Datasheet ADT7467 Datasheet (Analog Devices)

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Cool™ Remote Thermal

FEATURES

Controls and monitors up to 4 fans High and low frequency fan drive signal 1 on-chip and 2 remote temperature sensors Series resistance cancellation on the remote channel Extended temperature measurement range, up to 191°C Dynamic T
intelligently
Automatic fan speed control mode controls system cooling
based on measured temperature
Enhanced acoustic mode dramatically reduces user
perception of changing fan speeds
Thermal protection feature via
Monitors performance impact of Intel® Pentium™ 4
processor
Thermal control circuit via
2-wire, 3-wire, and 4-wire fan speed measurement Limit comparison of all monitored values Meets SMBus 2.0 electrical specifications
(fully SMBus 1.1 compliant)
control mode optimizes system acoustics
MIN
output
THERM
input
THERM
Monitor and Fan Controller
ADT7467

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The ADT7467 dBCOOLTM controller is a thermal monitor and multiple PWM fan controller for noise-sensitive or power­sensitive applications requiring active system cooling. The ADT7467 can drive a fan using either a low or high frequency drive signal, monitor the temperature of up to two remote sensor diodes plus its own internal temperature, and measure and control the speed of up to four fans, so that they operate at the lowest possible speed for minimum acoustic noise.
The automatic fan speed control loop optimizes fan speed for a given temperature. A unique dynamic T enables the system thermals/acoustics to be intelligently managed. The effectiveness of the system's thermal solution can be monitored using the
THERM
input. The ADT7467 also provides critical thermal protection to the system using the bidirectional
THERM
pin as an output to prevent system or
component overheating.
control mode
MIN
PWM1 PWM2 PWM3
TACH1 TACH2 TACH3 TACH4
THERM
V D1+ D1– D2+ D2–
V
CCP
CC
PWM REGISTERS
AND
CONTROLLERS
HF & LF
VCCTO ADT7467
SRC
BAND GAP
TEMP SENSOR

FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

SCL
SDA
SMBALERT
SERIAL BUS
INTERFACE
AUTOMATIC
GND
Figure 1.
FAN SPEED
CONTROL
DYNAMIC
T
MIN
CONTROL
ADT7467
10-BIT
ADC
BAND GAP
REFERENCE
ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT
CONTROL
FAN SPEED
COUNTER
PERFORMANCE
MONITORING
THERMAL
PROTECTION
INPUT
SIGNAL
CONDITIONING
AND
ANALOG
MULTIPLEXER
ADDRESS POINTER
REGISTER
PWM
CONFIGURATION
REGISTERS
INTERRUPT
MASKING
INTERRUPT
STATUS
REGISTERS
LIMIT
COMPARATORS
VALUE AND
LIMIT
REGISTERS
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ADT7467
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Laying Out 2-Wire and 3-Wire Fans....................................... 28
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 5
Thermal Characteristics .............................................................. 5
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 5
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 6
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7
Product Description......................................................................... 9
Comparison between ADT7460 and ADT7467....................... 9
Recommended Implementation............................................... 10
Serial Bus Interface..................................................................... 11
Write Operations ........................................................................ 12
Read Operations ......................................................................... 13
SMBus Timeout.......................................................................... 13
Voltage Measurement Input...................................................... 13
Analog-to-Digital Converter ....................................................13
Input Circuitry ............................................................................ 14
Operating from 3.3 V Standby.................................................. 32
XNOR Tree Test Mode .............................................................. 33
Power-On Default ...................................................................... 33
Programming the Automatic Fan Speed Control Loop ............ 34
Automatic Fan Control Overview............................................ 34
Step 1: Hardware Configuration.............................................. 35
Recommended Implementation 1 ........................................... 36
Recommended Implementation 2 ........................................... 37
Step 2: Configuring the MUX................................................... 38
Step 3: T
Step 4: PWM
Step 5: PWM
Step 6: T
Step 7: T
Step 8: T
Settings for Thermal Calibration Channels....... 40
MIN
for Each PWM (Fan) Output....................... 41
MIN
for PWM (Fan) Outputs.............................. 41
MAX
for Temperature Channels................................ 42
RANGE
for Temperature Channels ............................... 45
THERM
for Temperature Channels .................................. 46
HYST
Voltage Measurement Registers................................................ 14
V
Limit Registers ...................................................................14
CCP
Additional ADC Functions for Voltage Measurements ........14
Temperature Measurement Method ........................................ 15
Series Resistance Cancellation.................................................. 17
Factors Affecting Diode Accuracy ........................................... 17
Additional ADC Functions for Temperature Measurement. 19
Limits, Status Registers, and Interrupts ....................................... 20
Limit Values................................................................................. 20
Status Registers ........................................................................... 21
THERM
Timer............................................................................ 23
REVISION HISTORY
Revision 0: Initial Version
Dynamic T
Control Mode ................................................... 48
MIN
Step 9: Operating Points for Temperature Channels............. 50
Step 10: High and Low Limits for Temperature Channels ... 51
Step 11: Monitoring
THERM
................................................... 53
Enhancing System Acoustics .................................................... 54
Step 12: Ramp Rate for Acoustic Enhancement..................... 56
Register Tables ................................................................................ 59
ADT7467 Programming Block Diagram.................................... 77
Outline Dimensions....................................................................... 78
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 78
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ADT7467

SPECIFICATIONS

TA = T All voltages are measured with respect to GND, unless otherwise specified. Typicals are at T norm. Logic inputs accept input high voltages up to V logic levels of V not production tested.
Table 1.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
POWER SUPPLY
20 µA Standby mode TEMP-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER
36 µΑ Second current 96 µΑ Third current ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER (INCLUDING MUX AND ATTENUATORS)
FAN RPM-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER
MIN
to T
, VCC = V
MAX
= 0.8 V for a falling edge and VIH = 2.0 V for a rising edge. SMBus timing specifications are guaranteed by design and are
IL
MIN
to V
, unless otherwise noted.
MAX
MAX
= 25°C and represent most likely parametric
A
even when device is operating down to V
. Timing specifications are tested at
MIN
Supply Voltage 3.0 3.3 5.5 V Supply Current, ICC 3 mA Interface inactive, ADC active
Local Sensor Accuracy ±1.5 °C 0°C ≤ TA ≤ 70°C
−3.5 +2 °C −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +100°C
−4 +2 °C −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +120°C Resolution 0.25 °C Remote Diode Sensor Accuracy ±0.5 ±1.5 °C 0°C ≤ TA ≤ 70°C; 0°C ≤ TD ≤ 120°C
−3.5 +2 °C 0°C ≤ TA ≤ 105°C; 0°C ≤ TD ≤ 120°C
−4.5 +2 °C −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +120°C; 0°C ≤ TD ≤ +120°C Resolution 0.25 °C Remote Sensor Source Current 6 µA First current
Total Unadjusted Error (TUE) ±1.5 % Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) ±1 LSB 8 bits Power Supply Sensitivity ±0.1 %/V Conversion Time (Voltage Input) 11 ms Averaging enabled Conversion Time (Local Temperature) 12 ms Averaging enabled Conversion Time (Remote Temperature) 38 ms Averaging enabled Total Monitoring Cycle Time 145 ms Averaging enabled Total Monitoring Cycle Time 19 ms Averaging disabled Input Resistance 40 80 100 kΩ For V
channel
CC
80 140 200 kΩ For all other channels
Accuracy ±5 % 0°C ≤ TA ≤ 70°C, 3.3 V ±7 % −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +120°C, 3.3 V ±10 % −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +120°C, 5.5 V Full-Scale Count 65,535 Nominal Input RPM 109 RPM Fan count = 0xBFFF 329 RPM Fan count = 0x3FFF 5000 RPM Fan count = 0x0438 10000 RPM Fan count = 0x021C
Internal Clock Frequency 85.5 90 94.5 kHz 0°C ≤ TA ≤ 70°C, V
83.7 90 96.3 kHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +120°C, V 81 90 99 kHz −40°C TA ≤ +120°C, V
= 3.3V
cc
= 3.3 V
CC
= 5.5 V
CC
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A
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
OPEN-DRAIN DIGITAL OUTPUTS, PWM1 to PWM3, XTO
Current Sink, IOL 8.0 mA Output Low Voltage, VOL 0.4 V I High Level Output Current, IOH 0.1 1.0 µA V
OPEN-DRAIN SERIAL DATA BUS OUTPUT (SDA)
Output Low Voltage, VOL 0.4 V I High Level Output Current, IOH 0.1 1.0 µA V
SMBUS DIGITAL INPUTS (SCL, SDA)
Input High Voltage, VIH 2.0 V Input Low Voltage, V
0.4 V
IL
Hysteresis 500 mV
DIGITAL INPUT LOGIC LEVELS (TACH INPUTS)
Input High Voltage, VIH 2.0 V
5.5 V Maximum input voltage Input Low Voltage, VIL 0.8 V
−0.3 V Minimum input voltage Hysteresis 0.5 V p-p
DIGITAL INPUT LOGIC LEVELS (THERM) ADTL+
Input High Voltage, V Input Low Voltage, V
0.75 × V
IH
0.4 V
IL
V
CCP
DIGITAL INPUT CURRENT
Input High Current, IIH −1 µA VIN = VCC Input Low Current, IIL 1 µA VIN = 0 Input Capacitance, CIN 5 pF
SERIAL BUS TIMING
Clock Frequency, f
5
See Figure 2
10 400 kHz
SCLK
Glitch Immunity, tSW 50 ns Bus Free Time, t Start Setup Time, t Start Hold Time, t SCL Low Time, t SCL High Time, t
4.7 µs
BUF
4.7 µs
SU;STA
4.0 µs
HD;STA
4.7 µs
LOW
4.0 50 µs
HIGH
SCL, SDA Rise Time, tR 1000 ns SCL, SDA Fall Time, t Data Setup Time, t Data Hold Time, t Detect Clock Low Timeout, t
300 µs
F
250 ns
SU;DAT
300 ns
HD;DAT
15 35 ms Can be optionally disabled
TIMEOUT
= −8.0 mA, VCC = +3.3 V
OUT
= VCC
OUT
= −4.0 mA, VCC = +3.3 V
OUT
= VCC
OUT
t
F
t
HIGH
t
SU; DAT
SP
Figure 2. Serial Bus Timing Diagram
t
SU; STA
t
HD; STA
t
SU; STO
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SCL
SD
t
BUF
PS
t
HD; STA
t
LOW
t
R
t
HD; DAT
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ADT7467

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Table 2.
Parameter Rating
Positive Supply Voltage (VCC) 5.5 V Voltage on Any Input or Output Pin −0.3 V to +6.5 V Input Current at Any Pin ±5 mA Package Input Current ±20 mA Maximum Junction Temperature (T Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C Lead Temperature, Soldering
IR Reflow Peak Temperature 220°C Lead Temperature (Soldering 10 s) 300°C
ESD Rating 1000 V
) 150°C
JMAX

ESD CAUTION

ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS

16-lead QSOP package:
= 150°C/W
θ
JA
= 39°C/W
θ
JC
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ADT7467

PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

16
SCL
1
GND
2
V
3
CC
ADT7467
4
TACH3
PWM2/SMBALERT
TACH1 TACH2
PWM3
TOP VIEW
(NOT TO SCALE)
5
6
7
8
Figure 3. Pin Configuration
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 SCL Digital Input (Open Drain). SMBus serial clock input. Requires SMBus pull-up. 2 GND Ground Pin for the ADT7467. 3 VCC
Power Supply. Can be powered by 3.3 V standby, if monitoring in low power states is required. V through this pin. The ADT7467 can also be powered from a 5 V supply. Setting Bit 7 of Configuration Register 1 (Reg. 0x40) rescales the VCC input attenuators to correctly measure a 5 V supply.
4 TACH3
Digital Input (Open Drain). Fan tachometer input to measure speed of Fan 3. Can be reconfigured as an analog input (AIN3) to measure the speed of 2-wire fans (low frequency mode only).
5 PWM2
Digital Output (Open Drain). Requires 10 kΩ typical pull-up. Pulse width modulated output to control Fan 2 speed. Can be configured as a high or low frequency drive.
SMBALERT
Digital Output (Open Drain). This pin can be reconfigured as an SMBALERT interrupt output to signal out-of-limit
conditions.
6 TACH1
Digital Input (Open Drain). Fan tachometer input to measure speed of Fan 1. Can be reconfigured as an analog input (AIN1) to measure the speed of 2-wire fans (low frequency mode only).
7 TACH2
Digital Input (Open Drain). Fan tachometer input to measure speed of Fan 2. Can be reconfigured as an analog input (AIN2) to measure the speed of 2-wire fans (low frequency mode only).
8 PWM3
Digital I/O (Open Drain). Pulse width modulated output to control the speed of Fan 3 and Fan 4. Requires 10 kΩ typical pull-up. Can be configured as a high or low frequency drive.
9 TACH4
Digital Input (Open Drain). Fan tachometer input to measure speed of Fan 4. Can be reconfigured as an analog input (AIN4) to measure the speed of 2-wire fans (low frequency mode only).
GPIO General Purpose Open Drain Digital I/O.
Alternatively, the pin can be reconfigured as a bidirectional THERM pin, which can be used to time and monitor
THERM
assertions on the THERM
input. For example, the pin can be connected to the PROCHOT output of an Intel Pentium 4 processor or to the output of a trip point temperature sensor. This pin can be used as an output to signal overtemperature conditions.
SMBALERT
Digital Output (Open Drain). This pin can be reconfigured as an SMBALERT interrupt output to signal out-of-limit
conditions.
10 D2− Cathode Connection to Second Thermal Diode. 11 D2+ Anode Connection to Second Thermal Diode. 12 D1− Cathode Connection to First Thermal Diode. 13 D1+ Anode Connection to First Thermal Diode. 14 V
Analog Input. Monitors processor core voltage (0 V − 3 V).
CCP
15 PWM1 Digital Output (Open Drain). Pulse-width modulated output to control Fan 1 speed. Requires 10 kΩ typical pull-up. XTO Also functions as the output from the XNOR tree in XNOR test mode. 16 SDA Digital I/O (Open Drain). SMBus bidirectional serial data. Requires 10 kΩ typical pull-up.
SDA PWM1/XTO
15
V
14
CCP
13
D1+
12
D1–
11
D2+
10
D2–
9
TACH4/GPIO/THERM/SMBALERT
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CC
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ADT7467

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

0
20
100mV
–10
–20
–30
–40
TEMPERATURE ERROR (°C)
–50
–60
1 4.73.3 100 2.2
CAPACITANCE (nF)
Figure 4. Temperature Error vs. Capacitance between D+ and D−
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
TEMPERATURE ERROR (°C)
–80
–90
–100
CAPACITANCE (nF)
Figure 5. External Temperature Error vs. D+/D− Capacitance
60
40
D+ TO GND
15
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10
5
0
TEMPERATURE ERROR (°C)
–5
–10
60mV
40mV
FREQUENCY (kHz)
1G10 100 1M 10M 100M
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Figure 7. Remote Temperature Error vs. Common Mode Noise Frequency
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
–1
TEMPERATURE ERROR (°C)
–2
–3
2501020515
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–4
10mV
FREQUENCY (kHz)
20mV
1G10 100 1M 10M 100M
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Figure 8. Remote Temperature Error vs. Differential Mode Noise Frequency
1.40
1.35
20
0
D+ TO V
–20
–40
TEMPERATURE ERROR (°C)
–60
–80
RESISTANCE (M)
CC
1000 3.3 20110
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Figure 6. Temperature Error vs. PCB Resistance
1.30
1.25
(mA)
1.20
DD
I
1.15
1.10
1.05
3.0 3.8 5.23.4 4.43.6 4.83.2 4.0 5.44.6 5.04.2 POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 9. Normal I
vs. Power Supply
DD
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7
6
5
4
(µA)
3
DD
I
2
1
0
3.0 3.8 5.23.4 4.43.6 4.83.2 4.0 5.44.6 5.04.2 POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
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1.0
0.5
0
–0.5
–1.0
–1.5
–2.0
–2.5
TEMPERATURE ERROR (°C)
–3.0
–3.5
–4.0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
120–40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100
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Figure 10. Shutdown I
vs. Power Supply
DD
20
15
10
5
0
–5
–10
TEMPERATURE ERROR (°C)
–15
–20
INT ERROR, 100mV
POWER SUPPLY NOISE FREQUENCY (kHz)
INT ERROR, 250mV
Figure 11. Internal Temperature Error vs. Power Supply
20
15
10
5
EXT ERROR, 250mV
Figure 13. Internal Temperature Error vs. ADT7467 Temperature
1.0
0.5
0
–0.5
–1.0
–1.5
–2.0
–2.5
TEMPERATURE ERROR (°C)
–3.0
–3.5
1G10 100 1M 10M 100M
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–4.0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
120–40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100
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Figure 14. Remote Temperature Error vs. ADT7467 Temperature
0
EXT ERROR, 100mV
–5
–10
TEMPERATURE ERROR (°C)
–15
–20
POWER SUPPLY NOISE FREQUENCY (kHz)
1G10 100 1M 10M 100M
Figure 12. Remote Temperature Error vs. Power Supply Noise Frequency
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ADT7467

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The ADT7467 is a complete thermal monitor and multiple fan controller for any system requiring thermal monitoring and cooling. The device communicates with the system via a serial system management bus. The serial bus controller has a serial data line for reading and writing addresses and data (Pin 16), and an input line for the serial clock (Pin 1). All control and programming functions for the ADT7467 are performed over the serial bus. In addition, a pin can be reconfigured as an SMBALERT
output to signal out-of-limit conditions.

COMPARISON BETWEEN ADT7460 AND ADT7467

The ADT7467 is an upgrade to the ADT7460. The ADT7467 and ADT7460 are almost pin and register map compatible. The ADT7467 and ADT7460 have the following differences:
1. On the ADT7467, the PWM drive signals can be config-
ured as either high frequency or low frequency drives. The low frequency option is programmable between 10 Hz and 100 Hz. The high frequency option is 22.5 kHz. On the ADT7460, only the low frequency option is available.
2. Once V
fan speeds is enabled on the ADT7467 when V powered up, or if V SMBus transaction with the ADT7467 is completed. On the ADT7460, the STRT bit in Configuration Register 1 must be set to enable monitoring.
3. The fans are switched off by default on power-up on the
ADT7467. On the ADT7460, the fans run at full speed on power-up.
Fail-safe cooling is provided on the ADT7467 in that, if the measured temperature exceeds the the fans run at full speed.
is powered up, monitoring of temperature and
CC
is
CCP
is never powered up, when the first
CCP
THERM
limit (100°C),
5. The ADT7467 has an extended temperature measurement
range. The measurement range goes from–64°C to +191°C. On the ADT7460, the measurement range is from −127°C to +127°C. This means that the ADT7467 can measure higher temperatures. The ADT7467 also includes the ADT7460 temperature range; the temperature measure­ment range can be switched by setting Bit 0 of Configuration Register 5.
6. The ADT7467 maximum fan speed (% duty cycle) in the
automatic fan speed control loop can be programmed. The maximum fan speed is 100% duty cycle on the ADT7460 and is not programmable.
7. The offset register in the ADT7467 is programmable up to
±64°C with 0.50°C resolution. The offset register of the ADT7460 is programmable up to ±32°C with 0.25°C resolution.
8. V
is monitored on Pin 14 of the ADT7467 and can be
CCP
used to set the threshold for V
). 2.5 V is monitored on Pin 14 of the ADT7460. The
CCP
threshold for and V
THERM
= 0.8 V on the ADT7460.
IL
THERM
PROCHOT
(
PROCHOT
(
) is set at VIH = 1.7 V
) (2/3 of
9. On the ADT7460, Pin 14 could be reconfigured as SMBus
ALERT. This is not available on the ADT7467. SMBus ALERT can be enabled instead on Pin 9.
10. A GPIO can also be made available on Pin 9 on the
ADT7467. This is not available on the ADT7460. Set the GPIO polarity and direction in Configuration Register 5. The GPIO status bit is Bit 5 of Status Register 2 (shared with TACH4 and
THERM
, because only one can be
enabled at a time).
Fail-safe cooling is also provided 4.6 s after V
is powered
CCP
up. The fans go to full speed, if the ADT7467 has not been addressed via the SMBus within 4.6 s of when the V
CCP
powered up. This protects the system in the event that the SMBus fails. The ADT7467 can be programmed at any time, either before or after the 4.6 s has elapsed, and it behaves as programmed. If V safe cooling is effectively disabled. If V
is never powered up, fail-
CCP
is disabled,
CCP
writing to the ADT7467 at any time causes the ADT7467 to operate normally.
4. Series resistance cancellation (SRC) is provided on the
remote temperature channels on the ADT7467, but not on the ADT7460. SRC automatically cancels linear offset introduced by a series resistance between the thermal diode and the sensor.
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11. The ADT7460 has three possible SMBus addresses, which
are selectable using the address select and address enable pins. The ADT7467 has one SMBus address available at Address 0x2E.
Due to the inclusion of extra functionality, the register map has changed, including an additional configuration register: Configuration Register 5 at Address 0x7C.
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ADT7467

Configuration Register 5

Bit 0: If Bit 0 is set to 1, the ADT7467 is backward compatible temperature-wise with the ADT7460. Measurements, T calibration circuit, fan control, etc., work in the range −127°C to +127°C. Also, care should be taken in reprogramming the temperature limits (T
, operating point,
MIN
THERM
their desired twos complement value, because the power-on default for them is at Offset 64. The extended temperature range is −64°C to 191°C. The default is 1, which is in the −64°C to +191°C temperature range.
Bit 1 = 0 is the high frequency (22.5 kHz) fan drive signal.
Bit 1 = 1 switches the fan drive to low frequency PWM,
programmable between 10 Hz and 100 Hz, the same as the ADT7460. The default = 0 = HF PWM.
Bit 2 sets the direction for the GPIO: 0 = input, 1 = output.
Bit 3 sets the GPIO polarity: 0 = active low, 1 = active high.

How to Set the Functionality of Pin 9

Pin 9 on the ADT7467 has four possible functions: THERM
, GPIO, and TACH4. The user chooses the required functionality by setting Bit 0 and Bit 1 of Configuration Register 4 at Address 0x7D.
MIN
limits) to
SMBALERT
Table 4. Pin 9 Settings
Bit 0 Bit 1 Function
00 TACH4 01
10
THERM SMBALERT
11 GPIO

RECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION

Configuring the ADT7467 as in Figure 15 allows the system designer to use the following features:
Two PWM outputs for fan control of up to three fans (the
front and rear chassis fans are connected in parallel).
Three TACH fan speed measurement inputs.
V
CPU temperature measured using Remote 1 temperature
,
Ambient temperature measured through Remote 2
Bidirectional
measured internally through Pin 3.
CC
channel.
temperature channel.
THERM
Pentium 4
PROCHOT
overtemperature programmed as an
pin. This feature allows Intel
monitoring and can function as an
THERM
output. It can alternatively be
SMBALERT
system interrupt output.
FRONT CHASSIS FAN
REAR CHASSIS FAN
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
ADT7467
TACH2
PWM3 TACH3
D1+ D1–
Figure 15. ADT7467 Configuration
PWM1
TACH1
D2+ D2–
THERM
SDA SCL
SMBALERT
GND
PROCHOT
CPU FAN
CPU
ICH
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ADT7467

SERIAL BUS INTERFACE

On PCs and servers, control of the ADT7467 is carried out using the serial system management bus (SMBus). The ADT7467 is connected to this bus as a slave device, under the control of a master controller, which is usually (but not necessarily) the ICH.
The ADT7467 has a fixed 7-bit serial bus address of 0101110 or 0x2E. The read/write bit must be added to get the 8-bit address (01011100 or 0x5C). Data is sent over the serial bus in sequences of nine clock pulses: eight bits of data followed by an acknowledge bit from the slave device. Transitions on the data line must occur during the low period of the clock signal and remain stable during the high period, because a low-to-high transition when the clock is high might be interpreted as a stop signal. The number of data bytes that can be transmitted over the serial bus in a single read or write operation is limited only by what the master and slave devices can handle.
When all data bytes have been read or written, stop conditions are established. In write mode, the master pulls the data line high during the tenth clock pulse to assert a stop condition. In read mode, the master device overrides the acknowledge bit by pulling the data line high during the low period before the ninth clock pulse. This is known as No Acknowledge. The master then takes the data line low during the low period before the tenth clock pulse, and then high during the tenth clock pulse to assert a stop condition.
Any number of bytes of data can be transferred over the serial bus in one operation, but it is not possible to mix read and write in one operation, because the type of operation is determined at the beginning and cannot subsequently be changed without starting a new operation.
In the ADT7467, write operations contain either one or two bytes, and read operations contain one byte and perform the following functions. To write data to one of the device data registers or read data from it, the address pointer register must be set so that the correct data register is addressed, then data can be written into that register or read from it. The first byte of a write operation always contains an address that is stored in the address pointer register. If data is to be written to the device, then the write operation contains a second data byte that is written to the register selected by the address pointer register.
This write operation is illustrated in Figure 16. The device
W
address is sent over the bus, and then R/
is set to 0. This is followed by two data bytes. The first data byte is the address of the internal data register to be written to, which is stored in the address pointer register. The second data byte is the data to be written to the internal data register.
When reading data from a register, there are two possibilities:
If the ADT7467’s address pointer register value is unknown
or not the desired value, it must first be set to the correct value before data can be read from the desired data register. This is done by performing a write to the ADT7467 as before, but only the data byte containing the register address is sent, because no data is written to the register. This is shown in Figure 17.
A read operation is then performed consisting of the serial
W
bus address, R/
bit set to 1, followed by the data byte read
from the data register. This is shown in Figure 18.
If the address pointer register is known to be already at the
desired address, data can be read from the corresponding data register without first writing to the address pointer register, as shown in Figure 18.
SCL
SDA
START BY
MASTER
19
0
1011
FRAME 1
SERIAL BUS ADDRESS BYTE
SCL (CONTINUED)
SDA (CONTINUED)
Figure 16. Writing a Register Address to the Address Pointer Register, then Writing Data to the Selected Register
0
1
R/W
ACK. BY
ADT7467
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1
D6
D7
1
D7
D5
D6
D4
D5
ADDRESS POINTER REGISTER BYTE
D4
D3
FRAME 3
DATA BYTE
D3
FRAME 2
D2
D2
D1
D0
9
D1
D0
ACK. BY ADT7467
9
ACK. BY ADT7467
STOP BY
MASTER
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SDA
SCL
SDA
START BY
MASTER
1
0
10
1
FRAME 1
SERIAL BUS ADDRESS BYTE
1
0
1
R/W
ACK. BY
ADT7467
Figure 17. Writing to the Address Pointer Register Only
1
SCL
0
START BY
MASTER
10
SERIAL BUS ADDRESS BYTE
1
FRAME 1
1
0
1
R/W
ACK. BY
ADT7467
Figure 18. Reading Data from a Previously Selected Register
It is possible to read a data byte from a data register without first writing to the address pointer register, if the address pointer register is already at the correct value. However, it is not possible to write data to a register without writing to the address pointer register, because the first data byte of a write is always written to the address pointer register.
In addition to supporting the send byte and receive byte protocols, the ADT7467 also supports the read byte protocol. (See System Management Bus Specifications Rev. 2 for more information. This document is available from Intel.)
If several read or write operations must be performed in succession, the master can send a repeat start condition instead of a stop condition to begin a new operation.

WRITE OPERATIONS

The SMBus specification defines several protocols for different types of read and write operations. The ones used in the ADT7467 are discussed below. The following abbreviations are used in the diagrams:
S – START P – STOP R – READ W – WRITE A – ACKNOWLEDGE A
– NO ACKNOWLEDGE
D0
9
ACK. BY
ADT7467
STOP BY MASTER
19
D6
D7
D4
D5
ADDRESS POINTER REGISTER BYTE
D3
FRAME 2
D2
D1
19
D6
D7
D4
D5
DATA BYTE FROM ADT7467
D3
FRAME 2
D2
D1
9
D0
NO ACK. BY
MASTER
STOP BY MASTER
2. The master sends the 7-bit slave address followed by the
write bit (low).
3. The addressed slave device asserts ACK on SDA.
4. The master sends a command code.
5. The slave asserts ACK on SDA.
6. The master asserts a stop condition on SDA and the
transaction ends.
For the ADT7467, the send byte protocol is used to write a register address to RAM for a subsequent single byte read from the same address. This operation is illustrated in Figure 19.
231564
SLAVE
ADDRESS
REGISTER
WASAP
ADDRESS
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Figure 19. Setting a Register Address for Subsequent Read
If the master is required to read data from the register immediately after setting up the address, it can assert a repeat start condition immediately after the final ACK and carry out a single byte read without asserting an intermediate stop condition.

Write Byte

In this operation, the master device sends a command byte and one data byte to the slave device, as follows:
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04498-0-007
The ADT7467 uses the following SMBus write protocols.

Send Byte

In this operation, the master device sends a single command byte to a slave device as follows:
1. The master device asserts a start condition on SDA.
1. The master device asserts a start condition on SDA.
2. The master sends the 7-bit slave address followed by the
write bit (low).
3. The addressed slave device asserts ACK on SDA.
4. The master sends a command code.
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5. The slave asserts ACK on SDA.
6. The master sends a data byte.
7. The slave asserts ACK on SDA.
8. The master asserts a stop condition on SDA to end the
transaction.
This operation is illustrated in Figure 20.
24653178
SLAVE
ADDRESS
Figure 20. Single Byte Write to a Register
SLAVE
ADDRESS
DATAAAWSAP
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READ OPERATIONS

The ADT7467 uses the following SMBus read protocols.

Receive Byte

This operation is useful when repeatedly reading a single register. The register address must have been set up previously. In this operation, the master device receives a single byte from a slave device, as follows:
1. The master device asserts a start condition on SDA.
2. The master sends the 7-bit slave address followed by the
read bit (high).
3. The addressed slave device asserts ACK on SDA.
4. The master receives a data byte.
5. The master asserts NO ACK on SDA.
6. The master asserts a stop condition on SDA and the
transaction ends.
In the ADT7467, the receive byte protocol is used to read a single byte of data from a register whose address has previously been set by a send byte or write byte operation. This operation is illustrated in Figure 21.
213564
SLAVE
SRAAPDATA
ADDRESS
Figure 21. Single Byte Read from a Register

Alert Response Address

Alert response address (ARA) is a feature of SMBus devices that allows an interrupting device to identify itself to the host when multiple devices exist on the same bus.
SMBALERT
The output or an connected to a common
output can be used as either an interrupt
SMBALERT
. One or more outputs can be
SMBALERT
line connected to the
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master. If a device’s procedure occurs:
SMBALERT
1.
2. The master initiates a read operation and sends the alert
response address (ARA = 0001 100). This is a general call address that must not be used as a specific device address.
3. The device whose
the alert response address, and the master reads its device address. The address of the device is now known and can be interrogated in the usual way.
4. If more than one device’s
one with the lowest device address has priority in accor­dance with normal SMBus arbitration.
5. Once the ADT7467 has responded to the alert response
address, the master must read the status registers and the SMBALERT away.

SMBUS TIMEOUT

The ADT7467 includes an SMBus timeout feature. If there is no SMBus activity for 35 ms, the ADT7467 assumes that the bus is locked and releases the bus. This prevents the device from locking or holding the SMBus expecting data. Some SMBus controllers cannot handle the SMBus timeout feature, so it can be disabled.

Configuration Register 1(Reg. 0x40)

<6> TODIS = 0, SMBus timeout enabled (default).
<6> TODIS = 1, SMBus timeout disabled.

VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT INPUT

The ADT7467 has one external voltage measurement channel. It can also measure its own supply voltage, V ure V
. The VCC supply voltage measurement is carried out
CCP
through the V Register 1 (Reg. 0x40) allows a 5 V supply to power the ADT7467 and be measured without overranging the V measurement channel. The V chipset supply voltage in computer systems.

ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER

All analog inputs are multiplexed into the on-chip, successive approximation, analog-to-digital converter. This has a resolu­tion of 10 bits. The basic input range is 0 V to 2.25 V, but the input has built-in attenuators to allow measurement of V without any external components. To allow for the tolerance of the supply voltage, the ADC produces an output of 3/4 full scale (decimal 768 or 300 hex) for the nominal input voltage and so has adequate headroom to deal with overvoltages.
SMBALERT
line goes low, the following
is pulled low.
SMBALERT
output is low responds to
SMBALERT
output is low, the
is cleared only if the error condition has gone
. Pin 14 can meas-
CC
pin (Pin 3). Setting Bit 7 of Configuration
CC
CC
input can be used to monitor a
CCP
CCP
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INPUT CIRCUITRY

The internal structure for the V Figure 22. The input circuit consists of an input protection diode, an attenuator, plus a capacitor to form a first-order low­pass filter that gives the input immunity to high frequency noise.
V
CCP
17.5k
Figure 22. Structure of Analog Inputs

VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT REGISTERS

Reg. 0x21 V
Reg. 0x22 V
V
LIMIT REGISTERS
CCP
Associated with the V high and low limit register. Exceeding the programmed high or low limit causes the appropriate status bit to be set. Exceeding either limit can also generate
Reg. 0x46 V
Reg. 0x47 V
Reg. 0x48 VCC Low Limit = 0x00 default
Reg. 0x49 VCC High Limit = 0xFF default
Table 5 shows the input ranges of the analog inputs and output codes of the 10-bit ADC.
When the ADC is running, it samples and converts a voltage input in 0.7 ms and averages 16 conversions to reduce noise; a measurement takes nominally 11 ms.
Reading = 0x00 default
CCP
Reading = 0x00 default
CC
and VCC measurement channels is a
CCP
Low Limit = 0x00 default
CCP
High Limit = 0xFF default
CCP
analog input is shown in
CCP
52.5k 35pF
SMBALERT
interrupts.
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ADDITIONAL ADC FUNCTIONS FOR VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS

A number of other functions are available on the ADT7467 to offer the system designer increased flexibility.

Turn-Off Averaging

For each voltage measurement read from a value register, 16 readings have actually been made internally and the results averaged before being placed into the value register. For instances where faster conversions are needed, setting Bit 4 of Configuration Register 2 (Reg. 0x73) turns averaging off. This effectively gives a reading 16 times faster (0.7 ms), but the reading may be noisier.

Bypass Voltage Input Attenuator

Setting Bit 5 of Configuration Register 2 (Reg. 0x73) removes the attenuation circuitry from the V user to directly connect external sensors or to rescale the analog voltage measurement inputs for other applications. The input range of the ADC without the attenuators is 0 V to 2.25 V.

Single-Channel ADC Conversion

Setting Bit 6 of Configuration Register 2 (Reg. 0x73) places the ADT7467 into single-channel ADC conversion mode. In this mode, the ADT7467 can be made to read a single voltage channel only. If the internal ADT7467 clock is used, the selected input is read every 0.7 ms. The appropriate ADC channel is selected by writing to Bits <7:5> of the TACH1 minimum high byte register (0x55).
Bits <7:5> Reg. 0x55 Channel Selected
001 V 010 V 101 Remote 1 Temperature 110 Local Temperature 111 Remote 2 Temperature

Configuration Register 2 (Reg. 0x73)

<4> = 1, averaging off.
input. This allows the
CCP
CCP
CC
<5> = 1, bypass input attenuators.
<6> = 1, single-channel convert mode.

TACH1 Minimum High Byte (Reg. 0x55)

<7:5> selects ADC channel for single-channel convert mode.
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Table 5. 10-Bit A/D Output Code vs. VIN
Input Voltage A/D Output
VCC (+5 VIN) V
<0.0065 <0.0042 <0.00293 0 00000000 00
0.0065–0.0130 0.0042–0.0085 0.0293–0.0058 1 00000000 01
0.0130–0.0195 0.0085–0.0128 0.0058–0.0087 2 00000000 10
0.0195–0.0260 0.0128–0.0171 0.0087–0.0117 3 00000000 11
0.0260–0.0325 0.0171–0.0214 0.0117–0.0146 4 00000001 00
0.0325–0.0390 0.0214–0.0257 0.0146–0.0175 5 00000001 01
0.0390–0.0455 0.0257–0.0300 0.0175–0.0205 6 00000001 10
0.0455–0.0521 0.0300–0.0343 0.0205–0.0234 7 00000001 11
0.0521–0.0586 0.0343–0.0386 0.0234–0.0263 8 00000010 00
1.6675–1.6740 1.100–1.1042 0.7500–0.7529 256 (1/4-scale) 01000000 00
3.330–3.3415 2.200–2.2042 1.5000–1.5029 512 (1/2-scale) 10000000 00
5.0025–5.0090 3.300–3.3042 2.2500–2.2529 768 (3/4 scale) 11000000 00
6.5983–6.6048 4.3527–4.3570 2.9677–2.9707 1013 11111101 01
6.6048–6.6113 4.3570–4.3613 2.9707–2.9736 1014 11111101 10
6.6113–6.6178 4.3613–4.3656 2.9736–2.9765 1015 11111101 11
6.6178–6.6244 4.3656–4.3699 2.9765–2.9794 1016 11111110 00
6.6244–6.6309 4.3699–4.3742 2.9794–2.9824 1017 11111110 01
6.6309–6.6374 4.3742–4.3785 2.9824–2.9853 1018 11111110 10
6.6374–6.4390 4.3785–4.3828 2.9853–2.9882 1019 11111110 11
6.6439–6.6504 4.3828–4.3871 2.9882–2.9912 1020 11111111 00
6.6504–6.6569 4.3871–4.3914 2.9912–2.9941 1021 11111111 01
6.6569–6.6634 4.3914–4.3957 2.9941–2.9970 1022 11111111 10 >6.6634 >4.3957 >2.9970 1023 11111111 11
(3.3 VIN) V
CC
Decimal Binary (10 Bits)
CCP

TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT METHOD

A simple method of measuring temperature is to exploit the negative temperature coefficient of a diode, measuring the base­emitter voltage (V current. Unfortunately, this technique requires calibration to null out the effect of the absolute value of V from device to device.
The technique used in the ADT7467 is to measure the change in
when the device is operated at three different currents.
V
BE
Previous devices have used only two operating currents, but the use of a third current allows automatic cancellation of resistances in series with the external temperature sensor.
) of a transistor, operated at constant
BE
, which varies
BE
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Figure 24 shows the input signal conditioning used to measure the output of an external temperature sensor. This figure shows the external sensor as a substrate transistor, but it could equally be a discrete transistor. If a discrete transistor is used, the collector is not grounded and should be linked to the base. To prevent ground noise from interfering with the measurement, the more negative terminal of the sensor is not referenced to ground, but is biased above ground by an internal diode at the D− input. C1 can optionally be added as a noise filter (recommended maximum value 1000 pF). However, a better option in noisy environments is to add a filter, as described in the Noise Filtering section.
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Local Temperature Measurement

The ADT7467 contains an on-chip band gap temperature sensor whose output is digitized by the on-chip 10-bit ADC. The 8-bit MSB temperature data is stored in the local tempera­ture register (Address 26h). Because both positive and negative temperatures can be measured, the temperature data is stored in Offset 64 format or twos complement format, as shown in Table 6 and Table 7. Theoretically, the temperature sensor and ADC can measure temperatures from −128°C to +127°C (or
−61°C to +191°C in the extended temperature range) with a resolution of 0.25°C. However, this exceeds the operating temperature range of the device, so local temperature measurements outside the ADT7467 operating temperature range are not possible.

Remote Temperature Measurement

The ADT7467 can measure the temperature of two remote diode sensors or diode-connected transistors connected to Pins 10 and 11, or 12 and 13.
If a discrete transistor is used, the collector is not grounded and should be linked to the base. If a PNP transistor is used, the base is connected to the D– input and the emitter to the D+ input. If an NPN transistor is used, the emitter is connected to the D– input and the base to the D+ input. Figure 25 and Figure 26 show how to connect the ADT7467 to an NPN or PNP transistor for temperature measurement. To prevent ground noise from interfering with the measurement, the more negative terminal of the sensor is not referenced to ground, but is biased above ground by an internal diode at the D– input.
To m e as u re
V
, the operating current through the sensor is
BE
switched among three related currents. Shown in Figure 23, N1 × I and N2 × I are different multiples of the current I. The currents through the temperature diode are switched between I and N1 × I, giving giving
V
BE2
V
two
measurements. This method can also cancel the effect
BE
V
, and then between I and N2 × I,
BE1
. The temperature can then be calculated using the
of any series resistance on the temperature measurement.
The forward voltage of a diode or diode-connected transistor operated at a constant current exhibits a negative temperature coefficient of about –2 mV/°C. Unfortunately, the absolute value
varies from device to device and individual calibration is
of V
BE
required to null this out, so the technique is unsuitable for mass production. The technique used in the ADT7467 is to measure the change in V
when the device is operated at three different
BE
currents. This is given by
()
NnqKTV
BE
1/ ×=
where:
K is Boltzmann’s constant. q is the charge on the carrier. T is the absolute temperature in Kelvin. N is the ratio of the two currents.
Figure 23 shows the input signal conditioning used to measure the output of a remote temperature sensor. This figure shows the external sensor as a substrate transistor, provided for temperature monitoring on some microprocessors. It could also be a discrete transistor such as a 2N3904/2N3906.
V
N2 × IIN1× II
BIAS
DD
The resulting ∆V
waveforms are passed through a 65 kHz
BE
low-pass filter to remove noise and then to a chopper-stabilized amplifier. This amplifies and rectifies the waveform to produce a dc voltage proportional to ∆V
. The ADC digitizes this
BE
voltage, and a temperature measurement is produced. To reduce the effects of noise, digital filtering is performed by averaging the results of 16 measurement cycles.
The results of remote temperature measurements are stored in 10-bit, twos complement format, as listed in Table 6. The extra resolution for the temperature measurements is held in the Extended Resolution Register 2 (Reg. 0x77). This gives temperature readings with a resolution of 0.25°C.

Noise Filtering

For temperature sensors operating in noisy environments, previous practice was to place a capacitor across the D+ and D− pins to help combat the effects of noise. However, large capaci­tances affect the accuracy of the temperature measurement, leading to a recommended maximum capacitor value of 1000 pF. This capacitor reduces the noise, but does not eliminate it, making use of the sensor difficult in a very noisy environment.
REMOTE
SENSING
TRANSISTOR
D+
D–
Figure 23. Signal Conditioning for Remote Diode Temperature Sensors
LPF
fC = 65kHz
V
OUT+
TO ADC
V
OUT–
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T
The ADT7467 has a major advantage over other devices for eliminating the effects of noise on the external sensor. Using the series resistance cancellation feature, a filter can be constructed between the external temperature sensor and the part. The effect of any filter resistance seen in series with the remote sensor is automatically canceled from the temperature result.
The construction of a filter allows the ADT7467 and the remote temperature sensor to operate in noisy environments. Figure 24 shows a low-pass R-C-R filter, with the following values:
R = 100 Ω, C = 1 nF
This filtering reduces both common-mode noise and differential noise.
100
REMOTE
EMPERATURE
SENSOR
Figure 24. Filter between Remote Sensor and ADT7467
100
1nF
D+
D–
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SERIES RESISTANCE CANCELLATION

Parasitic resistance to the ADT7467 D+ and D− inputs (seen in series with the remote diode) is caused by a variety of factors including PCB track resistance and track length. This series resistance appears as a temperature offset in the remote sensor’s temperature measurement. This error typically causes a 0.5°C offset per 1 Ω of parasitic resistance in series with the remote diode.
The ADT7467 automatically cancels out the effect of this series resistance on the temperature reading, giving a more accurate result without the need for user characterization of this resistance. The ADT7467 is designed to automatically cancel, typically, up to 3 kΩ of resistance. By using an advanced temperature measurement method, this is transparent to the user. This feature allows resistances to be added to the sensor path to produce a filter, allowing the part to be used in noisy environments. See the Noise Filtering section for details.

FACTORS AFFECTING DIODE ACCURACY

Remote Sensing Diode

The ADT7467 is designed to work with either substrate transistors built into processors or discrete transistors. Substrate transistors are generally PNP types with the collector connected to the substrate. Discrete types can be either PNP or NPN transistors connected as a diode (base-shorted to the collector). If an NPN transistor is used, the collector and base are connected to D+ and the emitter is connected to D−. If a PNP transistor is used, the collector and base are connected to D− and the emitter is connected to D+.
To reduce the error due to variations in both substrate and discrete transistors, a number of factors should be taken into consideration:
The ideality factor, n
, of the transistor is a measure of the
f
deviation of the thermal diode from ideal behavior. The ADT7467 is trimmed for an n
value of 1.008. Use the
f
following equation to calculate the error introduced at a temperature T (°C), when using a transistor whose n not equal 1.008. See the processor data sheet for the n
does
f
f
values.
T = (n
− 1.008)/1.008 × (273.15 K + T)
f
To factor this in, the user can write the ∆T value to the offset register. The ADT7467 then automatically adds it to or subtracts it from the temperature measurement.
Some CPU manufacturers specify the high and low current
levels of the substrate transistors. The high current level of the ADT7467, I
, is 96 µA and the low level current, I
HIGH
LOW
is 6 µA. If the ADT7467 current levels do not match the current levels specified by the CPU manufacturer, it might be necessary to remove an offset. The CPU’s data sheet advises whether this offset needs to be removed and how to calculate it. This offset can be programmed to the offset register. It is important to note that, if more than one offset must be considered, the algebraic sum of these offsets must be programmed to the offset register.
If a discrete transistor is used with the ADT7467, the best accuracy is obtained by choosing devices according to the following criteria:
Base-emitter voltage greater than 0.25 V at 6 µA, at the
highest operating temperature.
Base-emitter voltage less than 0.95 V at 100 µA, at the
lowest operating temperature.
Base resistance less than 100 Ω. Small variation in h
control of V
BE
(say 50 to 150) that indicates tight
FE
characteristics.
Transistors, such as 2N3904, 2N3906, or equivalents in SOT-23 packages, are suitable devices to use.
,
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Table 6. Temperature Data Format
Temperature Digital Output (10-Bit)1
–128°C –125°C –100°C –75°C –50°C –25°C –10°C 0°C
10.25°C
25.5°C
50.75°C 75°C 100°C 125°C 127°C
1
Bold numbers denote 2 LSB of measurement in Extended Resolution
Register 2 (Reg. 0x77) with 0.25°C resolution.
Table 7. Extended Range, Temperature Data Format
Temperature Digital Output (10-Bit)1
–64°C –1°C 0°C 1°C 10°C 25°C 50°C 75°C 100°C 125°C 191°C
1
Bold numbers denote 2 LSB of measurement in Extended Resolution
Register 2 (Reg. 0x77) with 0.25°C resolution.
2N3904
NPN
Figure 25. Measuring Temperature Using an NPN Transistor
2N3906
PNP
Figure 26. Measuring Temperature Using a PNP Transistor
1000 0000 00 1000 0011 00 1001 1100 00 1011 0101 00 1100 1110 00 1110 0111 00 1111 0110 00 0000 0000 00 0000 1010 01 0001 1001 10 0011 0010 11 0100 1011 00 0110 0100 00 0111 1101 00 0111 1111 00
0000 0000 00 0011 1111 00 0100 0000 00 0100 0001 00 0100 1010 00 0101 1001 00 0111 0010 00 1000 1001 00 1010 0100 00 1011 1101 00 1111 1111 00
ADT7467
D+
D–
ADT7467
D+
D–
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Nulling Out Temperature Errors

As CPUs run faster, it is getting more difficult to avoid high frequency clocks when routing the D+/D– traces around a system board. Even when recommended layout guidelines are followed, some temperature errors may still be attributable to noise coupled onto the D+/D– lines. Constant high frequency noise usually attenuates or increases temperature measurements by a linear, constant value.
The ADT7467 has temperature offset registers at Addresses 0x70, 0x72 for the Remote 1 and Remote 2 temperature channels. By doing a one-time calibration of the system, the user can determine the offset caused by system board noise and null it out using the offset registers. The offset registers auto­matically add an Offset 64/twos complement 8-bit reading to every temperature measurement. The LSBs add 0.5°C offset to the temperature reading so the 8-bit register effectively allows temperature offsets of up to ±64°C with a resolution of 0.5°C. This ensures that the readings in the temperature measurement registers are as accurate as possible.

Temperature Offset Registers

Reg. 0x70 Remote 1 Temperature Offset = 0x00 (0°C default)
Reg. 0x71
Reg. 0x72
Local Temperature Offset = 0x00 (0°C default)
Remote 2 Temperature Offset = 0x00 (0°C default)

ADT7460/ADT7467 Backwards Compatible Mode

By setting Bit 1 of Configuration Register 5 (0x7C), all tempera­ture measurements are stored in the Zone Temp value registers (0x25, 0x26, and 0x27) in twos complement in the range −64°C to +127°C. (The ADT7468 still makes calculations based on the Offset64 extended range and clamps the results, if necessary.) The temperature limits must be reprogrammed in twos comple­ment. If a twos complement temperature below −63°C is entered, the temperature is clamped to −63°C. In this mode, the diode fault condition remains −128°C = 1000 0000, while in the extended temperature range (−64°C to +191°C), the fault condition is represented by −64°C = 0000 0000.

Temperature Measurement Registers

Reg. 0x25 Remote 1 Temperature
Reg. 0x26
Reg. 0x27
Reg. 0x77
Local Temperature
Remote 2 Temperature
Extended Resolution 2 = 0x00 default
<7:6> TDM2, Remote 2 temperature LSBs.
<5:4> LTMP, local temperature LSBs.
<3:2> TDM1, Remote 1 temperature LSBs.
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Temperature Measurement Limit Registers

Associated with each temperature measurement channel are high and low limit registers. Exceeding the programmed high or low limit causes the appropriate status bit to be set. Exceeding either limit can also generate
Reg. 0x4E
Reg. 0x4F
Reg. 0x50
Reg. 0x51
Reg. 0x52
Reg. 0x53
Remote 1 Temperature Low Limit = 0x01 default
Remote 1 Temperature High Limit = 0x7F default
Local Temperature Low Limit = 0x01 default
Local Temperature High Limit = 0x7F default
Remote 2 Temperature Low Limit = 0x01 default
Remote 2 Temperature High Limit = 0x7F default
SMBALERT
interrupts.

Reading Temperature from the ADT7467

It is important to note that temperature can be read from the ADT7467 as an 8-bit value (with 1°C resolution) or as a 10-bit value (with 0.25°C resolution). If only 1°C resolution is required, the temperature readings can be read back at any time and in no particular order.
If the 10-bit measurement is required, this involves a 2-register read for each measurement. The extended resolution register (Reg. 0x77) should be read first. This causes all temperature reading registers to be frozen until all temperature reading registers have been read from. This prevents an MSB reading from being updated while its two LSBs are being read and vice versa.

ADDITIONAL ADC FUNCTIONS FOR TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

A number of other functions are available on the ADT7467 to offer the system designer increased flexibility.

Turn-Off Averaging

For each temperature measurement read from a value register, 16 readings have actually been made internally and the results averaged before being placed into the value register. Sometimes it is necessary to take a very fast measurement. Setting Bit 4 of Configuration Register 2 (Reg. 0x73) turns averaging off.
Table 8. Conversion Time with Averaging Disabled
Channel Measurement Time
Voltage Channel 0.7 ms Remote Temperature 1 7 ms Remote Temperature 2 7 ms Local Temperature 1.3 ms
Table 9. Conversion Time with Averaging Enabled
Channel Measurement Time
Voltage Channels 11 ms Remote Temperature 39 ms Local Temperature 12 ms

Single-Channel ADC Conversions

Setting Bit 6 of Configuration Register 2 (Reg. 0x73) places the ADT7467 into single-channel ADC conversion mode. In this mode, the ADT7467 can be made to read a single temperature channel only. The appropriate ADC channel is selected by writing to Bits <7:5> of the TACH1 minimum high byte register (0x55).
Table 10. Channel Selection
Bits <7:5> Reg. 0x55 Channel Selected
101 Remote 1 temperature 110 Local temperature 111 Remote 2 temperature

Configuration Register 2 (Reg. 0x73)

<4> = 1, averaging off.
<6> = 1, single-channel convert mode,

TACH1 Minimum High Byte (Reg. 0x55)

<7:5> selects ADC channel for single-channel convert mode.

Overtemperature Events

Overtemperature events on any of the temperature channels can be detected and dealt with automatically in automatic fan speed control mode. Reg. 0x6A to Reg. 0x6C are the
THERM
temperature limits. When a temperature exceeds its
THERM temperature limit, all PWM outputs run at the maximum PWM duty cycle (Reg. 0x38, Reg. 0x39, Reg. 0x3A). This effectively runs the fans at the fastest allowed speed. The fans stay running at this speed until the temperature drops below
THERM
minus hysteresis. (This can be disabled by setting the boost bit in Configuration Register 3, Bit 2, Reg. 0x78.) The hysteresis value for that
THERM
temperature limit is the value programmed into Reg. 0x6D and Reg. 0x6E (hysteresis registers). The default hysteresis value is 4°C.
THERM LIMIT
HYSTERESIS (°C)
TEMPERATURE
FANS
Figure 27.
100%
THERM
Temperature Limit Operation
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LIMITS, STATUS REGISTERS, AND INTERRUPTS

LIMIT VALUES

Associated with each measurement channel on the ADT7467 are high and low limits. These can form the basis of system status monitoring; a status bit can be set for any out-of-limit condition and detected by polling the device. Alternatively, SMBALERT microcontroller of out-of-limit conditions.

8-Bit Limits

The following is a list of 8-bit limits on the ADT7467.
Volt ag e Li mi t Re g is t er s
Reg. 0x46 V
Reg. 0x47
Reg. 0x48
Reg. 0x49
Temperature Limit Registers
Reg. 0x4E Remote 1 Temperature Low Limit = 0x01 default
Reg. 0x4F
Reg. 0x6A
Reg. 0x50
Reg. 0x51
Reg. 0x6B
Reg. 0x52
Reg. 0x53
Reg. 0x6C
THERM
Reg. 0x7A

16-Bit Limits

The fan TACH measurements are 16-bit results. The fan TACH limits are also 16 bits, consisting of a high byte and low byte. Because fans running under speed or stalled are normally the only conditions of interest, only high limits exist for fan TACHs. Because the fan TACH period is actually being measured, exceeding the limit indicates a slow or stalled fan.

Fan Limit Registers

Reg. 0x54 TACH 1 Min i mum L ow Byte = 0x00 default
Reg. 0x55
Reg. 0x56
interrupts can be generated to flag a processor or
Low Limit = 0x00 default
CCP
V
High Limit = 0xFF default
CCP
VCC Low Limit = 0x00 default
VCC High Limit = 0xFF default
Remote 1 Temperature High Limit = 0x7F default
Remote 1
Local Temperature Low Limit = 0x01 default
Local Temperature High Limit = 0x7F default
Local
Remote 2 Temperature Low Limit = 0x01 default
Remote 2 Temperature High Limit = 0x7F default
Remote 2
Limit Register
THERM
TAC H1 M ini m u m Hi g h B y te = 0x00 default
TAC H2 M ini m u m L ow B y te = 0x00 default
THERM
THERM
THERM
Limit = 0x00 default
Limit = 0x64 default
Limit = 0x64 default
Limit = 0x64 default
Reg. 0x57
Reg. 0x58
Reg. 0x59
Reg. 0x5A
Reg. 0x5B
TAC H2 M ini m u m Hi g h B y te = 0x00 default
TAC H3 M ini m u m L ow B y te = 0x00 default
TAC H3 M ini m u m Hi g h B y te = 0x00 default
TAC H4 M ini m u m L ow B y te = 0x00 default
TAC H4 M ini m u m Hi g h B y te = 0x00 default

Out-of-Limit Comparisons

Once all limits have been programmed, the ADT7467 can be enabled for monitoring. The ADT7467 measures all voltage and temperature measurements in round-robin format and sets the appropriate status bit for out-of-limit conditions. TACH measurements are not part of this round-robin cycle. Compari­sons are done differently depending on whether the measured value is being compared to a high or low limit.
High Limit: > Comparison Performed
Low Limit: ≤ Comparison Performed
Voltage and temperature channels use a window comparator for error detecting and, therefore, have high and low limits. Fan speed measurements use only a low limit. This fan limit is needed only in manual fan control mode.

Analog Monitoring Cycle Time

The analog monitoring cycle begins when a 1 is written to the start bit (Bit 0) of Configuration Register 1 (Reg. 0x40). By default, the ADT7463 powers up with this bit set. The ADC measures each analog input in turn and, as each measurement is completed, the result is automatically stored in the appropriate value register. This round-robin monitoring cycle continues unless disabled by writing a 0 to Bit 0 of Configuration Register 1.
As the ADC is normally left to free-run in this manner, the time taken to monitor all the analog inputs is normally not of interest, because the most recently measured value of any input can be read out at any time.
For applications where the monitoring cycle time is important, it can easily be calculated. The total number of channels measured is
One dedicated supply voltage input (V
Supply voltage (V
Local temperature
Two remote temperatures
CC
pin)
CCP
)
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T
As mentioned previously, the ADC performs round-robin conversions . The total monitoring cycle time for averaged voltage and temperature monitoring is 145 ms. The total monitoring cycle time for voltage and temperature monitoring with averaging disabled is 19 ms. The ADT7467 is a derivative of the ADT7468. As a result, the total conversion time in the ADT7467 is the same as the total conversion time of the ADT7468, even though the ADT7467 has less monitored channels.
Fan TACH measurements are made in parallel and are not synchronized with the analog measurements in any way.

STATUS REGISTERS

The results of limit comparisons are stored in Status Registers 1 and 2. The status register bit for each channel reflects the status of the last measurement and limit comparison on that channel. If a measurement is within limits, the corresponding status register bit is cleared to 0. If the measurement is out-of-limits, the corresponding status register bit is set to 1.
The state of the various measurement channels can be polled by reading the status registers over the serial bus. In Bit 7 (OOL) of Status Register 1 (Reg. 0x41), 1 means that an out-of-limit event has been flagged in Status Register 2. This means that the user also needs to read Status Register 2. Alternatively, Pin 5 or Pin 9 can be configured as an interrupt automatically notifies the system supervisor of an out­of-limit condition. Reading the status registers clears the appropriate status bit as long as the error condition that caused the interrupt has cleared. Status register bits are “sticky.” Whenever a status bit is set, indicating an out-of-limit condition, it remains set even if the event that caused it has gone away (until read). The only way to clear the status bit is to read the status register after the event has gone away. Interrupt status mask registers (Reg. 0x74, 0x75) allow individual interrupt sources to be masked from causing an However, if one of these masked interrupt sources goes out-of­limit, its associated status bit is set in the interrupt status registers.

Status Register 1 (Reg. 0x41)

Bit 7 (OOL) = 1, denotes a bit in Status Register 2 is set and
Status Register 2 should be read.
Bit 6 (R2T) = 1, Remote 2 temperature high or low limit has
been exceeded.
Bit 5 (LT) = 1, local temperature high or low limit has been
exceeded.
Bit 4 (R1T) = 1, Remote 1 temperature high or low limit has
been exceeded.
SMBALERT
output. This hardware
SMBALERT
.

Status Register 2 (Reg. 0x42)

Bit 7 (D2) = 1, indicates an open or short on D2+/D2– inputs.
Bit 6 (D1) = 1, indicates an open or short on D1+/D1– inputs.
Bit 5 (F4P) = 1, indicates Fan 4 has dropped below minimum
speed. Alternatively, indicates that the exceeded, if the
THERM
function is used.
THERM
limit has been
Bit 4 (FAN3) = 1, indicates Fan 3 has dropped below minimum
speed.
Bit 3 (FAN2) = 1, indicates Fan 2 has dropped below minimum
speed.
Bit 2 (FAN1) = 1, indicates Fan 1 has dropped below minimum
speed.
Bit 1 (OVT) = 1, indicates a
THERM
overtemperature limit has
been exceeded.
SMBALERT
The ADT7467 can be polled for status, or an
Interrupt Behavior
SMBALERT interrupt can be generated for out-of-limit conditions. It is important to note how the
SMBALERT
output and status bits
behave when writing interrupt handler software.
HIGH LIMIT
TEMPERATURE
CLEARED ON READ
“STICKY”
STATUS BI
TEMP BACK IN LIMIT
SMBALERT
Figure 28.
(STATUS BIT STAYS SET)
SMBALERT
Figure 28 shows how the
and Status Bit Behavior
SMBALERT
(TEMP BELOW LIMIT)
output and “sticky” status bits behave. Once a limit is exceeded, the corresponding status bit is set to 1. The status bit remains set until the error condition subsides and the status register is read. The status bits are referred to as “sticky,” because they remain set until read by software. This ensures that an out-of-limit event cannot be missed, if software is polling the device periodically. Note that
SMBALERT
the
output remains low for the entire duration that a reading is out-of-limit and until the status register has been read. This has implications on how software handles the interrupt.
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Bit 2 (VCC) = 1, V
Bit 1 (V
CCP
) = 1, V
high or low limit has been exceeded.
CC
high or low limit has been exceeded.
CCP
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Handling
To prevent the system from being tied up servicing interrupts, it is recommend to handle the
Detect the
1.
2.
Enter the interrupt handler.
3.
Read the status registers to identify the interrupt source.
4.
Mask the interrupt source by setting the appropriate mask
5.
Take the appropriate action for a given interrupt source.
6.
Exit the interrupt handler.
7.
Periodically poll the status registers. If the interrupt status
SMBALERT
Interrupts
SMBALERT
SMBALERT
assertion.
interrupt as follows:
bit in the interrupt mask registers (Reg. 0x74, Reg. 0x75).
bit has cleared, reset the corresponding interrupt mask bit to 0. This causes the
SMBALERT
output and status bits to
behave as shown in Figure 29.
Bit 2 (VCC) = 1, masks
Bit 0 (V
) = 1, masks
CCP
SMBALERT
SMBALERT
for VCC channel.
for V

Interrupt Mask Register 2 (Reg. 0x75)

Bit 7 (D2) = 1, masks
Bit 6 (D1) = 1, masks
Bit 5 (FAN4) = 1, masks
If the TACH4 pin is being used as the
SMBALERT
masks
Bit 4 (FAN3) = 1, masks
Bit 3 (FAN2) = 1, masks
Bit 2 (FAN1) = 1, masks
Bit 1 (OVT) = 1, masks
(exceeding
THERM
SMBALERT
SMBALERT
SMBALERT
THERM
for a
SMBALERT
SMBALERT
SMBALERT
SMBALERT
for Diode 2 errors.
for Diode 1 errors.
for Fan 4 failure.
event.
for Fan 3.
for Fan 2.
for Fan 1.
for overtemperature
temperature limits).
THERM
channel.
CCP
input, this bit
HIGH LIMIT
TEMPERATURE
CLEARED ON READ
“STICKY”
STATUS BIT
SMBALERT
Figure 29. How Masking the Interrupt Source Affects
TEMP BACK IN LIMIT (STATUS BIT STAYS SET)
INTERRUPT MASK BIT SET
(TEMP BELOW LIMIT)
INTERRUPT MASK BIT
CLEARED
(SMBALERT REARMED)
SMBALERT
Output

Masking Interrupt Sources

Interrupt Mask Registers 1 and 2 are located at Addresses 0x74 and 0x75. These allow individual interrupt sources to be masked out to prevent masking an interrupt source prevents only the
SMBALERT
interrupts. Note that
SMBALERT output from being asserted; the appropriate status bit is set normally.

Interrupt Mask Register 1 (Reg. 0x74)

Bit 7 (OOL) = 1, masks
SMBALERT
for any alert condition
flagged in Status Register 2.
Bit 6 (R2T) = 1, masks
Bit 5 (LT) = 1, masks
SMBALERT
SMBALERT
for Remote 2 temperature.
for local temperature.
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Enabling the
SMBALERT
The or Pin 9 can be reconfigured as an
SMBALERT
Interrupt Output
interrupt function is disabled by default. Pin 5
SMBALERT
output to signal
out-of-limit conditions.
Table 11. Configuring Pin 5 as
Register Bit Setting
Configuration Register 3 (Reg. 0x78) <0> ALERT = 1
SMBALERT
Output
Assigning
THERM
Functionality to a Pin
Pin 9 on the ADT7467 has four possible functions: SMBus ALERT,
THERM
, GPIO, and TACH4. The user chooses the required functionality by setting Bit 0 and Bit 1 of Configura­tion Register 4 at Address 0x7D.
Table 12. Configuring Pin 9
Bit 0 Bit 1 Function
00 TACH4 01
10 SMBus ALERT 11 GPIO
Once Pin 9 is configured as
THERM
THERM
, it must be enabled (Bit 1,
Configuration Register 3 at Address 0x78).
THERM
When assertions on the ing to the
as an Input
THERM
is configured as an input, the user can time
PROCHOT
THERM
pin. This can be useful for connect-
output of a CPU to gauge system
performance.
Bit 4 (R1T) = 1, masks
SMBALERT
for Remote 1 temperature.
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The user can also set up the ADT7467 so that, when the THERM
fans run at 100% for the duration of the time that the
pin is driven low externally, the fans run at 100%. The
THERM pin is pulled low. This is done by setting the BOOST bit (Bit 2) in Configuration Register 3 (Address = 0x78) to 1. This works only if the fan is already running, for example, in manual mode when the current duty cycle is above 0x00, or in automatic mode when the temperature is above T below T then pulling the
or if the duty cycle in manual mode is set to 0x00,
MIN
THERM
low externally has no effect. See
. If the temperature is
MIN
Figure 30 for more information.
T
MIN
The 8-bit that Bit 0 is set to 1 on the first cumulative of the the timer with a resolution of 22.76 ms (see Figure 31).
When using the
After a
1.
The contents of the timer are cleared on read.
2.
The F4P bit (Bit 5) of Status Register 2 needs to be cleared
THERM
THERM
timer register (Reg. 0x79) is designed such
THERM
assertion time has exceeded 45.52 ms, Bit 1
timer is set and Bit 0 now becomes the LSB of
THERM
THERM
timer read (Reg. 0x79):
(assuming that the exceeded).
THERM
assertion. Once the
timer, be aware of the following.
THERM
timer limit has been
THERM
THERM ASSERTED TO LOW AS AN INPUT: FANS DO NOT GO TO 100%, BECAUSE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW T
Figure 30. Asserting
MIN
THERM ASSERTED TO LOW AS AN INPUT: FANS DO NOT GO TO 100%, BECAUSE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE T ARE ALREADY RUNNING
THERM
in Automatic Fan Speed Control Mode
Low as an Input
AND FANS
MIN
THERM TIMER
The ADT7467 has an internal timer to measure assertion time. For example, the connected to the
PROCHOT
measure system performance. The
THERM
output of a Pentium 4 CPU to
THERM
connected to the output of a trip point temperature sensor.
The timer is started on the assertion of the ADT7467’s input and stopped when
THERM
counts counting on the next
times cumulatively, that is, the timer resumes
THERM
continues to accumulate
THERM
THERM
is unasserted. The timer
assertion. The
assertion times until the timer is read (it is cleared on read) or until it reaches full scale. If the counter reaches full scale, it stops at that reading until cleared.
THERM
input can be
input can also be
THERM
timer
THERM
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If the
THERM
timer is read during a
the following happens:
1.
The contents of the timer are cleared. Bit 0 of the
2.
THERM
timer is set to 1 (because a
assertion is occurring).
THERM
The
3.
If the
4.
timer increments from zero.
THERM
timer limit (Reg. 0x7A) = 0x00, then the
F4P bit is set.
THERM
THERM
TIMER
(REG. 0x79)
THERM
THERM
TIMER
(REG. 0x79)
THERM
THERM
TIMER
(REG. 0x79)
000 00010 765 32104
ACCUMULATE THERM LOW
ASSERTION TIMES
000 00100 765 32104
ACCUMULATE THERM LOW
ASSERTION TIMES
000 01010 765 32104
Figure 31.Understanding the
THERM ASSERTED
THERM ASSERTED
THERM ASSERTED 113.8ms
(91.04ms + 22.76ms)
THERM
22.76ms
45.52ms
THERM
assertion, then
THERM
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Timer
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Generating Events
The ADT7467 can generate
THERM
ble system designer to ignore brief, infrequent while capturing longer
THERM
the limit from 0 s (first before an compared with the contents of the If the
SMBALERT
Interrupts from
SMBALERT
s when a programma-
timer limit has been exceeded. This allows the
THERM
timer events. Register 0x7A is
timer limit register. This 8-bit register allows a
THERM
SMBALERT
assertion) to 5.825 s to be set
is generated. The
THERM
THERM
THERM
timer value exceeds the
2.914s
1.457s
THERM TIMER LIMIT (REG. 0x7A)
728.32ms
364.16ms
182.08ms
91.04ms
45.52ms
22.76ms
THERM
THERM
THERM
Timer
assertions,
timer value is
timer limit register.
timer limit
value, then the F4P bit (Bit 5) of Status Register 2 is set, and an SMBALERT
Register 2 (Reg. 0x75) masks out
is generated. Note that the F4P bit (Bit 5) of Mask
SMBALERT
s, if this bit is set to 1; although the F4P bit of Interrupt Status Register 2 still is set, if the
Figure 32 is a functional block diagram of the
THERM
timer limit is exceeded.
THERM
timer, limit, and associated circuitry. Writing a value of 0x00 to the THERM
be generated on the first
timer limit register (Reg. 0x7A) causes
THERM
limit value of 0x01 generates an THERM
assertions exceed 45.52 ms.
2.914s
1.457s
728.32ms
364.16ms
182.08ms
91.04ms
45.52ms
22.76ms
THERM TIMER
(REG. 0x79)
assertion. A
SMBALERT
SMBALERT
THERM
to
timer
, once cumulative
6
7
543210
COMPARATOR
Figure 32. Functional Block Diagram of ADT7467’s
6
7
543210
IN
LATCH RESET
CLEARED ON READ
F4P BIT (BIT 5)
OUT
STATUS REGISTER 2
1 = MASK
F4P BIT (BIT 5)
MASK REGISTER 2
(REG. 0x75)
THERM
THERM TIMER CLEARED ON READ
Monitoring Circuitry
THERM
SMBALERT
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Configuring the
1. Configure the relevant pin as the
Setting Bit 1 ( Register 3 (Reg. 0x78) enables the monitoring functionality. This is disabled on Pin 9 by
default.
Setting Bits 0 and 1 (PIN9FUNC) of Configuration Register 4 (Reg. 0x7D) enables functionality on Pin 9 (Bit 1 of Configuration Register 3, THERM TACH4.
Select the desired fan behavior for
2.
Assuming that the fans are running, setting Bit 2 (BOOST bit) of Configuration Register 3 (Reg. 0x78) causes all fans to run at 100% duty cycle whenever This allows fail-safe system cooling. If this bit is 0, the fans run at their current settings and are not affected by THERM THERM
Select whether
3. SMBALERT
Bit 5 (F4P) of Mask Register 2 (Reg. 0x75), when set, masks
SMBALERT
out exceeded. This bit should be cleared if
THERM
on
Select a suitable
4.
This value determines whether an on the first THERM
causes an assertion.
5.
Select a
This value specifies how often OS or BIOS level software checks the
THERM
the cumulative
THERM
total >182.08 ms in Hour 2, and >5.825 s in Hour 3, this can indicate that system performance is degrading significantly because basis.
THERM
THERM
Behavior
THERM
timer input.
timer enable) of Configuration
THERM
THERM
timer
timer/output
, must also be set). Pin 9 can also be used as
THERM
THERM
timer events.
gets asserted.
events. If the fans are not already running when is asserted, the fans do not run to full speed.
THERM
timer events should generate
interrupts.
s when the
THERM
timer limit value gets
SMBALERT
s based
events are required.
THERM
THERM
limit value.
SMBALERT
is generated
assertion, or only if a cumulative
assertion time limit is exceeded. A value of 0x00
SMBALERT
THERM
THERM
to be generated on the first
monitoring time.
timer. For example, BIOS could read
THERM
timer once an hour to determine the
THERM
asser tion time. If, for example, the
assertion time is <22.76 ms in Hour 1,
THERM
is asserting more frequently on an hourly
Alternatively, OS or BIOS level software can timestamp when the system is powered on. If an SMBALERT is generated due to the
THERM
timer limit being exceeded, another timestamp can be taken. The difference in time can be calculated for a fixed example, if it takes one week for a
THERM
THERM
timer limit time. For
timer limit of
2.914 s to be exceeded and the next time it takes only 1 hour, then this is an indication of a serious degradation in system performance.
Configuring the
In addition to monitoring can optionally drive PROCHOT
processor by asserting
THERM
THERM
is bidirectional,
PROCHOT
Pin as an Output
THERM
as an input, the ADT7467
low as an output. In cases where
THERM
can be used to throttle the
. The user can preprogram
system-critical thermal limits. If the temperature exceeds a thermal limit by 0.25°C,
THERM
asserts low. If the temperature is still above the thermal limit on the next monitoring cycle, THERM
stays low.
THERM
remains asserted low until the temperature is equal to or below the thermal limit. Because the temperature for that channel is measured only once for every monitoring cycle, after
THERM
asserts it is guaranteed to
remain low for at least one monitoring cycle.
THERM
The 1, local, or Remote 2 by 0.25°C. The
pin can be configured to assert low, if the Remote
THERM
THERM
temperature limits are exceeded
temperature limit registers are at Registers 0x6A, 0x6B, and 0x6C, respectively. Setting Bit 3 of Registers 0x5F, 0x60, and 0x61 enables the
THERM
output feature for the Remote 1, local, and Remote 2 temperature channels, respectively. Figure 33 shows how the
THERM
pin asserts low as an output in the event of a critical overtemperature.
THERM LIMIT
+0.25°C
THERM LIMIT
TEMP
THERM
ADT7467
MONITORING
CYCLE
Figure 33. Asserting
THERM
as an Output, Based on Tripping
An alternative method of disabling THERM
temperature limit to –64°C or less in Offset 64 mode,
THERM
THERM
Limits
is to program the
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or −128°C or less in twos complement mode; that is, for THERM
respectively,
temperature limit values less than –63°C or –128°C,
THERM
is disabled.
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FAN DRIVE USING PWM CONTROL
The ADT7467 uses pulse-width modulation (PWM) to control fan speed. This relies on varying the duty cycle (or on/off ratio) of a square wave applied to the fan to vary the fan speed. The external circuitry required to drive a fan using PWM control is extremely simple. For 4-wire fans, the PWM drive might need only a pull-up resistor. In many cases, the 4-wire fan PWM input has a built-in pull-up resistor.
Figure 35 shows a fan drive circuit using an NPN transistor such as a general-purpose MMBT2222. While these devices are inexpensive, they tend to have much lower current handling capabilities and higher on resistance than MOSFETs. When choosing a transistor, care should be taken to ensure that it meets the fan’s current requirements.
Ensure that the base resistor is chosen such that the transistor is saturated when the fan is powered on.
The ADT7467 PWM frequency can be set to a selection of low frequencies or a single high PWM frequency. The low frequency options are usually used for 2-wire and 3-wire fans, while the high frequency option us usually used with 4-wire fans.
For 2-wire or 3-wire fans, a single N-channel MOSFET is the only drive device required. The specifications of the MOSFET depend on the maximum current required by the fan being driven. Typical notebook fans draw a nominal 170 mA, and so SOT devices can be used where board space is a concern. In desktops, fans can typically draw 250 mA to 300 mA each. If you drive several fans in parallel from a single PWM output or drive larger server fans, the MOSFET must handle the higher current requirements. The only other stipulation is that the MOSFET should have a gate voltage drive, V interfacing to the PWM_OUT pin. V
GS
< 3.3 V, for direct
GS
can be greater than 3.3 V as long as the pull-up on the gate is tied to 5 V. The MOSFET should also have a low on resistance to ensure that there is not significant voltage drop across the FET, which would reduce the voltage applied across the fan and, therefore, the maximum operating speed of the fan.
Figure 34 shows how to drive a 3-wire fan using PWM control.
12V 12V
10k
TACH/AIN
ADT7467
PWM
Figure 34. Driving a 3-Wire Fan Using an N-Channel MOSFET
10k
4.7k
3.3V
10k
12V FAN
Q1 NDT3055L
1N4148
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Figure 34 uses a 10 k pull-up resistor for the TACH signal. This assumes that the TACH signal is an open-collector from the fan. In all cases, the TACH signal from the fan must be kept below 5 V maximum to prevent damaging the ADT7467. If in doubt as to whether the fan used has an open-collector or totem pole TACH output, use one of the input signal conditioning circuits shown in the Fan Speed Measurement section.
Because 4-wire fans are powered continuously, the fan speed is not switched on or off as with previous PWM driven/powered fans. This enables it to perform better than 3-wire fans, especially for high frequency applications. Figure 36 shows a typical drive circuit for 4-wire fans.
12V 12V
10k
TACH
ADT7467
PWM
Figure 35. Driving a 3-Wire Fan Using an NPN Transistor
10k
4.7k
665
TACH
3.3V
12V FAN
Q1 MMBT2222
1N4148
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12V
12V
12V, 4-WIRE FAN
V
CC
TACH PWM
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TACH/AIN
ADT7467
PWM
10k
10k
TACH
4.7k
3.3V
2k
Figure 36. Driving a 4-Wire Fan

Driving Two Fans from PWM3

The ADT7467 has four TACH inputs available for fan speed measurement, but only three PWM drive outputs. If a fourth fan is being used in the system, it should be driven from the PWM3 output in parallel with the third fan. Figure 37 shows how to drive two fans in parallel using low cost NPN transistors. Figure 38 shows the equivalent circuit using a MOSFET.
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12V
PWM3
3.3V 3.3V
1k
2.2k
TACH3 TACH4
Q2 MMBT2222
MMBT2222
1N4148
Q3
Q1 MMBT3904
10
10
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ADT7467
Figure 37. Interfacing Two Fans in Parallel to the PWM3 Output Using Low Cost NPN Transistors
3.3V
10k TYPICAL
TACH4
ADT7467
TACH3
3.3V
10k TYPICAL
3.3V
+V +V
5V OR
TACH TACH
12V FAN
1N4148
5V OR 12V FAN
10k TYPICAL
PWM3
Figure 38. Interfacing Two Fans in Parallel to the PWM3 Output Using a Single N-Channel MOSFET
Because the MOSFET can handle up to 3.5 A, it is simply a matter of connecting another fan directly in parallel with the first. Care should be taken in designing drive circuits with transistors and FETs to ensure that the PWM pins are not required to source current and that they sink less than the 5 mA maximum current specified on the data sheet.

Driving up to Three Fans from PWM3

TACH measurements for fans are synchronized to particular PWM channels, for example, TACH1 is synchronized to PWM1. TACH3 and TACH4 are both synchronized to PWM3, so PWM3 can drive two fans. Alternatively, PWM3 can be pro­grammed to s y nchronize TACH2, TAC H3, and TACH4 t o t he PWM3 output. This allows PWM3 to drive two or three fans. In this case, the drive circuitry looks the same, as shown in Figure 37 and Figure 38. The SYNC bit in Register 0x62 enables this function.
Q1 NDT3055L
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Driving 2-Wire Fans

The ADT7467 can support 2-wire fans only when low fre­quency PWM mode is selected in Configuration Register 5, Bit
2. If this bit is not set to 1, the ADT7467 cannot measure the speed of 2-wire fans.
Figure 39 shows how a 2-wire fan can be connected to the ADT7467. This circuit allows the speed of a 2-wire fan to be measured, even though the fan has no dedicated TACH signal. A series resistor, R
, in the fan circuit converts the fan
SENSE
commutation pulses into a voltage, which is ac-coupled into the ADT7467 through the 0.01 µF capacitor. On-chip signal conditioning allows accurate monitoring of fan speed. The value of R
chosen depends upon the programmed input
SENSE
threshold and the current drawn by the fan. For fans drawing approximately 200 mA, a 2 Ω R
value is suitable when the
SENSE
threshold is programmed as 40 mV.
Synchronization is not required in high frequency mode when used with 4-wire fans.

<4> (SYNC) Enhance Acoustics Register 1 (Reg. 0x62)

SYNC = 1, synchronize s TAC H 2 , TACH3, a n d TAC H4 to
PWM3.
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For fans that draw more current, such as larger desktop or server fans, R
can be reduced for the same programmed
SENSE
threshold. The smaller the threshold programmed the better, because more voltage is developed across the fan and the fan spins faster. Figure 40 shows a typical plot of the sensing waveform at the TACH/AIN pin.
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T
Note that when the voltage spikes (either negative going or positive going) are more than 40 mV in amplitude, the fan speed can be reliably determined.
+V
ADT7467
PWM
3.3V
10k TYPICAL
5V OR
12V FAN
Q1 NDT3055L
1N4148

TACH Inputs

Pins 4, 6, 7, and 9 (when configured as TACH inputs) are open­drain TACH inputs intended for fan speed measurement.
Signal conditioning in the ADT7467 accommodates the slow rise and fall times typical of fan tachometer outputs. The maximum input signal range is 0 V to 5 V, even when V
is less
CC
than 5 V. In the event that these inputs are supplied from fan outputs that exceed 0 V to 5 V, either resistive attenuation of the fan signal or diode clamping must be included to keep inputs within an acceptable range.
TACH
0.01µF R
SENSE
2 TYPICAL
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Figure 39. Driving a 2-Wire Fan
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Figure 40. Fan Speed Sensing Waveform at TACH/AIN Pin

LAYING OUT 2-WIRE AND 3-WIRE FANS

Figure 41 shows how to lay out a common circuit arrangement for 2-wire and 3-wire fans. Some components are not populated, depending on whether a 2-wire or 3-wire fan is used.
12V OR 5V
R1
R2
C1
ACH
R3 R4
Figure 41. Planning for 2-Wire or 3-Wire Fans on a PCB
1N4148
3.3V OR 5V
R5
Q1 MMBT2222
PWM
FOR 3-WIRE FANS: POPULATE R1, R2, R3 R4 = 0W C1 = UNPOPULATED
FOR 2-WIRE FANS: POPULATE R4, C1 R1, R2, R3 UNPOPULATED
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Figure 42 to Figure 45 show circuits for most common fan TAC H ou t p u t s .
If the fan TACH output has a resistive pull-up to V
, it can be
CC
connected directly to the fan input, as shown in Figure 42.
V
12V
PULL-UP
4.7k
TYPICAL
TACH OUTPUT
TACH
CC
FAN SPEED
COUNTER
ADT7467
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Figure 42. Fan with TACH Pull-Up to V
CC
If the fan output has a resistive pull-up to 12 V (or other voltage greater than 5 V) then the fan output can be clamped with a Zener diode, as shown in Figure 43. The Zener diode voltage should be chosen so that it is greater than V
of the TACH
IH
input but less than 5 V, allowing for the voltage tolerance of the Zener. A value of between 3 V and 5 V is suitable.
12V
PULL-UP
4.7k
TYPICAL
*CHOOSE ZD1 VOLTAGE APPROXIMATELY 0.8× V
TACH OUTPUT
TACH
ZD1*
Figure 43. Fan with TACH Pull-Up to Voltage > 5 V. (for example, 12 V)
Clamped with Zener Diode
V
CC
FAN SPEED
COUNTER
ADT7467
CC
If the fan has a strong pull-up (less than 1 k) to 12 V or a totem-pole output, then a series resistor can be added to limit the Zener current, as shown in Figure 44.
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C
K
5V OR 12V FAN
PULL-UP TYP
<1k OR
TOTEM POLE
*CHOOSE ZD1 VOLTAGE APPROXIMATELY 0.8× V
Figure 44. Fan with Strong TACH Pull-Up to > V
Clamped with Zener and Resistor
R1
10k
TACH OUTPUT
TACH
ZD1 ZENER*
V
CC
FAN SPEED
COUNTER
ADT7467
CC
or Totem-Pole Output,
CC
Alternatively, a resistive attenuator can be used, as shown in Figure 45. R1 and R2 should be chosen such that
2 V < V
The fan inputs have an input resistance of nominally 160 k
PULL-UP
× R2/(R
+ R1 + R2) < 5 V
PULL-UP
to
ground, which should be taken into account when calculating resistor values.
With a pull-up voltage of 12 V and pull-up resistor less than 1 kΩ, suitable values for R1 and R2 would be 100 kΩ and 47 kΩ, respectively. This gives a high input voltage of 3.83 V.
12V
V
CC
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LOC
PWM
TACH
1
2
3
4
Figure 46. Fan Speed Measurement

Fan Speed Measurement Registers

The fan tachometer readings are 16-bit values consisting of a 2­byte read from the ADT7467.
Reg. 0x28
Reg. 0x29
Reg. 0x2A
Reg. 0x2B
Reg. 0x2C
TAC H1 L ow B yte = 0x00 default
TAC H1 H i gh B y te = 0x00 default
TAC H2 L ow B yte = 0x00 default
TAC H2 H i gh B y te = 0x00 default
TAC H3 L ow B yte = 0x00 default
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<1k
Figure 45. Fan with Strong TACH Pull-Up to > V
R1*
TACH OUTPUT
Attenuated with R1/R2
TACH
R2*
*SEE TEXT
FAN SPEED
COUNTER
ADT7467
or Totem-Pole Output,
CC

Fan Speed Measurement

The fan counter does not count the fan TACH output pulses directly, because the fan speed could be less than 1,000 RPM and it would take several seconds to accumulate a reasonably large and accurate count. Instead, the period of the fan revolution is measured by gating an on-chip 90 kHz oscillator into the input of a 16-bit counter for N periods of the fan TACH output (Figure 46), so the accumulated count is actually proportional to the fan tachometer period and inversely proportional to the fan speed.
N, the number of pulses counted, is determined by the settings of Register 0x7B (TACH pulses per revolution register). This register contains two bits for each fan, allowing one, two (default), three, or four TACH pulses to be counted.
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Reg. 0x2D
Reg. 0x2E
Reg. 0x2F
TAC H3 H i gh B y te = 0x00 default
TAC H4 L ow B yte = 0x00 default
TAC H4 H i gh B y te = 0x00 default

Reading Fan Speed from the ADT7467

The measurement of fan speeds involves a 2-register read for each measurement. The low byte should be read first. This causes the high byte to be frozen until both high and low byte registers have been read, preventing erroneous TACH readings. The fan tachometer reading registers report back the number of
11.11 µs period clocks (90 kHz oscillator) gated to the fan speed counter, from the rising edge of the first fan TACH pulse to the rising edge of the third fan TACH pulse (assuming two pulses per revolution are being counted). Because the device is essentially measuring the fan TACH period, the higher the count value, the slower the fan is actually running. A 16-bit fan tachometer reading of 0xFFFF indicates either that the fan has stalled or is running very slowly (<100 RPM).
High Limit: > Comparison Performed
Because the actual fan TACH period is being measured, falling below a fan TACH limit by 1 sets the appropriate status bit and can be used to generate an
SMBALERT
.
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Fan TACH Limit Registers

The fan TACH limit registers are 16-bit values consisting of two bytes.
Reg. 0x54
Reg. 0x55
Reg. 0x56
Reg. 0x57
Reg. 0x58
Reg. 0x59
Reg. 0x5A
Reg. 0x5B

Fan Speed Measurement Rate

The fan TACH readings are normally updated once every second.
The FAST bit (Bit 3) of Configuration Register 3 (Reg. 0x78), when set, updates the fan TACH readings every 250 ms.
TAC H1 M ini m u m L ow B y te = 0xFF default
TAC H1 M ini m u m Hi g h B y te = 0xFF default
TAC H2 M ini m u m L ow B y te = 0xFF default
TAC H2 M ini m u m Hi g h B y te = 0xFF default
TAC H3 M ini m u m L ow B y te = 0xFF default
TAC H3 M ini m u m Hi g h B y te = 0xFF default
TAC H4 M ini m u m L ow B y te = 0xFF default
TAC H4 M ini m u m Hi g h B y te = 0xFF default

Fan Pulses per Revolution

Different fan models can output either 1, 2, 3, or 4 TACH pulses per revolution. Once the number of fan TACH pulses has been determined, it can be programmed into the fan pulses per revolution register (Reg. 0x7B) for each fan. Alternatively, this register can be used to determine the number or pulses per revolution output by a given fan. By plotting fan speed measure­ments at 100% speed with different pulses per revolution setting, the smoothest graph with the lowest ripple determines the correct pulses per revolution value.

Fan Pulses per Revolution Register

<1:0> Fan 1 default = 2 pulses per revolution.
<3:2> Fan 2 default = 2 pulses per revolution.
<5:4> Fan 3 default = 2 pulses per revolution.
<7:6> Fan 4 default = 2 pulses per revolution.
00 = 1 pulse per revolution.
01 = 2 pulses per revolution.
10 = 3 pulses per revolution.
If any of the fans are not being driven by a PWM channel but are powered directly from 5 V or 12 V, their associated dc bit in Configuration Register 3 should be set. This allows TACH readings to be taken on a continuous basis for fans connected directly to a dc source. For optimal results, the associated dc bit should always be set when using 4-wire fans.

Calculating Fan Speed

Assuming a fan with a two pulses per revolution (and two pulses per revolution being measured) fan speed is calculated by
Fan Speed (RPM) = (90,000 × 60)/Fan TACH Reading
where Fan TACH Reading is the 16-bit fan tachometer reading.
Example:
TACH1 High Byte (Reg. 0x29) = 0x17
TACH1 Low Byte (Reg. 0x28) = 0xFF
What is Fan 1 speed in RPM?
Fan 1 TACH Reading = 0x17FF = 6143 (decimal)
RPM = (f × 60)/Fan 1 TACH Reading
RPM = (90000 × 60)/6143
Fan Speed = 879 RPM
11 = 4 pulses per revolution.

2-Wire Fan Speed Measurements (Low Frequency Mode Only)

The ADT7467 is capable of measuring the speed of 2-wire fans, that is, fans without TACH outputs. To do this, the fan must be interfaced as shown in the Driving 2-Wire Fans section. In this case, the TACH inputs should be reprogrammed as analog inputs, AIN.

Configuration Register 2 (Reg. 0x73)

Bit 3 (AIN4) = 1, Pin 9 is reconfigured to measure the speed of
a 2-wire fan using an external sensing resistor and coupling capacitor.
Bit 2 (AIN3) = 1, Pin 4 is reconfigured to measure the speed of
a 2-wire fan using an external sensing resistor and coupling capacitor.
Bit 1 (AIN2) = 1, Pin 7 is reconfigured to measure the speed of
a 2-wire fan using an external sensing resistor and coupling capacitor.
Bit 0 (AIN1) = 1, Pin 6 is reconfigured to measure the speed of
a 2-wire fan using an external sensing resistor and coupling capacitor.

AIN Switching Threshold

Having configured the TACH inputs as AIN inputs for 2-wire measurements, a user can select the sensing threshold for the AIN signal.
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Configuration Register 4 (Reg. 0x7D)

<3:2> AINL, input threshold for 2-wire fan speed
measurements.
00 = ±20 mV
01 = ±40 mV
10 = ±80 mV
11 = ±130 mV

Fan Spin-Up

The ADT7467 has a unique fan spin-up function. It spins the fan at 100% PWM duty cycle until two TACH pulses are de­tected on the TACH input. Once two TACH pulses have been detected, the PWM duty cycle goes to the expected running value, for example, 33%. The advantage is that fans have different spin-up characteristics and take different times to overcome inertia. The ADT7467 runs the fans just fast enough to overcome inertia and is quieter on spin-up than fans pro­grammed to spin up for a given spin-up time.

Fan Startup Timeout

To prevent the generation of false interrupts as a fan spins up (because it is below running speed), the ADT7467 includes a fan startup timeout function. During this time, the ADT7467 looks for two TACH pulses. If two TACH pulses are not detected, then an interrupt is generated. Using Configuration Register 4 (0x40) Bit 5 (FSPDIS), this functionality can be changed (see the Disabling Fan Startup Timeout section).

PWM1 Configuration (Reg. 0x5C)

<2:0> SPIN, startup timeout for PWM1.
000 = no startup timeout
001 = 100 ms
010 = 250 ms default
011 = 400 ms
100 = 667 ms
101 = 1 s
110 = 2 s
111 = 4 s

PWM2 Configuration (Reg. 0x5D)

<2:0> SPIN, startup timeout for PWM2.
000 = no startup timeout
001 = 100 ms
010 = 250 ms default
011 = 400 ms
100 = 667 ms
101 = 1 s
110 = 2 s
111 = 4 s

PWM3 Configuration (Reg. 0x5E)

<2:0> SPIN, start-up timeout for PWM3.
000 = no startup timeout
001 = 100 ms
010 = 250 ms default
011 = 400 ms
100 = 667 ms
101 = 1 s
110 = 2 s
111 = 4 s

Disabling Fan Startup Timeout

Although fan startup makes fan spin-ups much quieter than fixed-time spin-ups, the option exists to use fixed spin-up times. Setting Bit 5 (FSPDIS) to 1 in Configuration Register 1 (Reg. 0x40) disables the spin-up for two TACH pulses. Instead, the fan spins up for the fixed time as selected in Reg. 0x5C to Reg. 0x5E.

PWM Logic State

The PWM outputs can be programmed high for 100% duty cycle (noninverted) or low for 100% duty cycle (inverted).

PWM1 Configuration (Reg. 0x5C)

<4> INV.
0 = Logic high for 100% PWM duty cycle. 1 = Logic low for 100% PWM duty cycle.

PWM2 Configuration (Reg. 0x5D)

<4> INV.
0 = Logic high for 100% PWM duty cycle. 1 = Logic low for 100% PWM duty cycle.

PWM3 Configuration (Reg. 0x5E)

<4> INV.
0 = Logic high for 100% PWM duty cycle. 1 = Logic low for 100% PWM duty cycle.

Low Frequency Mode PWM Drive Frequency

The PWM drive frequency can be adjusted for the application. Reg. 0x5F to Reg. 0x61 configure the PWM frequency for PWM1 to PWM3, respectively. In high frequency mode, the PWM drive frequency is always 22.5 kHz and cannot be changed.
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PWM1 Frequency Registers (Reg. 0x5F to Reg. 0x61)

<2:0> FREQ.
000 = 11.0 Hz
001 = 14.7 Hz
010 = 22.1 Hz
011 = 29.4 Hz
100 = 35.3 Hz default
101 = 44.1 Hz
110 = 58.8 Hz
111 = 88.2 Hz

Fan Speed Control

The ADT7467 controls fan speed using two modes: automatic and manual.
In automatic fan speed control mode, fan speed is automatically varied with temperature and without CPU intervention, once initial parameters are set up. The advantage of this is that, if the system hangs, the user is guaranteed that the system is protected from overheating. The automatic fan speed control incorporates a feature called dynamic T the design effort required to program the automatic fan speed control loop. For more information and how to program the automatic fan speed control loop and dynamic T see the Programming the Automatic Fan Speed Control Loop section.
In manual fan speed control mode, the ADT7467 allows the duty cycle of any PWM output to be manually adjusted. This can be useful, if the user wants to change fan speed in software or adjust PWM duty cycle output for test purposes. Bits <7:5> of Reg. 0x5C to Reg. 0x5E (PWM Configuration) control the behavior of each PWM output.

PWM Configuration Register (Reg. 0x5C to Reg. 0x5E)

<7:5> BHVR.
111 = manual mode.
Once under manual control, each PWM output can be manually updated by writing to Reg. 0x30 to Reg. 0x32 (PWMx current duty cycle registers).

Programming the PWM Current Duty Cycle Registers

The PWM current duty cycle registers are 8-bit registers that allow the PWM duty cycle for each output to be set anywhere from 0% to 100% in steps of 0.39%.
The value to be programmed into the PWM by
calibration. This feature reduces
MIN
calibration,
MIN
register is given
MIN
Example 1: For a PWM duty cycle of 50%,
Va lu e (decimal) = 50/0.39 = 128 (decimal) Va lu e = 128 (decimal) or 0x80 (hex)
Example 2: For a PWM duty cycle of 33%,
Va lu e (decimal) = 33/0.39 = 85 (decimal) Va lu e = 85 (decimal) or 0x54 (hex)

PWM Duty Cycle Registers

Reg. 0x30 PWM1 Duty Cycle = 0x00 (0% default)
Reg. 0x31
Reg. 0x32
PWM2 Duty Cycle = 0x00 (0% default)
PWM3 Duty Cycle = 0x00 (0% default)
By reading the PWMx current duty cycle registers, the user can keep track of the current duty cycle on each PWM output, even when the fans are running in automatic fan speed control mode or acoustic enhancement mode. See the Programming the Automatic Fan Speed Control Loop section for details.

OPERATING FROM 3.3 V STANDBY

The ADT7467 has been specifically designed to operate from a
3.3 V STBY supply. In computers that support S3 and S5 states, the core voltage of the processor is lowered in these states. If using the dynamic T processor changes the CPU temperature and changes the dynamics of the system under dynamic T when monitoring disabled during these states.

Dynamic TMIN Control Register 1 (Reg. 0x36) <1> VCCPLO = 1

When the power is supplied from 3.3 V STBY and the V voltage drops below the V
1.
Status Bit 1 (V
SMBALERT
2.
THERM
3.
monitoring is disabled. The
hold its value prior to the S3 or S5 state.
4.
Dynamic T
being adjusted due to an S3 or S5 state.
5.
The ADT7467 is prevented from entering the shutdown
state.
Once the core voltage, V everything is re-enabled and the system resumes normal operation.
mode, lowering the core voltage of the
MIN
control. Likewise,
MIN
THERM
) in Status Register 1 is set.
CCP
THERM
, the
low limit, the following occurs:
CCP
timer should be
is generated if enabled.
THERM
control is disabled. This prevents T
MIN
, goes above the V
CCP
CCP
timer should
MIN
low limit,
CCP
from
Va lu e (decimal) = PWM
MIN
/0.39
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4
goes high (the system processor power rail is powered
If V

XNOR TREE TEST MODE

The ADT7467 includes an XNOR tree test mode. This mode is useful for in-circuit test equipment at board-level testing. By applying stimulus to the pins included in the XNOR tree, it is possible to detect opens or shorts on the system board.
Figure 47 shows the signals that are exercised in the XNOR tree test mode. The XNOR tree test is invoked by setting Bit 0 (XEN) of the XNOR tree test enable register (Reg. 0x6F).
TACH1 TACH2
TACH3
TACH
PWM2
PWM3
Figure 47. XNOR Tree Test
PWM1/XTO
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POWER-ON DEFAULT

When the ADT7467 is powered up, it polls the V
If V
stays below 0.75 V (the system CPU power rail is not
CCP
powered up), then the ADT7467 assumes the functionality of the default registers after the ADT7467 is addressed via any valid SMBus transaction.
If V
goes high (the system processor power rail is powered
CC
up), then a fail-safe timer begins to count down. If the ADT7467 is not addressed by any valid SMBus transaction before the fail­safe timeout (4.6 s) lapses, then the ADT7467 drives the fans to full speed. If the ADT7467 is addressed by a valid SMBus transaction after this point, the fans stop, and the ADT7467 assumes its default settings and begins normal operation.
CCP
input.
CCP
up), then a fail-safe timer begins to count down. If the ADT7467 is addressed by a valid SMBus transaction before the fail-safe timeout (4.6 s) lapses, then the ADT7467 operates normally, assuming the functionality of all the default registers. See the flow chart in Figure 48.
ADT7467 IS POWERED UP
HAS THE ADT7467 BEEN
ACCESSED BY A VALID
Y
SMBUS TRANSACTION?
IS V
START FAIL-SAFE TIMER
HAS THE ADT7467 BEEN
ACCESSED BY A VALID
Y
SMBUS TRANSACTION?
FAIL-SAFE TIMER ELAPSES
AFTER THE FAIL-SAFE TIMEOUT
HAS THE ADT7467 BEEN
ACCESSED BY A VALID
SMBUS TRANSACTION?
ADT7467 NORMALLY
N
ABOVE 0.75V? CHECK V
CCP
Y
N
Y
START UP THE
N
RUN THE FANS TO FULL SPEED
N
HAS THE ADT7467 BEEN
ACCESSED BY A VALID
SMBUS TRANSACTION?
SWITCH OFF FANS
Figure 48. Power-On Flow Chart
CCP
N
Y
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PROGRAMMING THE AUTOMATIC FAN SPEED CONTROL LOOP

Note: To more efficiently understand the automatic fan speed control loop, it is strongly recommended to use the ADT7467 evaluation board and software while reading this section.
This section provides the system designer with an understand­ing of the automatic fan control loop, and provides step-by-step guidance on effectively evaluating and selecting critical system parameters. To optimize the system characteristics, the designer needs to give some thought to system configuration, including the number of fans, where they are located, and what tempera­tures are being measured in the particular system.
The mechanical or thermal engineer who is tasked with the system thermal characterization should also be involved at the beginning of the process.

AUTOMATIC FAN CONTROL OVERVIEW

The ADT7467 can automatically control the speed of fans based upon the measured temperature. This is done independently of CPU intervention once initial parameters are set up.
The ADT7467 has a local temperature sensor and two remote temperature channels that can be connected to a CPU on-chip thermal diode (available on Intel Pentium class and other CPUs). These three temperature channels can be used as the basis for automatic fan speed control to drive fans using pulse­width modulation (PWM).
Automatic fan speed control reduces acoustic noise by optimizing fan speed according to accurately measured
temperature. Reducing fan speed can also decrease system current consumption. The automatic fan speed control mode is very flexible owing to the number of programmable parameters, including T
MIN
and T temperature channel and, therefore, for a given fan are critical, because they define the thermal characteristics of the system. The thermal validation of the system is one of the most important steps in the design process, so these values should be selected carefully.
Figure 49 gives a top-level overview of the automatic fan control circuitry on the ADT7467. From a systems-level perspective, up to three system temperatures can be monitored and used to control three PWM outputs. The three PWM outputs can be used to control up to four fans. The ADT7467 allows the speed of four fans to be monitored. Each temperature channel has a thermal calibration block, allowing the designer to individually configure the thermal characteristics of each temperature channel. For example, one can decide to run the CPU fan when CPU temperature increases above 60°C and a chassis fan when the local temperature increases above 45°C. At this stage, the designer has not assigned these thermal calibration settings to a particular fan drive (PWM) channel. The right side of Figure 49 shows controls that are fan-specific. The designer has individual control over parameters such as minimum PWM duty cycle, fan speed failure thresholds, and even ramp control of the PWM outputs. Automatic fan control, then, ultimately allows graceful fan speed changes that are less perceptible to the system user.
RANGE
. The T
MIN
and T
values for a
RANGE
REMOTE 1
TEMP
LOCAL
TEMP
REMOTE 2
TEMP
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
100%
0%
100%
0%
100%
0%
MUX
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 1
MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 2
MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 3
AND 4
MEASUREMENT
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM1
TACH1
PWM2
TACH2
PWM3
TACH3
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Figure 49. Automatic Fan Control Block Diagram
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STEP 1: HARDWARE CONFIGURATION

During system design, the motherboard sensing and control capabilities should be addressed early in the design stages. Decisions about how these capabilities are used should involve the system thermal/mechanical engineer. Ask the following questions:
1.
What ADT7467 functionality will be used?
PWM2 or
TACH4 fan speed measurement or overtemperature
THERM
5 V voltage monitoring or overtemperature
function?
12 V voltage monitoring or VID5 input?
The ADT7467 offers multifunctional pins that can be reconfigured to suit different system requirements and physical layouts. These multifunction pins are software programmable.
SMBALERT
function?
?
THERM
How many fans will be supported in system, three or four?
This influences the choice of whether to use the TACH4 pin or to reconfigure it for the
3.
Is the CPU fan to be controlled using the ADT7467 or will
THERM
function.
it run at full speed 100% of the time?
If run at 100%, this frees up a PWM output, but the system is louder.
4.
Where will the ADT7467 be physically located in the
system?
This influences the assignment of the temperature measurement channels to particular system thermal zones. For example, locating the ADT7467 close to the VRM controller circuitry allows the VRM temperature to be monitored using the local temperature channel.
REMOTE 1 =
AMBIENT TEMP
LOCAL =
VRM TEMP
REMOTE 2 =
CPU TEMP
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
100%
0%
100%
MUX
0%
100%
0%
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 1
MEASUREMENT
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 2
MEASUREMENT
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 3 MEASUREMENT
Figure 50. Hardware Configuration Example
RAMP
RAMP
RAMP
AND 4
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM1
TACH1
CPU FAN SINK
PWM2
TACH2
FRONT CHASSIS
PWM3
TACH3
REAR CHASSIS
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RECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION 1

Configuring the ADT7467 as in Figure 51 provides the system designer with the following features:
1.
Six VID inputs (VID0 to VID5) for VRM10 support.
2.
Two PWM outputs for fan control of up to three fans. (The
front and rear chassis fans are connected in parallel.)
3.
Three TACH fan speed measurement inputs.
4.
V
measured internally through Pin 4.
CC
5.
CPU core voltage measurement (V
6.
2.5 V measurement input used to monitor CPU current
(connected to V
output of ADP316x VRM controller).
COMP
This is used to determine CPU power consumption.
FRONT
CHASSIS
FAN
CORE
).
TACH2
5 V measurement input.
7.
8.
VRM temperature using local temperature sensor.
9.
CPU temperature measured using the Remote 1
temperature channel.
10.
Ambient temperature measured through the Remote 2
temperature channel.
11.
If not using VID5, this pin can be reconfigured as the 12 V
monitoring input.
Bidirectional
12.
PROCHOT
THERM
pin allows the monitoring of
output from an Intel® P4 processor, for example, or can be used as an overtemperature output.
SMBALERT
PWM1
TACH1
13.
system interrupt output.
THERM
CPU FAN
REAR
CHASSIS
FAN
AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
PWM3
VID[0:4]/VID[0.5]
TACH3
D1+
D1–
D2+
D2–
THERM
5(VRM9)/6(VRM10)
PROCHOT
CPU
ADT7467
3.3VSB 5V 12V/VID5
SDA
SCL
SMBALERT
ICH
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ADP316x
VRM
CONTROLLER
V
COMP
CURRENT V
CORE
GND
Figure 51. Recommended Implementation 1
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5 V measurement input.

RECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION 2

Configuring the ADT7467 as in Figure 52 provides the system designer with the following features:
1.
Six VID inputs (VID0 to VID5) for VRM10 support.
2.
Three PWM outputs for fan control of up to three fans.
(All three fans can be individually controlled.)
3.
Three TACH fan speed measurement inputs.
4.
V
measured internally through Pin 4.
CC
5.
CPU core voltage measurement (V
6.
2.5 V measurement input used to monitor CPU current
(connected to V
output of ADP316x VRM controller).
COMP
This is used to determine CPU power consumption.
FRONT
CHASSIS
FAN
CORE
).
TACH2
7.
8.
VRM temperature using local temperature sensor.
9.
CPU temperature measured using the Remote 1
temperature channel.
10.
Ambient temperature measured through the Remote 2
temperature channel.
11.
If not using VID5, this pin can be reconfigured as the 12 V
monitoring input.
Bidirectional
12.
PROCHOT
or can be used as an overtemperature
PWM1
TACH1
THERM
pin allows the monitoring of
output from an Intel P4 processor, for example,
THERM
output.
CPU FAN
REAR
CHASSIS
FAN
AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
PWM3
VID[0:4]/VID[0.5]
TACH3
D1+
D1–
D2+
D2–
THERM
5(VRM9)/6(VRM10)
PROCHOT
CPU
ADT7467
3.3VSB 5V 12V/VID5
SDA
SCL
ICH
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ADP316x
VRM
CONTROLLER
V
COMP
CURRENT V
CORE
GND
Figure 52. Recommended Implementation 2
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STEP 2: CONFIGURING THE MUX

After the system hardware configuration is determined, the fans can be assigned to particular temperature channels. Not only can fans be assigned to individual channels, but the behavior of the fans is also configurable. For example, fans can be run under automatic fan control, can be run manually (under software control), or can be run at the fastest speed calculated by multiple temperature channels. The MUX is the bridge between temperature measurement channels and the three PWM outputs.
Bits <7:5> (BHVR) of Registers 0x5C, 0x5D, and 0x5E (PWM
configuration registers) control the behavior of the fans connected to the PWM1, PWM2, and PWM3 outputs. The values selected for these bits determine how the MUX connects a temperature measurement channel to a PWM output.

Automatic Fan Control MUX Options

<7:5> (BHVR), Registers 0x5C, 0x5D, 0x5E.
000 = Remote 1 temperature controls PWMx
001 = local temperature controls PWMx
101 = Fastest speed calculated by local and Remote 2 temperature controls PWMx
110 = Fastest speed calculated by all three temperature channels controls PWMx
The Fastest Speed Calculated options pertain to controlling one PWM output based on multiple temperature channels. The thermal characteristics of the three temperature zones can be set to drive a single fan. An example would be the fan turning on when Remote 1 temperature exceeds 60°C or if the local temperature exceeds 45°C.

Other MUX Options

<7:5> (BHVR), Registers 0x5C, 0x5D, 0x5E.
011 = PWMx runs full speed
100 = PWMx disabled (default)
111 = manual mode. PWMx is runner under software control. In this mode, PWM duty cycle registers (Registers 0x30 to 0x32) are writable and control the PWM outputs.
010 = Remote 2 temperature controls PWMx
THERMAL CALIBRATION
REMOTE 1 =
AMBIENT TEMP
LOCAL =
VRM TEMP
REMOTE 2 =
CPU TEMP
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
Figure 53. Assigning Temperature Channels to Fan Channels
100%
0%
100%
0%
100%
0%
MUX
MUX
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 1 MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 2 MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 3
AND 4
MEASUREMENT
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM1
TACH1
CPU FAN SINK
PWM2
TACH2
FRONT CHASSIS
PWM3
TACH3
REAR CHASSIS
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MUX Configuration Example

This is an example of how to configure the MUX in a system using the ADT7467 to control three fans. The CPU fan sink is controlled by PWM1, the front chassis fan is controlled by PWM2, and the rear chassis fan is controlled by PWM3. The MUX is configured for the following fan control behavior:
PWM1 (CPU fan sink) is controlled by the fastest speed
calculated by the local (VRM temperature) and Remote 2 (processor) temperature. In this case, the CPU fan sink is also being used to cool the VRM.
PWM2 (front chassis fan) is controlled by the Remote 1
temperature (ambient).
PWM3 (rear chassis fan) is controlled by the Remote 1
temperature (ambient).

Example MUX Settings

<7:5> (BHVR), PWM1 Configuration Register 0x5C.
101 = Fastest speed calculated by local and Remote 2 temperature controls PWM1
<7:5> (BHVR), PWM2 Configuration Register 0x5D.
000 = Remote 1 temperature controls PWM2
<7:5> (BHVR), PWM3 Configuration Register 0x5E.
000 = Remote 1 temperature controls PWM3
These settings configure the MUX, as shown in Figure 54.
REMOTE 2 =
CPU TEMP
LOCAL =
VRM TEMP
REMOTE 1 =
AMBIENT TEMP
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
100%
0%
MUX
100%
0%
100%
0%
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 1 MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 2 MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 3
AND 4
MEASUREMENT
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM1
TACH1
PWM2
TACH2
FRONT CHASSIS
PWM3
TACH3
REAR CHASSIS
CPU FAN SINK
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Figure 54. MUX Configuration Example
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STEP 3: T CALIBRATION CHANNELS
T
is the temperature at which the fans start to turn on under
MIN
automatic fan control. The speed at which the fan runs at T programmed later. The T channel specific, for example, 25°C for ambient channel, 30°C for VRM temperature, and 40°C for processor temperature.
T
is an 8-bit value, either twos complement or Offset 64, that
MIN
can be programmed in 1°C increments. There is a T associated with each temperature measurement channel: Remote 1 Local, and Remote 2 Temp. Once the T exceeded, the fan turns on and runs at the minimum PWM duty cycle. The fan turns off once the temperature has dropped below T
To overcome fan inertia, the fan is spun up until two valid TACH rising edges are counted. See the Fan Startup Timeout section for more details. In some cases, primarily for psycho­acoustic reasons, it is desirable that the fan never switch off below T 0x62), when set, keep the fans running at the PWM minimum duty cycle, if the temperature should fall below T
SETTINGS FOR THERMAL
MIN
values chosen are temperature
MIN
MIN
value is
MIN
– T
MIN
MIN
.
HYST
. Bits <7:5> of Enhanced Acoustics Register 1 (Reg.
.
MIN
MIN
register
is
T
Registers
MIN
Reg. 0x67, Remote 1 Temperature T
Reg. 0x68,
Reg. 0x69,
Local Temperature T
Remote 2 Temperature T
= 0x9A (90°C)
MIN
= 0x9A (90°C)
MIN
= 0x9A (90°C)
MIN

Enhance Acoustics Register 1 (Reg. 0x62)

Bit 7 (MIN3) = 0, PWM3 is off (0% PWM duty cycle) when
temperature is below T
MIN
– T
HYST
.
Bit 7 (MIN3) = 1, PWM3 runs at PWM3 minimum duty cycle
below T
MIN
– T
HYST
.
Bit 6 (MIN2) = 0, PWM2 is off (0% PWM duty cycle) when
temperature is below T
MIN
– T
HYST
.
Bit 6 (MIN2) = 1, PWM2 runs at PWM2 minimum duty cycle
below T
MIN
– T
HYST
.
Bit 5 (MIN1) = 0, PWM1 is off (0% PWM duty cycle) when
temperature is below T
MIN
– T
HYST
.
Bit 5 (MIN1) = 1, PWM1 runs at PWM1 minimum duty cycle
– T
below T
MIN
HYST
.
100%
E L C Y C Y T U D
M W
P
0%
T
MIN
REMOTE 2 =
CPU TEMP
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
RANGE
100%
0%
100%
MUX
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
0%
100%
0%
LOCAL =
VRM TEMP
REMOTE 1 =
AMBIENT TEMP
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
Figure 55. Understanding the T
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 1
MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 2 MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 3
AND 4
MEASUREMENT
Parameter
MIN
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM1
TACH1
PWM2
TACH2
FRONT CHASSIS
PWM3
TACH3
CPU FAN SINK
REAR CHASSIS
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STEP 4: PWM
PWM
is the minimum PWM duty cycle at which each fan in
MIN
FOR EACH PWM (FAN) OUTPUT
MIN
the system runs. It is also the start speed for each fan under automatic fan control once the temperature rises above T For maximum system acoustic benefit, PWM
should be as
MIN
low as possible. Depending on the fan used, the PWM
setting
MIN
MIN
.
is usually in the 20% to 33% duty cycle range. This value can be found through fan validation.
100%
PWM DUTY CYCLE
PWM
MIN
0%
TEMPERATURE
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Figure 56. PWM
T
MIN
Determines Minimum PWM Duty Cycle
MIN
More than one PWM output can be controlled from a single temperature measurement channel. For example, Remote 1 temperature can control PWM1 and PWM2 outputs. If two different fans are used on PWM1 and PWM2, then the fan characteristics can be set up differently. As a result, Fan 1 driven by PWM1 can have a different PWM connected to PWM2. Figure 57 illustrates this as PWM1
value than that of Fan 2
MIN
MIN
(front fan) is turned on at a minimum duty cycle of 20%, while PWM2
(rear fan) turns on at a minimum of 40% duty cycle.
MIN
Note, however, that both fans turn on at exactly the same temperature, defined by T
100%
PWM2
MIN
PWM DUTY CYCLE
PWM1
MIN
0%
Figure 57. Operating Two Different Fans from a Single Temperature Channel
.
MIN
2
M
W
P
1
M
W
P
T
MIN
TEMPERATURE
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Programming the PWM
The PWM
registers are 8-bit registers that allow the
MIN
minimum PWM duty cycle for each output to be configured anywhere from 0% to 100%. This allows the minimum PWM duty cycle to be set in steps of 0.39%.
The value to be programmed into the PWM by
Va lu e (decimal) = PWM
Example 1: For a minimum PWM duty cycle of 50%,
Va lu e (decimal) = 50/0.39 = 128 (decimal) Va lu e = 128 (decimal) or 80 (hex)
Example 2: For a minimum PWM duty cycle of 33%,
Va lu e (decimal) = 33/0.39 = 85 (decimal) Va lu e = 85 (decimal)l or 54 (hex)
PWM
Registers
MIN
Reg. 0x64, PWM1 Minimum Duty Cycle = 0x80 (50% default) Reg. 0x65 Reg. 0x66,
PWM2 Minimum Duty Cycle = 0x80 (50% default)
PWM3 Minimum Duty Cycle = 0x80 (50% default)

Note on Fan Speed and PWM Duty Cycle

The PWM duty cycle does not directly correlate to fan speed in RPM. Running a fan at 33% PWM duty cycle does not equate to running the fan at 33% speed. Driving a fan at 33% PWM duty cycle actually runs the fan at closer to 50% of its full speed. This is because fan speed in %RPM generally relates to the square root of PWM duty cycle. Given a PWM square wave as the drive signal, fan speed in RPM approximates to
STEP 5: PWM
PWM
is the maximum duty cycle that each fan in the system
MAX
FOR PWM (FAN) OUTPUTS
MAX
runs at under the automatic fan speed control loop. For maximum system acoustic benefit, PWM possible, but should be capable of maintaining the processor temperature limit at an acceptable level. If the temperature limit is exceeded, the fans are still boosted to 100% for fail-safe cooling.
There is a PWM
limit for each fan channel. The default value
MAX
of this register is 0xFF and so has no effect unless it is programmed.
Registers
MIN
/0.39
MIN
register is given
MIN
10% ×= cycledutyPWMfanspeed
should be as low as
MAX
THERM
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100%
PWM
MAX
PWM DUTY CYCLE
PWM
MIN
0%
STEP 6: T
T
is the range of temperature over which automatic fan
RANGE
control occurs once the programmed T been exceeded. T value, that is, a T 33%. If PWM
FOR TEMPERATURE CHANNELS
RANGE
temperature has
MIN
is a temperature slope, not an arbitrary
RANGE
of 40°C holds true only for PWM
RANGE
is increased or decreased, the effective T
MIN
changes.
T
RANGE
MIN
=
RANGE
TEMPERATURE
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THERM
Figure 58. PWM
T
MIN
Determines Maximum PWM Duty Cycle below the
MAX
Temperature Limit
Programming the PWM
The PWM
registers are 8-bit registers that allow the
MAX
Registers
MAX
maximum PWM duty cycle for each output to be configured anywhere from 0% to 100%. This allows the maximum PWM duty cycle to be set in steps of 0.39%.
The value to be programmed into the PWM
register is given
MAX
by
Va lu e (decimal) = PWM
MAX
/0.39
Example 1: For a maximum PWM duty cycle of 50%,
Va lu e (decimal) – 50/0.39 = 128 (decimal) Va lu e = 128 (decimal) or 80 (hex)
Example 2: For a minimum PWM duty cycle of 75%,
Va lu e (decimal) = 75/0.39 = 85 (decimal) Va lu e = 192 (decimal) or C0 (hex)
PWM
Registers
MAX
Reg. 0x38, PWM1 Maximum Duty Cycle = 0xFF (100% default)
Reg. 0x39,
PWM2 Maximum Duty Cycle = 0xFF
(100% default)
Reg. 0x3A,
PWM3 Maximum Duty Cycle = 0xFF
(100% default)
100%
PWM DUTY CYCLE
PWM
MIN
0%
The T
T
MIN
Figure 59. T
or fan control slope is determined by the following
RANGE
Parameter Affects Cooling Slope
RANGE
TEMPERATURE
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procedure:
1.
Determine the maximum operating temperature for that
channel (for example, 70°C).
2.
Determine experimentally the fan speed (PWM duty cycle
value) that does not exceed the temperature at the worst­case operating points. (For example, 70°C is reached when the fans are running at 50% PWM duty cycle.)
3.
Determine the slope of the required control loop to meet
these requirements.
Using the ADT7467 evaluation software, can graphically
4. program and visualize this functionality. Ask your local Analog Devices representative for details.
100%
See the Note on Fan Speed and PWM Duty Cycle on Page 41.
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50%
PWM DUTY CYCLE
33%
0%
Figure 60. Adjusting PWM
30°C
T
MIN
40°C
MIN
Affects T
RANGE
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T
is implemented as a slope, which means that as PWM
RANGE
is changed, T same. The higher the PWM T
, that is, the fan reaches full speed (100%) at a lower
RANGE
changes, but the actual slope remains the
RANGE
value, the smaller the effective
MIN
temperature.
100%
50% 33%
25%
PWM DUTY CYCLE
10%
0%
30°C
40°C
45°C
54°C
T
MIN
Figure 61. Increasing PWM
For a given T
value, the temperature at which the fan runs
RANGE
at full speed for different PWM
Changes Effective T
MIN
values can be easily
MIN
RANGE
calculated:
T
= T
MAX
+ (Max DCMin DC) × T
MIN
RANGE
/170
where:
is the temperature at which the fan runs full speed.
T
MAX
T
is the temperature at which the fan turns on.
MIN
Max DC is the maximum duty cycle (100%) = 255 decimal. Min D C is equal to PWM T
is the duty PWM duty cycle vs. temperature slope.
RANGE
Example: Calculate T, given that T
and PWM
T T T T
= 10% duty cycle = 26 (decimal).
MIN
= T
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
+ (Max DCMin DC) × T
MIN
= 30°C + (100% − 10%) × 40°C/170 = 30°C + (255 − 26) × 40°C/170 = 84°C (effective T
Example: Calculate T
and PWM
T T T T
= 25% duty cycle = 64 (decimal).
MIN
= T
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
+ (Max DCMin DC) × T
MIN
= 30°C + (100% − 25%) × 40°C/170 = 30°C + (255 − 64) × 40°C/170 = 75°C (effective T
.
MIN
RANGE
, given that T
MAX
RANGE
= 30°C, T
MIN
= 54°C)
MIN
= 45°C)
RANGE
/170
RANGE
= 30°C, T
/170
RANGE
= 40°C,
RANGE
MIN
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= 40°C,
Example: Calculate T
and PWM
T T T T
= 33% duty cycle = 85 (decimal).
MIN
= T
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
+ (Max DCMin DC) × T
MIN
= 30°C + (100% − 33%) × 40°C/170 = 30°C + (255 − 85) × 40°C/170 = 70°C (effective T
Example: Calculate T
and PWM
T T T T
Selecting a T
The T
= 50% duty cycle = 128 (decimal).
MIN
= T
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
RANGE
+ (Max DCMin DC) × T
MIN
= 30°C + (100% − 50%) × 40°C/170 = 30°C + (255 − 128) × 40°C/170 = 60°C (effective T
RANGE
value can be selected for each temperature channel:
MAX
MAX
Slope
, given that T
= 40°C)
RANGE
, given that T
= 30°C)
RANGE
= 30°C, T
MIN
= 30°C, T
MIN
RANGE
RANGE
RANGE
/170
RANGE
/170
Remote 1, local, and Remote 2 temperature. Bits <7:4> (T of Registers 0x5F to 0x61 define the T
value for each
RANGE
= 40°C,
= 40°C,
RANGE
)
temperature channel.
Table 13. Selecting a T
Bits <7:4>1 T
RANGE
RANGE
Value
(°C)
0000 2 0001 2.5 0010 3.33 0011 4 0100 5 0101 6.67 0110 8 0111 10 1000 13.33 1001 16 1010 20 1011 26.67 1100 32 (default) 1101 40 1110 53.33 1111 80
1
Register 0x5F configures Remote 1 T Register 0x60 configures Local T Register 0x61 configures Remote 2 T
RANGE
RANGE
.
RANGE
.
.
Summary of T
RANGE
Function
When using the automatic fan control function, the temperature at which the fan reaches full speed can be calculated by
T
= T
MAX
MIN
+ T
(1)
RANGE
Equation 1 holds true only when PWM PWM duty cycle.
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is equal to 33%
MIN
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Increasing or decreasing PWM
changes the effective T
MIN
RANGE
although the fan control still follows the same PWM duty cycle to temperature slope. The effective T
for different PWM
RANGE
MIN
values can be calculated using Equation 2:
T
= T
MAX
+ (Max DCMin DC) × T
MIN
/170 (2)
RANGE
where:
(Max DCMin DC) × T
/170 is the effective T
RANGE
RANGE
value.
See the Note on Fan Speed and PWM Duty Cycle.
Figure 62 shows PWM duty cycle versus temperature for each
setting. The lower graph shows how each T
T
RANGE
RANGE
setting affects fan speed versus temperature. As can be seen from the graph, the effect on fan speed is nonlinear.
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
PWM DUTY CYCLE (%)
20
10
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
FAN SPEED (% OF MAX)
20
10
0
0 20406080100120
TEMPERATURE ABOVE T
TEMPERATURE ABOVE T
Figure 62. T
RANGE
MIN
MIN
vs. Actual Fan Speed Profile
2°C
2.5°C
3.33°C 4°C 5°C
6.67°C 8°C 10°C
13.3°C 16°C 20°C
26.6°C 32°C 40°C
53.3°C 80°C
2°C
2.5°C
3.33°C 4°C 5°C
6.67°C 8°C 10°C
13.3°C 16°C 20°C
26.6°C 32°C 40°C
53.3°C 80°C
The graphs in Figure 62 assume that the fan starts from 0% PWM duty cycle. Clearly, the minimum PWM duty cycle, PWM performs in the system. Figure 63 shows how T when the PWM
, needs to be factored in to see how the loop actually
MIN
is affected
RANGE
value is set to 20%. It can be seen that the fan
MIN
actually runs at about 45% fan speed when the temperature exceeds T
MIN
.
,
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
PWM DUTY CYCLE (%)
20
10
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
FAN SPEED (% OF MAX)
20
10
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Figure 63. T
TEMPERATURE ABOVE T
TEMPERATURE ABOVE T
and % Fan Speed Slopes with PWM
RANGE
MIN
MIN
MIN
= 20%
2°C
2.5°C
3.33°C 4°C 5°C
6.67°C 8°C 10°C
13.3°C 16°C 20°C
26.6°C 32°C 40°C
53.3°C 80°C
2°C
2.5°C
3.33°C 4°C 5°C
6.67°C 8°C 10°C
13.3°C 16°C 20°C
26.6°C 32°C 40°C
53.3°C 80°C
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Example: Determining T
for Each Temperature
RANGE
Channel
The following example shows how the different T
MIN
and T
RANGE
settings can be applied to three different thermal zones. In this example, the following T
= 80°C for ambient temperature
T
RANGE
T
= 53.3°C for CPU temperature
RANGE
T
= 40°C for VRM temperature
RANGE
values apply:
RANGE
This example uses the MUX configuration described in Step 2, with the ADT7467 connected as shown in Figure 54. Both CPU temperature and VRM temperature drive the CPU fan
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connected to PWM1. Ambient temperature drives the front chassis fan and rear chassis fan connected to PWM2 and PWM3. The front chassis fan is configured to run at PWM 20%. The rear chassis fan is configured to run at PWM 30%. The CPU fan is configured to run at PWM
MIN
MIN
= 10%.
=
MIN
=

Note on 4-Wire Fans

The control range for 4-wire fans is much wider than that of 2 wire or 3 wire fans. In many cases, 4-wire fans can start with a PWM drive of as little as 20%.
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100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
PWM DUTY CYCLE (%)
20
10
0
0 10203040 10050 60 70 80 90
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
FAN SPEED (% MAX RPM)
20
10
0
0 10203040 10050 60 70 80 90
Figure 64. T
STEP 7: T
T
THERM
THERM
is the absolute maximum temperature allowed on a
TEMPERATURE ABOVE T
TEMPERATURE ABOVE T
and % Fan Speed Slopes for VRM, Ambient, and
RANGE
CPU Temperature Channels
MIN
MIN
FOR TEMPERATURE CHANNELS
temperature channel. Above this temperature, a component such as the CPU or VRM might be operating beyond its safe operating limit. When the temperature measured exceeds
, all fans are driven at 100% PWM duty cycle (full speed)
T
THERM
to provide critical system cooling.
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The fans remain running at 100% until the temperature drops below T
minus hysteresis, where hysteresis is the number
THERM
programmed into the Hysteresis Registers 0x6D and 0x6E. The default hysteresis value is 4°C.
The T
limit should be considered the maximum worst-case
THERM
operating temperature of the system. Because exceeding any
limit runs all fans at 100%, it has very negative acoustic
T
THERM
effects. Ultimately, this limit should be set up as a fail-safe, and one should ensure that it is not exceeded under normal system operating conditions.
Note that the T
limits are nonmaskable and affect the fan
THERM
speed no matter how automatic fan control settings are configured. This allows some flexibility, because a T
RANGE
value can be selected based on its slope, while a hard limit (such as 70°C), can be programmed as T the fan reaches full speed) by setting T
(the temperature at which
MAX
to that limit (for
THERM
example, 70°C).
THERM
Reg. 0x6A, Remote 1
Reg. 0x6B,
Reg. 0x6C,
Registers
THERM
Local
Remote 2
THERM
limit = 0xA4 (100°C default)
limit = 0xA4 (100°C default)
THERM
limit = 0xA4 (100°C default)

Hysteresis Registers

Reg. 0x6D, Remote 1, Local Hysteresis Register
Remote 1 temperature hysteresis (4°C default).
<7:4>,
<3:0>, Local temperature hysteresis (4°C default).
Reg. 0x6E
<7:4>,
, Remote 2 Temperature Hysteresis Register
Remote 2 temperature hysteresis (4°C default).
Because each hysteresis setting is four bits, hysteresis values are programmable from 1°C to 15°C. It is not recommended that hysteresis values ever be programmed to 0°C, because this disables hysteresis. In effect, this would cause the fans to cycle between normal speed and 100% speed, creating unsettling acoustic noise.
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100%
E L C Y C Y T U D
M W
P
0%
T
THERMAL CALIBRATION
REMOTE 2 =
CPU TEMP
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
T
THERM
100%
100%
0%
MIN
T
MIN
MUX
T
LOCAL =
VRM TEMP
REMOTE 1 =
AMBIENT TEMP
STEP 8: T
T
is the amount of extra cooling a fan provides after the
HYST
FOR TEMPERATURE CHANNELS
HYST
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
temperature measured has dropped back below T fan turns off. The premise for temperature hysteresis (T
0%
T
RANGE
100%
0%
T
RANGE
Figure 65. How T
before the
MIN
HYST
THERM
) is that, without it, the fan would merely chatter or cycle on and off regularly whenever temperature is hovering at about the T
MIN
setting.
The T
value chosen determines the amount of time needed
HYST
for the system to cool down or heat up as the fan is turning on and off. Values of hysteresis are programmable in the range 1°C to 15°C. Larger values of T on and off. The T
The T
setting applies not only to the temperature hysteresis
HYST
default value is set at 4°C.
HYST
for fan on/off, but the same setting is used for the T
prevent the fans from chattering
HYST
THERM
hysteresis value, described in Step 6. Therefore, programming Registers 0x6D and 0x6E sets the hysteresis for both fan on/off and the
THERM
function.
PWM
MIN
RAMP
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 1 MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 2 MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 3
AND 4
MEASUREMENT
GENERATOR
GENERATOR
GENERATOR
Relates to Automatic Fan Control

Hysteresis Registers

Reg. 0x6D, Remote 1, Local Hysteresis Register
Remote 1 temperature hysteresis (4°C default).
<7:4>,
<3:0>, local temperature hysteresis (4°C default).
Reg. 0x6E
<7:4>,
, Remote 2 Temp Hysteresis Register
Remote 2 temperature hysteresis (4°C default).
In some applications, it is required that fans not turn off below
, but remain running at PWM
T
MIN
Acoustics Register 1 (Reg. 0x62) allow the fans to be turned off or to be kept spinning below T
value has no effect on the fan when the temperature drops
T
HYST
below T
MIN
.
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
PWM1
TACH1
CPU FAN SINK
PWM2
TACH2
FRONT CHASSIS
PWM3
TACH3
REAR CHASSIS
MIN
. If the fans are always on, the
MIN
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. Bits <7:5> of Enhanced
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100%
E L C Y C Y T U D
M W
P
0%
THERMAL CALIBRATION
LOCAL =
THERMAL CALIBRATION
THERMAL CALIBRATION
REMOTE 2 =
CPU TEMP
VRM TEMP
REMOTE 1 =
AMBIENT TEMP
Figure 66. The T
T
RANGE
T
MIN
T
MIN
T
MIN
T
MIN
T
THERM
100%
0%
T
RANGE
100%
MUX
0%
T
RANGE
100%
0%
T
RANGE
Value Applies to Fan On/Off Hysteresis and
HYST
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 1
MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 2
MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 3
AND 4
MEASUREMENT
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
THERM
Hysteresis
PWM1
TACH1
PWM2
TACH2
FRONT CHASSIS
PWM3
TACH3
CPU FAN SINK
REAR CHASSIS
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Enhance Acoustics Register 1 (Reg. 0x62)

Bit 7 (MIN3) = 0, PWM3 is off (0% PWM duty cycle) when
temperature is below T
MIN
− T
HYST
.
Bit 7 (MIN3) = 1, PWM3 runs at PWM3 minimum duty cycle
below T
MIN
− T
HYST
.
Bit 6 (MIN2) = 0, PWM2 is off (0% PWM duty cycle) when
temperature is below T
MIN
− T
HYST
.
Bit 6 (MIN2) = 1, PWM2 runs at PWM2 minimum duty cycle
below T
MIN
− T
HYST
.
Bit 5 (MIN1) = 0, PWM1 is off (0% PWM duty cycle) when
temperature is below T
MIN
− T
HYST
.
Bit 5 (MIN1) = 1, PWM1 runs at PWM1 minimum duty cycle
below T
MIN
− T
HYST
.
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DYNAMIC T
CONTROL MODE
MIN
In addition to the automatic fan speed control mode described in the Automatic Fan Control Overview section, the ADT7467 has a mode that extends the basic automatic fan speed control loop. Dynamic T
control allows the ADT7467 to intelligently
MIN
adapt the system’s cooling solution for best system performance or lowest possible system acoustics, depending on user or design requirements. Use of dynamic T
control alleviates the
MIN
need to design for worst-case conditions and significantly reduces system design and validation time.

Designing for Worst-Case Conditions

System design must always allow for worst-case conditions. In PC design, the worst-case conditions include, but are not limited to the following:
Worst -C as e A lt it ud e
A computer can be operated at different altitudes. The altitude affects the relative air density, which alters the effectiveness of the fan cooling solution. For example, comparing 40°C air temperature at 10,000 ft. to 20°C air temperature at sea level, relative air density is increased by 40%. This means that the fan can spin 40% slower and make less noise at sea level than at 10,000 ft. while keeping the system at the same temperature at both locations.
Worst - Ca se F a n
Due to manufacturing tolerances, fan speeds in RPM are normally quoted with a tolerance of ±20%. The designer needs to assume that the fan RPM can be 20% below tolerance. This translates to reduced system airflow and elevated system temperature. Note that fans 20% out of tolerance can negatively impact system acoustics, because they run faster and generate more noise.
Worst-Case Chassis Airflow
The same motherboard can be used in a number of different chassis configurations. The design of the chassis and the physical location of fans and components determine the system thermal characteristics. Moreover, for a given chassis, the addition of add-in cards, cables, or other system configuration options can alter the system airflow and reduce the effectiveness of the system cooling solution. The cooling solution can also be inadvertently altered by the end user. (For example, placing a computer against a wall can block the air ducts and reduce system airflow.)
VENTS
I/O CARDS
GOOD CPU AIRFLOW
FAN
VENTS
GOOD VENTING =
GOOD AIR EXCHANGE
FAN
POWER
SUPPLY
CPU
DRIVE
BAYS
VENTS
I/O CARDS
POOR CPU
AIRFLOW
POOR VENTING =
POOR AIR EXCHANGE
FAN
POWER SUPPLY
CPU
DRIVE
BAYS
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Figure 67. Chassis Airflow Issues
Worst-Case Processor Power Consumption
This data sheet maximum does not necessarily reflect the true processor power consumption. Designing for worst­case CPU power consumption can result in a processor becoming overcooled (generating excess system noise).
Worst-Case Peripheral Power Consumption
The tendency is to design to data sheet maximums for peripheral components (again overcooling the system).
Worst-Case Assembly
Every system manufactured is unique because of manufacturing variations. Heat sinks may be loose fitting or slightly misaligned. Too much or too little thermal grease might be used, or variations in application pressure for thermal interface material could affect the efficiency of the thermal solution. Accounting for manufacturing variations in every system is difficult; therefore, the system must be designed for the worst case.
T
A
θ
θ
θ
θ
θ
SA
TIMS
CTIM
TIMC
JTIM
T
S
θ
T
TIM
T
C
T
TIM
T
J
CA
θ
CS
θ
JA
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HEAT
SINK
THERMAL
INTERFACE
MATERIAL
INTEGRATED
HEAT
SPREADER
SUBSTRATE
PROCESSOR
EPOXY
THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL
Figure 68. Thermal Model
Although a design usually accounts for worst-case conditions in all these cases, the actual system is almost never operated at worst-case conditions. The alternative to designing for the worst case is to use the dynamic T
control function.
MIN
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Dynamic T
Dynamic T fan control loop by adjusting the T performance and measured temperature. This is important, because, instead of designing for the worst case, the system thermals can be defined as operating zones. ADT7467 can self­adjust its fan control loop to maintain either an operating zone temperature or a system target temperature. For example, one can specify that the ambient temperature in a system should be maintained at 50°C. If the temperature is below 50°C, the fans might not need to run or might run very slowly. If the temperature is higher than 50°C, the fans need to throttle up.
The challenge presented by any thermal design is finding the right settings to suit the system’s fan control solution. This can involve designing for the worst case, followed by weeks of system thermal characterization, and finally fan acoustic optimization (for psycho-acoustic reasons). Getting the most benefit from the automatic fan control mode involves character­izing the system to find the best T control loop, and the best PWM speed setting. Using the ADT7467’s dynamic T however, shortens the characterization time and alleviates tweaking the control loop settings, because the device can self­adjust during system operation.
Dynamic T operating zone temperatures required for the system. Associated with this control mode are three operating point registers, one for each temperature channel. This allows the system thermal solution to be broken down into distinct thermal zones. For example, CPU operating temperature is 70°C, VRM operating temperature is 80°C, and ambient operating temperature is 50°C. The ADT7467 dynamically alters the control solution to maintain each zone temperature as closely as possible to its target operating point.

Operating Point Registers

Reg. 0x33, Remote 1 Operating Point = 0xA4 (100°C default)
Reg. 0x34,
Control Overview
MIN
control mode builds upon the basic automatic
MIN
value based on system
MIN
and T
MIN
value for the quietest fan
MIN
control mode is operated by specifying the
MIN
settings for the
RANGE
control mode,
MIN
Local Operating Point = 0xA4 (100°C default)
Figure 69 shows an overview of the parameters that affect the operation of the dynamic T
PWM DUTY CYCLE
T
LOWTMIN
OPERATING
POINT
Figure 69. Dynamic T
control loop.
MIN
T
T
HIGH
THERM
Control Loop
MIN
T
RANGE
TEMPERATURE
Table 14 provides a brief description of each parameter.
Table 14. T
Control Loop Parameters
MIN
Parameter Description
T
LOW
If the temperature drops below the T
limit, an
LOW
error flag is set in a status register and an SMBALERT interrupt can be generated.
T
HIGH
If the temperature exceeds the T
limit, an
HIGH
error flag is set in a status register and an SMBALERT interrupt can be generated.
T
MIN
The temperature at which the fan turns on under automatic fan speed control.
Operating point
The target temperature for a particular temperature zone. The ADT7467 attempts to maintain system temperature at about the operating point by adjusting the T
parameter
MIN
of the control loop.
T
THERM
If the temperature exceeds this critical limit, the fans can be run at 100% for maximum cooling.
T
RANGE
Programs the PWM duty cycle vs. temperature control slope.
Dynamic T
Because the dynamic T
Control Programming
MIN
control mode is a basic extension of
MIN
the automatic fan control mode, program the automatic fan control mode parameters first, as described in Step 1 to Step 8, then proceed with dynamic T
control mode programming.
MIN
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Reg. 0x35,
Remote 2 Operating Point = 0xA4 (100°C default)
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STEP 9: OPERATING POINTS FOR TEMPERATURE CHANNELS

The operating point for each temperature channel is the optimal temperature for that thermal zone. The hotter each zone is allowed to be, the quieter the system, because the fans are not required to run as fast. The ADT7467 increases or decreases fan speeds as necessary to maintain the operating point temperature, allowing for system-to-system variation and removing the need for worst-case design. If a sensible operating point value is chosen, any T system characterization. If the T sooner than required, and the temperature is below the operat­ing point. In response, the ADT7467 increases T fans off longer and to allow the temperature zone to get closer to the operating point. Likewise, too high a T
value can be selected in the
MIN
value is too low, the fans run
MIN
MIN
value causes
MIN
to keep the
the operating point to be exceeded, and in turn, the ADT7467 reduces T
to turn the fans on sooner to cool the system.
MIN

Programming Operating Point Registers

There are three operating point registers, one for each temperature channel. These 8-bit registers allow the operating point temperatures to be programmed with 1°C resolution.

Operating Point Registers

Reg. 0x33, Remote 1 Operating Point = 0xA4 (100°C default)
Reg. 0x34,
Reg. 0x35,
Local Operating Point = 0xA4 (100°C default)
Remote 2 Operating Point = 0xA4 (100°C default)
REMOTE 2 =
CPU TEMP
LOCAL =
VRM TEMP
REMOTE 1 =
AMBIENT TEMP
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
Figure 70. Operating Point Value Dynamically Adjusts Automatic Fan Control Settings
100%
0%
100%
0%
100%
0%
MUX
OPERATING
POINT
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 1 MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 2 MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 3
AND 4
MEASUREMENT
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM1
TACH1
PWM2
TACH2
FRONT CHASSIS
PWM3
TACH3
REAR CHASSIS
CPU FAN SINK
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STEP 10: HIGH AND LOW LIMITS FOR TEMPERATURE CHANNELS

The low limit defines the temperature at which the T starts to be increased, if temperature falls below this value. This has the net effect of reducing the fan speed, allowing the system to get hotter. An interrupt can be generated when the tempera­ture drops below the low limit.
The high limit defines the temperature at which the T starts to be reduced, if temperature increases above this value. This has the net effect of increasing fan speed to cool down the system. An interrupt can be generated when the temperature rises above the high limit.

Programming High and Low Limits

There are six limit registers; a high limit and low limit are associated with each temperature channel. These 8-bit registers allow the high and low limit temperatures to be programmed with 1°C resolution.

Temperature Limit Registers

Reg. 0x4E, Remote 1 Temperature Low Limit = 0x01
Reg. 0x4F,
Reg. 0x50,
Reg. 0x51,
Reg. 0x52,
Reg. 0x53,
How Dynamic T
Remote 1 Temperature High Limit = 0x7F
Local Temperature Low Limit = 0x01
Local Temperature High Limit = 0x7F
Remote 2 Temperature Low Limit = 0x01
Remote 2 Temperature High Limit = 0x7F
Control Works
MIN
The basic premise is as follows:
Set the target temperature for the temperature zone, which
1. could be, for example, the Remote 1 thermal diode. This value is programmed to the Remote 1 operating temperature register.
2.
As the temperature in that zone (Remote 1 temperature)
rises toward and exceeds the operating point temperature,
is reduced and the fan speed increases.
T
MIN
As the temperature drops below the operating point
3. temperature, T
is increased and the fan speed is reduced.
MIN
However, the loop operation is not as simple as described in these steps. A number of conditions govern the situations in which T
can increase or decrease.
MIN
MIN
MIN
value
value

Short Cycle and Long Cycle

The ADT7467 implements two loops: a short cycle and a long cycle. The short cycle takes place every n monitoring cycles. The long cycle takes place every 2n monitoring cycles. The value of n is programmable for each temperature channel. The bits are located at the following register locations:
Remote 1 = CYR1 = Bits <2:0> of Calibration Control Register 2 (Address = 0x37).
Local = CYL = Bits <5:3> of Calibration Control Register 2 (Address = 0x37).
Remote 2 = CYR2 = Bits <7:6> of Calibration Control Register 2 and Bit 0 of Calibration Control Register 1 (Address = 0x36).
Table 15. Cycle Bit Assignments
Code Short Cycle Long Cycle
000 8 cycles (1 s) 16 cycles (2 s) 001 16 cycles (2 s) 32 cycles (4 s) 010 32 cycles (4 s) 64 cycles (8 s) 011 64 cycles (8 s) 128 cycles (16 s) 100 128 cycles (16 s) 256 cycles (32 s) 101 256 cycles (32 s) 512 cycles (64 s) 110 512 cycles (64 s) 1024 cycles (128 s) 111 1024 cycles (128 s) 2048 cycles (256 s)
Care should be taken when choosing the cycle time. A long cycle time means that T has very fast temperature transients, the dynamic T
is updated less often. If your system
MIN
control
MIN
loop will always be lagging. If you choose a cycle time that is too fast, the full benefit of changing T
might not be realized and
MIN
needs to change again on the next cycle; in effect, it is over­shooting. It is necessary to carry out some calibration to identify the most suitable response time.
Figure 71 shows the steps taken during the short cycle.
WAIT n
MONITORING
CYCLES
CURRENT
TEMPERATURE
MEASUREMENT
T1(n)
OPERATING
POINT
TEMPERATURE
OP1
PREVIOUS
TEMPERATURE
MEASUREMENT
T1 (n – 1)
IS T1(n) >
(OP1 – HYS)
IS T1(n) – T1(n – 1)
0.25°C
IS T1(n) – T1(n – 1) = 0.5 – 0.75°C IS T1(n) – T1(n – 1) = 1.0 – 1.75°C IS T1(n) – T1(n – 1) > 2.0°C
Figure 71. Short Cycle Steps
YES
NO
NO
YES
DO NOTHING
DO NOTHING
(SYSTEM IS
COOLING OF
FOR CONSTANT)
DECREASE T DECREASE T DECREASE T
MIN
MIN MIN
BY 1°C
BY 2°C BY 4°C
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Figure 72 shows the steps taken during the long cycle.
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WAIT 2n
MONITORING
CYCLES
CURRENT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
T1(n)
OPERATING
POINT
TEMPERATURE
OP1
IS T1(n) > OP1
IS T1(n) < LOW TEMP LIMIT
AND
T
< HIGH TEMP LIMIT
MIN
AND
< OP1
T
MIN
AND
T1(n) > T
Figure 72. Long Cycle Steps
The following examples illustrate some of the circumstances that might cause T
to increase, decrease, or stay the same.
MIN
Example: Normal Operation—No T
1. If measured temperature never exceeds the programmed
operating point minus the hysteresis temperature, then
is not adjusted, that is, remains at its current setting.
T
MIN
If measured temperature never drops below the low
2. temperature limit, then T
THERM LIMIT
HIGH TEMP
LIMIT
OPERATING
POINT
LOW TEMP
LIMIT
T
MIN
HYSTERESIS
ACTUAL
TEMP
Figure 73. Temperature between Operating Point and Low Temperature Limit
Because neither the operating point minus the hysteresis temperature nor the low temperature limit has been exceeded, the T
value is not adjusted, and the fan runs at a speed
MIN
determined by the fixed T automatic fan speed control mode.
Example: Operating Point Exceeded—T
When the measured temperature is below the operating point temperature minus the hysteresis, T
Once the temperature exceeds the operating temperature minus the hysteresis (OP − Hyst), T during the short cycle (see Figure 71). The rate at which T decreases depends on the programmed value of n. It also
YES
NO
MIN
NO
is not adjusted.
MIN
and T
MIN
RANGE
MIN
starts to decrease. This occurs
MIN
DECREASE T
BY 1°C
YES
INCREASE
T
BY 1°C
MIN
DO NOT
CHANGE
Adjustment
MIN
values defined in the
Reduced
MIN
remains the same.
MIN
MIN
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depends on how much the temperature has increased between this monitoring cycle and the last monitoring cycle, that is, if the temperature has increased by 1°C, then T 2°C. Decreasing T
has the effect of increasing the fan speed,
MIN
is reduced by
MIN
thus providing more cooling to the system.
If the temperature is slowly increasing only in the range (OP − Hyst), that is,
does not decrease. This allows small changes in
T
MIN
0.25°C per short monitoring cycle, then
temperature in the desired operating zone without changing T
. The long cycle makes no change to T
MIN
in the tempera-
MIN
ture range (OP − Hyst), because the temperature has not exceeded the operating temperature.
Once the temperature exceeds the operating temperature, the long cycle causes T
to be reduced by 1°C every long cycle
MIN
while the temperature remains above the operating temperature. This takes place in addition to the decrease in T
that would
MIN
occur due to the short cycle. In Figure 74, because the tempera­ture is increasing at a rate in T
takes place during the short cycle.
MIN
0.25°C per short cycle, no reduction
Once the temperature has fallen below the operating temperature, T starts to increase slowly, T temperature increases at a rate
Example: Increase T
stays the same. Even when the temperature
MIN
stays the same, because the
MIN
0.25°C per cycle.
Cycle
MIN
When the temperature drops below the low temperature limit, T
can increase in the long cycle. Increasing T
MIN
has the
MIN
effect of running the fan slower and, therefore, quieter. The long cycle diagram in Figure 25 shows the conditions that need to be true for T
to increase. Here is a quick summary of those
MIN
conditions and the reasons they need to be true.
T
can increase, if
MIN
The measured temperature has fallen below the low
1. temperature limit. This means the user must choose the low limit carefully. It should not be so low that the temperature never falls below it, because T
would never
MIN
increase and the fans would run faster than necessary.
2.
T
is below the high temperature limit. T
MIN
is never
MIN
allowed to increase above the high temperature limit. As a result, the high limit should be sensibly chosen, because it determines how high T
T
3.
is below the operating point temperature. T
MIN
MIN
can go.
MIN
never be allowed to increase above the operating point temperature, because the fans would not switch on until the temperature rose above the operating point.
4.
The temperature is above T
is turned off below T
MIN
. The dynamic T
MIN
.
MIN
should
control
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O
O
THERM
LIMIT
HIGH TEMP
LIMIT
PERATING
POINT
HYSTERESIS
ACTUAL
TEMP
T
MIN
LOW TEMP
LIMIT
DECREASE HERE DUE TO
SHORT CYCLE ONLY
T1(n) – T1 (n – 1) = 0.5°C
OR 0.75°C = > T
DECREASES BY 1°C
EVERY SHORT CYCLE
MIN
Figure 74. Effect of Exceeding Operating Point Minus Hysteresis Temperature
Figure 75 shows how T ture is above T
is below the high temperature limit and below the
T
MIN
and below the low temperature limit, and
MIN
increases when the current tempera-
MIN
operating point. Once the temperature rises above the low temperature limit, T
THERM
LIMIT
HIGH TEMP
LIMIT
OPERATING
POINT
HYSTERESIS
LOW TEMP
LIMIT
T
ACTUAL
MIN
Figure 75. Increasing T
Example: Preventing T
Because T
is dynamically adjusted, it is undesirable for T
MIN
MIN
TEMP
stays the same.
for Quieter Operation
MIN
from Reaching Full Scale
MIN
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MIN
to reach full scale (127°C), because the fan would never switch on. As a result, T
is allowed to vary only within a specified
MIN
range:
1.
The lowest possible value for T
is –127°C (twos
MIN
complement mode) or −64°C (Offset 64 mode).
DECREASE HERE DUE TO
LONG CYCLE ONLY
T1(n) – T1 (n – 1) 0.25°C
AND T1(n) > OP = > T
DECREASES BY 1°C EVERY LONG CYCLE
PERATING
LOW TEMP
HIGH TEMP
STEP 11: MONITORING THERM
Using the operating point limit ensures that the dynamic T control mode is operating in the best possible acoustic position while ensuring that the temperature never exceeds the maxi­mum operating temperature. Using the operating point limit allows T its self-corrective nature. In PC design, the operating point for the chassis is usually the worst-case internal chassis temperature.
The optimal operating point for the processor is determined by monitoring the thermal monitor in the Intel Pentium 4 proces­sor. To do this, the connected to the
NO CHANGE IN T
DUE TO ANY CYCLE, BECAUSE
T1(n) – T1 (n – 1) 0.25°C
AND T1(n) < OP = > T
STAYS THE SAME
MIN
THERM
LIMIT
POINT
Figure 76. T
HYSTERESIS
ACTUAL
LIMIT
LIMIT
T
MIN
TEMP
Adjustments Limited by the High Temperature Limit
MIN
to be independent of system-level issues because of
MIN
THERM
HERE
MIN
MIN
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PROCHOT
output of the Pentium 4 is
input of the ADT7467.
T
MIN
FROM INCREASING
PREVENTED
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MIN
2.
T
cannot exceed the high temperature limit.
MIN
The operating point for the processor can be determined by allowing the current temperature to be copied to the operating
If the temperature is below T
3. is running at minimum speed and dynamic T disabled.
, the fan is switched off or
MIN
control is
MIN
point register when the
PROCHOT
output pulls the
THERM
input low on the ADT7467. This gives the maximum temperature at which the Pentium 4 can run before clock modulation occurs.
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Enabling the
Bits <4:2> of dynamic T enable/disable point.
Dynamic T
<2> PHTR2 = 1, copies the Remote 2 current temperature to
the Remote 2 operating point register, if The operating point contains the temperature at which is asserted. This allows the system to run as quietly as possible
without affecting system performance.
THERM
THERM
Control Register 1 (0x36)
MIN
Trip Point as the Operating Point
control Register 1 (Reg. 0x36)
MIN
monitoring to program the operating
THERM
is asserted.
THERM
R2T = 0, disables dynamic T
control. The T
MIN
value chosen
MIN
is not adjusted and the channel behaves as described in the Automatic Fan Control Overview section.
<6> LT = 1, enables dynamic T
temperature channel. The chosen T
control on the local
MIN
value is dynamically
MIN
adjusted based on the current temperature, operating point, and high and low limits for this zone.
LT = 0 , disables dynamic T
control. The T
MIN
value chosen is
MIN
not adjusted and the channel behaves as described in the Automatic Fan Control Overview section.
PHTR2 = 0, ignores any
THERM
assertions. The Remote 2
operating point register reflects its programmed value.
<3> PHTL = 1, copies the local current temperature to the local
temperature operating point register, if operating point contains the temperature at which
THERM
is asserted. The
THERM
is asserted. This allows the system to run as quietly as possible without affecting system performance.
PHTL = 0, ignores any
THERM
assertions. The local temperature operating point register reflects its programmed value.
<4> PHTR1 = 1, copies the Remote 1 current temperature to
the Remote 1 operating point register, if The operating point contains the temperature at which
THERM
is asserted.
THERM is asserted. This allows the system to run as quietly as possible without affecting system performance.
PHTR1 = 0, ignores any
THERM
assertions. The Remote 1
operating point register reflects its programmed value.
Enabling Dynamic T
Bits <7:5> of dynamic T
enable/disable dynamic T
Control Mode
MIN
control Register 1 (Reg. 0x36)
MIN
control on the temperature
MIN
channels.
Dynamic
<5> R2T = 1, enables dynamic T
temperature channel. The chosen T
Control Register 1 (0x36)
TMIN
MIN
control on the Remote 2
value is dynamically
MIN
adjusted based on the current temperature, operating point, and high and low limits for this zone.
<7> R1T = 1, enables dynamic T
temperature channel. The chosen T
control on the Remote 1
MIN
value is dynamically
MIN
adjusted based on the current temperature, operating point, and high and low limits for this zone.
R1T = 0, disables dynamic T
control. The T
MIN
value chosen
MIN
is not adjusted and the channel behaves as described in the Automatic Fan Control Overview section.

ENHANCING SYSTEM ACOUSTICS

Automatic fan speed control mode reacts instantaneously to changes in temperature, that is, the PWM duty cycle responds immediately to temperature change. Any impulses in temperature can cause an impulse in fan noise. For psycho­acoustic reasons, the ADT7467 can prevent the PWM output from reacting instantaneously to temperature changes. Enhanced acoustic mode controls the maximum change in PWM duty cycle at a given time. The objective is to prevent the fan from cycling up and down, annoying the user.

Acoustic Enhancement Mode Overview

Figure 77 gives a top-level overview of the automatic fan control circuitry on the ADT7467 and shows where acoustic enhancement fits in. Acoustic enhancement is intended as a postdesign tweak made by a system or mechanical engineer evaluating best settings for the system. Having determined the optimal settings for the thermal solution, the engineer can adjust the system acoustics. The goal is to implement a system that is acoustically pleasing without causing user annoyance due to fan cycling. It is important to realize that although a system might pass an acoustic noise requirement specification (for example, 36 dB), if the fan is annoying, it fails the consumer test.
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ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT
REMOTE 2 =
CPU TEMP
LOCAL =
VRM TEMP
REMOTE 1 =
AMBIENT TEMP
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
THERMAL CALIBRATION
T
MIN
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
T
RANGE
100%
0%
100%
MUX
0%
100%
0%
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
PWM
MIN
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 1 MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 2 MEASUREMENT
RAMP
CONTROL
(ACOUSTIC
ENHANCEMENT)
TACHOMETER 3
AND 4
MEASUREMENT
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM
CONFIG
PWM
GENERATOR
PWM1
TACH1
PWM2
TACH2
FRONT CHASSIS
PWM3
TACH3
REAR CHASSIS
CPU FAN SINK
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Figure 77. Acoustic Enhancement Smoothes Fan Speed Variations under Automatic Fan Speed Control

Approaches to System Acoustic Enhancement

There are two different approaches to implementing system acoustic enhancement: temperature-centric and fan-centric.
The temperature-centric approach involves smoothing transient temperatures as they are measured by a temperature source (for example, Remote 1 temperature). The temperature values used to calculate the PWM duty cycle values are smoothed, reducing fan speed variation. However, this approach causes an inherent delay in updating fan speed and causes the thermal characteris­tics of the system to change. It also causes the system fans to stay on longer than necessary, because the fan’s reaction is merely delayed. The user has no control over noise from different fans driven by the same temperature source. Consider, for example, a system in which control of a CPU cooler fan (on PWM1) and a chassis fan (on PWM2) use Remote 1 tempera­ture. Because the Remote 1 temperature is smoothed, both fans are updated at exactly the same rate. If the chassis fan is much louder than the CPU fan, there is no way to improve its acoustics without changing the thermal solution of the CPU cooling fan.
The fan-centric approach to system acoustic enhancement controls the PWM duty cycle, driving the fan at a fixed rate (for example, 6%). Each time the PWM duty cycle is updated, it is incremented by a fixed 6%. As a result, the fan ramps smoothly to its newly calculated speed. If the temperature starts to drop, the PWM duty cycle immediately decreases by 6% at every update. Therefore, the fan ramps smoothly up or down without
inherent system delay. Consider, for example, controlling the same CPU cooler fan (on PWM1) and chassis fan (on PWM2) using Remote 1 temperature. The T
MIN
and T
settings have
RANGE
already been defined in automatic fan speed control mode, that is, thermal characterization of the control loop has been optimized. Now the chassis fan is noisier than the CPU cooling fan. Using the fan-centric approach, PWM2 can be placed into acoustic enhancement mode independently of PWM1. The acoustics of the chassis fan can, therefore, be adjusted without affecting the acoustic behavior of the CPU cooling fan, even though both fans are controlled by Remote 1 temperature. The fan-centric approach is how acoustic enhancement works on the ADT7467.

Enabling Acoustic Enhancement for Each PWM Output

Enhance Acoustics Register 1 (Reg. 0x62)
<3> = 1,
enables acoustic enhancement on PWM1 output.
Enhance Acoustics Register 2 (Reg. 0x63)
<7> = 1,
enables acoustic enhancement on PWM2 output.
<3> = 1, enables acoustic enhancement on PWM3 output.

Effect of Ramp Rate on Enhanced Acoustics Mode

The PWM signal driving the fan has a period, T, given by the PWM drive frequency, f, b ecause T = 1/f. For a given PWM period, T, the PWM period is subdivided into 255 equal time slots. One time slot corresponds to the smallest possible increment in the PWM duty cycle. A PWM signal of 33% duty
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cycle is, therefore, high for 1/3 × 255 time slots and low for 2/3 × 255 time slots. Therefore, a 33% PWM duty cycle corresponds to a signal that is high for 85 time slots and low for 170 time slots.
PWM_OUT
33% DUTY
CYCLE
Figure 78. 33% PWM Duty Cycle Represented in Time Slots
85
TIME SLOTS
PWM OUTPUT (ONE PERIOD)
= 255 TIME SLOTS
The ramp rates in the enhanced acoustics mode are selectable from the values 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, 24, and 48. The ramp rates are discrete time slots. For example, if the ramp rate is 8, then eight time slots are added to the PWM high duty cycle each time the PWM duty cycle needs to be increased. If the PWM duty cycle value needs to be decreased, it is decreased by eight time slots. Figure 79 shows how the enhanced acoustics mode algorithm operates.
READ
TEMPERATURE
CALCULATE
NEW PWM
DUTY CYCLE
IS NEW PWM
VALUE >
PREVIOUS
VALUE?
YES
INCREMENT
PREVIOUS
PWM VALUE
BY RAMP RATE
Figure 79. Enhanced Acoustics Algorithm
The enhanced acoustics mode algorithm calculates a new PWM duty cycle based on the temperature measured. If the new PWM duty cycle value is greater than the previous PWM value, then the previous PWM duty cycle value is incremented by either 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, 24, or 48 time slots, depending on the settings of the enhance acoustics registers. If the new PWM duty cycle value is less than the previous PWM value, then the previous PWM duty cycle is decremented by 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, 24, or 48 time slots. Each time the PWM duty cycle is incremented or decremented, its value is stored as the previous PWM duty cycle for the next comparison. A ramp rate of 1 corresponds to one time slot, which is 1/255 of the PWM period. In enhanced acoustics mode, incrementing or decrementing by 1 changes the PWM output by 1/255 × 100%.
170
TIME SLOTS
DECREMENT
NO
PREVIOUS
PWM VALUE
BY RAMP RATE
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STEP 12: RAMP RATE FOR ACOUSTIC ENHANCEMENT

The optimal ramp rate for acoustic enhancement can be found through system characterization after the thermal optimization has been finished. The effect of each ramp rate should be logged, if possible, to determine the best setting for a given solution.

Enhanced Acoustics Register 1 (Reg. 0x62)

<2:0> ACOU, selects the ramp rate for PWM1.
000 = 1 time slot = 35 s
001 = 2 time slots = 17.6 s
010 = 3 time slots = 11.8 s
011 = 5 time slots = 7 s
100 = 8 time slots = 4.4 s
101 = 12 time slots =3 s
110 = 24 time slots = 1.6 s
111 = 48 time slots = 0.8 s

Enhance Acoustics Register 2 (Reg. 0x63)

<2:0> ACOU3, selects the ramp rate for PWM3.
000 = 1 time slot = 35 s
001 = 2 time slots = 17.6 s
010 = 3 time slots = 11.8 s
011 = 5 time slots = 7 s
100 = 8 time slots = 4.4 s
101 = 12 time slots = 3 s
110 = 24 time slots = 1.6 s
111 = 48 time slots = 0.8 s
<6:4> ACOU2, selects the ramp rate for PWM2.
000 = 1 time slot = 35 s
001 = 2 time slots = 17.6 s
010 = 3 time slots = 11.8 s
011 = 5 time slots = 7 s
100 = 8 time slots = 4.4 s
101 = 12 time slots = 3 s
110 = 24 time slots = 1.6 s
111 = 48 time slots = 0.8 s
Another way to view the ramp rates is to measure the time it takes for the PWM output to ramp up from 0% to 100% duty cycle for an instantaneous change in temperature. This can be tested by putting the ADT7467 into manual mode and changing the PWM output from 0% to 100% PWM duty cycle. The PWM output takes 35 s to reach 100%, when a ramp rate of 1 time slot is selected.
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Figure 80 shows remote temperature plotted against PWM duty cycle for enhanced acoustics mode. The ramp rate is set to 48, which corresponds to the fastest ramp rate. Assume that a new temperature reading is available every 115 ms. With these settings, it takes approximately 0.76 s to go from 33% duty cycle to 100% duty cycle (full speed). Even though the temperature increases very rapidly, the fan ramps up to full speed gradually.
140
R
(°C)
120
100
80
60
40
20
TEMP
PWM CYCLE (%)
0
0 0.76
TIME (s)
Figure 80. Enhanced Acoustics Mode with Ramp Rate = 48
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
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Figure 81 shows how changing the ramp rate from 48 to 8 affects the control loop. The overall response of the fan is slower. Because the ramp rate is reduced, it takes longer for the fan to achieve full running speed. In this case, it takes approximately 4.4 s for the fan to reach full speed.
120
R
(°C)
100
TEMP
80
60
40
20
0
0
PWM DUTY CYCLE (%)
TIME (s)
Figure 81. Enhanced Acoustics Mode with Ramp Rate = 8
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
4.4
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Figure 82 shows the PWM output response for a ramp rate of 2. In this instance, the fan took about 17.6 s to reach full running speed.
140
120
100
R
(°C)
TEMP
80
60
40
20
0
0
PWM DUTY CYCLE (%)
TIME (s)
17.6
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
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Figure 82. Enhanced Acoustics Mode with Ramp Rate = 2
Figure 83 shows how the control loop reacts to temperature with the slowest ramp rate. The ramp rate is set to 1, while all other control parameters remain the same. With the slowest ramp rate selected, it takes 35 s for the fan to reach full speed.
120
100
80
60
40
20
R
(°C)
TEMP
PWM DUTY CYCLE (%)
0
0
TIME (s)
Figure 83. Enhanced Acoustics Mode with Ramp Rate = 1
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
35
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As Figure 80 to Figure 83 show, the rate at which the fan reacts to temperature change is dependent on the ramp rate selected in the enhanced acoustics registers. The higher the ramp rate, the faster the fan reaches the newly calculated fan speed.
Figure 84 shows the behavior of the PWM output as tempera­ture varies. As the temperature increases, the fan speed ramps up. Small drops in temperature do not affect the ramp-up function, because the newly calculated fan speed is still higher than the previous PWM value. Enhanced acoustics mode allows the PWM output to be made less sensitive to temperature variations. This is dependent on the ramp rate selected and programmed into the enhanced acoustics registers.
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9080706
4
302
PWM DUTY CYCLE (%)
0
50
R
0
0
10
0
Figure 84. How Fan Reacts to Temperature Variation
in Enhanced Acoustics Mode

Slower Ramp Rates

The ADT7467 can be programmed for much longer ramp times by slowing the ramp rates. Each ramp rate can be slowed by a factor of 4.

PWM1 Configuration Register (Reg. 0x5C)

<3> SLOW, 1 slows the ramp rate for PWM1 by 4.

PWM2 Configuration Register (Reg. 0x5D)

<3> SLOW, 1 slows the ramp rate for PWM2 by 4.

PWM3 Configuration Register (Reg. 0x5E)

<3> SLOW, 1 slows the ramp rate for PWM3 by 4.
The following sections list the ramp-up times when the SLOW bit is set for each PWM output.
TEMP
(°C)
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Enhanced Acoustics Register 1 (Reg. 0x62)

<2:0> ACOU, selects the ramp rate for PWM1.
000 = 140 s
001 = 70.4 s
010 = 47.2 s
011 = 28 s
100 = 17.6 s
101 = 12 s
110 = 6.4 s
111 = 3.2 s

Enhance Acoustics Register 2 (Reg. 0x63)

<2:0> ACOU3, selects the ramp rate for PWM3.
000 = 140 s
001 = 70.4 s
010 = 47.2 s
011 = 28 s
100 = 17.6 s
101 = 12 s
110 = 6.4 s
111 = 3.2 s
<6:4> ACOU2, selects the ramp rate for PWM2.
000 = 140 s
001 = 70.4 s
010 = 47.2 s
011 = 28 s
100 = 17.6 s
101 = 12 s
110 = 6.4 s
111 = 3.2 s
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REGISTER TABLES

Table 16. ADT7467 Registers
Address R/W Description Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Default Lockable?
0x21 R Vccp Reading 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 0x00 0x22 R VCC Reading 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 0x00 0x25 R Remote 1
Temperature
0x26 R Local
Temperature
0x27 R Remote 2
Temperature
0x28 R TACH1 Low
Byte
0x29 R TACH1 High
Byte
0x2A R TACH2 Low
Byte
0x2B R TACH2 High
Byte
0x2C R TACH3 Low
Byte
0x2D R TACH3 High
Byte
0x2E R TACH4 Low
Byte
0x2F R TACH4 High
Byte
0x30 R/W PWM1 Current
Duty Cycle
0x31 R/W PWM2 Current
Duty Cycle
0x32 R/W PWM3 Current
Duty Cycle
0x33 R/W Remote 1
Operating Point
0x34 R/W Local Temp
Operating Point
0x35 R/W Remote 2
Operating Point
0x36 R/W Dynamic T
Control Reg. 1
0x37 R/W Dynamic T
Control Reg. 2
0x38 R/W Max PWM 1
Duty Cycle
0x39 R/W Max PWM 2
Duty Cycle
0x3A R/W Max PWM 3
Duty Cycle
0x3D R Device ID
Register
0x3E R Company ID
Number
0x3F R Revision
Number
0x40 R/W Configuration
Register 1
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 0x01
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 0x01
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 0x01
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x00
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 0x00
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x00
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 0x00
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x00
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 0x00
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x00
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 0x00
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x00
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x00
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x00
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0xA4 Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0xA4 Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0xA4 Yes
R2T LT R1T PHTR2 PHTL PHTR1 V
MIN
CYR2 CYR2 CYL CYL CYL CYR1 CYR1 CYR1 0x00 Yes
MIN
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0xFF
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0xFF
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0xFF
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x68
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x41
VER VER VER VER STP STP STP STP 0x70
VCC TODIS FSPDIS VxI FSPD RDY LOCK STRT 0x01 Yes
LO CYR2 0x00 Yes
CCP
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Address R/W Description Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Default Lockable?
0x41 R Interrupt Status
Register 1
0x42 R Interrupt Status
Register 2 0x46 R/W V 0x47 R/W V
Low Limit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x00
CCP
High Limit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0xFF
CCP
0x48 R/W VCC Low Limit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x00 0x49 R/W VCC High Limit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0xFF 0x4E R/W Remote 1
Temp Low
Limit 0x4F R/W Remote 1
Temp High
Limit 0x50 R/W Local Temp
Low Limit 0x51 R/W Local Temp
High Limit 0x52 R/W Remote 2
Temp Low
Limit 0x53 R/W Remote 2
Temp High
Limit 0x54 R/W TACH1
Minimum Low
Byte 0x55 R/W TACH1
Minimum High
Byte 0x56 R/W TACH2
Minimum Low
Byte 0x57 R/W TACH2
Minimum High
Byte 0x58 R/W TACH3
Minimum Low
Byte 0x59 R/W TACH3
Minimum High
Byte 0x5A R/W TACH4
Minimum Low
Byte 0x5B R/W TACH4
Minimum High
Byte 0x5C R/W PWM1
Configuration
Register 0x5D R/W PWM2
Configuration
Register 0x5E R/W PWM3
Configuration
Register 0x5F R/W Remote 1
T
/PWM1
RANGE
Frequency 0x60 R/W Local
T
/PWM2
RANGE
Frequency
OOL R2T LT R1T RES VCC V
RES 0x00
CCP
D2 D1 F4P FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 OVT RES 0x00
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x01
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x7F
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x01
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x7F
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x01
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x7F
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0xFF
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 0xFF
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0xFF
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 0xFF
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0xFF
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 0xFF
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0xFF
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 0xFF
BHVR BHVR BHVR INV SLOW SPIN SPIN SPIN 0x82 Yes
BHVR BHVR BHVR INV SLOW SPIN SPIN SPIN 0x82 Yes
BHVR BHVR BHVR INV SLOW SPIN SPIN SPIN 0x82 Yes
RANGE RANGE RANGE RANGE THRM FREQ FREQ FREQ 0XC4 Yes
RANGE RANGE RANGE RANGE THRM FREQ FREQ FREQ 0XC4 Yes
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Address R/W Description Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Default Lockable?
0x61 R/W Remote 2
T
/PWM3
RANGE
Frequency
0x62 R/W Enhance
Acoustics Reg 1
0x63 R/W Enhance
Acoustics Reg 2
0x64 R/W PWM1 Min
Duty Cycle
0x65 R/W PWM2 Min
Duty Cycle
0x66 R/W PWM3 Min
Duty Cycle
0x67 R/W Remote 1
Temp T
MIN
0x68 R/W Local Temp
T
MIN
0x69 R/W Remote 2
Temp T
MIN
0x6A R/W Remote 1
THERM
Temp
Limit
0x6B R/W
Local
THERM
Temp Limit
0x6C R/W Remote 2
THERM
Temp
Limit
0x6D R/W Remote 1 and
Local Temp/T
MIN
Hysteresis
0x6E R/W Remote 2
Temp/T
MIN
Hysteresis
0x6F R/W XNOR Tree Test
Enable
0x70 R/W Remote 1
Temperature Offset
0x71 R/W Local
Temperature Offset
0x72 R/W Remote 2
Temperature Offset
0x73 R/W Configuration
Register 2
0x74 R/W Interrupt Mask
1 Register
0x75 R/W Interrupt Mask
2 Register
0x76 R/W Extended
Resolution 1
0x77 R/W Extended
Resolution 2
0x78 R/W Configuration
Register 3
0x79 R
THERM
Timer
Status Register
0x7A R/W
THERM
Timer
Limit Register
0x7B R/W TACH Pulses
per Revolution
RANGE RANGE RANGE RANGE THRM FREQ FREQ FREQ 0XC4 Yes
MIN3 MIN2 MIN1 SYNC EN1 ACOU ACOU ACOU 0X00 Yes
EN2 ACOU2 ACOU2 ACOU2 EN3 ACOU3 ACOU3 ACOU3 0X00 Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0X80 Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0X80 Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0X80 Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0X9A Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0X9A Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0X9A Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0XA4 Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0XA4 Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0XA4 Yes
HYSR1 HYSR1 HYSR1 HYSR1 HYSL HYSL HYSL HYSL 0X44 Yes
HYSR2 HYSR2 HYSR2 HYRS RES RES RES RES 0X40 Yes
RES RES RES RES RES RES RES XEN 0X00 Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0X00 Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0X00 Yes
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0X00 Yes
SHDN CONV ATTN AVG AIN4 AIN3 AIN2 AIN1 0X00 Yes
OOL R2T LT RIT RES VCC V
RES 0X00
CCP
D2 D1 F4P FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 OVT RES 0X00
RES RES VCC V
V
CC
CCP
V
RES RES 0X00
CCP
TDM2 TDM2 LTMP LTMP TDM1 TDM1 RES RES 0X00
DC4 DC3 DC2 DC1 FAST BOOST THERM
ALERT
0X00 Yes
Enable
TMR TMR TMR TMR TMR TMR TMR ASRT/T
0X00
MRO
LIMT LIMT LIMT LIMT LIMT LIMT LIMT LIMT 0X00
FAN4 FAN4 FAN3 FAN3 FAN2 FAN2 FAN1 FAN1 0X55
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Address RW Description Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Default Lockable?
0x7C R/W Configuration
Register 5 0x7D R/W Configuration
Register 4 0x7E R Test Register 1 DO NOT WRITE TO THESE REGISTERS 0X00 Yes 0x7F R Test Register 2 DO NOT WRITE TO THESE REGISTERS 0X00 Yes
Table 17. Voltage Reading Registers (Power-On Default = 0x00)1
Register Address R/W Description
0x21 Read-only Reflects the voltage measurement2 at the V 0x22 Read-only Reflects the voltage measurement3 at the VCC input on Pin 3 (8 MSBs of reading).
1
If the extended resolution bits of these readings are also being read, the extended resolution registers (Reg. 0x76, 0x77) must be read first. Once the extended
resolution registers have been read, the associated MSB reading registers are frozen until read. Both the extended resolution registers and the MSB registers are frozen.
2
If V
Low (Bit 1 of the Dynamic T
CCP
3
VCC (Pin 3) is the supply voltage for the ADT7467.
Table 18. Temperature Reading Registers (Power-On Default = 0x01)
Register Address R/W Description
0x25 0x26 Read-only Local temperature reading (8 MSB of reading). 0x27 Read-only Remote 2 temperature reading (8 MSB of reading).
1
These temperature readings can be in twos complement or Offset 64 format; this interpretation is determined by Bit 0 of Configuration Register 5 (0x7C).
2
If the extended resolution bits of these readings are also being read, the extended resolution registers (Reg. 0x76, 0x77) must be read first. Once the extended
resolution registers have been read, all associated MSB reading registers get frozen until read. Both the extended resolution registers and the MSB registers are frozen.
3
In twos complement mode, a temperature reading of −128°C (0x80) indicates a diode fault (open or short) on that channel.
4
In Offset 64 mode, a temperature reading of −64°C (0x00) indicates a diode fault (open or short) on that channel.
Table 19. Fan Tachometer Reading Registers (Power-On Default = 0x00)1
Register Address R/W Description
0x28 Read-only TACH1 low byte. 0x29 Read-only TACH1 high byte. 0x2A Read-only TACH2 low byte. 0x2B Read-only TACH2 high byte. 0x2C Read-only TACH3 low byte. 0x2D Read-only TACH3 high byte. 0x2E Read-only TACH4 low byte. 0x2F Read-only TACH4 high byte.
1
These registers count the number of 11.11 µs periods (based on an internal 90 kHz clock) that occur between a number of consecutive fan TACH pulses (default = 2).
The number of TACH pulses used to count can be changed using the fan pulses per revolution register (Reg. 0x7B). This allows the fan speed to be accurately measured. Because a valid fan tachometer reading requires that two bytes are read, the low byte must be read first. Both the low and high bytes are then frozen until read. At power-on, these registers contain 0x0000 until such time as the first valid fan TACH measurement is read into these registers. This prevents false interrupts from occurring while the fans are spinning up.
A count of 0xFFFF indicates that a fan is one of the following:
Stalled or blocked (object jamming the fan).
Failed (internal circuitry destroyed).
Not populated. (The ADT7467 expects to see a fan connected to each TACH. If a fan is not connected to that TACH, its TACH minimum high and low bytes should
be set to 0xFFFF.)
Alternate function, for example, TACH4 reconfigured as
2-wire instead of 3-wire fan.
Table 20. Current PWM Duty Cycle Registers (Power-On Default = 0x00)
Register Address R/W Description
0x30 Read/write PWM1 current duty cycle (0% to 100% duty cycle = 0x00 to 0xFF). 0x31 Read/write PWM2 current duty cycle (0% to 100% duty cycle = 0x00 to 0xFF). 0x32 Read/write PWM3 current duty cycle (0% to 100% duty cycle = 0x00 to 0xFF).
1
These registers reflect the PWM duty cycle driving each fan at any given time. When in automatic fan speed control mode, the ADT7467 reports the PWM duty cycles
back through these registers. The PWM duty cycle values vary according to temperature in automatic fan speed control mode. During fan startup, these registers report back 0x00. In software mode, the PWM duty cycle outputs can be set to any duty cycle value by writing to these registers.
RES RES RES RES GPIOP GPIOD LF/HF Twos
RES RES BpAtt
Control Register 1, 0x36) is set, V
MIN
Read-only
Remote 1 temperature reading
V
THERM
CCP
CCP
pin.
RES AINL AINL Pin 9
input on Pin 14 (8 MSBs of reading).
CCP
can control the sleep state of the ADT7467.
1, 2
3, 4
(8 MSB of reading).
1
Func
Compl Pin 9
Func
0X00 Yes
0X00 Yes
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Table 21. Operating Point Registers (Power-On Default = 0x64)
1, 2, 3
Register Address R/W3 Description
0x33 Read/write Remote 1 operating point register (default = 100°C). 0x34 Read/write Local temperature operating point register (default = 100°C). 0x35 Read/write Remote 2 operating point register (default = 100°C).
1
These registers set the target operating point for each temperature channel when the dynamic T
2
The fans being controlled are adjusted to maintain temperature about an operating point.
3
These registers become read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any subsequent attempts to write to these registers fail.
control feature is enabled.
MIN
Table 22. Register 0x36—Dynamic T
Control Register 1 (Power-On Default = 0x00)1
MIN
Bit Name R/W Description
<0> CYR2 Read/write
MSB of 3-Bit Remote 2 Cycle Value. The other two bits of the code reside in Dynamic T (Reg. 0x37). These three bits define the delay time between making subsequent T
MIN
MIN
adjustments in the control loop, in terms of the number of monitoring cycles. The system has associated thermal time constants that need to be found to optimize the response of fans and the control loop.
<1> V
LO Read/write
CCP
LO = 1. When the power is supplied from 3.3 V STANDBY and the core voltage (V
V
CCP
) drops below its V
CCP
low limit value (Reg. 0x46), the following occurs:
• Status Bit 1 in Status Register 1 is set.
• SMBALERT
• PROCHOT
• Dynamic T
is generated, if enabled.
monitoring is disabled.
control is disabled.
MIN
• The device is prevented from entering shutdown.
<2> PHTR1 Read/write
• Everything is re-enabled once V PHTR1 = 1 copies the Remote 1 current temperature to the Remote 1 operating point register, if THERM
asserted. The operating point contains the temperature at which THERM
increases above the V
CCP
low limit.
CCP
is asserted, allowing the system to
run as quietly as possible without affecting system performance. PHTR1 = 0 ignores any THERM
assertions on the THERM pin. The Remote 1 operating point register reflects
its programmed value.
<3> PHTL Read/write
PHTL = 1 copies the local channel’s current temperature to the local operating point register, if THERM asserted. The operating point contains the temperature at which THERM is asserted. This allows the system to run as quietly as possible without affecting system performance.
PHTL = 0 ignores any THERM
assertions on the THERM pin. The local temperature operating point register
reflects its programmed value.
<4> PHTR2 Read/write
PHTR2 = 1 copies the Remote 2 current temperature to the Remote 2 operating point register, if THERM asserted. The operating point contains the temperature at which THERM
is asserted, allowing the system to
run as quietly as possible without affecting system performance. PHTR2 = 0 ignores any THERM
assertions on the THERM pin. The Remote 2 operating point register reflects
its programmed value.
<5> R1T Read/write
R1T = 1 enables dynamic T
control on the Remote 1 temperature channel. The chosen T
MIN
dynamically adjusted based on the current temperature, operating point, and high and low limits for this zone.
R1T = 0 disables dynamic T
control. The T
MIN
value chosen is not adjusted, and the channel behaves as
MIN
described in the Fan Speed Control section.
<6> LT Read/write
LT=1 enables dynamic T
control on the local temperature channel. The chosen T
MIN
value is dynamically
MIN
adjusted based on the current temperature, operating point, and high and low limits for this zone. LT = 0 disables dynamic T
control. The T
MIN
value chosen is not adjusted, and the channel behaves as
MIN
described in the Fan Speed Control section.
<7> R2T Read/write
R2T = 1 enables dynamic T
control on the Remote 2 temperature channel. The chosen T
MIN
dynamically adjusted based on the current temperature, operating point, and high and low limits for this zone.
R2T = 0 disables dynamic T
1
This register becomes read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any subsequent attempts to write to this register fail.
described in the Fan Speed Control section.
control. The T
MIN
value chosen is not adjusted and the channel behaves as
MIN
Control Register 2
CCP
is
is
is
value is
MIN
value is
MIN
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Table 23. Register 0x37—Dynamic T
Bit Name R/W Description
<2:0> CYR1 Read/write
3-Bit Remote 1 Cycle Value. These three bits define the delay time between making subsequent T adjustments in the control loop for the Remote 1 channel, in terms of number of monitoring cycles. The system has associated thermal time constants that need to be found to optimize the response of fans and the control loop.
Bits Decrease Cycle Increase Cycle
000 8 cycles (1 s) 16 cycles (2 s) 001 16 cycles (2 s) 32 cycles (4 s) 010 32 cycles (4 s) 64 cycles (8 s) 011 64 cycles (8 s) 128 cycles (16 s) 100 128 cycles (16 s) 256 cycles (32 s) 101 256 cycles (32 s) 512 cycles (64 s) 110 512 cycles (64 s) 1024 cycles (128 s) 111 1024 cycles (128 s) 2048 cycles (256 s)
<5:3> CYL Read/write
3-Bit Local Temperature Cycle Value. These three bits define the delay time between making subsequent T
MIN
cycles. The system has associated thermal time constants that need to be found to optimize the response of fans and the control loop.
Bits Decrease Cycle Increase Cycle
000 8 cycles (1 s) 16 cycles (2 s) 001 16 cycles (2 s) 32 cycles (4 s) 010 32 cycles (4 s) 64 cycles (8 s) 011 64 cycles (8 s) 128 cycles (16 s) 100 128 cycles (16 s) 256 cycles (32 s) 101 256 cycles (32 s) 512 cycles (64 s) 110 512 cycles (64 s) 1024 cycles (128 s) 111 1024 cycles (128 s) 2048 cycles (256 s)
<7:6> CYR2 Read/write
2 LSBs of 3-Bit Remote 2 Cycle Value. The MSB of the 3-bit code resides in Dynamic T (Reg. 0x36). These three bits define the delay time between making subsequent T control loop for the Remote 2 channel, in terms of number of monitoring cycles. The system has associated thermal time constants that need to be found to optimize the response of fans and the control loop.
Control Register 2 (Power-On Default = 0x00)1
MIN
adjustments in the control loop for the local temperature channel, in terms of number of monitoring
Control Register 1
MIN
adjustments in the
MIN
MIN
Bits Decrease Cycle Increase Cycle
000 8 cycles (1 s) 16 cycles (2 s) 001 16 cycles (2 s) 32 cycles (4 s) 010 32 cycles (4 s) 64 cycles (8 s) 011 64 cycles (8 s) 128 cycles (16 s) 100 128 cycles (16 s) 256 cycles (32 s) 101 256 cycles (32 s s) 512 cycles (64 s) 110 512 cycles (64 s) 1024 cycles (128 s)
1
This register becomes read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any subsequent attempts to write to this register fail.
111 1024 cycles (128 s) 2048 cycles (256 s)
1, 2
Table 24. Maximim PWM Duty Cycle (Power-On Default = 0xFF)
Register Address R/W2 Description
0x38 Read/write Maximum duty cycle for PWM1 output, default = 100% (0xFF). 0x39 Read/write Maximum duty cycle for PWM2 output, default = 100% (0xFF). 0x3A Read/write Maximum duty cycle for PWM3 output, default = 100% (0xFF).
1
These registers set the maximum PWM duty cycle of the PWM output .
2
This register becomes read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any subsequent attempts to write to this register fail.
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Table 25. Register 0x40—Configuration Register 1 (Power-On Default = 0x01)
Bit Name R/W Description
<0> STRT Read/write Logic 1 enables monitoring and PWM control outputs based on the limit settings programmed.
Logic 0 disables monitoring and PWM control based on the default power-up limit settings. Note that the limit values programmed are preserved even if a Logic 0 is written to this bit and the default
settings are enabled. This bit becomes read-only and cannot be changed once Bit 1 (LOCK bit) has been written. All limit registers should be programmed by BIOS before setting this bit to 1. (Lockable.)
<1> LOCK Write once
<2> RDY Read-only
<3> FSPD Read/write
<4> VxI Read/write
<5> FSPDIS Read/write
<6> TODIS Read/write
<7> VCC Read/write
Table 26. Register 0x41—Interrupt Status Register 1 (Power-On Default = 0x00)
Bit Name R/W Description
<1> V
Read-only
CCP
<2> VCC Read-only
<4> R1T Read-only
<5> LT Read-only
<6> R2T Read-only
<7> OOL Read-only
Logic 1 locks all limit values to their current settings. Once this bit is set, all lockable registers become read­only and cannot be modified until the ADT7467 is powered down and powered up again. This prevents rogue programs such as viruses from modifying critical system limit settings. (Lockable.)
This bit is set to 1 by the ADT7467 to indicate only that the device is fully powered up and ready to begin system monitoring.
When set to 1, this bit runs all fans at full speed. Power-on default = 0. This bit does not get locked at any time.
BIOS should set this bit to a 1 when the ADT7467 is configured to measure current from an ADI ADOPT™ VRM controller and to measure the CPU’s core voltage. This bit allows monitoring software to display CPU watts usage. (Lockable.)
Logic 1 disables fan spin-up for two TACH pulses. Instead, the PWM outputs go high for the entire fan spin­up timeout selected.
When this bit is set to 1, the SMBus timeout feature is enabled. This allows the ADT7467 to be used with SMBus controllers that cannot handle SMBus timeouts. (Lockable.)
When this bit is set to 1, the ADT7467 rescales its V measures V
= 1 indicates that the V
V
CCP
as a 3.3 V supply. (Lockable.)
CC
high or low limit has been exceeded. This bit is cleared on a read of the status
CCP
pin to measure 5 V supply. If this bit is 0, the ADT7467
CC
register only if the error condition has subsided.
= 1 indicates that the VCC high or low limit has been exceeded. This bit is cleared on a read of the status
V
CC
register only if the error condition has subsided. R1T = 1 indicates that the Remote 1 low or high temperature has been exceeded. This bit is cleared on a read
of the status register only if the error condition has subsided. LT = 1 indicates that the local low or high temperature has been exceeded. This bit is cleared on a read of the
status register only if the error condition has subsided. R2T = 1 indicates that the Remote 2 low or high temperature has been exceeded. This bit is cleared on a read
of the status register only if the error condition has subsided. OOL = 1 indicates that an out-of-limit event has been latched in Status Register 2. This bit is a logical OR of all
status bits in Status Register 2. Software can test this bit in isolation to determine whether any of the voltage, temperature, or fan speed readings represented by Status Register 2 are out-of-limit, which saves the need to read Status Register 2 every interrupt or polling cycle.
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Table 27. Register 0x42—Interrupt Status Register 2 (Power-On Default = 0x00)
Bit Name R/W Description
<1> OVT Read-only
OVT = 1 indicates that one of the THERM read of the status register when the temperature drops below THERM
<2> FAN1 Read-only
FAN1 = 1 indicates that Fan 1 has dropped below minimum speed or has stalled. This bit is not set when the PWM1 output is off.
<3> FAN2 Read-only
FAN2 = 1 indicates that Fan 2 has dropped below minimum speed or has stalled. This bit is not set when the PWM2 output is off.
<4> FAN3 Read-only
FAN3 = 1 indicates that Fan 3 has dropped below minimum speed or has stalled. This bit is not set when the PWM3 output is off.
<5> F4P Read-only
F4P = 1 indicates that Fan 4 has dropped below minimum speed or has stalled. This bit is not set when the
PWM3 output is off. Read/write When Pin 9 is programmed as a GPIO output, writing to this bit determines the logic output of the GPIO. Read-only
If Pin 9 is configured as the THERM
assertion time exceeds the limit programmed in the THERM <6> D1 Read-only D1 = 1 indicates either an open or short circuit on the Thermal Diode 1 inputs. <7> D2 Read-only D2 = 1 indicates either an open or short circuit on the Thermal Diode 2 inputs.
1
Table 28. Voltage Limit Registers
Register Address R/W Description2 Power-On Default
0x46 Read/write V 0x47 Read/write V
low limit. 0x00
CCP
high limit. 0xFF
CCP
0x48 Read/write VCC low limit. 0x00 0x49 Read/write VCC high limit. 0xFF
1
Setting the Configuration Register 1 lock bit has no effect on these registers.
2
High Limits: An interrupt is generated when a value exceeds its high limit (> comparison). Low Limits: An interrupt is generated when a value is equal to or below its
low limit (≤ comparison).
1
Table 29. Temperature Limit Registers
Register Address R/W Description2 Power-On Default
0x4E Read/write Remote 1 temperature low limit. 0x81 0x4F Read/write Remote 1 temperature high limit. 0x7F 0x50 Read/write Local temperature low limit. 0x81 0x51 Read/write Local temperature high limit. 0x7F 0x52 Read/write Remote 2 temperature low limit. 0x81 0x53 Read/write Remote 2 temperature high limit. 0x7F
1
Exceeding any of these temperature limits by 1°C causes the appropriate status bit to be set in the interrupt status register. Setting the Configuration Register 1 lock
bit has no effect on these registers.
2
High Limits: An interrupt is generated when a value exceeds its high limit (> comparison). Low Limits: An interrupt is generated when a value is equal to or below its
low limit (≤ comparison).
1
Table 30. Fan Tachometer Limit Registers
Register Address R/W Description Power-On Default
0x54 Read/write TACH1 minimum low byte. 0xFF 0x55 Read/write
TACH1 minimum high byte/single channel ADC
channel select. 0x56 Read/write TACH2 minimum low byte. 0xFF 0x57 Read/write TACH2 minimum high byte. 0xFF 0x58 Read/write TACH3 minimum low byte. 0xFF 0x59 Read/write TACH3 minimum high byte. 0xFF 0x5A Read/write TACH4 minimum low byte. 0xFF 0x5B Read/write TACH4 minimum high byte. 0xFF
1
Exceeding any of the TACH limit registers by 1 indicates that the fan is running too slowly or has stalled. The appropriate status bit is set in Interrupt Status Register 2
to indicate the fan failure. Setting the Configuration Register 1 lock bit has no effect on these registers.
overtemperature limits has been exceeded. This bit is cleared on a
–T
.
HYST
timer input for THERM monitoring, then this bit is set when the THERM
limit register (Reg. 0x7A).
0xFF
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Table 31. Register 0x55—TACH 1 Minimum High Byte (Power-On Default = 0xFF)
Bit Name R/W Description
<4:0> Reserved Read-only
<7:5> SCADC Read/write
Table 32. PWM Configuration Registers
Register Address R/W1 Description Power-On Default
0x5C Read/write PWM1 configuration. 0x82 0x5D Read/write PWM2 configuration. 0x82 0x5E Read/write PWM3 configuration. 0x82
Bit Name R/W Description
<2:0> SPIN Read/write
000 = No startup timeout 001 = 100 ms 010 = 250 ms (default) 011 = 400 ms 100 = 667 ms 101 = 1 s 110 = 2 s 111 = 4 s <3> SLOW Read/write SLOW = 1 makes the ramp rates for acoustic enhancement four times longer. <4> INV Read/write
<7:5> BHVR Read/write These bits assign each fan to a particular temperature sensor for localized cooling. 000 = Remote 1 temperature controls PWMx (automatic fan control mode). 001 = local temperature controls PWMx (automatic fan control mode). 010 = Remote 2 temperature controls PWMx (automatic fan control mode). 011 = PWMx runs full speed. 100 = PWMx disabled (default). 101 = fastest speed calculated by local and Remote 2 temperature controls PWMx. 110 = fastest speed calculated by all three temperature channel controls PWMx. 111 = manual mode. PWM duty cycle registers (Reg. 0x30 to Reg. 0x32) become writable.
1
These registers become read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any subsequent attempts to write to these registers fail.
These bits are reserved when Bit 6 of Config 2 Register (0x73) is set (single-channel ADC
mode). Otherwise, these bits represent Bits <4:0> of the TACH1 minimum high byte.
When Bit 6 of Config 2 Register (0x73) is set (single-channel ADC mode), these bits are
used to select the only channel from which the ADC makes measurements. Otherwise,
these bits represent Bits <7:5> of the TACH1 minimum high byte.
These bits control the startup timeout for PWMx. The PWM output stays high until two
valid TACH rising edges are seen from the fan. If there is not a valid TACH signal during
the fan TACH measurement directly after the fan startup timeout period, then the TACH
measurement reads 0xFFFF and Status Register 2 reflects the fan fault. If the TACH
minimum high and low bytes contain 0xFFFF or 0x0000, then the status register 2 bit is
not set, even if the fan has not started.
This bit inverts the PWM output. The default is 0, which corresponds to a logic high
output for 100% duty cycle. Setting this bit to 1 inverts the PWM output, so 100% duty
cycle corresponds to a logic low output.
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Table 33. TEMP T
Register Address R/W1 Description Power-On Default
0x5F Read/write Remote 1 T 0x60 Read/write Local temperature T 0x61 Read/write Remote 2 T
Bit Name R/W Description
<2:0> FREQ Read/write These bits control the PWMx frequency. 000 = 11.0 Hz 001 = 14.7 Hz 010 = 22.1 Hz 011 = 29.4 Hz 100 = 35.3 Hz (default) 101 = 44.1 Hz 110 = 58.8 Hz 111 = 88.2 Hz <3> THRM Read/write
<7:4> RANGE Read/write
0000 = 2°C 0001 = 2.5°C 0010 = 3.33°C 0011 = 4°C 0100 = 5°C 0101 = 6.67°C 0110 = 8°C 0111 = 10°C 1000 = 13.33°C 1001 = 16°C 1010 = 20°C 1011 = 26.67°C 1100 = 32°C (default) 1101 = 40°C 1110 = 53.33°C 1111 = 80°C
1
These registers become read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set. Any further attempts to write to these registers have no effect.
/PWM Frequency Registers
RANGE
/PWM1 frequency. 0xC4
RANGE
/PWM2 frequency. 0xC4
RANGE
/PWM3 frequency. 0xC4
RANGE
THRM = 1 causes the temperature channel’s remains asserted until the temperature is equal to or below the minimum time that
THERM
pin (Pin 9) to assert low as an output when this
THERM
limit has been exceeded by 0.25°C. The
THERM
asserts is one monitoring cycle. This allows clock
THERM
THERM
limit. The
modulation of devices that incorporate this feature. THRM = 0 makes the
PROCHOT
monitoring, when Pin 9 is configured as
THERM
pin act as an input only, for example, for Pentium 4
THERM
.
These bits determine the PWM duty cycle vs. the temperature slope for automatic fan control.
pin
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Table 34. Register 0x62—Enhanced Acoustics Register 1 (Power-On Default = 0x00)
Bit Name R/W1 Description
<2:0> ACOU Read/write
<3> EN1 Read/write When this bit is 1, acoustic enhancement is enabled on PWM1 output. <4> SYNC Read/write
<5> MIN1 Read/write
<6> MIN2 Read/write
<7> MIN3 Read/write
1
This register becomes read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any further attempts to write to this register have no effect.
These bits select the ramp rate applied to the PWM1 output. Instead of PWM1 jumping instantaneously to its newly calculated speed, PWM1 ramps gracefully at the rate determined by these bits. This feature enhances the acoustics of the fan being driven by the PWM1 output.
Time Slot Increase Time for 33% to 100%
000 = 1 35 s 001 = 2 17.6 s 010 = 3 11.8 s 011 = 4 7 s 100 = 8 4.4 s 101 = 12 3 s 110 = 24 1.6 s 111 = 48 0.8 s
SYNC = 1 synchronizes fan speed measurements on TACH2, TACH3, and TACH4 to PWM3. This allows up to three fans to be driven from PWM3 output and their speeds to be measured.
SYNC = 0 synchronizes only TACH3 and TACH4 to PWM3 output. When the ADT7467 is in automatic fan control mode, this bit defines whether PWM1 is off (0% duty cycle) or
at PWM1 minimum duty cycle when the controlling temperature is below its T 0 = 0% duty cycle below T 1 = PWM1 minimum duty cycle below T
– hysteresis.
MIN
– hysteresis.
MIN
– hysteresis value.
MIN
When the ADT7467 is in automatic fan speed control mode, this bit defines whether PWM2 is off (0% duty cycle) or at PWM2 minimum duty cycle when the controlling temperature is below its T
– hysteresis
MIN
value. 0 = 0% duty cycle below T 1 = PWM 2 minimum duty cycle below T
– hysteresis.
MIN
– hysteresis.
MIN
When the ADT7467 is in automatic fan speed control mode, this bit defines whether PWM3 is off (0% duty cycle) or at PWM3 minimum duty cycle when the controlling temperature is below its T
– hysteresis
MIN
value. 0 = 0% duty cycle below T 1 = PWM3 minimum duty cycle below T
– hysteresis.
MIN
– hysteresis.
MIN
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Table 35. Register 0x63—Enhanced Acoustics Register 2 (Power-On Default = 0x00)
Bit Name R/W1 Description
<2:0> ACOU3 Read/write
< 3 > EN3 Read/write When this bit is 1, acoustic enhancement is enabled on PWM3 output. <6:4> ACOU2 Read/write
<7> EN2 Read/write When this bit is 1, acoustic enhancement is enabled on PWM2 output.
1
This register becomes read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any further attempts to write to this register have no effect.
Table 36. PWM Minimum Duty Cycle Registers
Register Address R/W1 Description Power-On Default
0x64 Read/write PWM1 minimum duty cycle. 0x80 (50% duty cycle) 0x65 Read/write PWM2 minimum duty cycle. 0x80 (50% duty cycle) 0x66 Read/write PWM3 minimum duty cycle. 0x80 (50% duty cycle)
Bit Name R/W1 Description
<7:0> PWM duty cycle Read/write These bits define the PWM 0x00 = 0% duty cycle (fan off). 0x40 = 25% duty cycle. 0x80 = 50% duty cycle. 0xFF = 100% duty cycle (fan full speed).
1
These registers become read-only when the ADT7467 is in automatic fan control mode.
Table 37. T
Registers1
MIN
Register Address R/W2 Description Power-On Default
0x67 Read/write Remote 1 temperature T 0x68 Read/write Local temperatue T 0x69 Read/write Remote 2 temperature T
1
These are the T
with temperature according to T
2
These registers become read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set. Any further attempts to write to these registers have no effect.
registers for each temperature channel. When the temperature measured exceeds T
MIN
These bits select the ramp rate applied to the PWM3 output. Instead of PWM3 jumping instantaneously to its newly calculated speed, PWM3 ramps gracefully at the rate determined by these bits. This effect enhances the acoustics of the fan being driven by the PWM3 output.
Time Slot Increase Time for 33% to 100%
000 = 1 35 s 001 = 2 17.6 s 010 = 3 11.8 s 011 = 5 7 s 100 = 8 4.4 s 101 = 12 3 s 110 = 24 1.6 s 111 = 48 0.8 s
These bits select the ramp rate applied to the PWM2 output. Instead of PWM2 jumping instantaneously to its newly calculated speed, PWM2 ramps gracefully at the rate determined by these bits. This effect enhances the acoustics of the fans being driven by the PWM2 output.
Time Slot Increase Time for 33% to 100%
000 = 1 35 s 001 = 2 17.6 s 010 = 3 11.8 s 011 = 5 7 s 100 = 8 4.4 s 101 = 12 3 s 110 = 24 1.6 s
duty cycle for PWMx.
MIN
. 0x5A (90°C)
MIN
. 0x5A (90°C)
MIN
. 0x5A (90°C)
MIN
, the appropriate fan runs at minimum speed and increases
RANGE
.
MIN
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Table 38.
Register Address R/W2 Description Power-On Default
0x6A Read/write 0x6B Read/write 0x6C Read/write
1
If any temperature measured exceeds its
system in the event of a critical overtemperature. It also ensures some level of cooling in the event that software or hardware locks up. If set to 0x80, this feature is disabled. The PWM output remains at 100% until the temperature drops below exceeding these limits by 0.25°C can cause the
2
These registers become read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any further attempts to write to these registers have no effect.
Table 39. Temperature/T
Register Address R/W2 Description Power-On Default
0x6D Read/write Remote 1 and local temperature hysteresis. 0x44 <3:0> HYSL
<7:4> HYSR1
0x6E Read/write Remote 2 temperature hysteresis. 0x40 <7:4> HYSR2
1
Each 4-bit value controls the amount of temperature hysteresis applied to a particular temperature channel. Once the temperature for that channel falls below its T
value, the fan remains running at PWM The hysteresis value chosen also applies to that temperature channel, if its limit is exceeded and remains at 100% until the temperature drops below programmed less than 4°C. Setting the hysteresis value lower than 4°C causes the fan to switch on and off regularly when the temperature is close to T
2
These registers become read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any further attempts to write to these registers have no effect.
Table 40. XNOR Tree Test Enable
Register Address R/W1 Description Power-On Default
0x6F Read/write XNOR tree test enable register. 0x00 <0> XEN
<7:1> Reserved Unused. Do not write to these bits.
1
This register becomes read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any further attempts to write to this register have no effect.
Table 41. Remote 1 Temperature Offset
Register Address R/W1 Description Power-On Default
0x70 Read/write Remote 1 temperature offset. 0x00 <7:0> Read/write
1
This register becomes read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any further attempts to write to this register have no effect.
THERM
Limit Registers1
Hysteresis Registers1
MIN
MIN
Remote 1 Local Remote 2
THERM
limit, all PWM outputs drive their fans at 100% duty cycle. This is a fail-safe mechanism incorporated to cool the
THERM
pin to assert low as an output.
THERM
THERM
THERM
THERM
limit.
limit.
limit.
Limit – Hysteresis. If the
THERM
pin is programmed as an output, then
Local temperature hyseresis. 0°C to 15°C of
0x64 (100°C) 0x64 (100°C) 0x64 (100°C)
hysteresis can be applied to the local temperature AFC and dynamic T
Remote 1 temperature hyseresis. 0°C to 15°C of
control loops.
MIN
hysteresis can be applied to the Remote 1 temperature AFC and dynamic T
Local temperature hyseresis. 0°C to 15°C of
control loops.
MIN
hysteresis can be applied to the local temperature AFC and dynamic T
duty cycle until the temperature = T
THERM
THERM
If the XEN bit is set to 1, the device enters the XNOR
– hysteresis. Up to 15°C of hysteresis can be assigned to any temperature channel.
MIN
limit is exceeded. The PWM output being controlled goes to 100%, if the
– hysteresis. For acoustic reasons, it is recommended that the hysteresis value not be
control loops.
MIN
tree test mode. Clearing the bit removes the device from the XNOR tree test mode.
Allows a twos complement offset value to be automatically added to or subtracted from the Remote 1 temperature reading. This is to compensate for any inherent system offsets such as PCB trace resistance. LSB value = 0.5°C.
MIN
THERM
.
MIN
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Table 42. Local Temperature Offset
Register Address R/W1 Description Power-On Default
0x71 Read/write Local temperature offset. 0x00 <7:0> Read/write
Allows a twos complement offset value to be automatically added to or subtracted from the local
1
This register becomes read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any further attempts to write to this register have no effect.
temperature reading. LSB value = 0.5°C.
Table 43. Remote 2 Temperature Offset
Register Address R/W1 Description Power-On Default
0x72 Read/write Remote 2 temperature offset. 0x00 <7:0> Read/write
Allows a twos complement offset value to be automatically added to or subtracted from the Remote 2 temperature reading. This is to compensate for any inherent system offsets such as
1
This register becomes read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any further attempts to write to this register have no effect.
PCB trace resistance. LSB value = 0.5°C.
Table 44. Register 0x73—Configuration Register 2 (Power-On Default = 0x00)
Bit Name R/W1 Description
0 AIN1 Read/write
AIN1 = 0, speed of 3-wire fans measured using the TACH output from the fan. AIN1 = 1, Pin 6 is reconfigured to measure the speed of 2-wire fans using an external sensing resistor and coupling capacitor. AIN voltage threshold is set via Configuration Register 4 (Reg. 0x7D). Only relevant in low frequency mode.
1 AIN2 Read/write
AIN2 = 0, speed of 3-wire fans measured using the TACH output from the fan. AIN2 = 1, Pin 7 is reconfigured to measure the speed of 2-wire fans using an external sensing resistor and coupling capacitor. AIN voltage threshold is set via Configuration Register 4 (Reg. 0x7D). Only relevant in low frequency mode.
2 AIN3 Read/write
AIN3 = 0, speed of 3-wire fans measured using the TACH output from the fan. AIN3 = 1, Pin 4 is reconfigured to measure the speed of 2-wire fans using an external sensing resistor and coupling capacitor. AIN voltage threshold is set via Configuration Register 4 (Reg. 0x7D). Only relevant in low frequency mode.
3 AIN4 Read/write
AIN4 = 0, speed of 3-wire fans measured using the TACH output from the fan. AIN4 = 1, Pin 9 is reconfigured to measure the speed of 2-wire fans using an external sensing resistor and coupling capacitor. AIN voltage threshold is set via Configuration Register 4 (Reg. 0x7D). Only relevant in low frequency mode.
4 AVG Read/write
AVG = 1, averaging on the temperature and voltage measurements is turned off. This allows measurements on each channel to be made much faster.
5 ATTN Read/write
ATTN = 1, the ADT7467 removes the attenuators from the V can be used for other functions such as connecting up external sensors.
6 CONV Read/write
CONV = 1, the ADT7467 is put into a single-channel ADC conversion mode. In this mode, the ADT7467 can be made to read continuously from one input only, for example, Remote 1 temperature. The appropriate ADC channel is selected by writing to bits <7:5> of TACH1 minimum high byte register (0x55).
Bits <7:5> Reg. 0x55
000 Reserved 001 V
CCP
010 VCC (3.3 V) 011 Reserved 100 Reserved 101 Remote 1 temperature 110 Local temperature 111 Remote 2 temperature
7 SHDN Read/write
SHDN = 1, ADT7467 goes into shutdown mode. All PWM outputs assert low (or high depending on state of INV bit) to switch off all fans. The PWM current duty
1
This register becomes read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any further attempts to write to this register have no effect.
cycle registers read 0x00 to indicate that the fans are not being driven.
input. The V
CCP
CCP
input
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Table 45. Register 0x74—Interrupt Mask Register 1 (Power-On Default <7:0> = 0x00)
Bit Name R/W Description
1 V 2 VCC Read/write 4 R1T Read/write 5 LT Read/write 6 R2T Read/write 7 OOL Read/write
Table 46. Register 0x75—Interrupt Mask Register 2 (Power-On Default <7:0> = 0x00)
Bit Name R/W Description
1 OVT Read only 2 FAN1 Read/write 3 FAN2 Read/write 4 FAN3 Read/write
5. F4P Read/write
6 D1 Read/write 7 D2 Read/write
Table 47. Register 0x76—Extended Resolution Register 11
Bit Name R/W Description
<3:2> V <5:4> VCC Read-only VCC LSBs. Holds the 2 LSBs of the 10-bit VCC measurement.
1
If this register is read, this register and the registers holding the MSB of each reading are frozen until read.
Table 48. Register 0x77—Extended Resolution Register 21
Bit Name R/W Description
<3:2> TDM1 Read-only Remote 1 temperature LSBs. Holds the 2 LSBs of the 10-bit Remote 1 temperature measurement. <5:4> LTMP Read-only Local temperature LSBs. Holds the 2 LSBs of the 10-bit local temperature measurement. <7:6> TDM2 Read-only Remote 2 temperature LSBs. Holds the 2 LSBs of the 10-bit Remote 2 temperature measurement.
1
If this register is read, this register and the registers holding the MSB of each reading are frozen until read.
Read/write
CCP
Read-only V
CCP
= 1, masks SMBALERT for out-of-limit conditions on the V
V
CCP
= 1, masks SMBALERT for out-of-limit conditions on the V
V
CC
R1T = 1, masks SMBALERT LT = 1, masks SMBALERT R2T = 1, masks SMBALERT OOL = 1, masks SMBALERT
OVT = 1, masks SMBALERT FAN1 = 1, masks SMBALERT FAN2 = 1, masks SMBALERT FAN3 = 1, masks SMBALERT F4P = 1, masks SMBALERT
for out-of-limit conditions on the Remote 1 temperature channel.
for out-of-limit conditions on the local temperature channel.
for out-of-limit conditions on the Remote 2 temperature channel.
for any out-of-limit condition in Status Register 2.
for overtemperature THERM conditions.
for a Fan 1 fault. for a Fan 2 fault. for a Fan 3 fault.
for a Fan 4 fault. If the TACH4 pin is being used as the THERM input, this
bit masks SMBALERT for a THERM timer event. D1 = 1, masks SMBALERT D2 = 1, masks SMBALERT
LSBs. Holds the 2 LSBs of the 10-bit V
CCP
for a diode open or short on a Remote 1 channel. for a diode open or short on a Remote 2 channel.
measurement.
CCP
channel.
CCP
channel.
CC
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Table 49. Register 0x78—Configuration Register 3 (Power-On Default = 0x00)
Bit Name R/W1 Description
<0> ALERT Read/write
<1>
<2> BOOST Read/write
<3> FAST Read/write
<4> DC1 Read/write
<5> DC2 Read/write
<6> DC3 Read/write
<7> DC4 Read/write
1
THERM
This register becomes read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any further attempts to write to this register have no effect.
Read/write
ALERT = 1, Pin 5 (PWM2/ of-limit error conditions.
THERM
Enable = 1 enables 0 and 1 (PIN9FUNC) of Configuration Register 4. When and the boost bit is set, the fans run at full speed. Alternatively, a timer is triggered to time how long
THERM
When programmed duty cycle for fail-safe cooling.
FAST = 1, enables fast TACH measurements on all channels. This increases the TACH measurement rate from once per second to once every 250 ms (4 ×).
DC1 = 1, enables TACH measurements to be continuously made on TACH1. Fans must be driven by dc. Setting this bit prevents pulse stretching, because it is not required for DC-driven motors.
DC2 = ,1 enables TACH measurements to be continuously made on TACH2. Fans must be driven by dc. Setting this bit prevents pulse stretching, because it is not required for DC-driven motors.
DC3 = 1, enables TACH measurements to be continuously made on TACH3. Fans must be driven by dc. Setting this bit prevents pulse stretching, because it is not required for DC-driven motors.
DC4 = 1, enables TACH measurements to be continuously made on TACH4. Fans must be driven by dc. Setting this bit prevents pulse stretching, because it is not required for DC-driven motors.
is an input and BOOST = 1, assertion of
Table 50. Register 0x79—
Bit Name R/W Description
<7:1> TMR Read-only
<0>
ASRT/ TMR0
THERM
Read-only
Timer Status Register (Power-On Default = 0x00)
Times how long THERM exceeds 45.52 ms.
This bit is set high on the assertion of the THERM assertion time exceeds 45.52 ms, this bit is set and becomes the LSB of the 8-bit TMR reading. This allows THERM assertion times from 45.52 ms to 5.82 s to be reported back with a resolution of
22.76 ms.
Table 51. Register 0x7A—
Bit Name R/W Description
<7:0> LIMT Read/write
THERM
Timer Limit Register (Power-On Default = 0x00)
Sets maximum THERM limit with a resolution of 22.76 ms allowing THERM programmed. If the THERM assertion time exceeds this limit, Bit 5 (F4P) of Interrupt Status Register 2 (Reg. 0x42) is set. If the limit value is 0x00, then an interrupt is generated immediately on the
assertion of the THERM
SMBALERT
THERM
input is asserted. These seven bits read zero until the THERM assertion time
assertion length allowed before an interrupt is generated. This is an 8-bit
input.
) is configured as an
timer monitoring functionality on Pin 9. Also determined by Bits
THERM
has been asserted.
SMBALERT
THERM
THERM
input, and is cleared on read. If the THERM
assertion limits of 45.52 ms to 5.82 s to be
interrupt output to indicate out-
is asserted, if the fans are running
THERM
can be programmed so that
causes all fans to run at the maximum
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Table 52. Register 0x7B—TACH Pulses per Revolution Register (Power-On Default = 0x55)
Bit Name R/W Description
<1:0> FAN1 Read/write
00 = 1 01 = 2 (default) 10 = 3 11 = 4 <3:2> FAN2 Read/write
00 = 1 01 = 2 (default) 10 = 3 11 = 4 <5:4> FAN3 Read/write
00 = 1 01 = 2 (default) 10 = 3 11 = 4 <7:6> FAN4 Read/write
00 = 1 01 = 2 (default) 10 = 3 11 = 4
Table 53. Register 0x7C—Configuration Register 5 (Power-On Default = 0x00)
Bit Name R/W1 Description
<0> 2sC Read/write 2sC = 1, sets the temperature range to twos complement temperature range.
<1> HF/LF Sets the PWM drive frequency to high frequency mode (0) or low frequency mode (1). <2> GPIOD
<3> GPIOP
<4:7> RES Unused.
1
This register becomes read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any further attempts to write to this register have no effect.
Sets number of pulses to be counted when measuring Fan 1 speed. Can be used to determine fan pulses per revolution for unknown fan type.
Pulses Counted
Sets number of pulses to be counted when measuring Fan 2 speed. Can be used to determine fan pulses per revolution for unknown fan type.
Pulses Counted
Sets number of pulses to be counted when measuring Fan 3 speed. Can be used to determine fan pulses per revolution for unknown fan type.
Pulses Counted
Sets number of pulses to be counted when measuring Fan 4 speed. Can be used to determine fan pulses per revolution for unknown fan type.
Pulses Counted
2sC = 0, changes the temperature range to Offset 64. When this bit is changed, the ADT7467 interprets all relevant temperature register values as defined by this bit.
GPIO direction. When GPIO function is enabled, this determines whether the GPIO is an input (0) or an output (1).
GPIO polarity. When the GPIO function is enabled and is programmed as an output, this bit determines whether the GPIO is active low (0) or high (1).
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Table 54. Register 0x7D—Configuration Register 4 (Power-On Default = 0x00)
Bit Name R/W1 Description
<1:0> Pin9FUNC Read/write These bits set the functionality of Pin 9: 00 = TACH4 (default)
01 = Bidirectional THERM
10 = SMBALERT 11 = GPIO <3:2> AINL Read/write
These two bits define the input threshold for 2-wire fan speed measurements (low frequency mode
only): 00 = ±20 mV 01 = ±40 mV 10 = ±80 mV 11 = ±130 mV <4:7> RES Unused. <5> BpAttV
CCP
Bypass V
attenuator. When set, the measurement scale for this channel changes from 0 V (0x00) to
CCP
2.2965V (0xFF) .
<6:7> RES Unused.
1
This register becomes read-only when the Configuration Register 1 lock bit is set to 1. Any further attempts to write to this register have no effect.
Table 55. Register 0x7E—Manufacturer’s Test Register 1 (Power-On Default = 0x00)
Bit Name R/W Description
<7:0> Reserved Read-only
Manufacturer’s test register. These bits are reserved for manufacturer’s test purposes and should not
be written to under normal operation.
Table 56. Register 0x7F—Manufacturer’s Test Register 2 (Power-On Default = 0x00)
Bit Name R/W Description
<7:0> Reserved Read-only
Manufacturer’s test register. These bits are reserved for manufacturer’s test purposes and should not
be written to under normal operation.
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ADT7467 PROGRAMMING BLOCK DIAGRAM

PWM DUTY CYCLE/RELATIVE FAN SPEED
TEMPERATURE
F4P
THERM
T
HYST
T
MIN
T
HYST
T
MIN PWM
0% DUTY CYCLE
AUTOMATIC FAN CONTROL
TEMPERATURE
HEATINGCOOLING
= SLOPE
RANGE
T
MAX PWM
100% DUTY CYCLE
OFFSET 64
(0x41, 0x42)
MASK INTERRUPT?
INTERRUPT STATUS
THERM
FAN FAULT
FOR REMOTE
DIODE FAULT.
MEASURED IS
OUT OF LIMITS
CHANNELS ONLY
HARDWARE INTERRUPTS
TACH 4
THERM
SET PIN 14/20
GPIO
SMBALERT
FUNCTIONALITY
SMBALERT
(0x74,0x75)
TWOS COMPLEMENT
MODE
RANGE
HIGH/LOW
FAN DRIVE
FREQUENCY
TEMPERATURE
(0X7C)
CONFIGURATION 5
±20mV
GPIO POLARITY
GPIO DIRECTION
±40mV
±80mV
±130mV
OUTPUTS
ADC MODE
SHUTDOWN
HIGH/LOW
DRIVE PWM
ON STATUS
REGISTER 2
INTERRUPTS
EXCEEDED
THERM TIMER
LIMIT HAS BEEN
SOFTWARE INTERRUPTS
CCP
MEASURE
WIRE FANS
FROM 2- OR 3-
AND VOLTAGE
RESCALE V
INPUT (5V/3.3V)
AVERAGE TEMP
MEASUREMENTS
SINGLE CHANNEL
(0X73)
CONFIGURATION 2
OFFSET
LOW LIMIT
HIGH LIMIT
(0x70-0x72)
TEMPERATURE
MEASUREMENT
(0X4E-0X53)
TEMPERATURE
MEASUREMENT
(ONLY USED WHEN FANS ARE
CYXX
THERM TIMER
FOR 2-WIRE FANS
INPUT THRESHOLD
POWERED BY DC AND NOT PWM)
CHANGE
CYCLE TIME
ADJUSTMENT
CYCLE TIME
MIN
T
LIMIT (0x7A)
THERM TIMER
(AINL)
LOW
CCP
V
STATUS (0x79)
CCP
ATTENUATOR
BYPASS V
8 CYCLES (1s)
DECREASE
INCREASE
(SLEEP)
16 CYCLES (2s)
CYCLE TIME
CYCLE TIME
LOW LIMIT
CCP
V
32 CYCLES (4s)
64 CYCLES (8s)
16 CYCLES (2s)
(0x46)
(0x47)
MEASUREMENT
CCP
V
32 CYCLES (4s)
HIGH LIMIT
CCP
V
128 CYCLES (16s)
256 CYCLES (32s)
64 CYCLES (8s)
128 CYCLES (16s)
(0x47)
THERM TEMP
512 CYCLES (64s)
AND VOLTAGE
AVERAGE TEMP
LIMITS
1024 CYCLES (128s)
256 CYCLES (32s)
512 CYCLES (64s)
MEASUREMENTS
(SEE CONFIGURATION 2,
(0x6A, 0x6B, 0x6C)
XNOR Test
1024 CYCLES (128s)
0x73)
(0x6F)
2048 CYCLES (256s)
TEMPERATURE
FANS
THERM
GENERAL
VOLTAGES
INTERRUPT
TEMPERATURE
MEASUREMENT
(0X25, 0X26,0X27)
(0x49)
(0x48)
LOW LIMIT
HIGH LIMIT
CC
CC
V
V
(0x22)
MEASUREMENT
CC
V
OUTPUT
INVERT PWM
(0X54-0X5B)
MINIMUM LIMIT
FANTACH 16-BIT
MEASUREMENT MSBs
REMOTE 1 TEMP CONTROLS
SLOW IMPROVED
ACOUSTIC RAMP-UP
(0x5C-0x5E)
PWM CONFIGURATION
(0x25-0x27)
MEASUREMENT LSBs
PWM DRIVE (AFC MODE)
SELECTED PWM DRIVE (AFC MODE)
LOCAL TEMP CONTROLS SELECTED
NO TIMEOUT
FAN BEHAVIOR
(0X77)
MSB REGISTERS ARE FROZEN
IF THESE REGISTERS ARE USED,
ALL TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
REMOTE 2 TEMP CONTROLS
SELECTED PWM DRIVE (AFC MODE)
100ms
250ms (DEFAULT)
TIMEOUT
FAN SPINUP
UNTIL ALL TEMPERATURE
SELECTED PWM DRIVE
ARE READ.
MEASUREMENT MSB REGISTERS
RUNS FULL SPEED
400ms
FAN TACH
667ms
1 PULSE PER REV
PULSES PER REV
(0X40)
CONFIGURATION 1
DISABLED (DEFAULT)
SELECTED PWM DRIVE
1s2s4s
2 PULSE PER REV
(0x7B)
LOCK
START
MONITORING
FASTEST SPEED CALCULATED
BY LOCAL AND REMOTE 2 TEMP
CONTROLS SELECTED PWM DRIVE
FASTEST SPEED CALCULATED BY ALL
3 PULSE PER REV
4 PULSE PER REV
MAX FAN SPEED
CC
READY
SETTINGS
(MAX PWM DUTY CYCLE)
(5V/3.3V)
FULLSPEED
RUN FANS AT
RESCALE V
(0x7D)
CONFIGURATION 4
PWM 2
SMBALERT
(FAN MUST BE RUNNING)
FAN SPEED
PIN 10
FAST TACH
ENABLE CONTINUOUS
THERM BOOST
PHTXX
MIN
DYNAMIC T
MEASUREMENTS
CURRENT TEMPERATURE OF SELECTED
POINT REGISTER ON ASSERTION OF THERM
CHANNEL IS COPIED TO RELEVANT OPERATING
CONTROL
(0x36, 0x37)
CONFIGURE
MIN
CHANNEL
ENABLE DYNAMIC T
CONTROL ON INDIVIDUAL
ENABLE THERM
REGISTERS (0x30-0x32) BECOME WRITABLE
PWM DUTY CYCLE
(MANUAL MODE ONLY)
CONFIGURATION 3
DUTY CYCLE
(0x30-0x32)
MIN
PWM
(0x78)
(0X64-0X66)
(AUTOMATIC MODE ONLY)
MANUAL MODE. PWM DUTY CYCLE
3 TEMPERATURE CHANNEL CONTROLS
(0x38-0x3A)
CONTROL
. MIN TEMP THAT CAUSES
MIN
T
AUTOMATIC FAN
(0x67-0x69)
SELECTED FANS TO RUN
POINT
(THYST)
(0x33-0x35)
OPERATING
(0x6D, 0x6E)
TEMPERATURE HYSTERES IS
(0x28-0x2F)
WHEN THE LOW BYTE IS READ,
FAN 16-BIT MEASUREMENT
LOW BYTE MUST BE READ FIRST.
ASSOCIATED HIGH BYTE IS READ.
REGISTERS ARE LOCKED UNTIL THE
CC
CCP
V
V
LOCAL TEMP
REMOTE TEMP1
REMOTE TEMP2
35s (33%-100%)
SELECTED PWM
18s (33%-100%)
17.6s (33%-100%)
ENABLE
RAMP-UP SPEED
ENHANCE
ACOUSTICS
7s (33%-100%)
4.4s (33%-100%)
SELECTED PWM
RAMP-UP SPEED
(0x62,0x63)
3s (33%-100%)
1.6s (33%-100%)
0.8s (33%-100%)
–HYST
MIN
T
MEASUREMENTS
SYNC FAN SPEED
ALLOW SELECTED
PWM TO TURN OFF
WHEN TEMP IS BELOW
THERM IS
INPUT/OUTPUT
,PWM
ENABLE
RANGE
(0x5F, 0x60, 0x61)
TEMP T
FREQ,THERM
THERM AS
(TIMER) INPUT
2°C
4°C
5°C
2.5°C
3.33°C
RANGE
11.0Hz
14.7Hz
22.1Hz
T
OUTPUT
THERM AS
OVERTEMP
8°C
10°C
16°C
20°C
32°C
40°C
6.67°C
13.33°C
26.67°C
29.4Hz
35.3Hz
44.1Hz
58.8Hz
88.2Hz
80°C
53.33°C
ADT7467/ADT7468 PROGRAMMING BLOCK DIAGRAM
PWM
FREQUENCY
04498-0-044
Figure 85.
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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS

0.193 BSC
0.012
0.008
9
8
0.154 BSC
0.069
0.053
SEATING PLANE
0.236 BSC
0.010
0.006
8° 0°
0.050
0.016
0.065
0.049
0.010
0.004
COPLANARITY
0.004
16
1
PIN 1
0.025 BSC
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-137AB
Figure 86. 16-Lead Shrink Small Outline Package [QSOP]
(RQ-16)
Dimensions shown in inches

ORDERING GUIDE

Model Temperature Range Package Description Package Option
ADT7467ARQ –40°C to +120°C 16-Lead QSOP RQ-16 ADT7467ARQ-REEL –40°C to +120°C 16-Lead QSOP RQ-16 ADT7467ARQ-REEL7 –40°C to +120°C 16-Lead QSOP RQ-16
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