Remote/Local Temp Sensor Eases Thermal Diode Monitoring

Oct. 8, 2008
Said to simplify design processes, the TMP411 ±1°C remote junction and local temperature sensor monitors thermal diodes found in CPUs, microprocessors, graphics processing units, and FPGAs. The device features programmable series resistance

Said to simplify design processes, the TMP411 ±1°C remote junction and local temperature sensor monitors thermal diodes found in CPUs, microprocessors, graphics processing units, and FPGAs. The device features programmable series resistance cancellation and diode non-ideality correction, which eliminates the process of individual processor resistance calibration common to remote diode monitoring. Its programmable over- and under-temperature thresholds and alert pins provide immediate response to dangerous conditions. The TMP411 operates on a standard I2C-/SMBus-compatible, 2-wire interface and offers 9- to 12-bit resolution over a temperature range of -40°C to +125°C with a remote temperature range of up to 150°C. For reduced power, the sensor can be put into sleep mode, reducing consumption to 10 µA. In a MSOP-8 package, price is $1.75 each/1,000. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC., Dallas, TX. (800) 477-8924.

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