• User Selectable Hysteresis: 2°C or 10°C (typical)
• 5-lead SOT-23 package
Applications
• Power Supply Critical Temperature Shutdown
• Temperature Alarm
• Thermostat Control
•Fan Control
• Base-Stations
• Automotive
Typical Performance
Description
Microchip Technology’s MCP9501/2/3/4 family of
devices are temperature switches with ±1°C (typical)
accurate factory set output thresholds. These devices
are ideal for high power supply systems where an
overtemperature protection circuit is needed. These
devices do not require external components, consume
25 µA (typical), and the factory set thresholds provide
simplicity.
In addition, this family of devices provide user
selectable 2°C and 10°C (typical) switch hysteresis,
and various output configurations. The MCP9501/2
outputs switch for rising temperatures while the
MCP9503/4 switch for falling temperature, with the
relative hysteresis at the set thresholds. This family of
devices is also available with Active-High Push-Pull
and Active-Low Open-Drain outputs, the MCP9502/4
and the MCP9501/3, respectively. The Push-Pull
output is ideal for a microcontroller interface while the
Open-Drain output ca n be used for le vel shif ting, wiredOR configuration, or as a heater on/off switch.
The MCP9501/2/3/4 operate from 2.7V to 5.5V su ppl y.
This family is available with space saving 5-lead
SOT-23 package.
Voltage at all Input/Output pins...............GND – 0.3V to 6.0V
Input/Output Current .....................................................20 mA
Storage temperature.....................................-65°C to +150°C
Ambient temp. with power applied................-40°C to +125°C
†Notice: Stresses above those listed under “Maximum
ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is
a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at
those or any other conditions above those indicated in the
operational listings of this specification is not implied.
Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods
may affect device reliability.
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V, TA = -40°C to +125°C, and
Note:The graphs and t ables provided following thi s n ote are a statistical s umm ar y b as ed on a limited number of
samples and are provided for informational purposes only. The performance characteristics listed herein
are not tested or guaranteed. In some graphs or tables, the data presented may be outside the specified
operating range (e.g., outside specified power supply range) and therefore outside the warranted range.
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V, TA = -40°C to + 125°C, GND = Ground , R
(MCP9501/3 only) and 0.1 µF bypass capacitor.
6.0
4.0
2.0
Spec. Limits
+ St. Dev.
Average
- St. Dev.
0.10
0.08
0.06
HYST Input Pin
0.0
-2.0
-4.0
Temperature Accuracy (°C)
-6.0
VDD = 4.1V
32 units
-40-200 20406080100120
(°C)
T
A
FIGURE 2-1:Temperature Accuracy.
4.0
3.5
3.0
HYST = V
2.5
2.0
, Hysteresis (°C)
SS
1.5
1.0
HYST = V
0.5
SS
HYST = V
DD
0.0
-40-200 20406080100120
(°C)
T
A
14.0
13.0
12.0
11.0
10.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
HYST = V
DD
, Hysteresis (°C)
0.04
Leakage (µA)
0.02
Open-Drain Output
(MCP9501/03 only)
0.00
-40-200 20406080100120
T
(°C)
A
FIGURE 2-4:Leakage vs. Temperature.
20%
15%
)
VOH, VDD= 5.5
DD
(% of V
OL
V
10%
5%
VOH, VDD= 4.1
VOH, VDD= 2.7
VOL, VDD = 5.5
VOL, VDD = 4.1
VOL, VDD = 2.7
0%
-40-200 20406080100120
T
(°C)
A
FIGURE 2-5:VOL,VOH vs. Temperature.
FIGURE 2-2:Hysteresis vs. Temperature.
40
35
30
VDD = 5.5
VDD = 4.1
VDD = 2.7
25
(µA)
DD
I
20
15
10
-40-200 20406080100120
(°C)
T
A
FIGURE 2-3:Supply Current vs.
3.0
V
POR
Hysteresis
)V
(V)
(
RO
POR
P
V
V
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
-40 -20020 40 60 80 100 120
(°C)
T
A
FIGURE 2-6:Power On Reset Threshold
vs. Temperature.
The GND pin is the system ground pin. Pin 2 must be
connected to system ground. Pin 1 can also be
connected to system ground which would provide
better thermal conduction to the die.
3.2Hysteresis Input (HYS)
This is an input pin which can be connected to VDD or
GND to select output hysteresis. Either 2°C
(HYST = GND) or 10°C (HYST = V
hysteresis can be selected.
DD)
of typical
→ Hysteresis is 10°C (typical)
3.3Power Pin (VDD)
The operating voltage range, as specified in the DC
electrical specification table, is applied on this pin.
3.4Switch Output (Output)
This output is trigg ered when tem pe r atu re ris es or fa ll s
beyond the programmed trip temperature threshold.
MCP9501/3 require an external pull-up resistor.
The MCP9501/2/3/4 temperature switch family
integrates a thermal diode, a com parato r , and a factory
selectable resistive network used to set the
temperature thresholds. The available output
thresholds range from -35°C to 125°C at 10°C
increments. There is no additional configuration
required to operate this device. The selectable output
hysteresis is controlled using a single input pin. When
this pin is connected to ground, the ou tput hyste resis i s
2°C (typic al) and when conn ected to V
hysteresis is 10°C (typical). Figure 4-1 shows the
functional block diagram.
I
SET
R
x
+
Threshold
Select
-
Thermal
Diode
the outpu t
DD
Hysteresis
Select Pin
OUT/
OUT
Hot-Option (Active-Low)
10°C Typic al Hysteresis
V
Output
T
HYST
Cold
Temperature
Cold-Option (Active-High)
10°C Typical Hysteresis
V
2°C Typical
Hysteresis
T
SET
Hot
2°C Typical
Hysteresis
FIGURE 4-1:Functional Block Diagram.
There are two output configurations for this family, a
push-pull and an open-drain output with active-high
and active-low as se rtio ns . Th es e a ss erti on opti ons are
referred to as Cold and Hot options, pri marily due to the
direction of selected hysteresis. For the Cold option,
temperature has to fall below the threshold for the
output to assert High, and de-assert Low when the
temperature rises above the threshold plus the
hysteresis. For example, a 65°C threshold and 2°C
(typical) hysteresis, wh en temperature falls below 6 5°C
the output asserts High, and the de-asserts Low when
temperature rises above 67°C. For the Hot option, the
opposite is true. When temperature rises above 65°C,
the output asserts Low, and de-asserts High when the
temperature falls below 63°C. Figure 4-2 shows a
graphical description for the Hot and Cold options.
Output
Cold
T
SET
T
Hot
HYST
Temperature
FIGURE 4-2:Output Hysteresis.
The Push-Pull output is ideal for a microcontroller
interface using an input/output pin or an interrupt input
pin. The open-drain option can be used with multiple
sensors in a wired-OR configuration or as a level
shifter.
The MCP9501/2/3/4 temperature switch family
integrates a temperature sensor and a comparator
circuit which outputs an alert signal when the factory
set temperature threshold is exceeded. No additional
component is required for device operation, which
provides simplicity to the system designer. The device
output options provide design flexibility for various
applications such as overtemperature protection circuit
or a closed loop temperature control unit. This device
can be interfaced to a closed loop fan controller
network without the need for a microcontroller.
12V
3V
M
DD
5V
DD
HYST
MCP9502
Output
FIGURE 4-3:Fan Controller Using
MCP9502.
The MCP9501/2/3/4 provide Open-Drain output where
multiple sensors from multiple PCB hot-spots can be
connected to a single processor I/O input with a wiredOR configuration. The MCP9501 requires an external
pull-up resistor whic h can be used to lev el-shift the al ert
signal. For example, if the sensors are powered with
and the controller or processor is powered with
5V
DD
3V
, the external resistor can be level-shifted by
DD
connecting 3V
Figure 4-4.
HYST
to the pull-up resistor as shown in
DD
5V
DD
MCP9501
OUT
85°C
4.1.1LAYOUT CONSIDERATION AND
THERMAL CONSIDERATION
This family of sensors measures temperature by
monitoring the voltage level of a thermal diode located
in the die. A low-impedance thermal path between the
die and the PCB is provided by the pins. Therefore, the
sensor effectively monitors PCB temperature. For
efficient performance, it is recommended to layout the
device as close to the heat source as possible.
When connecting an ex ternal resi stor to the MC P9501/
3, the current through the pull-up resistor must be
considered to prevent self-heat due to power. This can
be determined using Equation 4-1.
EQUATION 4-1:EFFECT OF
SELF-HEATING
T
–θJAV
JTA
Where:
T
=Junction Temperatu re
J
=Ambient Temperature
T
A
V
I
OUT
θ
=Package Thermal Resistance
JA
=Sensor Output Low Voltage
OL
=Output Current
For example, at room temperature, when the output
asserts Active-Low and maximum I
=5.5V, VOL = 0.3V and I
V
DD
specification table), the self heating due to power
dissipation (TJ - TA) is ~0.4°C.
×VOLI
DDIDD
(220.7 °C/W)
OUT
×+()=
OUT
= 50 µA,
DD
= 5 mA (see the
HYST
5V
DD
MCP9503
OUT
PULL_UP
R
Micro-
controller
I/O
35°C
FIGURE 4-4:MCP9501 Wired-OR Output
Configuration with Level-shift.
The MCP9501/2/3/4 family does not require any
additional components. However, it is recommended
that a decou pling capac itor of 0 .1 µF to 1 µF be us ed
between the V
and GND pins. A high-frequency
DD
ceramic capaci t or is re co mm en ded . It i s nece s sa ry f o r
the capacitor to be located as close as possible to the
power pins in order to provide effective noise
protection.
MCP9501/2/3/4
200Ω
V
Switching
Regulator
0.1 µF
DD
bypass
MCP9501/2/3/4
Switching
Regulator
Linear
Regulator
200Ω
0.1 µF
V
DD
bypass
FIGURE 4-5:Power-supply Filter using a
Single Resistor.
For applications where a switching regulator is used to
power the sensor, it is recommended to add a 200Ω
resistor in series to VDD to filter out the switcher noise.
It is also recommended to add the series resistor in
applications where a linear regulator is used to
step-down a switching regulator voltage to power the
sensor, as shown in Figure 4-5. For example, if a
linearly regulated 3.3V from a 5V swi tching regulato r is
used to power the sensor, add a 200Ω series resistor.
The MCP9501/2/3/4 family of sensors is designed to
prevent false output trigger due to high frequency
power supply or system noise. Figure 4-6 shows the
device performa nce with a high f requency s ignal adde d
. The output is not triggered due to the signal
on V
DD
added on V
. With some applications, it is
DD
recommended to add a bypass capacitor of 0.1 µF to
1µF.
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