MAX6657:±1°C, SMBus-Compatible Remote/Local Temperature Sensors with Overtemperature Alarms

The MAX6657/MAX6658/MAX6659 are precise, two-channel digital temperature sensors. Each accurately measures the temperature of its own die and one remote PN junction, and reports the temperature in digital form on a 2-wire serial interface. The remote junction can be a diode-connected transistor like the low-cost NPN type 2N3904 or 2N3906 PNP type. The remote junction can also be a common-collector PNP, such as a substrate PNP of a microprocessor. The 2-wire serial interface accepts standard System Management Bus (SMBus™) commands such as Write Byte, Read Byte, Send Byte, and Receive Byte to read the temperature data and program the alarm thresholds and conversion rate. The MAX6657/MAX6658/MAX6659 can function autonomously with a programmable conversion rate, which allows the control of supply current and temperature update rate to match system needs. For conversion rates of 4Hz or less, the temperature is represented in extended mode as 10 bits + sign with a resolution of 0.125°C. When the conversion rate is faster than 4Hz, output data is 7 bits + sign with a resolution of 1°C. The MAX6657/MAX6658/MAX6659 also include an SMBus timeout feature to enhance system reliability. Remote accuracy is ±1°C between +60°C and +100°C with no calibration needed. The MAX6657 measures temperatures from 0°C to +125°C and the MAX6658/MAX6659 from -55°C to +125°C. The MAX6659 has the added benefit of being able to select one of three addresses through an address pin, and a second over-temperature alarm pin for greater system reliability.

Key Features
  • Dual Channel Measures Remote and Local Temperature
  • 11-Bit, +0.125°C Resolution
  • High Accuracy ±1°C (max) from +60°C to +100°C (Remote)
  • No Calibration Required
  • Programmable Under/Overtemperature Alarms
  • Programmable Conversion Rate (0.0625Hz to 16Hz)
  • SMBus/I²C*-Compatible Interface
  • Two Alarm Outputs: active-low ALERT and active-low OVERT1 (MAX6657 and MAX6658)
  • Three Alarm Outputs: active-low ALERT, active-low OVERT1, and active-low OVERT2 (MAX6659)
  • Compatible with 65nm Process Technology(Y Versions)
MAX6657, MAX6658, MAX6659: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX6657, MAX6658, MAX6659: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Computers: Desktop, Workstation, Server
  • Notebook Computers
  • Servers
  • Workstations
DataSheet
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MAX6657-MAX6659 Data SheetMAX6657-MAX6659.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberSensor TypeAlarm OutputFunctionsInterfaceChannelsAccuracy
(±°C)
Parasite Pwr.Temp. Thresh.Temp. Resolution
(bits)
Multi DroppableOper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
See Notes
MAX6657RemoteAlert
Overt
Remote & Local Sensor2-Wire/I2C/SMBusOne1NoProgrammable11Yes-55 to +125SOIC(N)/8$2.17 @1k
MAX6658SOIC(N)/8$2.17 @1k
MAX6659QSOP/16$2.46 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX6657MSANo Longer AvailableMAX6657MSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX6657MSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX6657MSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX6657MSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX6657MSA+TN.SO;8 pin-55°C to +125°CSee data sheet
MAX6657YMSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX6657YMSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-55°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX6657-MAX6659.pdf MAX6659
Understanding Multidrop Address Assignments for Thermal Sensors MAX7504
Effect of PC Board Trace Width on Remote-Diode Temperature-Sensor Accuracy MAX6698
Compensating for Ideality Factor and Series Resistance Differences between Thermal-Sense Diodes MAX6699
MAX6657.pdf MAX6657
MAX6657-MAX6659.pdf MAX6659