUTS.
13-bit, unsigned binary
Temperature
Digital Data
Binary
Hex
+255.875°C
1111 1111 1110 0000
FFE0h
+255°C
1111 1111 0000 0000
FF00h
+201°C
1100 1001 0000 0000
C900h
+125°C
0111 1101 0000 0000
7D00h
+25°C
0001 1001 0000 0000
1900h
+1°C
0000 0001 0000 0000
0100h
+0.03125°C
0000 0000 0000 1000
0008h
0°C
0000 0000 0000 0000
0000h
Local Temperature and Remote T_CRIT setpoint data is represented by an 8-bit, two's complement, word with an LSb
equal to 1°C.
1.8 COMMUNICATING WITH THE LM96163
Each data register in the LM96163 falls into one of four types
of user accessibility:
1. Read Only
2. Write Only
3. Read/Write same address
4. Read/Write different address
A Write to the LM96163 is comprised of an address byte and
a command byte. A write to any register requires one data
byte.
Reading the LM96163 Registers can take place after the requisite register setup sequence takes place. See Section 2.1.1
LM96163 Required Initial Fan Control Register Sequence.
The data byte has the Most Significant Bit (MSB) first. At the
end of a read, the LM96163 can accept either Acknowledge
or No-Acknowledge from the Master. Note that the No-Acknowledge is typically used as a signal for the slave indicating
that the Master has read its last byte.
8-bit, 2's complement (7-bit plus sign)
Temperature
Digital Data
Binary
Hex
+125°C
0111 1101
7Dh
+25°C
0001 1001
19h
+1°C
0000 0001
01h
0°C
0000 0000
00h
−1°C
1111 1111
FFh
−25°C
1110 0111
E7h
−55°C
1100 1001
C9h
Remote T_CRIT setpoint data can also be represented by an
8-bit, unsigned, word with an LSb equal to 1°C.
8-bit, unsigned binary
Temperature
Digital Data
Binary
Hex
+255°C
1111 1111
FFh
+150°C
1001 0110
96h
+125°C
0111 1101
7Dh
+25°C
0001 1001
19h
+1°C
0000 0001
01h
0°C
0000 0000
00h
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RDTF[1:0]
Filter Setting
0
0
No Filter
0
1
Filter (equivalent to Level 2
filter of the LM86/LM89)
1
0
Reserved
1
1
Enhanced Filter (Filter with
transient noise clipping)
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a) Seventeen and fifty degree step
response
30041052
b) Impulse response with input
transients less than 4°C
30041024
c) Impulse response with input
transients great than 4°C
FIGURE 4. Filter Impulse and Step Response Curves
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Figure 4 describes the filter output in response to a step input
and an impulse input.
1.9 DIGITAL FILTER
In order to suppress erroneous remote temperature readings
due to noise as well as increase the resolution of the temperature, the LM96163 incorporates a digital filter for remote
temperature readings. The filter is accessed in the Remote
Diode Temperature Filter and Comparator Mode Register.
The filter can be set according to the following table.
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1.11 ONE-SHOT REGISTER
The One-Shot Register is used to initiate a single conversion
and comparison cycle when the device is in standby mode,
after which the data returns to standby. This is not a data register. A write operation causes the one-shot conversion. The
data written to this address is irrelevant and is not stored. A
zero will always be read from this register.
1.12 SERIAL INTERFACE RESET
In the event that the SMBus Master is reset while the
LM96163 is transmitting on the SMBDAT line, the LM96163
must be returned to a known state in the communication protocol. This may be done in one of two ways:
1. When SMBDAT is Low, the LM96163 SMBus state
machine resets to the SMBus idle state if either SMBDAT
or SMBCLK are held Low for more than 35 ms
(tTIMEOUT). Devices are to timeout when either the
SMBCLK or SMBDAT lines are held Low for 25 ms – 35
ms. Therefore, to insure a timeout of devices on the bus,
either the SMBCLK or the SMBDAT line must be held
Low for at least 35 ms.
2. With both SMBDAT and SMBCLK High, the master can
initiate an SMBus start condition with a High to Low
transition on the SMBDAT line. The LM96163 will
respond properly to an SMBus start condition at any point
during the communication. After the start the LM96163
will expect an SMBus Address address byte.
30041012
FIGURE 5. Digital Filter Response in a typical Intel
processor on a 65 nm or 90 nm process. The filter curves
were purposely offset for clarity.
Figure 5 shows the filter in use in a typical Intel processor on
a 65/90 nm process system. Note that the two curves have
been purposely offset for clarity. Inserting the filter does not
induce an offset as shown.
1.10 FAULT QUEUE
The LM96163 incorporates a Fault Queue to suppress erroneous ALERT triggering . The Fault Queue prevents false
triggering by requiring three consecutive out-of-limit HIGH or
LOW temperature readings. See Figure 6. The Fault Queue
defaults to OFF upon power-up and may be activated by setting the RDTS Fault Queue bit in the Configuration Register
to a 1.
30041013
FIGURE 6. Fault Queue Temperature Response Diagram
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The following pages include: Section 2.1, a Register Map in Hexadecimal Order, which shows a summary of all registers and their
bit assignments, Section 2.2, a Register Map in Functional Order, and Section 2.3, a detailed explanation of each register. Do not
address the unused or manufacturer’s test registers.
2.1 LM96163 REGISTER MAP IN HEXADECIMAL ORDER
The following is a Register Map grouped in hexadecimal address order. Some address locations have been left blank to maintain
compatibility with LM86, LM63 and LM64. Addresses in parenthesis are mirrors of “Same As” address for backwards compatibility
with some older software. Reading or writing either address will access the same 8-bit register.
Register
0x[HEX]
R/
W
POR
Val
00
R
–
01
R
Register Name
DATA BITS
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
Local Temperature
(Signed MSB)
LT7
SIGN
LT6
64
LT5
32
LT4
16
LT3
8
LT2
4
LT1
2
LT0
1
–
Rmt Temp MSB
RT12
SIGN
RT11
64
RT10
32
RT9
16
RT8
8
RT7
4
RT6
2
RT5
1
02
R
–
ALERT Status
BUSY
LHIGH
0
RHIGH
RLOW
RDFA
RCRIT
TACH
03
R/
W
00
Configuration
ALTMSK
STBY
PWMDIS
0
0
TCHEN
TCRITO
V
FLTQUE
04
R/
W
08
Conversion Rate
0
0
0
0
CONV3
CONV2
CONV1
CONV0
05
R/
W
46
Local High Setpoint
LHS7
SIGN
LHS6
64
LHS5
32
LHS4
16
LHS3
8
LHS2
4
LHS1
2
LHS0
1
07
R/
W
55
Rmt High Setpoint
MSB
RHS10
SIGN
/128
RHS9
64
RHS8
32
RHS7
16
RHS6
8
RHS5
4
RHS4
2
RHS3
1
08
R/
W
00
Rmt Low Setpoint
MSB
RLS10
SIGN
RLS9
64
RLS8
32
RLS7
16
RLS6
8
RLS5
4
RLS4
2
RLS3
1
(09)
R/
W
00
Same as 03
ALTMSK
STBY
PWMDIS
0
0
TCHEN
TCRITO
V
FLTQUE
(0A)
R/
W
08
Same as 04
0
0
0
0
CONV3
CONV2
CONV1
CONV0
(0B)
R/
W
46
Same as 05
LHS7
SIGN
LHS6
64
LHS5
32
LHS4
16
LHS3
8
LHS2
4
LHS1
2
LHS0
1
06
[Reserved]
Not Used
0C
R
00
[Reserved]
(0D)
R/
W
55
Same as 07
RHS10
SIGN
/128
RHS9
64
RHS8
32
RHS7
16
RHS6
8
RHS5
4
RHS4
2
RHS3
1
(0E)
R/
W
00
Same as 08
RLS10
SIGN
RLS9
64
RLS8
32
RLS7
16
RLS6
8
RLS5
4
RLS4
2
RLS3
1
0F
W
–
One Shot
10
R
–
Rmt Temp LSB
(Dig Filter On or Reg
45h STFBE bit set)
Not Used
Write Only. Write command triggers one temperature conversion cycle.
RT4
½
RT3
¼
RT2
⅛
Rmt Temp LSB
(Dig Filter Off)
RT1
1/16
RT0
1/32
0
0
0
0
0
11
R/
W
00
Rmt Temp Offset
MSB
RTO10
SIGN
RTO9
64
RTO8
32
RTO7
16
RTO7
8
RTO5
4
RTO4
2
RTO3
1
12
R/
W
00
Rmt Temp Offset
LSB
RTO2
½
RTO1
¼
RTO0
⅛
0
0
0
0
0
13
R/
W
00
Rmt High Setpoint
LSB
RHS2
½
RHS1
¼
RHS0
⅛
0
0
0
0
0
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Register
0x[HEX]
R/
W
POR
Val
14
R/
W
00
Rmt Low Setpoint
LSB
15
R
00
[Reserved]
16
R/
W
A4
ALERT Mask
Register Name
17-18
R
00
[Reserved]
19
R/
W
6E
Rmt T_CRIT
Setpoint
1A–20
R
00
[Reserved]
21
R/
W
0A
Rmt T_CRIT
Hysteresis
DATA BITS
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
RLS2
½
RLS1
¼
RLS0
⅛
0
0
0
0
0
1
RTAM
TCHAM
RCS2
4
RCS1
2
RCS0
1
RTH2
4
RTH1
2
RTH0
1
Not Used
1
LHAM
1
RHAM
RCS7
SIGN
/128
RCS6
64
RCS5
32
RCS4
16
RLAM
Not Used
RCS3
8
Not Used
RTH7
0
RTH6
64
RTH5
32
RTH4
16
RTH3
8
22–2F
R
00
[Reserved]
30
R/
W
02
Remote Diode
TruTherm Enable
0
0
0
0
0
0
RDTE
0
31
R
–
Rmt Temp U-S MSB
RTU12
128
RTU11
64
RTU10
32
RTU9
16
RTU8
8
RTU7
4
RTU6
2
RTU5
1
32
R
–
Rmt Temp U-S LSB
Dig Filter On
RTU4
½
RTU3
¼
RTU2
⅛
RTU1
1/16
RTU0
1/32
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RRS0
PSRR
Not Used
Rmt Temp U-S LSB
Dig Filter Off
33
R
-
POR Status
34–44
R
00
[Reserved]
45
R/
W
00
Enhanced Config
0
STFBE
LRES
PHR
USF
RRS1
46
R
–
Tach Count LSB
TAC5
TAC4
TAC3
TAC2
TAC1
TAC0
47
R
–
Tach Count MSB
TAC13
TAC12
TAC11
TAC10
TAC9
TAC8
48
R/
W
FF
Tach Limit LSB
TACL5
TACL4
TACL3
TACL2
TACL1
TACL0
49
R/
W
FF
Tach Limit MSB
TACL13
TACL12
TACL11
TACL10
TACL9
TACL8
TACL7
TACL6
4A
R/
W
20
PWM and RPM
Config
0
0
PWPGM
PWOP
PWCKSL
0
TACH1
TACH0
4B
R/
W
3F
Fan Spin-Up Config
0
0
SPINUP SPNDTY SPNDTY SPNTIM SPNTIM1 SPNTIM0
1
0
2
4C
R/
W
00
PWM Value
4D
R/
W
17
PWM Frequency
0
0
0
PWMF4
PWMF3
PWMF2
PWMF1
PWMF0
4E
R/
W
00
Lookup Table Temp
Offset
0
0
TO5
32
TO4
16
TO3
8
TO2
4
TO1
2
TO0
1
4F
R/
W
04
Lookup Table
Hysteresis
0
0
0
Lookup Table
Lookup Table of up to 12 PWM (3F) and Temp Pairs in 8-bit Registers (7F)
50–67
R/ 3F, 7F
W
68–BE
R
00
[Reserved]
BF
R/
W
00
Rmt Diode Temp
Filter
NR
0
0
0
0
Not Used
TEDGE1 TEDGE0
TAC7
TAC6
Not Used Not Used
0
-
HPWVAL HPWVAL PWVAL5 PWVAL4 PWVAL3 PWVAL2 PWVAL1 PWVAL0
7
6
LOOKH4 LOOKH3 LOOKH2 LOOKH1 LOOKH0
16
8
4
2
1
Not Used
0
0
0
0
0
RDTF1
RDTF0
ALT/CMP
C0–FD
R
00
[Reserved]
FE
R
01
Manufacturer’s ID
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
FF
R
49
Step/Die Rev. ID
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
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The following is a Register Map grouped in Functional Order. Some address locations have been left blank to maintain compatibility
with LM86. Addresses in parenthesis are mirrors of named address. Reading or writing either address will access the same 8-bit
register. The Fan Control and Configuration Registers are listed first, as there is a required order to setup these registers first and
then setup the others. The detailed explanations of each register will follow the order shown below. POR = Power-On-Reset.
Register
[HEX]
Register Name
Read/Write
POR Default
[HEX]
FAN CONTROL REGISTERS
45
Enhanced Configuration
R/W
00
4A
PWM and RPM Configuration
R/W
20
4B
Fan Spin-Up Configuration
R/W
3F
4D
PWM Frequency
R/W
17
Read Only
(R/W if Override Bit is Set)
00
00
4C
PWM Value
4E
Lookup Table Temperature Offset
R/W
4F
Lookup Table Hysteresis Temperature
R/W
04
Lookup Table
R/W
See Table
R/W
00
50–67
CONFIGURATION REGISTER
03 (09)
Configuration
TACHOMETER COUNT AND LIMIT REGISTERS
46
Tach Count LSB
Read Only
N/A
47
Tach Count MSB
Read Only
N/A
48
Tach Limit LSB
R/W
FF
49
Tach Limit MSB
R/W
FF
LOCAL TEMPERATURE AND LOCAL SETPOINT REGISTERS
00
Local Temperature
Read Only
N/A
05 (0B)
Local High Setpoint
R/W
46 (70°)
REMOTE DIODE TEMPERATURE AND SETPOINT REGISTERS
01
Remote Temperature Signed MSB
Read Only
N/A
10
Remote Temperature Signed LSB
Read Only
N/A
31
Remote Temperature Unsigned MSB
Read Only
N/A
32
Remote Temperature Unsigned LSB
Read Only
N/A
11
Remote Temperature Offset MSB
R/W
00
12
Remote Temperature Offset LSB
R/W
00
07 (0D)
Remote High Setpoint MSB
R/W
55 (85°C)
13
Remote High Setpoint LSB
R/W
00
08 (0E)
Remote Low Setpoint MSB
R/W
00 (0°C)
14
Remote Low Setpoint LSB
R/W
00
19
Remote T_CRIT Setpoint
R/W
6E (110°C)
21
Remote T_CRIT Hyst
R/W
0A (10°C)
30
Remote Diode TruTherm Enable
R/W
02
BF
Remote Diode Temperature Filter and Comparator Mode
R/W
00
R/W
08
Write Only
N/A
CONVERSION AND ONE-SHOT REGISTERS
04 (0A)
0F
Conversion Rate
One-Shot
STATUS AND MASK REGISTERS
02
ALERT Status
Read Only
N/A
16
ALERT Mask
R/W
A4
33
Power On Reset Status
Read Only
N/A
Read Only
01
ID AND TEST REGISTERS
FE
Manufacturer ID
17
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2.2 LM96163 REGISTER MAP IN FUNCTIONAL ORDER
LM96163
Register
[HEX]
FF
Register Name
Stepping/Die Rev. ID
Read/Write
POR Default
[HEX]
Read Only
49
[RESERVED] REGISTERS—NOT USED
06
Not Used
N/A
N/A
0C
Not Used
N/A
N/A
15
Not Used
N/A
N/A
17-18
Not Used
N/A
N/A
1A–20
Not Used
N/A
N/A
22–29
Not Used
N/A
N/A
34–44
Not Used
N/A
N/A
68–BE
Not Used
N/A
N/A
C0–FD
Not Used
N/A
N/A
2.3 LM96163 REQUIRED INITIAL FAN CONTROL REGISTER SEQUENCE
Important! The BIOS or firmware must follow the sequence below to configure the following Fan Registers for the LM96163 before
using any of the Fan or Tachometer or PWM registers:
Step
[Register]HEX and Setup Instructions
1
After power up check to make sure that the Not Ready bit is cleared in the POR Status register [33] bit 7.
2
Enable or disable Remote Diode TruTherm mode, [30] bit 1.
3
[4A] Write bits 0 and 1; 3 and 4. This includes tach settings if used, PWM internal clock select (1.4 kHz or 360 kHz) and
PWM Output Polarity.
4
[4B] Write bits 0 through 5 to program the spin-up settings.
5
[4D] Write bits 0 through 4 to set the frequency settings. This works with the PWM internal clock select. If 22.5 kHz is
selected then enhanced fan control functions such as Lookup Table transition smoothing with extended PWM duty cycle
resolution is available and should be setup [45].
6
Choose, then write, only one of the following:
A. [4F–67] the Lookup Table and [4E] the Lookup Table Offset, [45] Lookup Table Temperature Resolution can also be
modified
or
B. [4C] the PWM value bits 0 through 5 or bits 0 through 7 if extended duty cycle resolution is selected.
7
If Step 4A, Lookup Table, was chosen and written then write [4A] bit 5 PWPGM = 0. PWPGM should be set to 1 to enable
writing to the fan control registers listed in this table.
All other registers can be written at any time after the above sequence.
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The following is a Register Map grouped in functional and sequence order. New register addresses have been added to maintain
compatibility with the LM63 and LM64 register sets. Addresses in parenthesis are mirrors of named address for backwards compatibility with some older software. Reading or writing either address will access the same 8-bit register.
Fan Control Registers
Address Read/
POR
Bits
Hex
Write
Value
Name
Description
45HEX ENHANCED CONFIGURATION
R
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
7
6
5
4
3
0
0
0
0
0
[Reserved]
STFBE
R/W
2:1
0
00
0
Signed Temperature Filter Bits Enable
0: external signed temperature LSbs [4:3] will always read "0" (backwards
compatible with the LM63)
1: when the digital filter is enabled the external signed temperature LSbs [4:3]
(1/16 and 1/32 resolution) are enabled
LRES
Lookup Table Resolution Extension
0: LUT temperature resolution 7-bits (LSb = 1°C, backwards compatible with the
LM63)
1: enable 8-bit LUT temperature resolution (LSb extended to 0.5°C)
PHR
22.5kHz PWM High Resolution Control (only effective when PWM frequency set
to 22.5kHz)
0: PWM resolution 6.25% (backwards compatible with the LM63)
1: enable high resolution (0.39%)
USF
Unsigned High and T_CRIT Setpoint Format
0: enable signed format for High and T_CRIT setpoints (11-bit is -128.000°C to
127.875°C or 8-bit is -128°C to 127°C)
1: enable unsigned format for High and T_CRIT setpoints (11-bit is 0°C to
255.875°C or 8-bit is 0°C to 255°C)
RRS1:RRS0
PWM Smoothing Ramp Rate Setting (these bits can modified only when PWM
Programming is enabled, 0x4A[5]=1)
00: 0.023 s per step (5.45 seconds for 0 to 100% duty cycle transition with 0.39%
resolution)
01: 0.046 s per step (10.9 seconds for 0 to 100% duty cycle transition with 0.39%
resolution)
10: 0.91 s per step (21.6 seconds for 0 to 100% duty cycle transition with 0.39%
resolution)
11: 0.182 s per step (43.7 seconds for 0 to 100% duty cycle transition with 0.39%
resolution)
Note: PWM smoothing is disabled for PWM spinup and for duty cycle setting
override caused by a TCRIT event, thus it is only enabled during LUT transitions.
PWM smoothing is only effective when PWM frequency is set to 22.5kHz.
PSRR
PWM Smoothing Ramp Rate Control (this bit can modified only when the PWM
Programming is enabled, 0x4A[5]=1)
0: PWM smoothing disabled (LM63 backwards compatible)
1: enable ramp rate control (as controlled by 0x45[2:1])
Note: PWM smoothing is disabled for PWM spinup and for duty cycle setting
override caused by a TCRIT event, thus it is only enabled during LUT transitions.
PWM smoothing is only effective when PWM frequency is set to 22.5kHz
45
R/W
This bit is unused and always read as 0.
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2.4 LM96163 DETAILED REGISTER DESCRIPTIONS IN FUNCTIONAL ORDER
LM96163
Address Read/
POR
Bits
Hex
Write
Value
Name
Description
4AHEX FAN PWM AND TACHOMETER CONFIGURATION REGISTER
R
4A
7:6
00
[Reserved]
5
1
PWPGM
4
0
PWOP
3
0
PWCLSL
2
0
[Reserved]
R/W
1:0
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TACH1:TACH0
These bits are unused and always read as 0.
PWM Programming enable
0: the PWM Value (register 0x4C), the PWM Smoothing (0x45[2:0]) and the
Lookup Table (Registers 0x50–0x67) are read-only. The PWM value (0 to 100%)
is determined by the current remote diode temperature and the Lookup Table,
and can be read from the PWM value register.
1: the PWM value (register 0x4C), the PWM Smoothing (0x45[2:0]) and the
Lookup Table (Registers 0x50–0x67) are read/write enabled. Writing the PWM
Value register will set the PWM output. This is also the state during which the
Lookup Table can be written.
PWM Output Polarity
0: the PWM output pin will be 0V for fan OFF and open for fan ON.
1: the PWM output pin will be open for fan OFF and 0V for fan ON.
PWM Master Clock Select
0: the master PWM clock is 360 kHz
1: the master PWM clock is 1.4 kHz.
Always write 0 to this bit.
Tachometer Mode
00: Traditional tach input monitor, false readings when under minimum
detectable RPM. (Smart-TACH mode disabled)
01: Traditional tach input monitor, FFFFh reading when under minimum
detectable RPM. Smart-TACH mode enabled, PWM duty cycle not affected. Use
with direct PWM drive of fan power. TACH readings can cause an error event if
TACH setpoint register is set to less than FFFFh even though fan may be
spinning properly.
10: Most accurate readings, FFFFh reading when under minimum detectable
RPM. Smart-TACH mode enabled, PWM duty cycle modified. Use with direct
PWM drive of fan power. This mode extends the TACH monitoring low RPM
sensitivity.
11: Least effort on programmed PWM of fan, FFFF reading when under minimum
detectable RPM. Smart-TACH mode enabled. Use with direct PWM drive of fan
power. This mode extends the TACH monitoring low RPM sensitivity the most.
Note: If the PWM Master Clock is 360 kHz, mode 00 is used regardless of the
setting of these two bits.
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Name
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Address Read/
POR
Bits
Hex
Write
Value
Description
4BHEX FAN SPIN-UP CONFIGURATION REGISTER
R
7:6
5
4B
R/W
4:3
2:0
0
1
[Reserved]
SPINUP
These bits are unused and always read as 0
Fast Tachometer Spin-up
If 0, the fan spin-up uses the duty cycle and spin-up time, bits 0–4.
If 1, the LM96163 sets the PWM output to 100% until the spin-up times out (per
bits 0–2) or the minimum desired RPM has been reached (per the Tachometer
Setpoint setting) using the tachometer input, whichever happens first. This bit
overrides the PWM Spin-Up Duty Cycle register (bits 4:3)—PWM output is
always 100%. Register x03, bit 2 = 1 for Tachometer mode.
If PWM Spin-Up Time (bits 2:0) = 000, the Spin-Up cycle is bypassed, regardless
of the state of this bit.
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PWM Spin-Up Duty Cycle
00: Spin-Up cycle bypassed (no Spin-Up), unless Fast Tachometer Terminated
SPNDTY1:SPNDT Spin-Up (bit 5) is set.
Y0
01: 50%
10: 75%–81% Depends on PWM Frequency. See Applications Notes.
11: 100%
111
PWM Spin-Up Time Interval
000: Spin-Up cycle bypassed (No Spin-Up)
001: 0.05 seconds
010: 0.1 s
SPNTIM2:SPNTIM
011: 0.2 s
0
100: 0.4 s
101: 0.8 s
110: 1.6 s
111: 3.2 s
4CHEX PWM VALUE REGISTER
4C
Read
(Write
only if
reg 4A
bit
5 = 1.)
7:6
00
5:0
0x00
HPWVAL7:HPWV PWM High Resolution and Low Resolution Values
AL6
If PWM Program (register 4A, bit 5) = 0 this register is read only, this register
reflects the LM96163’s current PWM value from the Lookup Table.
If PWM Program (register 4A, bit 5) = 1, this register is read/write and the desired
PWM value is written directly to this register, instead of from the Lookup Table,
PWVAL5:PWVAL0 for direct fan speed control.
This register will read 0 during the Spin-Up cycle.
See Application Notes section at the end of this datasheet for more information
regarding the PWM Value and Duty Cycle in %.
4DHEX FAN PWM FREQUENCY REGISTER
R
4D
R/W
7:5
4:0
000
0x17
[Reserved]
PWMF4:PWMF0
These bits are unused and always read as 0
PWM Output Frequency
The PWM Frequency = PWM_Clock / 2n, where PWM Master Clock = 360 kHz
or 1.4 kHz (per the PWM Master Clock Select bit in Register 4A), and n = value
of the register. Note: n = 0 is mapped to n = 1. See the Application Note at the
end of this datasheet.
4EHEX LOOKUP TABLE TEMPERATURE OFFSET
R
4E
R/W
7:6
5:0
00
0x00
[Reserved]
TO5:TO0
These bits are unused and always read as 0.
The temperature offset applied to the temperature values of the lookup table.
This offset allows the lookup table temperature settings to be extended above
127°C. The value, which is always positive, has an unsigned format with 1°C
resolution. The maximum offset that can be programmed is +63°C.
4FHEX LOOKUP TABLE HYSTERESIS
4F
R
7:5
000
R/W
4:0
0x04
[Reserved]
These bits are unused and always read as 0
Lookup Table Hysteresis
LOOKH4:LOOKH0 The amount of hysteresis applied to the Lookup Table. (1 LSb = 1°C, max value
31°C, default value 10°C).
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Address Read/
POR
Bits
Hex
Write
Value
Name
Description
50HEX to 67HEX LOOKUP TABLE (7/8 Bits for Temperature and 6/8 Bits for PWM for each Temperature/PWM Pair)
50
7
0
E1T7
6:0
0x7F
E1T6:E1T0
Read.
(Write
only if
reg 4A
bit
5 = 1)
7:6
00
E1D7:E1D6
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Extended Entry 1
These bits are unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution duty cycle LUT
mode. In the high resolution duty cycle LUT mode these bits in association with
bits 5:0 of this register are used for the PWM value associated with the
temperature limit in register 0x50. These bits can only be activated when PWM
frequency of 22.5kHz is chosen.
5:0
0x3F
E1D5:E1D0
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Entry 1
The PWM value corresponding to the temperature limit in register 0x50 for the
low resolution PWM mode.
7
0
E2T7
6:0
0x7F
E2T6:E2T0
51
52
Read.
(Write
only if
reg 4A
bit
5 = 1)
Lookup Table Temperature Entry 2
Bit 7 is unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution temperature LUT mode.
In the high resolution temperature LUT mode bit 7 in conjunction with bits 6:0 of
this register are used to determine the limit temperature that the remote diode
temperature is compared to. In high resolution the range is 0°C to 127.5°C. In
low resolution mode the range is 0°C to 127°C. If the remote diode temperature
exceeds this value, the PWM output will be the value in Register 0x53. Only 9bits of the temperature reading are used in high resolution and 8-bits in low
resolution. Only positive temperature values can be programed in this register
and in all cases the sign bit is assumed to be zero. Temperatures greater than
127 °C or 127.5 °C can be programmed through the use of the Lookup Table
Temperature Offset Register (4Eh).
7:6
00
E2D7:E2D6
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Extended Entry 2
These bits are unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution duty cycle LUT
mode. In the high resolution duty cycle LUT mode these bits in association with
bits 5:0 of this register are used for the PWM value associated with the
temperature limit in register 0x52. These bits can only be activated when PWM
frequency of 22.5kHz is chosen.
5:0
0x3F
E2D5:E2D0
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Entry 2
The PWM value corresponding to the temperature limit in register 0x52 for the
low resolution PWM mode.
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Lookup Table Temperature Entry 1
Bit 7 is unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution temperature LUT mode.
In the high resolution temperature LUT mode bit 7 in conjunction with bits 6:0 of
this register are used to determine the limit temperature that the remote diode
temperature is compared to. In high resolution the range is 0°C to 127.5°C. In
low resolution mode the range is 0°C to 127°C. If the remote diode temperature
exceeds this value, the PWM output will be the value in Register 0x51. Only 9bits of the temperature reading are used in high resolution and 8-bits in low
resolution. Only positive temperature values can be programed in this register
and in all cases the sign bit is assumed to be zero. Temperatures greater than
127 °C or 127.5 °C can be programmed through the use of the Lookup Table
Temperature Offset Register (4Eh).
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54
Name
Description
Lookup Table Temperature Entry 3
Bit 7 is unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution temperature LUT mode.
In the high resolution temperature LUT mode bit 7 in conjunction with bits 6:0 of
this register are used to determine the limit temperature that the remote diode
temperature is compared to. In high resolution the range is 0°C to 127.5°C. In
low resolution mode the range is 0°C to 127°C. If the remote diode temperature
exceeds this value, the PWM output will be the value in Register 0x55. Only 9bits of the temperature reading are used in high resolution and 8-bits in low
resolution. Only positive temperature values can be programed in this register
and in all cases the sign bit is assumed to be zero. Temperatures greater than
127 °C or 127.5 °C can be programmed through the use of the Lookup Table
Temperature Offset Register (4Eh).
7
0
E3T7
6:0
0x7F
E3T6:E3T0
Read.
(Write
only if
reg 4A
bit
5 = 1)
7:6
00
E3D7:E3D6
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Extended Entry 3
These bits are unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution duty cycle LUT
mode. In the high resolution duty cycle LUT mode these bits in association with
bits 5:0 of this register are used for the PWM value associated with the
temperature limit in register 0x54. These bits can only be activated when PWM
frequency of 22.5kHz is chosen.
5:0
0x3F
E3D5:E3D0
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Entry 3
The PWM value corresponding to the temperature limit in register 0x54 for the
low resolution PWM mode.
7
0
E4T7
6:0
0x7F
E4T6:E4T0
55
56
Read.
(Write
only if
reg 4A
bit
5 = 1)
Lookup Table Temperature Entry 4
Bit 7 is unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution temperature LUT mode.
In the high resolution temperature LUT mode bit 7 in conjunction with bits 6:0 of
this register are used to determine the limit temperature that the remote diode
temperature is compared to. In high resolution the range is 0°C to 127.5°C. In
low resolution mode the range is 0°C to 127°C. If the remote diode temperature
exceeds this value, the PWM output will be the value in Register 0x57. Only 9bits of the temperature reading are used in high resolution and 8-bits in low
resolution. Only positive temperature values can be programed in this register
and in all cases the sign bit is assumed to be zero. Temperatures greater than
127 °C or 127.5 °C can be programmed through the use of the Lookup Table
Temperature Offset Register (4Eh).
7:6
00
E4D7:E4D6
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Extended Entry 4
These bits are unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution duty cycle LUT
mode. In the high resolution duty cycle LUT mode these bits in association with
bits 5:0 of this register are used for the PWM value associated with the
temperature limit in register 0x56. These bits can only be activated when PWM
frequency of 22.5kHz is chosen.
5:0
0x3F
E4D5:E4D0
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Entry 4
The PWM value corresponding to the temperature limit in register 0x56 for the
low resolution PWM mode.
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Address Read/
POR
Bits
Hex
Write
Value
LM96163
Address Read/
POR
Bits
Hex
Write
Value
58
Name
Description
Lookup Table Temperature Entry 5
Bit 7 is unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution temperature LUT mode.
In the high resolution temperature LUT mode bit 7 in conjunction with bits 6:0 of
this register are used to determine the limit temperature that the remote diode
temperature is compared to. In high resolution the range is 0°C to 127.5°C. In
low resolution mode the range is 0°C to 127°C. If the remote diode temperature
exceeds this value, the PWM output will be the value in Register 0x59. Only 9bits of the temperature reading are used in high resolution and 8-bits in low
resolution. Only positive temperature values can be programed in this register
and in all cases the sign bit is assumed to be zero. Temperatures greater than
127 °C or 127.5 °C can be programmed through the use of the Lookup Table
Temperature Offset Register (4Eh).
7
0
E5T7
6:0
0x7F
E5T6:E5T0
Read.
(Write
only if
reg 4A
bit
5 = 1)
7:6
00
E5D7:E5D6
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Extended Entry 5
These bits are unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution duty cycle LUT
mode. In the high resolution duty cycle LUT mode these bits in association with
bits 5:0 of this register are used for the PWM value associated with the
temperature limit in register 0x58. These bits can only be activated when PWM
frequency of 22.5kHz is chosen.
5:0
0x3F
E5D5:E5D0
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Entry 5
The PWM value corresponding to the temperature limit in register 0x58 for the
low resolution PWM mode.
7
0
E6T7
6:0
0x7F
E6T6:E6T0
59
5A
Read.
(Write
only if
reg 4A
bit
5 = 1)
7:6
00
E6D7:E6D6
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Extended Entry 6
These bits are unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution duty cycle LUT
mode. In the high resolution duty cycle LUT mode these bits in association with
bits 5:0 of this register are used for the PWM value associated with the
temperature limit in register 0x5A. These bits can only be activated when PWM
frequency of 22.5kHz is chosen.
5:0
0x3F
E6D5:E6D0
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Entry 6
The PWM value corresponding to the temperature limit in register 0x5A for the
low resolution PWM mode.
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Lookup Table Temperature Entry 6
Bit 7 is unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution temperature LUT mode.
In the high resolution temperature LUT mode bit 7 in conjunction with bits 6:0 of
this register are used to determine the limit temperature that the remote diode
temperature is compared to. In high resolution the range is 0°C to 127.5°C. In
low resolution mode the range is 0°C to 127°C. If the remote diode temperature
exceeds this value, the PWM output will be the value in Register 0x5B. Only 9bits of the temperature reading are used in high resolution and 8-bits in low
resolution. Only positive temperature values can be programed in this register
and in all cases the sign bit is assumed to be zero. Temperatures greater than
127 °C or 127.5 °C can be programmed through the use of the Lookup Table
Temperature Offset Register (4Eh).
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5C
Name
Description
Lookup Table Temperature Entry 7
Bit 7 is unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution temperature LUT mode.
In the high resolution temperature LUT mode bit 7 in conjunction with bits 6:0 of
this register are used to determine the limit temperature that the remote diode
temperature is compared to. In high resolution the range is 0°C to 127.5°C. In
low resolution mode the range is 0°C to 127°C. If the remote diode temperature
exceeds this value, the PWM output will be the value in Register 0x5D. Only 9bits of the temperature reading are used in high resolution and 8-bits in low
resolution. Only positive temperature values can be programed in this register
and in all cases the sign bit is assumed to be zero. Temperatures greater than
127 °C or 127.5 °C can be programmed through the use of the Lookup Table
Temperature Offset Register (4Eh).
7
0
E7T7
6:0
0x7F
E7T6:E7T0
Read.
(Write
only if
reg 4A
bit
5 = 1)
7:6
00
E7D7:E7D6
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Extended Entry 7
These bits are unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution duty cycle LUT
mode. In the high resolution duty cycle LUT mode these bits in association with
bits 5:0 of this register are used for the PWM value associated with the
temperature limit in register 0x5C. These bits can only be activated when PWM
frequency of 22.5kHz is chosen.
5:0
0x3F
E7D5:E7D0
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Entry 7
The PWM value corresponding to the temperature limit in register 0x5C for the
low resolution PWM mode.
7
0
E8T7
6:0
0x7F
E8T6:E8T0
5D
5E
Read.
(Write
only if
reg 4A
bit
5 = 1)
Lookup Table Temperature Entry 8
Bit 7 is unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution temperature LUT mode.
In the high resolution temperature LUT mode bit 7 in conjunction with bits 6:0 of
this register are used to determine the limit temperature that the remote diode
temperature is compared to. In high resolution the range is 0°C to 127.5°C. In
low resolution mode the range is 0°C to 127°C. If the remote diode temperature
exceeds this value, the PWM output will be the value in Register 0x5F. Only 9bits of the temperature reading are used in high resolution and 8-bits in low
resolution. Only positive temperature values can be programed in this register
and in all cases the sign bit is assumed to be zero. Temperatures greater than
127 °C or 127.5 °C can be programmed through the use of the Lookup Table
Temperature Offset Register (4Eh).
7:6
00
E8D7:E8D6
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Extended Entry 8
These bits are unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution duty cycle LUT
mode. In the high resolution duty cycle LUT mode these bits in association with
bits 5:0 of this register are used for the PWM value associated with the
temperature limit in register 0x5E. These bits can only be activated when PWM
frequency of 22.5kHz is chosen.
5:0
0x3F
E8D5:E8D0
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Entry 8
The PWM value corresponding to the temperature limit in register 0x5E for the
low resolution PWM mode.
5F
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Hex
Write
Value
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Address Read/
POR
Bits
Hex
Write
Value
60
Name
Description
Lookup Table Temperature Entry 9
Bit 7 is unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution temperature LUT mode.
In the high resolution temperature LUT mode bit 7 in conjunction with bits 6:0 of
this register are used to determine the limit temperature that the remote diode
temperature is compared to. In high resolution the range is 0°C to 127.5°C. In
low resolution mode the range is 0°C to 127°C. If the remote diode temperature
exceeds this value, the PWM output will be the value in Register 0x61. Only 9bits of the temperature reading are used in high resolution and 8-bits in low
resolution. Only positive temperature values can be programed in this register
and in all cases the sign bit is assumed to be zero. Temperatures greater than
127 °C or 127.5 °C can be programmed through the use of the Lookup Table
Temperature Offset Register (4Eh).
7
0
E9T7
6:0
0x7F
E9T6:E9T0
Read.
(Write
only if
reg 4A
bit
5 = 1)
7:6
00
E9D7:E9D6
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Extended Entry 9
These bits are unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution duty cycle LUT
mode. In the high resolution duty cycle LUT mode these bits in association with
bits 5:0 of this register are used for the PWM value associated with the
temperature limit in register 0x60. These bits can only be activated when PWM
frequency of 22.5kHz is chosen.
5:0
0x3F
E9D5:E9D0
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Entry 9
The PWM value corresponding to the temperature limit in register 0x60 for the
low resolution PWM mode.
7
0
E10T7
6:0
0x7F
E10T6:E10T0
61
62
Read.
(Write
only if
reg 4A
bit
5 = 1)
7:6
00
E10D7:E10D6
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Extended Entry 10
These bits are unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution duty cycle LUT
mode. In the high resolution duty cycle LUT mode these bits in association with
bits 5:0 of this register are used for the PWM value associated with the
temperature limit in register 0x62. These bits can only be activated when PWM
frequency of 22.5kHz is chosen.
5:0
0x3F
E10D5:E10D0
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Entry 10
The PWM value corresponding to the temperature limit in register 0x62 for the
low resolution PWM mode.
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Lookup Table Temperature Entry 10
Bit 7 is unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution temperature LUT mode.
In the high resolution temperature LUT mode bit 7 in conjunction with bits 6:0 of
this register are used to determine the limit temperature that the remote diode
temperature is compared to. In high resolution the range is 0°C to 127.5°C. In
low resolution mode the range is 0°C to 127°C. If the remote diode temperature
exceeds this value, the PWM output will be the value in Register 0x63. Only 9bits of the temperature reading are used in high resolution and 8-bits in low
resolution. Only positive temperature values can be programed in this register
and in all cases the sign bit is assumed to be zero. Temperatures greater than
127 °C or 127.5 °C can be programmed through the use of the Lookup Table
Temperature Offset Register (4Eh).
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64
Name
Description
Lookup Table Temperature Entry 11
Bit 7 is unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution temperature LUT mode.
In the high resolution temperature LUT mode bit 7 in conjunction with bits 6:0 of
this register are used to determine the limit temperature that the remote diode
temperature is compared to. In high resolution the range is 0°C to 127.5°C. In
low resolution mode the range is 0°C to 127°C. If the remote diode temperature
exceeds this value, the PWM output will be the value in Register 0x65. Only 9bits of the temperature reading are used in high resolution and 8-bits in low
resolution. Only positive temperature values can be programed in this register
and in all cases the sign bit is assumed to be zero. Temperatures greater than
127 °C or 127.5 °C can be programmed through the use of the Lookup Table
Temperature Offset Register (4Eh).
7
0
E11T7
6:0
0x7F
E11T6:E11T0
Read.
(Write
only if
reg 4A
bit
5 = 1)
7:6
00
E11D7:E11D6
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Extended Entry 11
These bits are unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution duty cycle LUT
mode. In the high resolution duty cycle LUT mode these bits in association with
bits 5:0 of this register are used for the PWM value associated with the
temperature limit in register 0x64. These bits can only be activated when PWM
frequency of 22.5kHz is chosen.
5:0
0x3F
E11D5:E11D0
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Entry 11
The PWM value corresponding to the temperature limit in register 0x64 for the
low resolution PWM mode.
7
0
E12T7
6:0
0x7F
E12T6:E12T0
65
66
Read.
(Write
only if
reg 4A
bit
5 = 1)
Lookup Table Temperature Entry 12
Bit 7 is unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution temperature LUT mode.
In the high resolution temperature LUT mode bit 7 in conjunction with bits 6:0 of
this register are used to determine the limit temperature that the remote diode
temperature is compared to. In high resolution the range is 0°C to 127.5°C. In
low resolution mode the range is 0°C to 127°C. If the remote diode temperature
exceeds this value, the PWM output will be the value in Register 0x67. Only 9bits of the temperature reading are used in high resolution and 8-bits in low
resolution. Only positive temperature values can be programed in this register
and in all cases the sign bit is assumed to be zero. Temperatures greater than
127 °C or 127.5 °C can be programmed through the use of the Lookup Table
Temperature Offset Register (4Eh).
7:6
00
E12D7:E12D6
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Extended Entry 12
These bits are unused and always set to 0 in the low resolution duty cycle LUT
mode. In the high resolution duty cycle LUT mode these bits in association with
bits 5:0 of this register are used for the PWM value associated with the
temperature limit in register 0x66. These bits can only be activated when PWM
frequency of 22.5kHz is chosen.
5:0
0x3F
E12D5:E12D0
Lookup Table PWM Duty Cycle Entry 12
The PWM value corresponding to the temperature limit in register 0x66 for the
low resolution PWM mode.
67
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Address Read/
POR
Bits
Hex
Write
Value
LM96163
Configuration Register
Address Read/
POR
Bits
Hex
Write
Value
Name
Description
03 (09)HEX CONFIGURATION REGISTER
7
R/W
03 (09)
R
6
0
0
ALTMSK
ALERT Mask
0: ALERT interrupts are enabled.
1: ALERT interrupts are masked, and the ALERT pin is always in a high
impedance (open) state.
STBY
Standby
0: the LM96163 is in operational mode, converting, comparing, and updating the
PWM output continuously.
1: the LM96163 enters a low power standby mode.
In standby, continuous conversions are stopped, but a conversion/comparison
cycle may be initiated by writing any value to register 0x0F the One-shot Register.
Operation of the PWM output in standby depends on the setting of bit 5 in this
register.
PWM Disable in Standby
0: the LM96163’s PWM output continues to output the current fan control signal
while in STANDBY.
1: the PWM output is disabled (as defined by the PWM polarity bit) while in
STANDBY.
5
0
PWMDIS
4:3
00
[Reserved]
2
0
TCHEN
1
0
TCRITOV
T_CRIT Limit Override
0: locks the T_CRIT limit for the remote diode, POR setting is nominally 110°C
1: unlocks the T_CRIT limit and allows it to be reprogrammed multiple times
FLTQUE
RDTS Fault Queue
0: an ALERT will be generated if any Remote Diode conversion result is above
the Remote High Set Point or below the Remote Low Setpoint.
1: an ALERT will be generated only if three consecutive Remote Diode
conversions are above the Remote High Set Point or below the Remote Low
Setpoint.
R/W
0
0
This bit is unused and always read as 0.
TACH Enable
0: disables the TACH input
1: enables the TACH input
Tachometer Count and Limit Registers
Address
Hex
Read/
POR
Bits
Write
Value
Name
Description
47HEX TACHOMETER COUNT (MSB) and 46HEX TACHOMETER COUNT (LSB) REGISTERS (16 bits: Read LSB first to lock MSB
and ensure MSB and LSB are from the same reading)
47
R
7:0
N/A
TAC13:TAC6
R
7:2
N/A
TAC5:TAC0
Tachometer Count (MSB and LSB)
These registers contain the current 16-bit Tachometer Count, representing the
period of time between tach pulses.
Note that the 16-bit tachometer MSB and LSB register addresses are in reverse
order from the 16 bit temperature readings.
Tachometer Edge Programming
Bits
46
Edges Used
00:
R
1:0
00
TEDGE1:TEDGE0
Tach_Count_Multiple
Reserved - do not use
01:
2
4
10:
3
2
11:
5
1
Note: If PWM_Clock_Select = 360 kHz, then Tach_Count_Multiple = 1
regardless of the setting of these bits.
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Read/
POR
Bits
Write
Value
Name
LM96163
Address
Hex
Description
49HEX TACHOMETER LIMIT (MSB) and 48HEX TACHOMETER LIMIT (LSB) REGISTERS
49
48
R/W
7:0
R/W
7:2
R/W
1:0
0xFF
0xFF
TACL13:TACL6
TACHL5:TACL0
[Reserved]
Tachometer Limit (MSB and LSB)
These registers contain the current 14-bit Tachometer Count, representing the
period of time between tach pulses. Fan RPM = (f * 5,400,000) / (Tachometer
Count), where f = 1 for 2 pulses/rev fan; f = 2 for 1 pulse/rev fan; and f = 2/3 for
3 pulses/rev fan. See the Applications Notes section for more tachometer
information. Note that the 16-bit tachometer MSB and LSB register addresses
are in reverse order from the 16 bit temperature readings.
These bits are not used and write 0 or 1.
Local Temperature and Local High Setpoint Registers
Address Read/
Bits
Hex
Write
POR
Value
Name
Description
00HEX LOCAL TEMPERATURE REGISTER (8-bits)
00
R
7:0
N/A
LT7:LT0
Local Temperature Reading (8-bit)
8-bit integer representing the temperature of the LM96163 die.
LT7 is the SIGN bit
LT6 has a bit weight of 64°C
LT5 has a bit weight of 32°C
LT4 has a bit weight of 16°C
LT3 has a bit weight of 8°C
LT2 has a bit weight of 4°C
LT1 has a bit weight of 2°C
LT0 has a bit weight of 1°C
05 (0B)HEX LOCAL HIGH SETPOINT REGISTER (8-bits)
05
R/W
7:0
0x46
(70°)
LHS7:LHS0
Local HIGH Setpoint
High Setpoint for the internal diode.
LHS7 is the SIGN bit
LHS6 has a bit weight of 64°C
LHS5 has a bit weight of 32°C
LHS4 has a bit weight of 16°C
LHS3 has a bit weight of 8°C
LHS2 has a bit weight of 4°C
LHS1 has a bit weight of 2°C
LHS0 has a bit weight of 1°C
Remote Diode Temperature, Offset and Setpoint Registers
Address
Hex
Read/
POR
Bits
Write
Value
Name
Description
01HEX AND 10HEX SIGNED REMOTE DIODE TEMPERATURE REGISTERS
01
R
7:0
N/A
RT12:RT5
Most Significant Byte of the Signed Remote Diode Temperature Reading
The most significant 8-bits of the 2’s complement value, representing the
temperature of the remote diode connected to the LM96163. Bit 7 is the sign
bit, bit 6 has a weight of 64°C, and bit 0 has a weight of 1°C. This byte to be
read before the LSB.
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Address
Hex
Read/
POR
Bits
Write
Value
10
R
Name
Description
Least Significant Byte of the Signed Remote Diode Temperature Reading
This is the LSB of the 2’s complement value, representing the temperature of
the remote diode connected to the LM96163. RT4 has a weight 0.5°C, RT3 has
a weight of 0.25°C, and RT2 has a weight of 0.125°C. If the digital filter is turned
off RT1:RT0 have a value of 00 unless extended resolution (Reg 45h STFBE
bit set) is enabled. If extended resolution is chosen, for readings greater than
127.875 RT1:RT0=11 and for other cases RT1:RT0=00. When the digital filter
is turned on and extended resolution enabled: RT1 has a weight of 0.0625 and
RT0 has a weight of 0.03125°C
7:3
N/A
RT4:RT0
2:0
00
[Reserved]
These bits are unused and always read as 0.
31HEX AND 32HEX UNSIGNED REMOTE DIODE TEMPERATURE REGISTERS
31
R
32
R
7:0
N/A
RTU12:RTU5
Most Significant Byte of the Unsigned Format Remote Diode Temperature
Reading
The most significant 8-bits of the unsigned format value, representing the
temperature of the remote diode connected to the LM96163. Bit 7 has a weight
of 128°C, bit 6 has a weight of 64°C, and bit 0 has a weight of 1°C. This byte to
be read before the LSB.
Least Significant Byte of the Unsigned Format Remote Diode Temperature
Reading
This is the LSB of the unsigned value, representing the temperature of the
remote diode connected to the LM96163. Bit 4 has a weight 0.5°C, bit 3 has a
weight of 0.25°C, and bit 2 has a weight of 0.125°C. if the digital filter is turned
off RUT1:RUT0 have a value of 00. When the digital filter is turned on: bit 1 has
a weight of 0.0625 and bit 0 has a weight of 0.03125°C
7:3
N/A
RUT4:RUT0
2:0
00
[Reserved]
These bits are unused and always read as 0.
11HEX AND 12HEX REMOTE TEMPERATURE OFFSET REGISTERS
11
12
R/W
7:0
0x00
RTO10:RTO3
R/W
7:5
000
RTO2:RTO1
R
4:0
000
[Reserved]
Remote Temperature Offset (MSB and LSB)
These registers contain the value added to or subtracted from the remote
diode’s reading to compensate for the different non-ideality factors of different
processors, diodes, etc. The 2’s complement value, in these registers is added
to the output of the LM96163’s ADC to form the temperature reading contained
in registers 01 and 10. These registers have the same format as the MSB and
LSB Remote Diode Temperature Reading registers with the digital filter off.
These bits are not used and always read as 0.
07 (0D)HEX AND 13HEX REMOTE HIGH SETPOINT REGISTERS
07 (0D)
13
R/W
7:0
0x55
(85°C)
RHS10:RHS3
R/W
7:5
000
RHS2:RHS0
R
4:0
0x00
[Reserved]
Remote HIGH Setpoint (MSB and LSB)
High setpoint temperature for remote diode. Same format as Unsigned
Remote Temperature Reading (registers 31 and 32) or Signed Remote
Temperature Reading (registers 01 and 10) with the digital filter off. Is it
programmable by the USF bit found in the Enhanced configuration Register.
These bits are not used and always read as 0.
08 (0E)HEX AND 14HEX REMOTE LOW SETPOINT REGISTERS
08 (0E)
14
00
(0°C)
RTS10:RTS3
7:5
000
RTS2:RTS0
Remote LOW Setpoint (MSB and LSB)
Low setpoint temperature for remote diode. Same format as Signed Remote
Temperature Reading (registers 01 and 10) with the digital filter off.
4:0
0x00
[Reserved]
These bits are not used and always read as 0.
R/W
7:0
R/W
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POR
Bits
Write
Value
Name
LM96163
Address
Hex
Description
19HEX REMOTE DIODE T_CRIT SETPOINT REGISTER
19
R/W
7:0
0x6E
(110°
C)
RCS7:RCS0
Remote Diode T_CRIT Setpoint Limit
This 8-bit integer stores the T_CRIT limit and is nominally 110°C. The value of
this register can be locked by setting T_CRIT Limit Override (bit 1) in the
Configuration register to a 0, then programming a new T_CRIT value into this
register. The format of this register is programmable. When the USF bit in the
Enhanced Configuration register is cleared:
LCS7 is the SIGN bit
LCS6 has a bit weight of 64°C
LCS5 has a bit weight of 32°C
LCS4 has a bit weight of 16°C
LCS3 has a bit weight of 8°C
LCS2 has a bit weight of 4°C
LCS1 has a bit weight of 2°C
LCS0 has a bit weight of 1°C
21HEX T_CRIT HYSTERESIS REGISTER
7
21
R/W
RTH7
0x0A
6:0 (10°C)
RTH6:RTH0
This bit is unused. OK to write 1 or 0.
Remote Diode T_CRIT Hysteresis
T_CRIT stays activated until the remote diode temperature goes below
[(T_CRIT Limit)—(T_CRIT Hysteresis)].
RTH6 has a bit weight of 64°C
RTH5 has a bit weight of 32°C
RTH4 has a bit weight of 16°C
RTH3 has a bit weight of 8°C
RTH2 has a bit weight of 4°C
RTH1 has a bit weight of 2°C
RTH0 has a bit weight of 1°C
30HEX REMOTE DIODE TruTherm ENABLE REGISTER
R
30
7:2
0x00
[Reserved]
R/W
1
1
RDTE
R
0
0
[Reserved]
These bits are unused and always read as 0.
Remote Diode TruTherm Enable
0: TruTherm beta compensation technology is turned off. Use this mode when
using an MMBT3904 as a thermal diode.
1: TruTherm beta compensation technology is turned on. Use this mode when
sensing a thermal diode in an Intel processor on 45 nm or 65 nm process.
This bit is unused and always read as 0.
BFHEX REMOTE DIODE TEMPERATURE FILTER AND COMPARATOR MODE
R/W
7:6
00
[Reserved]
These bits are unused and always write 0.
R
5:3
000
[Reserved]
These bits are unused and always read as 0.
2:1
00
RDTF1:RDTF0
Remote Diode Temperature Filter Control
00: Filter Disabled
01: Filter Level 2 (minimal filtering, same as 10; Like LM63, LM63 Level 1 not
supported)
10: Filter Level 2 (minimal filtering, same as 01; like LM63, LM63 Level 1 not
supported)
11: Filter Enhanced Level 2 (maximum filtering)
ALT/CMP
Comparator Mode
0: the ALERT pin functions normally.
1: the ALERT pin behaves as a comparator, asserting itself when an ALERT
condition exists, de-asserting itself when the ALERT condition goes away.
BF
R/W
0
0
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ALERT Status and Mask Registers
Address
Hex
Read/
POR
Bits
Write
Value
Name
Description
02HEX ALERT STATUS REGISTER (8-bits) (All Alarms are latched until read, then cleared if alarm condition was removed at
the time of the read.)
7
Busy
0: the ADC is not converting.
1: the ADC is performing a conversion. This bit does not affect ALERT status.
Local High Alarm
0: the internal temperature of the LM96163 is at or below the Local High
Setpoint.
1: the internal temperature of the LM96163 is above the Local High Setpoint,
and an ALERT is triggered.
0
LHIGH
5
0
[Reserved]
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
This bit is unused and always read as 0.
RHIGH
Remote High Alarm
0: the temperature of the Remote Diode is at or below the Remote High Setpoint.
1: the temperature of the Remote Diode is above the Remote High Setpoint,
and an ALERT is triggered.
RLOW
Remote Low Alarm
0: the temperature of the Remote Diode is at or above the Remote Low Setpoint.
1: the temperature of the Remote Diode is below the Remote Low Setpoint, and
an ALERT is triggered.
RDFA
Remote Diode Fault Alarm
0: the Remote Diode appears to be correctly connected.
1: the Remote Diode may be disconnected or shorted to ground. This Alarm
does not trigger an ALERT or a TCRIT.
RCRIT
Remote T_CRIT Alarm
When this bit is a 0, the temperature of the Remote Diode is at or below the
T_CRIT Limit.
When this bit is a 1, the temperature of the Remote Diode is above the T_CRIT
Limit, ALERT and TCRIT are triggered.
TACH
Tach Alarm
When this bit is a 0, the Tachometer count is lower than or equal to the
Tachometer Limit (the RPM of the fan is greater than or equal to the minimum
desired RPM).
When this bit is a 1, the Tachometer count is higher than the Tachometer Limit
(the RPM of the fan is less than the minimum desired RPM), and an ALERT is
triggered.
R
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6
4
0x02
0
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Read/
POR
Bits
Write
Value
Name
LM96163
Address
Hex
Description
16HEX ALERT MASK REGISTER (8-bits)
R
7
1
[Reserved]
R/W
6
0
LHAM
R
5
1
[Reserved]
4
0
RHAM
Remote High Alarm Mask
0: Remote High Alarm event will generate an ALERT.
1: a Remote High Alarm event will not generate an ALERT.
3
0
RLAM
Remote Low Alarm Mask
0: a Remote Low Alarm event will generate an ALERT.
1: a Remote Low Alarm event will not generate an ALERT.
2
1
[Reserved]
1
0
RTAM
0
0
TCHAM
R/W
16
R
R/W
This bit is unused and always read as 1.
Local High Alarm Mask
0: a Local High Alarm event will generate an ALERT.
1: a Local High Alarm will not generate an ALERT
This bit is unused and always read as 1.
This bit is unused and always read as 1.
Remote T_CRIT Alarm Mask
0: a Remote T_CRIT event will generate an ALERT.
1: a Remote T_CRIT event will not generate an ALERT.
TACH Alarm Mask
When this bit is a 0, a Tach Alarm event will generate an ALERT.
When this bit is a 1, a Tach Alarm event will not generate an ALERT.
33HEX POWER ON RESET STATUS REGISTER
33
R
7
NR
—
6:0
[Reserved]
Power On Reset Status
0: Power On Reset cycle over part ready
1: Power On Reset cycle in progress part not ready
These bits are unused and will always report 0.
Conversion Rate and One-Shot Registers
Address
Hex
Read/
POR
Bits
Write
Value
Name
Description
04 (0A)HEX CONVERSION RATE REGISTER (8-bits)
R
04 (0A)
R/W
7:4
3:0
[Reserved]
0x08
CONV3:CONV0
These bits are unused and will always be set to 0.
Conversion Rate
Sets the conversion rate of the LM96163.
0000 = 0.05 Hz
0001 = 0.1 Hz
0010 = 0.204 Hz
0011 = 0.406 Hz
0100 = 0.813 Hz
0101 = 1.625 Hz
0110 = 3.25 Hz
0111 = 6.5 Hz
1000 = 13 Hz
1001 = 26 Hz
All other values = 26 Hz
0FHEX ONE-SHOT REGISTER (8-bits)
0F
Write
Only
7:0
N/A
One Shot Trigger
With the LM96163 in the STANDBY mode a single write to this register will
initiate one complete temperature conversion cycle. Any value may be written.
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ID Registers
Address
Hex
Read/
POR
Bits
Write
Value
Name
Description
FEHEX MANUFACTURER’S ID REGISTER (8-bits)
FE
R
7:0
0x01
Manufacturer’s ID 0x01 = National Semiconductor
FFHEX STEPPING / DIE REVISION ID REGISTER (8-bits)
FF
R
7:0
Stepping/Die
Revision ID
0x49
Version of LM96163
3.0 Application Notes
3.1 FAN CONTROL DUTY CYCLE VS. REGISTER SETTINGS AND FREQUENCY
The following table is true only when the 22.5 kHz PWM frequency high resolution duty cycle is not selected.
PWM
Freq
4D
[4:0]
PWM
Freq at
1.4 kHz
Internal
Clock, Hz
Actual Duty
Cycle, % When
75% is Selected
180.0
703.1
50.0
2
90.00
351.6
75.0
3
60.00
234.4
83.3
6
4
45.00
175.8
75.0
8
5
36.00
140.6
80.0
12
9
6
30.00
117.2
75.0
14
11
7
25.71
100.4
78.6
6.25
16
12
8
22.50
87.9
75.0
77.8
Step
Resolution,
%
PWM
Value
4C [5:0]
for 100%
PWM
Value
4C [5:0] for
about 75%
50
2
1
1
2
25
4
3
3
16.7
6
5
4
12.5
8
5
10.0
10
6
8.33
7
7.14
8
0
1
PWM
Value
4C [5:0]
for 50%
PWM
Freq at
360 kHz
Internal
Clock, kHz
Address 0 is mapped to Address 1
9
5.56
18
14
9
20.00
78.1
10
5.00
20
15
10
18.00
70.3
75.0
11
4.54
22
17
11
16.36
63.9
77.27
12
4.16
24
18
12
15.00
58.6
75.00
13
3.85
26
20
13
13.85
54.1
76.92
14
3.57
28
21
14
12.86
50.2
75.00
15
3.33
30
23
15
12.00
46.9
76.67
16
3.13
32
24
16
11.25
43.9
75.00
17
2.94
34
26
17
10.59
41.4
76.47
18
2.78
36
27
18
10.00
39.1
75.00
19
2.63
38
29
19
9.47
37.0
76.32
20
2.50
40
30
20
9.00
35.2
75.00
21
2.38
42
32
21
8.57
33.5
76.19
22
2.27
44
33
22
8.18
32.0
75.00
23
2.17
46
35
23
7.82
30.6
76.09
24
2.08
48
36
24
7.50
29.3
75.00
25
2.00
50
38
25
7.20
28.1
76.00
26
1.92
52
39
26
6.92
27.0
75.00
27
1.85
54
41
27
6.67
26.0
75.93
28
1.79
56
42
28
6.42
25.1
75.00
29
1.72
58
44
29
6.21
24.2
75.86
30
1.67
60
45
30
6.00
23.4
75.00
31
1.61
62
47
31
5.81
22.7
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PWM
Freq
4D
[4:0]
Step
Resolution,
%
PWM
Value
4C [7:0]
for 100%
(Hex)
PWM
Value
4C [7:0] for
about 75%
(Hex)
PWM
Value
4C [7:0]
for 50%
(Hex)
PWM
Freq at
360 kHz
Internal
Clock, kHz
PWM
Freq at
1.4 kHz
Internal
Clock, Hz
Actual Duty
Cycle, % When
Approximately
75% is Selected
8
0.392
FF
BF
80
22.50
Not Available
74.902
3.1.1 Computing Duty Cycles for a Given Frequency
Select a PWM Frequency from the first column corresponding
to the desired actual frequency in columns 6 or 7. Note the
PWM Value for 100% Duty Cycle.
Find the Duty Cycle by taking the PWM Value of Register 4C
and computing:
Example: For a PWM Frequency of 24, a PWM Value at 100%
= 48 and PWM Value actual = 28, then the Duty Cycle is
(28/48) × 100% = 58.3%.
3.2 LUT FAN CONTROL
The LM96163 fan control uses a temperature to duty cycle
look-up table (LUT) that has 12 indexes. High resolution duty
cycle (0.392%) is available when the PWM frequency is set
to 22.5 kHz. In addition ramp rate control is available to
acoustically smooth the duty cycle transition between LUT
steps.
Shown in Figure 7(a) is an example of the 12-point LUT temperature to PWM transfer function that can be realized without
smoothing enabled. The table is comprised of twelve DutyCycle and Temperature set-point pairs. Notice that the transitions between one index of the LUT to the next happen
instantaneously. If the PWM levels are set far enough apart
this can be acoustically very disturbing. The typical acoustical
threshold of change in duty cycle is 2%. Figure 7(b) has an
overlaid curve (solid line) showing what occurs at the transitions when smoothing is enabled. The dashed lines shown in
Figure 7(b) are there to point out that multiple slopes can be
realized easily. At the transitions the duty cycle increments in
LSb (0.39% for the case shown) steps. In the example shown
in Figure 7(b) the first pair is set for a duty-cycle of 31.25%
and a temperature of 0°C. For temperatures less than 0°C the
duty cycle is set to 0. When the temperature is greater than 0
°C but is less than 91 °C the duty cycle will remain at 31.25%.
The next pair is set at 37.5% and 91°C. Once the temperature
exceeds 91°C the duty cycle on the PWM output will gradually
transition from 31.25% to 37.5% in 0.39% steps at the programmed time interval. The LUT comparison temperature
resolution is programmable to either 1 °C or 0.5 °C. For the
curves of Figure 7 the comparison resolution is set to 0.5 °C
that is why the actual duty cycle transitions happen 0.5 °C
higher than the actual LUT entry. The duty cycle transition
time interval is programmable and is shown in the table titled
PWM Smoothing Time Intervals. Care should be taken so that
the LUT PWM and Temperature values are setup in ascending weight.
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(b) With smoothing
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The following table is true only when the 22.5 kHz PWM frequency with high resolution duty cycle is selected by setting bit 4 (PHR)
of the Enhanced Configuration register (0x45), clearing bit 3 (PWCKSL) of the PWM and RPM Configuration register (0x4A) and
setting PWM Frequency (0x4D) register to 0x08.
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Also included is programmable hysteresis that is not described by the curves of Figure 7. The hysteresis takes effect
as temperature is decreasing and moves all the temperature
set-points down by the programmed amount. For the example
shown here if the hysteresis is set to 1°C and if the temperature is decreasing from 96.5°C the duty cycle will remain at
68.75% and will not transition to 62.5% until the temperature
drops below 95.5°C.
If at any time the TCRIT output were to activate the PWM duty
cycle will be instantaneously forced to 100% thus forcing the
fans to full on.
where
f = 1 for 2 pulses/rev fan tachometer output;
f = 2 for 1 pulse/rev fan tachometer output, and
f = 2 / 3 for 3 pulses/rev fan tachometer output
For our example
PWM Smoothing Time Intervals
Time Interval
(seconds)
0-100% DC Time
w/ 6.25%
resolution
(seconds)
w/ 0.39%
resolution
Seconds
0.182
2.913
43.7
0.091
1.456
21.6
0.046
0.728
10.9
0.023
0.364
5.45
3.4 DIODE NON-IDEALITY
The LM96163 can be applied easily in the same way as other
integrated-circuit temperature sensors, and its remote diode
sensing capability allows it to be used in new ways as well. It
can be soldered to a printed circuit board, and because the
path of best thermal conductivity is between the die and the
pins, its temperature will effectively be that of the printed circuit board lands and traces soldered to the LM96163's pins.
This presumes that the ambient air temperature is almost the
same as the surface temperature of the printed circuit board;
if the air temperature is much higher or lower than the surface
temperature, the actual temperature of the LM96163 die will
be at an intermediate temperature between the surface and
air temperatures. Again, the primary thermal conduction path
is through the leads, so the circuit board temperature will contribute to the die temperature much more strongly than will the
air temperature.
The LM96163 incorporates remote diode temperature sensing technology allowing the measurement of remote temperatures. This diode can be located on the die of a target IC,
allowing measurement of the IC's temperature, independent
of the LM96163's die temperature. A discrete diode can also
be used to sense the temperature of external objects or ambient air. Remember that a discrete diode's temperature will
be affected, and often dominated, by the temperature of its
leads. Most silicon diodes do not lend themselves well to this
application. It is recommended that an MMBT3904 transistor
base emitter junction be used with the collector tied to the
base.
The LM96163’s TruTherm BJT beta compensation technology allows accurate sensing of integrated thermal diodes, such
as those found on most processors. With TruTherm technology turned off, the LM96163 can measure a diode-connected
transistor such as the MMBT3904 or the thermal diode found
in an AMD processor.
The LM96163 has been optimized to measure the remote
thermal diode integrated in a typical Intel processor on 45nm,
65 nm or 90 nm process or an MMBT3904 transistor. Using
the Remote Diode TruTherm Enable register the remote input
can be optimized for a typical Intel processor on 45nm, 65 nm
or 90 nm process or an MMBT3904.
The PWM Smoothing Time Intervals table describes the programmable time interval preventing abrupt changes in the
PWM output duty cycle and thus preventing abrupt acoustical
noise changes as well. The threshold of acoustically detecting
fan noise transition is at about a 2% duty cycle change. The
table describes the time intervals that can be programmed
and the total amount of time it will take for the PWM output to
change from 0% to 100% for each time interval. For example
if the time interval for each step is set to 0.091 seconds the
time it will take to make a 0 to 100% duty cycle change will be
21.6 seconds when the duty cycle resolution is set to 0.39%
or 1.46 seconds when the resolution is 6.25%. One setting
will apply to all LUT transitions.
3.3 COMPUTING RPM OF THE FAN FROM THE TACH
COUNT
The Tach Count Registers 46HEX and 47HEX count the number
of periods of the 90 kHz tachometer clock in the LM96163 for
the tachometer input from the fan assuming a 2 pulse per
revolution fan tachometer, such as the fans supplied with the
Intel boxed processors. The RPM of the fan can be computed
from the Tach Count Registers 46HEX and 47HEX. This can
best be shown through an example.
Example:
Given: the fan used has a tachometer output with 2 per revolution.
Let:
Register 46 (LSB) is BFHEX = Decimal (11 x 16) + 15 = 191
and
Register 47 (MSB) is 7HEX = Decimal (7 x 256) = 1792.
The total Tach Count, in decimal, is 191 + 1792 = 1983.
The RPM is computed using the formula
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(3)
(1)
Solving Equation 3 for temperature yields:
where:
(4)
Equation 4 holds true when a diode connected transistor such
as the MMBT3904 is used. When this “diode” equation is applied to an integrated diode such as a processor transistor
with its collector tied to GND as shown in Figure 8 it will yield
a wide non-ideality spread. This wide non-ideality spread is
not due to true process variation but due to the fact that
Equation 4 is an approximation.
TruTherm BJT beta compensation technology uses the transistor equation, Equation 5, which is a more accurate representation of the topology of the thermal diode found in an
FPGA or processor.
•
•
•
•
q = 1.6×10−19 Coulombs (the electron charge),
T = Absolute Temperature in Kelvin
k = 1.38×10−23 joules/K (Boltzmann's constant),
η is the non-ideality factor of the process the diode is
manufactured on,
• IS = Saturation Current and is process dependent,
• If = Forward Current through the base-emitter junction
• VBE = Base-Emitter Voltage drop
In the active region, the -1 term is negligible and may be eliminated, yielding the following equation
(2)
(5)
In Equation 2, η and IS are dependant upon the process that
was used in the fabrication of the particular diode. By forcing
two currents with a very controlled ratio(IF2 / IF1) and measuring the resulting voltage difference, it is possible to eliminate
TruTherm should only be enabled when measuring the temperature of a transistor integrated as shown in the processor
of Figure 8, because Equation 5 only applies to this topology.
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the IS term. Solving for the forward voltage difference yields
the relationship:
3.4.1 Diode Non-Ideality Factor Effect on Accuracy
When a transistor is connected as a diode, the following relationship holds for variables VBE, T and IF:
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celled out by subtracting it from the output readings of the
LM96163 using the Remote Temperature Offset register.
3.4.2 Calculating Total System Accuracy
The voltage seen by the LM96163 also includes the IFRS voltage drop of the series resistance. The non-ideality factor, η,
is the only other parameter not accounted for and depends
on the diode that is used for measurement. Since ΔVBE is
proportional to both η and T, the variations in η cannot be
distinguished from variations in temperature. Since the nonideality factor is not controlled by the temperature sensor, it
will directly add to the inaccuracy of the sensor. For the for
Intel processor on 65nm process, Intel specifies a +4.06%/
−0.897% variation in η from part to part when the processor
diode is measured by a circuit that assumes diode equation,
Equation 4, as true. As an example, assume a temperature
sensor has an accuracy specification of ±1.0°C at a temperature of 80°C (353 Kelvin) and the processor diode has a nonideality variation of +4.06%/−0.89%. The resulting system
accuracy of the processor temperature being sensed will be:
Processor Family
Transistor Equation ηT,
non-ideality
min
typ
max
Intel Processor on
45 nm process
0.997
1.001
1.008
4.5
Intel Processor on
65 nm process
0.997
1.001
1.005
4.52
Series
R,Ω
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TACC = + 1.0°C + (+4.06% of 353 K) = +15.3 °C
and
TACC = - 1.0°C + (−0.89% of 353 K) = −4.1 °C
TruTherm technology uses the transistor equation, Equation
4, resulting in a non-ideality spread that truly reflects the process variation which is very small. The transistor equation
non-ideality spread is ±0.39% for the 65nm thermal diode.
The resulting accuracy when using TruTherm technology improves to:
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FIGURE 9. Ideal Diode Trace Layout
TACC = ±0.75°C + (±0.39% of 353 K) = ± 2.16 °C
In a noisy environment, such as a processor mother board,
layout considerations are very critical. Noise induced on
traces running between the remote temperature diode sensor
and the LM96163 can cause temperature conversion errors.
Keep in mind that the signal level the LM96163 is trying to
measure is in microvolts. The following guidelines should be
followed:
1. Use a low-noise +3.3VDC power supply, and bypass to
GND with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor in parallel with a
100 pF ceramic capacitor. The 100 pF capacitor should
be placed as close as possible to the power supply pin.
A bulk capacitance of 10 µF needs to be in the vicinity of
the LM96163's VDD pin.
2. A 100 pF diode bypass capacitor is recommended to filter
high frequency noise but may not be necessary. Place
the recommended 100 pF diode capacitor as close as
possible to the LM96163's D+ and D− pins. Make sure
the traces to the 100 pF capacitor are matched. The
LM96163 can handle capacitance up to 3 nF placed
between the D+ and D- pins, See Typical Performance
Characteristic curves titled Remote Temperature
Reading Sensitivity to Thermal Diode Filter
Capacitance.
3. Ideally, the LM96163 should be placed within 10 cm of
the Processor diode pins with the traces being as
straight, short and identical as possible. Trace resistance
of 1 Ω can cause as much as 0.62°C of error. This error
can be compensated by using the Remote Temperature
Offset Registers, since the value placed in these
registers will automatically be subtracted from or added
to the remote temperature reading.
4. Diode traces should be surrounded by a GND guard ring
to either side, above and below if possible. This GND
guard should not be between the D+ and D− lines. In the
event that noise does couple to the diode lines it would
be ideal if it is coupled common mode. That is equally to
the D+ and D− lines.
Intel does not specify the diode model ideality and series resistance of the thermal diodes on 45nm so a similar comparison cannot be calculated, but lab experiments have shown
similar improvement. For the 45nm processor the ideality
spread as specified by Intel is -0.399% to +0.699%. The resulting spread in accuracy when using TruTherm technology
with the thermal diode on Intel processors with 45nm process
is:
TACC = -0.75°C + (-0.39% of 353 K) = -2.16 °C
to
TACC = +0.75°C + (+0.799% of 353 K) = +4.32 °C
The next error term to be discussed is that due to the series
resistance of the thermal diode and printed circuit board
traces. The thermal diode series resistance is specified on
most processor data sheets. For Intel processors in 45 nm
process, this is specified at 4.5Ω typical with a minimum of
3Ω and a maximum of 7Ω. The LM96163 accommodates the
typical series resistance of Intel Processor on 45 nm process.
The error that is not accounted for is the spread of the
processor's series resistance. The equation used to calculate
the temperature error due to series resistance (TER) for the
LM96163 is simply:
(6)
Solving Equation 6 for RPCB equal to -1.5Ω to 2.5Ω results in
the additional error due to the spread in this series resistance
of -0.93°C to +1.55°C. The spread in error cannot be canceled
out, as it would require measuring each individual thermal
diode device. This is quite difficult and impractical in a large
volume production environment.
Equation 6 can also be used to calculate the additional error
caused by series resistance on the printed circuit board. Since
the variation of the PCB series resistance is minimal, the bulk
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GND, may prevent successful SMBus communication with
the LM96163. SMBus no acknowledge is the most common
symptom, causing unnecessary traffic on the bus. Although
the SMBus maximum frequency of communication is rather
low (100 kHz max), care still needs to be taken to ensure
proper termination within a system with multiple parts on the
bus and long printed circuit board traces. An RC lowpass filter
with a 3 dB corner frequency of about 40 MHz is included on
the LM96163's SMBCLK input. Additional resistance can be
added in series with the SMBDAT and SMBCLK lines to further help filter noise and ringing. Minimize noise coupling by
keeping digital traces out of switching power supply areas as
well as ensuring that digital lines containing high speed data
communications cross at right angles to the SMBDAT and
SMBCLK lines.
Avoid routing diode traces in close proximity to power
supply switching or filtering inductors.
6. Avoid running diode traces close to or parallel to high
speed digital and bus lines. Diode traces should be kept
at least 2 cm apart from the high speed digital traces.
7. If it is necessary to cross high speed digital traces, the
diode traces and the high speed digital traces should
cross at a 90 degree angle.
8. The ideal place to connect the LM96163's GND pin is as
close as possible to the Processor's GND associated
with the sense diode.
9. Leakage current between D+ and GND should be kept
to a minimum. Thirteen nano-amperes of leakage can
cause as much as 0.2°C of error in the diode temperature
reading. Keeping the printed circuit board as clean as
possible will minimize leakage current.
Noise coupling into the digital lines greater than 400 mVp-p
(typical hysteresis) and undershoot less than 500 mV below
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
10-Lead Lead Less Package (LLP or QFN)
JEDEC Registration Number MO-229-WEED-5
Order Number LM96163CISD or LM96163CISDX
NS Package Number SDA10A
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