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LM95234 Quad Remote Diode and Local Temperature Sensor with SMBus Interface and
TruTherm™ Technology
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1FEATURES (e.g. Laptop, Desktop, Workstations,
Server)
23 Accurately Senses Die Temperature of 4 Electronic Test Equipment
Remote ICs or Diode Junctions and Local
Temperature Office Electronics
TruTherm BJT Beta Compensation Technology DESCRIPTION
Accurately Senses Sub-micron Process LM95234 is an 11-bit digital temperature sensor with
Thermal Diodes a 2-wire System Management Bus (SMBus) interface
Programmable Digital Filters and Analog Front that can very accurately monitor the temperature of
End Filter four remote diodes as well as its own temperature
0.125°C LSb Temperature Resolution that includes patent pending remote diode
TruTherm™ BJT beta compensation beta
0.03125°C LSb Remote Temperature compensation technology. The four remote diodes
Resolution with Digital Filter Enabled can be external devices such as microprocessors,
+127.875°C/–128°C and 0°C/255°C Remote graphics processors or diode-connected 2N3904s.
Ranges The LM95234's TruTherm BJT beta compensation
Remote Diode Fault Detection, Model technology allows sensing of 90 nm or 65 nm process
Selection and Offset Correction thermal diodes accurately.
Mask and Status Register Support The LM95234 reports temperature in two different
formats for +127.875°C/–128°C range and 0°C/255°C
3 Programmable TCRIT Outputs with range. The LM95234 TCRIT1, TCRIT2 and TCRIT3
Programmable Shared Hysteresis and Fault- outputs are triggered when any unmasked channel
Queue exceeds its corresponding programmable limit and
Programmable Conversion Rate and Shutdown can be used to shutdown the system, to turn on the
Mode One-shot Conversion Control system fans or as a microcontroller interrupt function.
SMBus 2.0 Compatible Interface, Supports The current status of the TCRIT1, TCRIT2 and
TIMEOUT TCRIT3 pins can be read back from the status
registers. Mask registers are available for further
Three-level Address Pin control of the TCRIT outputs.
14-pin WSON Package Two LM95234 remote temperature channels have
programmable digital filters while the other two
KEY SPECIFICATIONS remote channels utilize a fault-queue to minimize
Local Temperature Accuracy ±2.0°C (max) unwanted TCRIT events when temperature spikes
are encountered.
Remote Diode Temperature Accuracy ±0.875°C
(max) For optimum flexibility and accuracy, each LM95234
Supply Voltage 3.0V to 3.6V channel includes registers for sub-micron process or
2N3904 diode model selection as well as offset
Average Supply Current (1Hz conversion rate) correction. A three-level address pin allows
connection of up to 3 LM95234s to the same SMBus
APPLICATIONS master. The LM95234 includes power saving
Processor/Computer System Thermal functions such as: programmable conversion rate,
Management shutdown mode, and disabling of unused channels.
1Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
2TruTherm is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
3All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date. Copyright © 2006–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
3.0V-3.6V
LM95234
Local
Diode Selector '-6Converter
11-Bit or
10-Bit Plus Sign
Remote
10-bit Plus Sign
Local
TruThermTM
Temperature
Sensor
Circuitry
Local
Temperature
Registers
Limit, Status
and
Mask
Registers
Remote 1
Digital Filter
Remote 1
Temperature
Registers
Remote 1
Offset Register
SMBus
Interface
Remote 2
Digital Filter
Remote 2
Temperature
Registers
Remote 2
Offset Register
Remote 3
Status Fault
Queue
Remote 3
Temperature
Registers
Remote 3
Offset Register
Remote 4
Status Fault
Queue
Remote 4
Temperature
Registers
Remote 4
Offset Register Conversion
Rate Rgister
Diode
Configuration
Registers
Control Logic
D-
Remote
Diode4
Selector
D4+
Remote
Diode3
Selector
D3+
Remote
Diode2
Selector
D2+
Remote
Diode1
Selector
D1+
General
Configuration
Registers
T_CRIT
Control
Logic
SMBCLK
SMBDAT
TCRIT3
TCRIT2
TCRIT1
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TCRIT3NC 141
VDD SMBCLK2 13
D4+ SMBDAT3 12
D3+ TCRIT24 11
D- TCRIT15 10
D2+ A06 9
D1+ GND
7 8
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Connection Diagram
Figure 1. WSON-14
TOP VIEW
Simplified Block Diagram
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS
Label Pin # Function Typical Connection
NC 1 No Connect Not connected. May be left floating, connected to GND or VDD.
VDD 2 Positive Supply Voltage Input DC Voltage from 3.0V to 3.6V. VDD should be bypassed with a
0.1 µF capacitor in parallel with 100 pF. The 100 pF capacitor
should be placed as close as possible to the power supply pin.
Noise should be kept below 200 mVp-p, a 10 µF capacitor may
be required to achieve this.
D4+ 3 Diode Current Source Fourth Diode Anode. Connected to remote discrete diode-
connected transistor junction or to the diode-connected
transistor junction on a remote IC whose die temperature is
being sensed. A capacitor is not required between D4+ and D-.
A 100 pF capacitor between D4+ and D- can be added and
may improve performance in noisy systems. Float this pin if
this thermal diode is not used.
D3+ 4 Diode Current Source Third Diode Anode. Connected to remote discrete diode-
connected transistor junction or to the diode-connected
transistor junction on a remote IC whose die temperature is
being sensed. A capacitor is not required between D3+ and D-.
A 100 pF capacitor between D3+ and D- can be added and
may improve performance in noisy systems. Float this pin if
this thermal diode is not used.
D5 Diode Return Current Sink All Diode Cathodes. Common D- pin for all four remote diodes.
D2+ 6 Diode Current Source Second Diode Anode. Connected to remote discrete diode-
connected transistor junction or to the diode-connected
transistor junction on a remote IC whose die temperature is
being sensed. A capacitor is not required between D2+ and D-.
A 100 pF capacitor between D2+ and D- can be added and
may improve performance in noisy systems. Float this pin if
this thermal diode is not used.
D1+ 7 Diode Current Source First Diode Anode. Connected to remote discrete diode-
connected transistor junction or to the diode-connected
transistor junction on a remote IC whose die temperature is
being sensed. A capacitor is not required between D1+ and D-.
A 100 pF capacitor between D1+ and D- can be added and
may improve performance in noisy systems. Float this pin if
this thermal diode is not used.
GND 8 Power Supply Ground System low noise ground.
A0 9 Digital Input SMBus slave address select pin. Selects one of three
addresses. Can be tied to VDD, GND, or to the middle of a
resistor divider connected between VDD and GND.
TCRIT1 10 Digital Output, Open-Drain Critical temperature output 1. Requires pull-up resistor. Active
"LOW".
TCRIT2 11 Digital Output, Open-Drain Critical temperature output 2. Requires pull-up resistor. Active
"LOW".
SMBDAT 12 SMBus Bidirectional Data Line, From and to Controller; may require an external pull-up resistor
Open-Drain Output
SMBCLK 13 SMBus Clock Input From Controller; may require an external pull-up resistor
TCRIT3 14 Digital Output, Open-Drain Critical temperature output 3. Requires pull-up resistor. Active
"LOW".
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12
13
14
SMBus
Master
* Note, place close to LM95234 pins.
** Note, optional - place close to LM95234 pins.
LM95234
1
2
3
4
NC
VDD
D4+
D3+
SMBCLK
C1*
100 pF
C2
0.1 PF
SMBCLK
SMBDAT
C7**
100 pF
+3.3V
Standby
R4
1.3k
R5
1.3k
D-
D2+
D1+
5
6
78
9
10
A0
SMBDAT
PROCESSOR
Q2
MMBT3904
Q1
MMBT3904
C6**
100 pF
C4**
100 pF
C5**
100 pF
R3
10k
R2
10k
R1
10k
SO
DIMM
HDD
GPU
C3
10 PF
TCRIT2
TCRIT1
TCRIT3
GND
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Typical Application
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)
Supply Voltage 0.3V to 6.0V
Voltage at SMBDAT, SMBCLK, TCRIT1, TCRIT2, TCRIT3 0.5V to 6.0V
Voltage at Other Pins 0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
DInput Current ±1 mA
Input Current at All Other Pins(2) ±5 mA
Package Input Current(2) 30 mA
SMBDAT, TCRIT1, TCRIT2, TCRIT3 Output Sink Current 10 mA
Storage Temperature 65°C to +150°C
ESD Susceptibility(3) Human Body Model 2000V
Machine Model 200V
Charge Device Model 1000V
Soldering process must comply with TI’s reflow temperature profile specifications. Refer to http://www.ti.com/packaging(4)
(1) Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. DC and AC electrical specifications do not
apply when operating the device beyond its rated operating conditions.
(2) When the input voltage (VI) at any pin exceeds the power supplies (VI< GND or VI> VDD), the current at that pin should be limited to 5
mA. Parasitic components and or ESD protection circuitry are shown in Table 1 for the LM95234's pins.
(3) Human body model, 100 pF discharged through a 1.5 kΩresistor. Machine model, 200 pF discharged directly into each pin. Charged
Device Model (CDM) simulates a pin slowly acquiring charge (such as from a device sliding down the feeder in an automated
assembler) then rapidly being discharged.
(4) Reflow temperature profiles are different for packages containing lead (Pb) than for those that do not.
Operating Ratings
Operating Temperature Range 40°C to +140°C
Electrical Characteristics Temperature Range TMIN TATMAX
LM95234CISD 40°C TA+125°C
Supply Voltage Range (VDD) +3.0V to +3.6V
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Temperature-to-Digital Converter Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply for VDD = +3.0Vdc to 3.6Vdc. Boldface limits apply for TA= TJ= TMIN
TATMAX;all other limits TA= TJ= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameter Conditions Typical(1) Limits(2) Units
(Limit)
Temperature Error Using Local Diode TA= -40°C to +125°C(3)(4) ±1 ±2 °C (max)
Temperature Error Using Remote Diode(5) TA= +25°C to +85°C 65 nm Intel ±0.875 °C (max)
TD= +60°C to +100°C Processor
TA= +25°C to +85°C MMBT3904 ±1.1 °C (max)
TD= +60°C to +100°C Transistor
TA= +25°C to +85°C 65 nm Intel ±1.0 °C (max)
TD= 40°C to +125°C Processor
TA= +25°C to +85°C MMBT3904 ±1.3 °C (max)
TD=40°C to +125°C Transistor
TA=40°C to +85°C 65 nm Intel ±3.2 °C (max)
TD=40°C to +125°C Processor
TA=40°C to +85°C MMBT3904 ±3.0 °C (max)
TD=40°C to +125°C Transistor
TA=40°C to +85°C MMBT3904 ±3.3 °C (max)
TD= 125°C to +140°C Transistor
Local Diode Measurement Resolution 11 Bits
0.125 °C
Remote Diode Measurement Resolution Digital Filter Off 11 Bits
0.125 °C
Digital Filter On (Remote Diodes 1 and 2 13 Bits
only) 0.03125 °C
Conversion Time of All Temperatures at the All Channels are Enabled in Default State 1100 1210 ms (max)
Fastest Setting(6) 1 External Channel TruTherm Active 34 37 ms (max)
1 External Channel TruTherm Inactive 31 34 ms (max)
Local only 30 33 ms (max)
Quiescent Current(7) SMBus Inactive, 1Hz Conversion Rate, 570 800 µA (max)
channels in default state
Shutdown 360 µA
DSource Voltage 0.4 V
Remote Diode Source Current High level 160 230 µA (max)
Low level 10
Power-On Reset Threshold Measured on VDD input, falling edge 2.8 V (max)
1.6 V (min)
TCRIT1 Pin Temperature Threshold Default Diodes 1 and 2 only +110 °C
TCRIT2 Pin Temperature Threshold Default all channels +85 °C
TCRIT3 Pin Temperature Threshold Default Diodes 3 and 4 only +85 °C
(1) Typicals are at TA= 25°C and represent most likely parametric norm.
(2) Limits are specified to Texas Instruments' AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
(3) Local temperature accuracy does not include the effects of self-heating. The rise in temperature due to self-heating is the product of the
internal power dissipation of the LM95234 and the thermal resistance.
(4) Thermal resistance junction-to-ambient when attached to a 4 layer printed circuit board per JEDEC standard JESD51-7:
(a) 14-lead WSON = 90°C/W (no thermal vias, no airflow)
(b) 14-lead WSON = 63°C/W (1 thermal via, no airflow)
(c) 14-lead WSON = 43°C/W (6 thermal vias, no airflow)
(d) 14-lead WSON = 31°C/W (6 thermal vias, 900 ln. ft. / min. airflow)
Note: all quoted values include +15% error factor from nominal value.
(5) The accuracy of the LM95234CISD is ensured when using a typical thermal diode of an Intel processor on a 65 nm process or an
MMBT3904 diode-connected transistor, as selected in the Remote Diode Model Select register. See typical performance curve for
performance with Intel processor on a 90 nm process. For further information on other thermal diodes see DIODE NON-IDEALITY or
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(6) This specification is provided only to indicate how often temperature data is updated. The LM95234 can be read at any time without
regard to conversion state (and will yield last conversion result).
(7) Quiescent current will not increase substantially with an SMBus communication.
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Logic Electrical Characteristics
DIGITAL DC CHARACTERISTICS
Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply for VDD = +3.0Vdc to 3.6Vdc. Boldface limits apply for TA= TJ= TMIN to
TMAX;all other limits TA= TJ=+25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical(1) Limits(2) Units
(Limit)
SMBDAT, SMBCLK INPUTS
VIN(1) Logical “1” Input Voltage 2.1 V (min)
VIN(0) Logical “0”Input Voltage 0.8 V (max)
VIN(HYST) SMBDAT and SMBCLK Digital Input Hysteresis 400 mV
IIN(1) Logical “1” Input Current VIN = VDD 0.005 10 µA (max)
IIN(0) Logical “0” Input Current VIN = 0V 0.005 -10 µA (max)
CIN Input Capacitance 5 pF
A0 DIGITAL INPUT
VIH Input High Voltage 0.90 × VDD V (min)
VIM Input Middle Voltage 0.57 × VDD V (max)
0.43 × VDD V (min)
VIL Input Low Voltage 0.10 × VDD V (max)
IIN(1) Logical "1" Input Current VIN = VDD 0.005 10 µA (min)
IIN(0) Logical "0" Input Current VIN = 0V 0.005 10 µA (max)
CIN Input Capacitance 5 pF
SMBDAT, TCRIT1, TCRIT2, TCRIT3 DIGITAL OUTPUTS
IOH High Level Output Current VOH = VDD 10 µA (max)
VOL(SMBDAT) SMBus Low Level Output Voltage IOL = 4 mA 0.4 V (max)
IOL = 6 mA 0.6 V (max)
VOL(TCRIT) TCRIT1, TCRIT2, TCRIT3 Low Level Output IOL= 6 mA 0.4 V (max)
Voltage
COUT Digital Output Capacitance 5 pF
(1) Typicals are at TA= 25°C and represent most likely parametric norm.
(2) Limits are specified to Texas Instruments' AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
SMBus DIGITAL SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply for VDD=+3.0 Vdc to +3.6 Vdc, CL(load capacitance) on output lines = 80
pF. Boldface limits apply for TA= TJ= TMIN to TMAX;all other limits TA= TJ= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
The switching characteristics of the LM95234 fully meet or exceed the published specifications of the SMBus version 2.0. The
following parameters are the timing relationships between SMBCLK and SMBDAT signals related to the LM95234. They
adhere to but are not necessarily the SMBus bus specifications.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical(1) Limits(2) Units
(Limit)
fSMB SMBus Clock Frequency 100 kHz (max)
10 kHz (min)
tLOW SMBus Clock Low Time from VIN(0)max to VIN(0)max 4.7 µs (min)
25 ms (max)
tHIGH SMBus Clock High Time from VIN(1)min to VIN(1)min 4.0 µs (min)
tR,SMB SMBus Rise Time See(3) 1 µs (max)
tF,SMB SMBus Fall Time See(4) 0.3 µs (max)
tOF Output Fall Time CL= 400 pF, 250 ns (max)
IO= 3 mA(4)
(1) Typicals are at TA= 25°C and represent most likely parametric norm.
(2) Limits are specified to Texas Instruments' AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
(3) The output rise time is measured from (VIN(0)max 0.15V) to (VIN(1)min + 0.15V).
(4) The output fall time is measured from (VIN(1)min + 0.15V) to (VIN(0)max 0.15V).
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GND
D1
PIN
GND
PIN
D1
V+
6.5V
D3 ESD
CLAMP
D2
VIH
VIL
SMBCLK
P
S
VIH
VIL
SMBDAT
tBUF tHD;STA
tLOW
tR
tHD;DAT tHIGH
tF
tSU;DAT tSU;STA tSU;STO
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SMBus DIGITAL SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply for VDD=+3.0 Vdc to +3.6 Vdc, CL(load capacitance) on output lines = 80
pF. Boldface limits apply for TA= TJ= TMIN to TMAX;all other limits TA= TJ= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
The switching characteristics of the LM95234 fully meet or exceed the published specifications of the SMBus version 2.0. The
following parameters are the timing relationships between SMBCLK and SMBDAT signals related to the LM95234. They
adhere to but are not necessarily the SMBus bus specifications.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical(1) Limits(2) Units
(Limit)
tTIMEOUT SMBDAT and SMBCLK Time Low for Reset of 25 ms (min)
Serial Interface(5) 35 ms (max)
tSU;DAT Data In Setup Time to SMBCLK High 250 ns (min)
tHD;DAT Data Out Stable after SMBCLK Low 300 ns (min)
1075 ns (max)
tHD;STA Start Condition SMBDAT Low to SMBCLK Low 100 ns (min)
(Start condition hold before the first clock falling
edge)
tSU;STO Stop Condition SMBCLK High to SMBDAT Low 100 ns (min)
(Stop Condition Setup)
tSU;STA SMBus Repeated Start-Condition Setup Time, 0.6 µs (min)
SMBCLK High to SMBDAT Low
tBUF SMBus Free Time Between Stop and Start 1.3 µs (min)
Conditions
(5) Holding the SMBDAT and/or SMBCLK lines Low for a time interval greater than tTIMEOUT will reset the LM95234's SMBus state machine,
therefore setting SMBDAT and SMBCLK pins to a high impedance state.
Figure 2. SMBus Communication
Table 1. Parasitic components and ESD protection circuitry
Pin # Label Circuit Circuits for Pin ESD Protection Structure
1 NC
2 VDD A
3 D4+ A
4 D3+ A
5 D- A
6 D2+ A
7 D1+ A Circuit A
8 GND
9 A0 B
10 TCRIT1 B
11 TCRIT2 B
12 SMBDAT B
13 SMBCLK B
14 TCRIT2 B Circuit B
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CONVERSION TIME (ms)
100 1000 10000
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
AVERAGE IDD (mA)
VDD = +3.3V
TA= 25°C
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Thermal Diode Capacitor or PCB
Conversion Rate Effect on Leakage Current Effect on
Average Power Supply Current Remote Diode Temperature Reading
Figure 3. Figure 4.
Remote Temperature Reading Sensitivity to Remote Temperature Reading Sensitivity to
Thermal Diode Filter Capacitance, Thermal Diode Filter Capacitance,
TruTherm Disabled TruTherm Enabled
Figure 5. Figure 6.
Intel Processor on 65 nm Process or 90 nm Process
Thermal Diode Performance Comparison
Figure 7.
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
LM95234 is an 11-bit digital temperature sensor with a 2-wire System Management Bus (SMBus) interface that
can monitor the temperature of four remote diodes as well as its own temperature. The LM95234 can be used to
very accurately monitor the temperature of up to four external devices such as microprocessors, graphics
processors or diode-connected 2N3904 transistor. The LM95234 includes TruTherm BJT beta compensation
technology that allows sensing of Intel processors 90 nm or 65 nm process thermal diodes accurately.
The LM95234 reports temperature in two different formats for +127.875°C/–128°C range and 0°C/255°C range.
The LM95234 has a Sigma-Delta ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) core which provides the first level of noise
imunity. For improved performance in a noisy environment the LM95234 includes programmable digital filters for
Remote Diode 1 and 2 temperature readings. When the digital filters are invoked the resolution for Remote Diode
1 and 2 readings increases to 0.03125°C. The LM95234 contains a diode model selection register that includes
bits for each channel that select between thermal diodes of Intel processors on 65 nm process or 2N3904s. For
maximum flexibility and best accuracy the LM95234 includes offset registers that allow calibration of other diode
types.
Diode fault detection circuitry in the LM95234 can detect the absence or fault state of a remote diode: whether
D+ is shorted to VDD, D- or ground, or whether D+ is floating.
The LM95234 TCRIT1, TCRIT2 and TCRIT3 active low outputs are triggered when any unmasked channel
exceeds its corresponding programmable limit and can be used to shutdown the system, to turn on the system
fans or as a microcontroller interrupt function. The current status of the TCRIT1, TCRIT2 and TCRIT3 pins can
be read back from the status registers via the SMBus interface. Two of the remote channels have two separate
limits each that control the TCRIT1 and TCRIT2 pins. The remaining two channels and the local channel each
have one limit to control both the TCRIT1 and TCRIT2 pins. The TCRIT3 pin shares the limits of the TCRIT2 pin
but allows for different masking options. All limits have a shared programmable hysteresis register.
Remote Diode 1 and 2 temperature channels have programmable digital filters while the other two remote
temperature channels utilize a fault-queue in order to avoid false triggering the TCRIT pins.
LM95234 has a three-level address pin to connect up to 3 devices to the same SMBus master. LM95234 also
has programmable conversion rate register as well as a shutdown mode for power savings. One round of
conversions can be triggered in shutdown mode by writing to the one-shot register through the SMBus interface.
LM95234 can be programmed to turn off unused channels for more power savings.
The LM95234 register set has an 8-bit data structure and includes:
1. Temperature Value Registers with signed format
Most-Significant-Byte (MSB) and Least-Significant-Byte (LSB) Local Temperature
MSB and LSB Remote Temperature 1
MSB and LSB Remote Temperature 2
MSB and LSB Remote Temperature 3
MSB and LSB Remote Temperature 4
2. Temperature Value Registers with unsigned format
MSB and LSB Remote Temperature 1
MSB and LSB Remote Temperature 2
MSB and LSB Remote Temperature 3
MSB and LSB Remote Temperature 4
3. Diode Configuration Registers
Diode Model Select
Remote 1 Offset
Remote 2 Offset
Remote 3 Offset
Remote 4 Offset
4. General Configuration Registers
Configuration (Standby, Fault Queue enable for Remote 3 and 4; Conversion Rate)
Channel Conversion Enable
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100 1000 10000
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
AVERAGE IDD (mA)
VDD = +3.3V
TA= 25°C
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Filter Setting for Remote 1 and 2
1-Shot
5. Status Registers
Main Status Register (Busy bit, Not Ready, Status Register 1 to 4 Flags)
Status 1 (diode fault)
Status 2 (TCRIT1)
Status 3 (TCRIT2)
Status 4 (TCRIT3)
Diode Model Status
6. Mask Registers
TCRIT1 Mask
TCRIT2 Mask
TCRIT3 Mask
7. Limit Registers
Local Tcrit Limit
Remote 1 Tcrit-1 Limit
Remote 2 Tcrit-1 Limit
Remote 3 Tcrit Limit
Remote 4 Tcrit Limit
Remote 1 Tcrit-2 and Tcrit-3 Limit
Remote 2 Tcrit-2 and Tcrit-3 Limit
Common Tcrit Hysteresis
8. Manufacturer ID Register
9. Revision ID Register
CONVERSION SEQUENCE
The LM95234 takes approximately 190 ms to convert the Local Temperature, Remote Temperatures 1 through
4, and to update all of its registers. These conversions for each thermal diode are addressed in a round robin
sequence. Only during the conversion process the busy bit (D7) in Status register (02h) is high. The conversion
rate may be modified by the Conversion Rate bits found in the Configuration Register (03h). When the
conversion rate is modified a delay is inserted between each round of conversions, the actual time for each
round remains at 190 ms (typical all channels enabled). The time a round takes depends on the number of
channels that are on. Different conversion rates will cause the LM95234 to draw different amounts of average
supply current as shown in Figure 8. This curve assumes all the channels are on. If channels are turned off the
average current will drop since the round robin time will decrease and the shutdown time will increase during
each conversion interval.
Figure 8. Conversion Rate Effect on Power Supply Current
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POWER-ON-DEFAULT STATES
LM95234 always powers up to these known default states. The LM95234 remains in these states until after the
first conversion.
1. All Temperature readings set to 0°C until the end of the first conversion
2. Diode Model Select: Remote 1 set to 65 nm Intel processor, Remote 2-4 set to MMBT3904
3. Remote offset for all channels 0°C
4. Configuration: Active converting, Fault Queue enabled for Remote 3 and 4
5. Continuous conversion with all channels enabled, time = 1s
6. Enhanced digital filter enabled for Remote 1 and 2
7. Status Registers depends on state of thermal diode inputs
8. Local and Remote Temperature Limits for TCRIT1, TCRIT2 and TCRIT3 outputs:
Output Pin Temperature Channel Limit
Remote 4 Remote 3 Remote 2 Remote 1 Local
(°C) (°C) (°C) (°C) (°C)
TCRIT1 Masked, Masked, 110 110 Masked,
85 85 85
TCRIT2 85 85 85 85 85
TCRIT3 85 85 Masked, Masked, Masked,
85 85 85
9. Manufacturers ID set to 01h
10. Revision ID set to 79h
SMBus INTERFACE
The LM95234 operates as a slave on the SMBus, so the SMBCLK line is an input and the SMBDAT line is
bidirectional. The LM95234 never drives the SMBCLK line and it does not support clock stretching. According to
SMBus specifications, the LM95234 has a 7-bit slave address. Three SMBus device address can be selected by
connecting A0 (pin 6) to either Low, Mid-Supply or High voltages. The LM95234 has the following SMBus slave
address:
A0 Pin State SMBus Device Address A[6:0]
Hex Binary
Low 18h 001 1000
Mid-Supply 4Dh 100 1101
High 4Eh 100 1110
TEMPERATURE CONVERSION SEQUENCE
Each of the 5 temperature channels of LM95234 can be turned OFF independent from each other via the
Channel Enable Register. Turning off unused channels will increase the conversion speed in the fastest
conversion speed mode. If the slower conversion speed settings are used, disabling unused channels will reduce
the average power consumption of LM95234.
DIGITAL FILTER
In order to suppress erroneous remote temperature readings due to noise as well as increase the resolution of
the temperature, the LM95234 incorporates a digital filter for Remote 1 and 2 Temperature Channels. When a
filter is enabled the filtered readings are used for the TCRIT comparisons. There are two possible digital filter
settings that are enabled through the Filter Setting Register at register address 0Fh. The filter for each channel
can be set according to the following table:
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R1F[1:0] or R2F[1:0] Filter Setting
0 0 No Filter
0 1 Filter (equivalent to Level 2 filter of the LM86/LM89)
1 0 Reserved
1 1 Enhanced Filter (Filter with transient noise clipping)
Figure 9 through Figure 11 describe the filter output in response to a step input and an impulse input.
Figure 9. Seventeen and fifty degree step response Figure 10. Impulse response with input transients
less than 4°C
Figure 11. Impulse response with input transients Figure 12. Digital Filter Response in a typical Intel
great than 4°C processor on a 65 nm or 90 nm process. The filter
curves were purposely offset for clarity.
Figure 12 shows the filter in use in a typical Intel processor on a 65/90 nm process system. Note that the two
curves have been purposely offset for clarity. Inserting the filter does not induce an offset as shown.
FAULT QUEUE
In order to suppress erroneous TCRIT1,TCRIT2 and TCRIT3 triggering the LM95234 incorporates a Fault Queue
for the unfiltered remote channels 3 and 4. The Fault Queue acts to ensure the remote temperature
measurement of these channels is genuinely beyond the corresponding Tcrit limit by not triggering until three
consecutive out of limit measurements have been made, see Figure 13 for an example. The Fault Queue
defaults on upon power-up. The fault queue for channels 3 and 4 can be turned ON or OFF via bits 0 and 1 of
the Configuration Register. When the fault queue is enabled, the TCRIT1, TCRIT2 and TCRIT3 pins will be
triggered if the temperature is above the Tcrit limit for 3 consecutive conversions and the corresponding mask bit
is 0 in the TCRIT Mask registers. Similarly the temperature needs to be below the Tcrit limit minus the hysteresis
value for three consecutive conversions for the TCRIT1, TRCIT2 and TCRIT3 pins to deactivate.
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Tcrit Limit
Register
Value
Status 4
Register
R4T3 Bit
Remote 4 Temperature Readings
SAMPLE NUMBER
n
n+1
n+2
n+3
n+4
n+5
n+6
n+7
n+8
n+9
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Figure 13. Fault Queue Response Diagram (with 0°C hysteresis)
TEMPERATURE DATA FORMAT
Temperature data can only be read from the Local and Remote Temperature value registers. The data format for
all temperature values is left justified 16-bit word available in two 8-bit registers. Unused bits will always report
"0". All temperature data is clamped and will not roll over when a temperature exceeds full-scale value.
Remote temperature data for all channels can be represented by an 11-bit, two's complement word or unsigned
binary word with an LSb (Least Significant Bit) equal to 0.125°C.
Table 2. 11-bit, 2's Complement (10-bit plus sign)
Temperature Digital Output
Binary Hex
+125°C 0111 1101 0000 0000 7D00h
+25°C 0001 1001 0000 0000 1900h
+1°C 0000 0001 0000 0000 0100h
+0.125°C 0000 0000 0010 0000 0020h
0°C 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000h
0.125°C 1111 1111 1110 0000 FFE0h
1°C 1111 1111 0000 0000 FF00h
25°C 1110 0111 0000 0000 E700h
55°C 1100 1001 0000 0000 C900h
Table 3. 11-bit, Unsigned Binary
Temperature Digital Output
Binary Hex
+255.875°C 1111 1111 1110 0000 FFE0h
+255°C 1111 1111 0000 0000 FF00h
+201°C 1100 1001 0000 0000 C900h
+125°C 0111 1101 0000 0000 7D00h
+25°C 0001 1001 0000 0000 1900h
+1°C 0000 0001 0000 0000 0100h
+0.125°C 0000 0000 0010 0000 0020h
0°C 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000h
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When the digital filter is enabled on Remote 1 and 2 channels temperature data is represented by a 13-bit
unsigned binary or 12-bit plus sign (two's complement) word with an LSb equal to 0.03125°C.
Table 4. 13-bit, 2's Complement (12-bit plus sign)
Temperature Digital Output
Binary Hex
+125°C 0111 1101 0000 0000 7D00h
+25°C 0001 1001 0000 0000 1900h
+1°C 0000 0001 0000 0000 0100h
+0.03125°C 0000 0000 0000 1000 0008h
0°C 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000h
0.03125°C 1111 1111 1111 1000 FFF8h
1°C 1111 1111 0000 0000 FF00h
25°C 1110 0111 0000 0000 E700h
55°C 1100 1001 0000 0000 C900h
Table 5. 13-bit, Unsigned Binary
Temperature Digital Output
Binary Hex
+255.875°C 1111 1111 1110 0000 FFE0h
+255°C 1111 1111 0000 0000 FF00h
+201°C 1100 1001 0000 0000 C900h
+125°C 0111 1101 0000 0000 7D00h
+25°C 0001 1001 0000 0000 1900h
+1°C 0000 0001 0000 0000 0100h
+0.03125°C 0000 0000 0000 1000 0008h
0°C 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000h
Local Temperature data is only represented by an 11-bit, two's complement, word with an LSb equal to 0.125°C.
Table 6. 11-bit, 2's Complement (10-bit plus sign)
Temperature Digital Output
Binary Hex
+125°C 0111 1101 0000 0000 7D00h
+25°C 0001 1001 0000 0000 1900h
+1°C 0000 0001 0000 0000 0100h
+0.125°C 0000 0000 0010 0000 0020h
0°C 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000h
0.125°C 1111 1111 1110 0000 FFE0h
1°C 1111 1111 0000 0000 FF00h
25°C 1110 0111 0000 0000 E700h
55°C 1100 1001 0000 0000 C900h
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SMBDAT OPEN-DRAIN OUTPUT
The SMBDAT output is an open-drain output and does not have internal pull-ups. A “high” level will not be
observed on this pin until pull-up current is provided by some external source, typically a pull-up resistor. Choice
of resistor value depends on many system factors but, in general, the pull-up resistor should be as large as
possible without effecting the SMBus desired data rate. This will minimize any internal temperature reading
errors due to internal heating of the LM95234. The maximum resistance of the pull-up to provide a 2.1V high
level, based on LM95234 specification for High Level Output Current with the supply voltage at 3.0V, is 82 kΩ
(5%) or 88.7 kΩ(1%).
TCRIT1, TCRIT2, and TCRIT3 OUTPUTS
The LM95234's TCRIT pins are active-low open-drain outputs and do not include internal pull-up resistors. A
“high” level will not be observed on these pins until pull-up current is provided by some external source, typically
a pull-up resistor. Choice of resistor value depends on many system factors but, in general, the pull-up resistor
should be as large as possible without effecting the performance of the device receiving the signal. This will
minimize any internal temperature reading errors due to internal heating of the LM95234. The maximum
resistance of the pull-up to provide a 2.1V high level, based on LM95234 specification for High Level Output
Current with the supply voltage at 3.0V, is 82 kΩ(5%) or 88.7 kΩ(1%). The three TCRIT pins can each sink 6
mA of current and still ensure a "Logic Low" output voltage of 0.4V. If all three pins are set at maximum current
this will cause a power dissipation of 7.2 mW. This power dissipation combined with a thermal resistance of
77.8°C/W will cause the LM95234's junction temperature to rise approximately 0.6°C and thus cause the Local
temperature reading to shift. This can only be cancelled out if the environment that the LM95234 is enclosed in
has stable and controlled air flow over the LM95234, as airflow can cause the thermal resistance to change
dramatically.
Tcrit LIMITS AND TCRIT OUTPUTS
Figure 14 describes a simplified diagram of the temperature comparison and status register logic. Logic diagrams
for the TCRIT1, TCRIT2, and TCRIT3 outputs describes a simplified logic diagram of the circuitry associated with
the status registers, mask registers and the TCRIT output pins.
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(TCRIT1)
R4T1
R3T1
R2T1
R1T1
LT1
Common Tcrit Hysteresis
Remote Temp 4
Remote 4 Tcrit Limit
+-
AB
A
B
AtB
A
BQ
S
R
Remote Temp 3
Remote 3 Tcrit Limit
+-
AB
A
B
AtB
A
BQ
S
R
Remote Temp 2
Remote 2 Tcrit-1 Limit
+-
AB
A
B
AtB
A
BQ
S
R
Remote 1 Tcrit2 & Tcrit-3
Limit
+-
AB
A
B
AtB
A
BQ
S
R
Local Temp
Local Tcrit Limit
+-
AB
A
B
AtB
A
BQ
S
R
Status 4
(TCRIT3)
R4T3
R3T3
R2T3
R1T3
LT3
Status 3
(TCRIT2)
R4T2
R3T2
R2T2
R1T2
LT2
Remote 2 Tcrit-2 & Tcrit-3
Limit
+-
AB
A
B
AtB
A
BQ
S
R
Remote Temp 1
Remote 1 Tcrit-1 Limit
+-
AB
A
B
AtB
A
BQ
S
R
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Status 4
(TCRIT3)
R4T3
R3T3
R2T3
R1T3
LT3
TCRIT3
Mask
R4TM
R3TM
R2T2M
R1T2M
LTM
Status 1 (Diode
Fault)
R4DO
R4DS
R3DO
R3DS
R2DO
R2DS
R1DO
R1DS
TCRIT1
Status 1
(Diode Fault)
R4DO
R4DS
R3DO
R3DS
R2DO
R2DS
R1DO
R1DS
Status 2
(TCRIT1)
R4T1
R3T1
R2T1
R1T1
LT1
TCRIT1
Mask
R4TM
R3TM
R2T1M
R1T1M
LTM
TCRIT2
Status 3
(TCRIT2)
R4T2
R3T2
R2T2
R1T2
LT2
TCRIT2
Mask
R4TM
R3TM
R2T2M
R1T2M
LTM
Status 1
(Diode Fault)
R4DO
R4DS
R3DO
R3DS
R2DO
R2DS
R1DO
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Logic diagrams for the TCRIT1, TCRIT2, and TCRIT3 outputs
Figure 15. TCRIT1 Mask Register, Status Register 1 Figure 16. TCRIT2 Mask Register, Status Register 1
and 2, and TCRIT1 output logic diagram. and 3, and TCRIT2 output logic diagram.
Figure 17. TCRIT3 Mask Register, Status Register 1 and 4, and TCRIT3 output logic diagram.
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Output Pin
Local Tcrit Limit
Local
Temperature
Status bit LTn
Local Tcrit Limit -
Common Hysteresis
Common
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If enabled, local temperature is compared to the user programmable Local Tcrit Limit Register (Default Value =
85°C). The result of this comparison is stored in Status Register 2, Status Register 3 and Status Register 4 (see
Logic diagrams for the TCRIT1, TCRIT2, and TCRIT3 outputs).The comparison result can trigger TCRIT1 pin,
TCRIT2 pin or TCRIT3 pin depending on the settings in the TCRIT1 Mask, TCRIT2 Mask and TRCIT3 Mask
Registers (see Logic diagrams for the TCRIT1, TCRIT2, and TCRIT3 outputs). The comparison result can also
be read back from the Status Register 2, Status Register 3 and Status Register 4.
If enabled, remote temperature 1 is compared to the user programmable Remote 1 Tcrit-1 Limit Register (Default
Value 110°C) and Remote 1 Tcrit-2 Limit Register (Default Value = 85°C). The result of this comparison is stored
in Status Register 2, Status Register 3 and Status Register 4 (see Figure 14). The comparison result can trigger
TCRIT1 pin, TCRIT2 pin or TCRIT3 pin depending on the settings in the TCRIT1 Mask, TCRIT2 Mask and
TRCIT3 Mask Registers (see Logic diagrams for the TCRIT1, TCRIT2, and TCRIT3 outputs). The comparison
result can also be read back from the Status Register 2, Status Register 3 and Status Register 4. The remote
temperature 2 operates in a similar manner to remote temperature 1 using its associated user programmable
limit registers: Remote 2 Tcrit-1 Limit Register (Default Value 110°C) and Remote 2 Tcrit-2 Limit Register
(Default Value = 85°C). When enabled, the remote temperature 3 is compared to the user programmable
Remote 3 Tcrit Limit Register (Default Value 85°C). The comparison result can trigger TCRIT1 pin, TCRIT2 pin
or TCRIT3 pin depending on the settings in the TCRIT1 Mask, TCRIT2 Mask and TCRIT3 Mask Registers. The
comparison result can also be read back from the Status Register 2, Status Register 3 and Status Register 4.
The remote temperature 4 operates in a similar manner to remote temperature 3 using its associated user
programmable limit register: Remote 4 Tcrit Limit Register (Default Value 85°C).
Table 7. Limit assignments for each TCRIT output pin:
TCRIT1 TCRIT2 TCRIT3
Remote 4 Remote 4 Remote 4 Remote 4
Tcrit Limit Tcrit Limit Tcrit Limit
Remote 3 Remote 3 Remote 3 Remote 3
Tcrit Limit Tcrit Limit Tcrit Limit
Remote 2 Remote 2 Remote 2 Remote 2
Tcrit-1 Limit Tcrit-2 Limit Tcrit-2 Limit
Remote 1 Remote 1 Remote 1 Remote 1
Tcrit-1 Limit Tcrit-2 Limit Tcrit-2 Limit
Local Local Local Local
Tcrit Limit Tcrit Limit Tcrit Limit
Figure 18. TCRIT response diagram (masking options not included)
The TCRIT response diagram of Figure 18 shows the local temperature interaction with the Tcrit limit and
hysteresis value. As can be seen in the diagram when the local temperature exceeds the Tcrit limit register value
the LTn Status bit is set and the T_CRITn output(s) is/are activated. The Status bit(s) and outputs are not
deactivated until the temperature goes below the value calculated by subtracting the Common Hysteresis value
programmed from the limit. This diagram mainly shows an example function of the hysteresis and is not meant to
show complete function of the possible settings and options of all the TCRIT outputs and limit values.
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D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
1 9 1 9
Ack
by
LM95234
Start by
Master
R/W
Frame 1
Serial Bus Address Byte Frame 2
Command Byte
Ack
by
LM95234
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
1 9
Frame 3
Data Byte
Ack by
LM95234Stop
by
Master
SMBCLK
SMBDAT
SMBCLK
(Continued)
SMBDAT
(Continued)
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DIODE FAULT DETECTION
The LM95234 is equipped with operational circuitry designed to detect fault conditions concerning the remote
diodes. In the event that the D+ pin is detected as shorted to GND, D, VDD or D+ is floating, the Remote
Temperature reading is –128.000 °C if signed format is selected and 0 °C if unsigned format is selected. In
addition, the appropriate status register bits RD1M or RD2M (D1 or D0) are set.
COMMUNICATING with the LM95234
The data registers in the LM95234 are selected by the Command Register. At power-up the Command Register
is set to “00”, the location for the Read Local Temperature Register. The Command Register latches the last
location it was set to. Each data register in the LM95234 falls into one of three types of user accessibility:
1. Read only
2. Write only
3. Write/Read same address
AWrite to the LM95234 will always include the address byte and the command byte. A write to any register
requires one data byte.
Reading the LM95234 can take place either of two ways:
1. If the location latched in the Command Register is correct (most of the time it is expected that the Command
Register will point to one of the Read Temperature Registers because that will be the data most frequently
read from the LM95234), then the read can simply consist of an address byte, followed by retrieving the data
byte.
2. If the Command Register needs to be set, then an address byte, command byte, repeat start, and another
address byte will accomplish a read.
The data byte has the most significant bit first. At the end of a read, the LM95234 can accept either acknowledge
or No Acknowledge from the Master (No Acknowledge is typically used as a signal for the slave that the Master
has read its last byte). It takes the LM95234 190 ms (typical, all channels enabled) to measure the temperature
of the remote diodes and internal diode. When retrieving all 11 bits from a previous remote diode temperature
measurement, the master must insure that all 11 bits are from the same temperature conversion. This may be
achieved by reading the MSB register first. The LSB will be locked after the MSB is read. The LSB will be
unlocked after being read. If the user reads MSBs consecutively, each time the MSB is read, the LSB associated
with that temperature will be locked in and override the previous LSB value locked-in.
SMBus Timing Diagrams
Figure 19. Serial Bus Write to the internal Command Register followed by a the Data Byte
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1 9 1 9
Ack
by
LM95234
Start by
Master Repeat
Start by
Master
R/W
Frame 1
Serial Bus Address Byte Frame 2
Command Byte
Ack
by
LM95234
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
1 9 1 9
Ack
by
LM95234
R/W
Frame 3
Serial Bus Address Byte Frame 4
Data Byte from the LM95234
No Ack
by
Master
Stop
by
Master
SMBCLK
SMBDAT
SMBCLK
(Continued)
SMBDAT
(Continued)
A5 A3 A2 A0A6 A4 A1
A5 A3 A2 A0A6 A4 A1
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
1 9 1 9
Ack
by
LM95234
Start by
Master
R/W
Frame 1
Serial Bus Address Byte Frame 2
Data Byte from the LM95234
NoAck
by
Master
SMBCLK
SMBDAT Stop
by
Master
A5 A3 A2 A0
A6 A4 A1
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
1 9 1 9
Ack
by
LM95234
Start by
Master
R/W
Frame 1
Serial Bus Address Byte Frame 2
Command Byte
Ack by
LM95234
SMBCLK
SMBDAT A5 A3 A2 A0A6 A4 A1 Stop
by
Master
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Figure 20. Serial Bus Write to the Internal Command Register
Figure 21. Serial Bus Read from a Register with the Internal Command Register preset to desired value.
Figure 22. Serial Bus Write followed by a Repeat Start and Immediate Read
SERIAL INTERFACE RESET
In the event that the SMBus Master is RESET while the LM95234 is transmitting on the SMBDAT line, the
LM95234 must be returned to a known state in the communication protocol. This may be done in one of two
ways:
1. When SMBDAT is LOW, the LM95234 SMBus state machine resets to the SMBus idle state if either
SMBDAT or SMBCLK are held low for more than 35ms (tTIMEOUT). Note that according to SMBus
specification 2.0 all devices are to timeout when either the SMBCLK or SMBDAT lines are held low for 25-
35ms. Therefore, to insure a timeout of all devices on the bus the SMBCLK or SMBDAT lines must be held
low for at least 35ms.
2. When SMBDAT is HIGH, have the master initiate an SMBus start. The LM95234 will respond properly to an
SMBus start condition at any point during the communication. After the start the LM95234 will expect an
SMBus Address address byte.
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ONE-SHOT CONVERSION
The One-Shot register is used to initiate a round of conversions and comparisons when the device is in standby
mode, after which the device returns to standby. This is not a data register and it is the write operation that
causes the one-shot conversion. The data written to this address is irrelevant and is not stored. A zero will
always be read from this register. All the channels that are enabled in the Channel Enable Register will be
converted once and the TCRIT1, TCRIT2 and TCRIT3 pins will reflect the comparison results based on this
round of conversion results of the channels that are not masked.
LM95234 Registers
Command register selects which registers will be read from or written to. Data for this register should be
transmitted during the Command Byte of the SMBus write communication.
P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0
Command Byte
P0-P7: Command
Table 8. Register Summary
Register Name Comman Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
d Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Local Temp MSB 0x10 RO SIGN 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Local Temp LSB 0x20 RO 1/2 1/4 1/8 0 0 0 0 0
Remote Temp 1 MSB Signed 0x11 RO SIGN 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 1 LSB Signed, 0 0
Digital Filter Off 0x21 RO 1/2 1/4 1/8 0 0 0
Remote Temp 1 LSB Signed, 1/16 1/32
Digital Filter On
Remote Temp 2 MSB Signed 0x12 RO SIGN 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 2 LSB Signed, 0 0
Digital Filter Off 0x22 RO 1/2 1/4 1/8 0 0 0
Remote Temp 2 LSB Signed, 1/16 1/32
Digital Filter On
Remote Temp 3 MSB Signed 0x13 RO SIGN 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 3 LSB Signed 0x23 RO 1/2 1/4 1/8 0 0 0 0 0
Remote Temp 4 MSB Signed 0x14 RO SIGN 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 4 LSB Signed 0x24 RO 1/2 1/4 1/8 0 0 0 0 0
Remote Temp 1 MSB Unsigned 0x19 RO 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 1 LSB Unsigned, 0 0
Digital Filter Off 0x29 RO 1/2 1/4 1/8 0 0 0
Remote Temp 1 LSB Unsigned, 1/16 1/32
Digital Filter On
Remote Temp 2 MSB Unsigned 0x1A RO 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 2 LSB Unsigned, 0 0
Digital Filter Off 0x2A RO 1/2 1/4 1/8 0 0 0
Remote Temp 2 LSB Unsigned, 1/16 1/32
Digital Filter On
Remote Temp 3 MSB Unsigned 0x1B RO 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 3 LSB Unsigned 0x2B RO 1/2 1/4 1/8 0 0 0 0 0
Remote Temp 4 MSB Unsigned 0x1C RO 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 4 LSB Unsigned 0x2C RO 1/2 1/4 1/8 0 0 0 0 0
Diode Model Select 0x30 R/W 0 0 0 R4TE R3TE R2TE R1TE 0 0x02
Remote 1 Offset 0x31 R/W SIGN 32 16 8 4 2 1 1/2 0x00
Remote 2 Offset 0x32 R/W SIGN 32 16 8 4 2 1 1/2 0x00
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Table 8. Register Summary (continued)
Register Name Comman Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
d Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Remote 3 Offset 0x33 R/W SIGN 32 16 8 4 2 1 1/2 0x00
Remote 4 Offset 0x34 R/W SIGN 32 16 8 4 2 1 1/2 0x00
Configuration 0x03 R/W STBY R4QE R3QE 0x03
Conversion Rate 0x04 R/W CR1 CR0 0x02
Channel Conversion Enable 0x05 R/W R4CE R3CE R2CE R1CE LCE 0x1F
Filter Setting 0x06 R/W R2F1 R2F0 R1F1 R1F0 0x0F
1-shot 0x0F WO
Common Status Register 0x02 RO BUSY NR SR4F SR3F SR2F SR1F 0x00
Status 1 (Diode Fault) 0x07 RO R4DO R4DS R3DO R3DS R2DO R2DS R1DO R1DS
Status 2 (TCRIT1) 0x08 RO R4T1 R3T1 R2T1 R1T1 LT1
Status 3 (TCRIT2) 0x09 RO R4T2 R3T2 R2T2 R1T2 LT2
Status 4 (TCRIT3) 0x0A RO R4T3 R3T3 R2T3 R1T3 LT3
Diode Model Status (TruTherm on 0x38 RO R4TD R3TD R2TD R1TD
and 3904 connected)
TCRIT1 Mask 0x0C R/W R4TM R3TM R2T1M R1T1M LTM 0x19
TCRIT2 Mask 0x0D R/W R4TM R3TM R2T2M R1T2M LTM 0x00
TCRIT3 Mask 0x0E R/W R4TM R3TM R2T2M R1T2M LTM 0x07
Local Tcrit Limit 0x40 R/W 0 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x55
Remote 1 Tcrit-1 Limit 0x41 R/W 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x6E
Remote 2 Tcrit-1 Limit 0x42 R/W 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x6E
Remote 3 Tcrit Limit 0x43 R/W 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x55
Remote 4 Tcrit Limit 0x44 R/W 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x55
Remote 1 Tcrit-2 and Tcrit-3 Limit 0x49 R/W 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x55
Remote 2 Tcrit-2 and Tcrit-3 Limit 0x4A R/W 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x55
Common Tcrit Hysteresis 0x5A R/W 0 0 0 16 8 4 2 1 0x0A
Manufacturer ID 0xFE RO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0x01
Revision ID 0xFF RO 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0x79
VALUE REGISTERS
For data synchronization purposes, the MSB register should be read first if the user wants to read both MSB and
LSB registers. The LSB will be locked after the MSB is read. The LSB will be unlocked after being read. If the
user reads MSBs consecutively, each time the MSB is read, the LSB associated with that temperature will be
locked in and override the previous LSB value locked-in
Local Value Registers
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Local Temp MSB 0x10 RO SIGN 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Local Temp LSB 0x20 RO 1/2 1/4 1/8 0 0 0 0 0
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Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7 SIGN RO Sign bit The Local temperature MSB value register
range is +127°C to 128°C. The value
6 64 RO bit weight 64°C programmed in this register is used to
5 32 RO bit weight 32°C determine a local temperature error event.
4 16 RO bit weight 16°C
3 8 RO bit weight 8°C
2 4 RO bit weight 4°C
1 2 RO bit weight 2°C
0 1 RO bit weight 1°C
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7 1/2 RO bit weight 1/2°C (0.5°C) The Local Limit register range is 0°C to
127°C. The value programmed in this
6 1/4 RO bit weight 1/4°C (0.25°C) register is used to determine a local
5 1/8 RO bit weight 1/8°C (0.125°C) temperature error event.
4-0 0 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
Remote Temperature Value Registers with Signed Format
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Remote Temp 1 MSB Signed 0x11 RO SIGN 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 1 LSB Signed, Digital 0 0
Filter Off 0x21 RO 1/2 1/8 0 0 0 0
Remote Temp 1 LSB Signed, Digital 1/16 1/32
Filter On
Remote Temp 2 MSB Signed 0x12 RO SIGN 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 2 LSB Signed, Digital 0 0
Filter Off 0x22 RO 1/2 1/8 0 0 0 0
Remote Temp 2 LSB Signed, Digital 1/16 1/32
Filter On
Remote Temp 3 MSB Signed 0x13 RO SIGN 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 3 LSB Signed 0x23 RO 1/2 1/8 0 0 0 0 0 0
Remote Temp 4 MSB Signed 0x14 RO SIGN 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 4 LSB Signed 0x24 RO 1/2 1/8 0 0 0 0 0 0
The Local temperature MSB value register range is +127°C to 128°C. The value programmed in this register is
used to determine a local temperature error event.
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7 SIGN RO Sign bit
6 64 RO bit weight 64°C
5 32 RO bit weight 32°C
4 16 RO bit weight 16°C
3 8 RO bit weight 8°C
2 4 RO bit weight 4°C
1 2 RO bit weight 2°C
0 1 RO bit weight 1°C
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Write
7 1/2 RO bit weight 1/2°C (0.5°C)
6 1/4 RO bit weight 1/4°C (0.25°C)
5 1/8 RO bit weight 1/8°C (0.125°C)
4 0 or 1/16 RO When the digital filter is disabled this bit will always read "0".
When the digital filter is enabled this bit will report 1/16°C (0.0625°C) bit state.
3 0 or 1/32 RO When the digital filter is disabled this bit will always read "0".
When the digital filter is enabled this bit will report 1/32°C (0.03125°C) bit state.
2-0 0 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
Remote Temperature Value Registers with Unsigned Format
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Remote Temp 1 MSB Unsigned 0x19 RO 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 1 LSB Unsigned, 0 0
Digital Filter Off 0x29 RO 1/2 1/8 0 0 0 0
Remote Temp 1 LSB Unsigned, 1/16 1/32
Digital Filter On
Remote Temp 2 MSB Unsigned 0x1A RO 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 2 LSB Unsigned, 0 0
Digital Filter Off 0x2A RO 1/2 1/8 0 0 0 0
Remote Temp 2 LSB Unsigned, 1/16 1/32
Digital Filter On
Remote Temp 3 MSB Unsigned 0x1B RO 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 3 LSB Unsigned 0x2B RO 1/2 1/8 0 0 0 0 0 0
Remote Temp 4 MSB Unsigned 0x1C RO 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Remote Temp 4 LSB Unsigned 0x2C RO 1/2 1/8 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7 SIGN RO bit weight 128°C
6 64 RO bit weight 64°C
5 32 RO bit weight 32°C
4 16 RO bit weight 16°C
3 8 RO bit weight 8°C
2 4 RO bit weight 4°C
1 2 RO bit weight 2°C
0 1 RO bit weight 1°C
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7 1/2 RO bit weight 1/2°C (0.5°C)
6 1/4 RO bit weight 1/4°C (0.25°C)
5 1/8 RO bit weight 1/8°C (0.125°C)
4 0 or 1/16 RO When the digital filter is disabled this bit will always read "0".
When the digital filter is enabled this bit will report 1/16°C (0.0625°C) bit state.
3 0 or 1/32 RO When the digital filter is disabled this bit will always read "0".
When the digital filter is enabled this bit will report 1/32°C (0.03125°C) bit state.
2-0 0 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
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DIODE CONFIGURATION REGISTERS
Diode Model Select
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Diode Model Select 0x30 R/W 0 0 0 R4TE R3TE R2TE R1TE 0 0x02
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7-5 0 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
4 R4TE R/W Remote 4 TruTherm Enable Logic 1 selects diode model 1 TruTherm
BJT beta compensation technology enabled
3 R3TE R/W Remote 3 TruTherm Enable (Ex: Intel 65 nm technology)
2 R2TE R/W Remote 2 TruTherm Enable Logic 0 selects diode model 2 MMBT3904
1 R1TE R/W Remote 1 TruTherm Enable
0 0 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
Remote 1-4 Offset
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Remote 1 Offset 0x31 R/W SIGN 32 16 8 4 2 1 1/2 0x00
Remote 2 Offset 0x32 R/W SIGN 32 16 8 4 2 1 1/2 0x00
Remote 3 Offset 0x33 R/W SIGN 32 16 8 4 2 1 1/2 0x00
Remote 4 Offset 0x34 R/W SIGN 32 16 8 4 2 1 1/2 0x00
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7 SIGN R/W Sign bit All registers have 2’s complement format.
The offset range for each remote is
6 32 R/W bit weight 32°C +63.5°C/64°C. The value programmed in
5 16 R/W bit weight 16°C this register is directly added to the actual
reading of the ADC and the modified number
4 8 R/W bit weight 8°C is reported in the remote value registers.
3 4 R/W bit weight 4°C
2 2 R/W bit weight 2°C
1 1 R/W bit weight 1°C
0 1/2 R/W bit weight 1/2°C (0.5°C)
CONFIGURATION REGISTERS
Main Configuration Register
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Configuration 0x03 R/W STBY R4QE R3QE 0x03
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
6 STBY R/W Software Standby
1 standby (when in this mode one conversion sequence can be initiated by writing to the
one-shot register)
0 active/converting
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Write
5–2 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
1 R4QE R/W Fault queue enable for Remote 4
1– Fault queue enabled
0– Fault queue disabled
0 R3QE R/W Fault queue enable for Remote 3
1– Fault queue enabled
0– Fault queue disabled
Conversion Rate Register
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Conversion Rate 0x04 R/W CR1 CR0 0x02
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7-2 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
1-0 CR[1:0] R/W Conversion rate control bits modify the time interval for conversion of the channels enabled.
The channels enabled are converted sequentially then standby mode enabled for the
remainder of the time interval.
CR[1:0] Conversion Rate
00 continuous (30 ms to 143 ms)
01 0.364 s
10 1s
11 2.5 s
Channel Conversion Enable
When a conversion is disabled for a particular channel it is skipped. The continuous conversion rate is effected
all other conversion rates are not effected as extra standby time is inserted in order to compensate. See
Conversion Rate Register.
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Channel Conversion Enable 0x05 R/W R4CE R3CE R2CE R1CE LCE 0x1F
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7–5 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
4 R4CE R/W Remote 4 Temperature Conversion Enable
1– Remote 4 temp conversion enabled
0– Remote 4 temp conversion disabled
3 R3CE R/W Remote 3 Temperature Conversion Enable
1– Remote 3 temp conversion enabled
0– Remote 3 temp conversion disabled
2 R2CE R/W Remote 2 Temperature Conversion Enable
1– Remote 2 temp conversion enabled
0– Remote 2 temp conversion disabled
1 R1CE R/W Remote 1 Temperature Conversion Enable
1– Remote 1 temp conversion enabled
0– Remote 1 temp conversion disabled
0 LCE R/W Local Temperature Conversion Enable
1– Local temp conversion enabled
0– Local temp conversion disabled
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Filter Setting
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Filter Setting 0x06 R/W R2F1 R2F0 R1F1 R1F0 0x0F
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7–4 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
3–2 R2F[1:0] R/W Remote Channel 2 Filter Enable Bits
R2F[1:0] TEMPERATURE CONVERSION
SEQUENCE State
00 disable all digital filtering
01 enable basic filter
10 reserved (do not use)
11 enable enhanced filter
1–0 R1F[1:0] R/W Remote Channel 1 Filter Enable
R1F[1:0] Filter State
00 disable all digital filtering
01 enable basic filter
10 reserved (do not use)
11 enable enhanced filter
1-Shot
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
1-Shot 0x0F WO
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7–0 - WO Writing to this register activates one conversion for all the enabled channels if
the chip is in standby mode (i.e. standby bit = 1). The actual data written does
not matter and is not stored.
STATUS REGISTERS
Common Status Register
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Common Status Register 0x02 RO BUSY NR SR4F SR3F SR2F SR1F 0x00
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7 BUSY RO Busy bit (device converting)
6 NR RO Not Ready bit (30 ms), indicates power up initialization sequence is in progress
5–4 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
3 SR4F RO Status Register 4 Flag:
1 indicates that Status Register 4 has at least one bit set
0 indicates that all of Status Register 4 bits are cleared
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Write
2 SR3F RO Status Register 3 Flag:
1 indicates that Status Register 3 has at least one bit set
0 indicates that all of Status Register 3 bits are cleared
1 SR2F RO Status Register 2 Flag:
1 indicates that Status Register 2 has at least one bit set
0 indicates that all of Status Register 2 bits are cleared
0 SR1F RO Status Register 1 Flag:
1 indicates that Status Register 1 has at least one bit set
0 indicates that all of Status Register 1 bits are cleared
Status 1 Register (Diode Fault)
Status fault bits for open or shorted diode (i.e. Short Fault: D+ shorted to Ground or D-; Open Fault: D+ shorted
to VDD, or floating). During fault conditions the temperature reading is 0 °C if unsigned value registers are read or
–128.000 °C if signed value registers are read.
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Status 1 (Diode Fault) 0x07 RO R4DO R4DS R3DO R3DS R2DO R2DS R1DO R1DS
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7 R4DO RO Remote 4 diode open fault status:
1 indicates that remote 4 diode has an "open" fault
0 indicates that remote 4 diode does not have an "open" fault
6 R4DS RO Remote 4 diode short fault status:
1 indicates that remote 4 diode has a "short" fault
0 indicates that remote 4 diode does not have a "short" fault
5 R3DO RO Remote 3 diode open fault status:
1 indicates that remote 3 diode has an "open" fault
0 indicates that remote 3 diode does not have an "open" fault
4 R3DS RO Remote 3 diode short fault status:
1 indicates that remote 3 diode has a "short" fault
0 indicates that remote 3 diode does not have a "short" fault
3 R2DO RO Remote 2 diode open fault status:
1 indicates that remote 2 diode has an "open" fault
0 indicates that remote 2 diode does not have an "open" fault
2 R2DS RO Remote 2 diode short fault status:
1 indicates that remote 2 diode has a "short" fault
0 indicates that remote 2 diode does not have a "short" fault
1 R1DO RO Remote 1 diode open fault status:
1 indicates that remote 1 diode has an "open" fault
0 indicates that remote 1 diode does not have an "open" fault
0 R1DS RO Remote 1 diode short fault status:
1 indicates that remote 1 diode has a "short" fault
0 indicates that remote 1 diode does not have a "short" fault
Status 2 (TCRIT1)
Status bits for TCRIT1. When one or more of these bits are set and if not masked the TCRIT1 output will
activate. TCRIT1 will deactivate when all these bits are cleared.
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Status 2 (TCRIT1) 0x08 RO R4T1 R3T1 R2T1 R1T1 LT1
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Write
7–5 - RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
4 R4T1 RO Remote 4 Tcrit Status:
1 indicates that remote 4 reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Remote 4 Tcrit Limit
register
0 indicates that that remote 4 reading is less than the value set in Remote 4 Tcrit Limit register
minus the Common Hysteresis value
3 R3T1 RO Remote 3 Tcrit Status:
1 indicates that remote 3 reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Remote 3 Tcrit Limit
register
0 indicates that that remote 3 reading is less than the value set in Remote 3 Tcrit Limit register
minus the Common Hysteresis value
2 R2T1 RO Remote 2 Tcrit-1 Status:
1 indicates that remote 2 reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Remote 2 Tcrit-1
Limit register
0 indicates that that remote 2 reading is less than the value set in Remote 2 Tcrit-1 Limit register
minus the Common Hysteresis value
1 R1T1 RO Remote 1 Tcrit-1 Status:
1 indicates that remote 1 reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Remote 1 Tcrit-1
Limit register
0 indicates that that remote 1 reading is less than the value set in Remote 1 Tcrit-1 Limit register
minus the Common Hysteresis value
0 LT1 RO Local Tcrit Status:
1 indicates that local reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Local Tcrit Limit register
0 indicates that local reading is less than the value set in Local Tcrit Limit register minus the
Common Hysteresis value
Status 3 (TCRIT2)
Status bits for TCRIT2. When one or more of these bits are set and if not masked the TCRIT2 output will
activate. TCRIT2 will deactivate when all these bits are cleared.
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Status 3 (TCRIT2) 0x09 RO R4T2 R3T2 R2T2 R1T2 LT2
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7–5 - RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
4 R4T2 RO Remote 4 Tcrit Status:
1 indicates that remote 4 reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Remote 4 Tcrit Limit
register
0 indicates that that remote 4 reading is less than the value set in Remote 4 Tcrit Limit register
minus the Common Hysteresis value
3 R3T2 RO Remote 3 Tcrit Status:
1 indicates that remote 3 reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Remote 3 Tcrit Limit
register
0 indicates that that remote 3 reading is less than the value set in Remote 3 Tcrit Limit register
minus the Common Hysteresis value
2 R2T2 RO Remote 2 Tcrit-2 Status:
1 indicates that remote 2 reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Remote 2 Tcrit-2
Limit register
0 indicates that that remote 2 reading is less than the value set in Remote 2 Tcrit-2 Limit register
minus the Common Hysteresis value
1 R1T2 RO Remote 1 Tcrit-2 Status:
1 indicates that remote 1 reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Remote 1 Tcrit-2
Limit register
0 indicates that that remote 1 reading is less than the value set in Remote 1 Tcrit-2 Limit register
minus the Common Hysteresis value
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Write
0 LT2 RO Local Tcrit Status:
1 indicates that local reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Local Tcrit Limit register
0 indicates that local reading is less than the value set in Local Tcrit Limit register minus the
Common Hysteresis value
Status 4 (TCRIT3)
Status bits for TCRIT3. When one or more of these bits are set and if not masked the TCRIT3 output will
activate. TCRIT3 will deactivate when all these bits are cleared.
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Status 4 (TCRIT3) 0x0A RO R4T3 R3T3 R2T3 R1T3 LT3
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7–5 - RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
4 R4T3 RO Remote 4 Tcrit Status:
1 indicates that remote 4 reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Remote 4 Tcrit Limit
register
0 indicates that that remote 4 reading is less than the value set in Remote 4 Tcrit Limit register
minus the Common Hysteresis value
3 R3T3 RO Remote 3 Tcrit Status:
1 indicates that remote 3 reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Remote 3 Tcrit Limit
register
0 indicates that that remote 3 reading is less than the value set in Remote 3 Tcrit Limit register
minus the Common Hysteresis value
2 R2T3 RO Remote 2 Tcrit-2 Status:
1 indicates that remote 2 reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Remote 2 Tcrit-2
Limit register
0 indicates that that remote 2 reading is less than the value set in Remote 2 Tcrit-2 Limit register
minus the Common Hysteresis value
1 R1T3 RO Remote 1 Tcrit-2 Status:
1 indicates that remote 1 reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Remote 1 Tcrit-2
Limit register
0 indicates that that remote 1 reading is less than the value set in Remote 1 Tcrit-2 Limit register
minus the Common Hysteresis value
0 LT3 RO Local Tcrit Status:
1 indicates that local reading is greater than or equal to the value set in Local Tcrit Limit register
0 indicates that local reading is less than the value set in Local Tcrit Limit register minus the
Common Hysteresis value
Diode Model Status
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Diode Model Status (TruTherm on and 0x38 RO R4TD R3TD R2TD R1TD
3904 connected)
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7-5 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
4 R4TD RO Remote 4 TruTherm BJT beta compensation on and 3904 detect:
1 indicates that for channel 4 TruTherm is ON and 3904 connected
0 indicates proper operation
3 R3TD RO Remote 3 TruTherm BJT beta compensation on and 3904 detect:
1 indicates that for channel 3 TruTherm is ON and 3904 connected
0 indicates proper operation
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Write
2 R2TD RO Remote 2 TruTherm BJT beta compensation on and 3904 detect:
1 indicates that for channel 2 TruTherm is ON and 3904 connected
0 indicates proper operation
1 R1TD RO Remote 1 TruTherm BJT beta compensation on and 3904 detect:
1 indicates that for channel 4 TruTherm is ON and 3904 connected
0 indicates proper operation
0 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
MASK REGISTERS
TCRIT1 Mask Register
The mask bits in this register allow control over which error events propagate to the TCRIT1 pin.
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
TCRIT1 Mask 0x0C R/W R4TM R3TM R2T1 R1T1 LTM 0x19
M M
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7-5 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
4 R4TM R/W Remote 4 Tcrit Mask:
1 prevents the remote 4 temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT1 pin
0 allows the remote 4 temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT1 pin
3 R3TM R/W Remote 3 Tcrit Mask:
1 prevents the remote 3 temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT1 pin
0 allows the remote 3 temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT1 pin
2 R2T1M R/W Remote 2 Tcrit-1 Mask:
1 prevents the remote 2 temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT1 pin
0 allows the remote 2 temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT1 pin
1 R1T1M R/W Remote 1 Tcrit-1 Mask:
1 prevents the remote 1 temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT1 pin
0 allows the remote 1 temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT1 pin
0 LTM R/W Local Tcrit Mask:
1 prevents the local temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT1 pin
0 allows the local temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT1 pin
TCRIT2 Mask Registers
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
TCRIT2 Mask 0x0D R/W R4TM R3TM R2T2 R1T2 LTM 0x00
M M
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7-5 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
4 R4TM R/W Remote 4 Tcrit Mask:
1 prevents the remote 4 temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT2 pin
0 allows the remote 4 temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT2 pin
3 R3TM R/W Remote 3 Tcrit Mask:
1 prevents the remote 3 temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT2 pin
0 allows the remote 3 temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT2 pin
2 R2T2M R/W Remote 2 Tcrit-2 Mask:
1 prevents the remote 2 temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT2 pin
0 allows the remote 2 temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT2 pin
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Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
1 R1T2M R/W Remote 1 Tcrit-2 Mask:
1 prevents the remote 1 temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT2 pin
0 allows the remote 1 temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT2 pin
0 LTM R/W Local Tcrit Mask:
1 prevents the local temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT2 pin
0 allows the local temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT2 pin
TCRIT3 Mask Register
The mask bits in this register allow control over which error events propagate to the TCRIT3 pin.
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
TCRIT3 Mask 0x0E R/W R4TM R3TM R2T2 R1T2 LTM 0x07
M M
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7-5 RO Reserved will report "0" when read.
4 R4TM R/W Remote 4 Tcrit Mask:
1 prevents the remote 4 temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT3 pin
0 allows the remote 4 temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT3 pin
3 R3TM R/W Remote 3 Tcrit Mask:
1 prevents the remote 3 temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT3 pin
0 allows the remote 3 temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT3 pin
2 R2T2M R/W Remote 2 Tcrit-2 Mask:
1 prevents the remote 2 temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT3 pin
0 allows the remote 2 temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT3 pin
1 R1T2M R/W Remote 1 Tcrit-2 Mask:
1 prevents the remote 1 temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT3 pin
0 allows the remote 1 temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT3 pin
0 LTM R/W Local Tcrit Mask:
1 prevents the local temperature error event from propagating to the TCRIT3 pin
0 allows the local temperature error event to propagate to the TCRIT3 pin
LIMIT REGISTERS
Local Limit Register
The Local Limit register range is 0°C to 127°C. The value programmed in this register is used to determine a
local temperature error event.
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Local Tcrit Limit 0x40 R/W 0 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x55
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7 0 R0 Read only bit will always report "0".
6 64 R/W bit weight 64°C
5 32 R/W bit weight 32°C
4 16 R/W bit weight 16°C
3 8 R/W bit weight 8°C
2 4 R/W bit weight 4°C
1 2 R/W bit weight 2°C
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Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
0 1 R/W bit weight 1°C
Remote Limit Registers
The range for these registers is 0°C to 255°C.
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Remote 1 Tcrit-1 Limit (used by 0x41 R/W 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x6E
TCRIT1 error events)
Remote 2 Tcrit-1 Limit (used by 0x42 R/W 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x6E
TCRIT1 error events)
Remote 3 Tcrit Limit (used by TCRIT1, 0x43 R/W 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x55
TCRIT2 and TCRIT3 error events)
Remote 4 Tcrit Limit (used by TCRIT1, 0x44 R/W 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x55
TCRIT2 and TCRIT3 error events)
Remote 1 Tcrit-2 and Tcrit3 Limit (used 0x49 R/W 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x55
by TCRIT2 and TCRIT3 error events)
Remote 2 Tcrit-2 and Tcrit3 Limit (used 0x4A R/W 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 0x55
by TCRIT2 and TCRIT3 error events)
Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
Write
7 128 R/W bit weight 128°C
6 64 R/W bit weight 64°C
5 32 R/W bit weight 32°C
4 16 R/W bit weight 16°C
3 8 R/W bit weight 8°C
2 4 R/W bit weight 4°C
1 2 R/W bit weight 2°C
0 1 R/W bit weight 1°C
Table 9. Limit assignments for each TCRIT output pin:
Output Pin Remote 4 Remote 3 Remote 2 Remote 1 Local
TCRIT1 Remote 4 Tcrit Limit Remote 3 Tcrit Limit Remote 2 Tcrit-1 Remote 1 Tcrit-1 Local Tcrit Limit
Limit Limit
TCRIT2 Remote 4 Tcrit Limit Remote 3 Tcrit Limit Remote 2 Tcrit-2 Remote 1 Tcrit-2 Local Tcrit Limit
Limit Limit
TCRIT3 Remote 4 Tcrit Limit Remote 3 Tcrit Limit Remote 2 Tcrit-2 Remote 1 Tcrit-2 Local Tcrit Limit
Limit Limit
Common Tcrit Hysteresis Register
The hysteresis register range is 0°C to 32°C. The value programmed in this register is used to modify all the limit
values for decreasing temperature.
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Common Tcrit Hysteresis 0x5A R/W 0 0 0 16 8 4 2 1 0x0A
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Bit(s) Bit Name Read/ Description
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7 0 RO Read only bit will always report "0".
6 0 RO Read only bit will always report "0".
5 0 RO Read only bit will always report "0".
4 16 R/W bit weight 16°C
3 8 R/W bit weight 8°C
2 4 R/W bit weight 4°C
1 2 R/W bit weight 2°C
0 1 R/W bit weight 1°C
IDENTIFICATION REGISTERS
Register Name Command Read/ D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 POR
Byte Write Default
(Hex) (Hex)
Manufacturer ID 0xFE RO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0x01
Revision ID 0xFF RO 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0x79
Applications Hints
The LM95234 can be applied easily in the same way as other integrated-circuit temperature sensors, and its
remote diode sensing capability allows it to be used in new ways as well. It can be soldered to a printed circuit
board, and because the path of best thermal conductivity is between the die and the pins, its temperature will
effectively be that of the printed circuit board lands and traces soldered to the LM95234's pins. This presumes
that the ambient air temperature is almost the same as the surface temperature of the printed circuit board; if the
air temperature is much higher or lower than the surface temperature, the actual temperature of the LM95234 die
will be at an intermediate temperature between the surface and air temperatures. Again, the primary thermal
conduction path is through the leads, so the circuit board temperature will contribute to the die temperature much
more strongly than will the air temperature.
To measure temperature external to the LM95234's die, incorporates remote diode sensing technology. This
diode can be located on the die of a target IC, allowing measurement of the IC's temperature, independent of the
LM95234's temperature. A discrete diode can also be used to sense the temperature of external objects or
ambient air. Remember that a discrete diode's temperature will be affected, and often dominated, by the
temperature of its leads. Most silicon diodes do not lend themselves well to this application. It is recommended
that an MMBT3904 transistor base emitter junction be used with the collector tied to the base.
The LM95234’s TruTherm BJT beta compensation technology allows accurate sensing of integrated thermal
diodes, such as those found on most processors. With TruTherm technology turned off, the LM95234 can
measure a diode-connected transistor such as the MMBT3904 or the thermal diode found in an AMD processor.
The LM95234 has been optimized to measure the remote thermal diode integrated in a typical Intel processor on
65 nm or 90 nm process or an MMBT3904 transistor. Using the Remote Diode Model Select register any of the
four remote inputs can be optimized for a typical Intel processor on 65 nm or 90 nm process or an MMBT3904.
DIODE NON-IDEALITY
Diode Non-Ideality Factor Effect on Accuracy
When a transistor is connected as a diode, the following relationship holds for variables VBE, T and IF:
where
q = 1.6×1019 Coulombs (the electron charge),
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T = Absolute Temperature in Kelvin
k = 1.38×1023 joules/K (Boltzmann's constant),
ηis the non-ideality factor of the process the diode is manufactured on,
IS= Saturation Current and is process dependent,
If= Forward Current through the base-emitter junction
VBE = Base-Emitter Voltage drop (1)
In the active region, the -1 term is negligible and may be eliminated, yielding the following equation
(2)
In Equation 2,ηand ISare dependant upon the process that was used in the fabrication of the particular diode.
By forcing two currents with a very controlled ratio(IF2 / IF1) and measuring the resulting voltage difference, it is
possible to eliminate the ISterm. Solving for the forward voltage difference yields the relationship:
(3)
Solving Equation 3 for temperature yields:
(4)
Equation 4 holds true when a diode connected transistor such as the MMBT3904 is used. When this “diode”
equation is applied to an integrated diode such as a processor transistor with its collector tied to GND as shown
in Figure 23 it will yield a wide non-ideality spread. This wide non-ideality spread is not due to true process
variation but due to the fact that Equation 4 is an approximation.
TruTherm BJT beta compensation technology uses the transistor equation, Equation 5, which is a more accurate
representation of the topology of the thermal diode found in an FPGA or processor.
(5)
Figure 23. Thermal Diode Current Paths
TruTherm should only be enabled when measuring the temperature of a transistor integrated as shown in the
processor of Figure 23, because Equation 5 only applies to this topology.
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Calculating Total System Accuracy
The voltage seen by the LM95234 also includes the IFRSvoltage drop of the series resistance. The non-ideality
factor, η, is the only other parameter not accounted for and depends on the diode that is used for measurement.
Since ΔVBE is proportional to both ηand T, the variations in ηcannot be distinguished from variations in
temperature. Since the non-ideality factor is not controlled by the temperature sensor, it will directly add to the
inaccuracy of the sensor. For the for Intel processor on 65 nm process, Intel specifies a +4.06%/0.897%
variation in ηfrom part to part when the processor diode is measured by a circuit that assumes diode equation,
Equation 4, as true. As an example, assume a temperature sensor has an accuracy specification of ±1.0°C at a
temperature of 80°C (353 Kelvin) and the processor diode has a non-ideality variation of +1.19%/0.27%. The
resulting system accuracy of the processor temperature being sensed will be:
TACC = + 1.0°C + (+4.06% of 353 K) = +15.3 °C (6)
and TACC = - 1.0°C + (0.89% of 353 K) = 4.1 °C (7)
TrueTherm technology uses the transistor equation, Equation 4, resulting in a non-ideality spread that truly
reflects the process variation which is very small. The transistor equation non-ideality spread is ±0.39% for the
Intel processor on 90 nm process. The resulting accuracy when using TruTherm BJT beta compensation
technology improves to:
TACC = ±0.75°C + 0.39% of 353 K) = ± 2.16 °C (8)
The next error term to be discussed is that due to the series resistance of the thermal diode and printed circuit
board traces. The thermal diode series resistance is specified on most processor data sheets. For Intel
processors in 65 nm process, this is specified at 4.52typical. The LM95234 accommodates the typical series
resistance of Intel Processor on 65 nm process. The error that is not accounted for is the spread of the
processor's series resistance, that is 2.79to 6.24or ±1.73. The equation to calculate the temperature error
due to series resistance (TER) for the LM95234 is simply:
(9)
Solving Equation 9 for RPCB equal to ±1.73results in the additional error due to the spread in the series
resistance of ±1.07°C. The spread in error cannot be canceled out, as it would require measuring each individual
thermal diode device. This is quite difficult and impractical in a large volume production environment.
Equation 9 can also be used to calculate the additional error caused by series resistance on the printed circuit
board. Since the variation of the PCB series resistance is minimal, the bulk of the error term is always positive
and can simply be cancelled out by subtracting it from the output readings of the LM95234.
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Processor Family Transistor Equation ηT, non-ideality Series R,
min typ max
Intel Processor on 65 nm process 0.997 1.001 1.005 4.52
Processor Family Diode Equation ηD, non-ideality Series R,
min typ max
Pentium III CPUID 67h 1 1.0065 1.0125
Pentium III CPUID 68h/PGA370Socket/ 1.0057 1.008 1.0125
Celeron
Pentium 4, 423 pin 0.9933 1.0045 1.0368
Pentium 4, 478 pin 0.9933 1.0045 1.0368
Pentium 4 on 0.13 micron process, 2 - 3.06 1.0011 1.0021 1.0030 3.64
GHz
Pentium 4 on 90 nm process 1.0083 1.011 1.023 3.33
Intel Processor on 65 nm process 1.000 1.009 1.050 4.52
Pentium M (Centrino) 1.00151 1.00220 1.00289 3.06
MMBT3904 1.003
AMD Athlon MP model 6 1.002 1.008 1.016
AMD Athlon 64 1.008 1.008 1.096
AMD Opteron 1.008 1.008 1.096
AMD Sempron 1.00261 0.93
Compensating for Different Non-Ideality
In order to compensate for the errors introduced by non-ideality, the temperature sensor is calibrated for a
particular processor. Texas Instruments temperature sensors are always calibrated to the typical non-ideality and
series resistance of a given processor type. The LM95234 is calibrated for two non-ideality factors and series
resistance values thus supporting the MMBT3904 transistor and Intel processors on 65 nm process without the
requirement for additional trims. For most accurate measurements TruTherm BJT beta compensation mode
should be turned on when measuring the Intel processor on 65 nm process to minimize the error introduced by
the false non-ideality spread (see Diode Non-Ideality Factor Effect on Accuracy). When a temperature sensor
calibrated for a particular processor type is used with a different processor type, additional errors are introduced.
Temperature errors associated with non-ideality of different processor types may be reduced in a specific
temperature range of concern through use of software calibration. Typical Non-ideality specification differences
cause a gain variation of the transfer function, therefore the center of the temperature range of interest should be
the target temperature for calibration purposes. The following equation can be used to calculate the temperature
correction factor (TCF) required to compensate for a target non-ideality differing from that supported by the
LM95234.
where
ηS= LM95234 non-ideality for accuracy specification
ηPROCESSOR = Processor thermal diode typical non-ideality
TCR = center of the temperature range of interest in °C (10)
The correction factor should be directly added to the temperature reading produced by the LM95234. For
example when using the LM95234, with the 3904 mode selected, to measure a AMD Athlon processor, with a
typical non-ideality of 1.008, for a temperature range of 60 °C to 100 °C the correction factor would calculate to:
(11)
Therefore, 1.75°C should be subtracted from the temperature readings of the LM95234 to compensate for the
differing typical non-ideality target.
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PCB LAYOUT FOR MINIMIZING NOISE
Figure 24. Ideal Diode Trace Layout
In a noisy environment, such as a processor mother board, layout considerations are very critical. Noise induced
on traces running between the remote temperature diode sensor and the LM95234 can cause temperature
conversion errors. Keep in mind that the signal level the LM95234 is trying to measure is in microvolts. The
following guidelines should be followed:
1. VDD should be bypassed with a 0.1 µF capacitor in parallel with 100 pF. The 100 pF capacitor should be
placed as close as possible to the power supply pin. A bulk capacitance of approximately 10 µF needs to be
in the near vicinity of the LM95234.
2. A 100 pF diode bypass capacitor is recommended to filter high frequency noise but may not be necessary.
Make sure the traces to the 100 pF capacitor are matched. Place the filter capacitors close to the LM95234
pins.
3. Ideally, the LM95234 should be placed within 10 cm of the Processor diode pins with the traces being as
straight, short and identical as possible. Trace resistance of 1Ωcan cause as much as 0.62°C of error. This
error can be compensated by using simple software offset compensation.
4. Diode traces should be surrounded by a GND guard ring to either side, above and below if possible. This
GND guard should not be between the D+ and Dlines. In the event that noise does couple to the diode
lines it would be ideal if it is coupled common mode. That is equally to the D+ and Dlines.
5. Avoid routing diode traces in close proximity to power supply switching or filtering inductors.
6. Avoid running diode traces close to or parallel to high speed digital and bus lines. Diode traces should be
kept at least 2 cm apart from the high speed digital traces.
7. If it is necessary to cross high speed digital traces, the diode traces and the high speed digital traces should
cross at a 90 degree angle.
8. The ideal place to connect the LM95234's GND pin is as close as possible to the Processors GND
associated with the sense diode.
9. Leakage current between D+ and GND and between D+ and Dshould be kept to a minimum. Thirteen
nano-amperes of leakage can cause as much as 0.2°C of error in the diode temperature reading. Keeping
the printed circuit board as clean as possible will minimize leakage current.
Noise coupling into the digital lines greater than 400 mVp-p (typical hysteresis) and undershoot less than 500 mV
below GND, may prevent successful SMBus communication with the LM95234. SMBus no acknowledge is the
most common symptom, causing unnecessary traffic on the bus. Although the SMBus maximum frequency of
communication is rather low (100 kHz max), care still needs to be taken to ensure proper termination within a
system with multiple parts on the bus and long printed circuit board traces. An RC lowpass filter with a 3 dB
corner frequency of about 40 MHz is included on the LM95234's SMBCLK input. Additional resistance can be
added in series with the SMBDAT and SMBCLK lines to further help filter noise and ringing. Minimize noise
coupling by keeping digital traces out of switching power supply areas as well as ensuring that digital lines
containing high speed data communications cross at right angles to the SMBDAT and SMBCLK lines.
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Drawing Pins Package
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Lead finish/
Ball material
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MSL Peak Temp
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Op Temp (°C) Device Marking
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Samples
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