SE98APW: DDR memory module temp sensor, 1.7 V to 3.6 V

The NXP® Semiconductors SE98A measures temperature from -40 ºC and +125 ºC with JEDEC Grade B ±1 ºC accuracy between +75 ºC and +95 ºC communicating via the I2C-bus/SMBus. It is typically mounted on a Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) measuring the DRAM temperature in accordance with the new JEDEC (JC-42.4) Mobile Platform Memory Module Thermal Sensor Componentspecification.

The SE98A thermal sensor operates over the VDD range of 1.7 V to 3.6 V. The SE98A does not include the 2 k SPD and is designed for custom DIMM where larger SPD is required.

The Temp Sensor (TS) consists of an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) that monitors and updates its own temperature readings 8 times per second, converts the reading to a digital data, and latches them into the data temperature registers. User-programmable registers, such as Shutdown or Low-power modes and the specification of temperature event and critical output boundaries, provide flexibility for DIMM temperature-sensing applications.

When the temperature changes beyond the specified boundary limits, the SE98A outputs an EVENT signal using an open-drain output that can be pulled up between 0.9 V and 3.6 V. The user has the option of setting the EVENT output signal polarity as either an active LOW or active HIGH comparator output for thermostat operation, or as a temperature event interrupt output for microprocessor-based systems. The EVENT output can even be configured as a critical temperature output.

The SE98A supports the industry-standard 2-wire I²C-bus/SMBus serial interface. The SMBus TIMEOUT function is supported to prevent system lock-ups. Manufacturer and Device ID registers provide the ability to confirm the identify of the device. Three address pins allow up to eight devices to be controlled on a single bus.

The SE98A is an improved SE98 and is comparable to the thermal sensor in the SE97 but with voltage range of 1.7 V to 3.6 V.

SE98APW: Product Block Diagram
sot530-1_3d
Data Sheets (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
DDR memory module temp sensor, 1.7 V to 3.6 V (REV 4.0) PDF (849.0 kB) SE98A25 Nov 2009
Application Notes (2)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Level shifting techniques in I2C-bus design (REV 1.0) PDF (52.0 kB) AN1044120 Jun 2007
I2C manual (REV 1.0) PDF (4.2 MB) AN1021627 Mar 2003
Users Guides (3)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
I2C-bus specification and user manual (REV 6.0) PDF (1.4 MB) UM1020428 Apr 2014
I2C-bus specification and user manual (REV 5.0) PDF (1.6 MB) UM10204_JA03 Apr 2013
I2C Demonstration Board 2005-1 Quick Start Guide (REV 1.0) PDF (261.0 kB) UM1020613 Jun 2006
Brochures (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
NXP® I2C-bus solutions 2014: Smart, simple solutions for the 12 most common design concerns (REV 1.0) PDF (3.5 MB) 7501754001 Aug 2014
Package Information (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
plastic thin shrink small outline package; 8 leads; body width 4.4 mm (REV 1.0) PDF (182.0 kB) SOT530-108 Feb 2016
Ordering Information
ProductStatusPackage versionRemarksStandby current (uA)Operating Temperature (Cel)I2C-bus controlledPart typeAccuracy on-chip (±°C)Operating voltage (VDC)Assignable addressesSMBus clock (kHz)Accuracy remote (±°C)
SE98APWEnd of LifeSOT530-15-20~1253.0~3.62@-75~95?3@40~1253.0~3.68400
Package Information
Product IDPackage DescriptionOutline VersionReflow/Wave SolderingPackingProduct StatusPart NumberOrdering code(12NC)MarkingChemical ContentRoHS / Pb Free / RHFLeadFree Conversion DateMSLMSL LF
SE98APWSOT530-1Reel 13" Q1/T1WithdrawnSE98APW,118 (9352 887 95118)S98AAlways Pb-free11