Datasheet

LM95221
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SNIS134B MAY 2004REVISED MARCH 2013
LM95221 Dual Remote Diode Digital Temperature Sensor with SMBus Interface
Check for Samples: LM95221
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FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
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Accurately Senses Die Temperature of Remote
Processor/Computer System Thermal
ICs or Diode Junctions Management (e.g. Laptop, Desktop,
Workstations, Server)
Remote Diode Fault Detection
Electronic Test Equipment
On-board Local Temperature Sensing
Office Electronics
Remote Temperature Readings
0.125°C LSb
DESCRIPTION
10-bits Plus Sign or 11-bits Programmable
The LM95221 is a dual remote diode temperature
Resolution
sensor in an 8-lead VSSOP package. The 2-wire
11-bits Resolves Temperatures Above
serial interface of the LM95221 is compatible with
127°C
SMBus 2.0. The LM95221 can sense three
temperature zones, it can measure the temperature
Local Temperature Readings
of its own die as well as two diode connected
0.25°C
transistors. The diode connected transistors can be a
9-bits Plus Sign
thermal diode as found in Pentium and AMD
processors or can simply be a diode connected
Status Register Support
MMBT3904 transistor. The LM95221 resolution
Programmable Conversion Rate Allows User
format for remote temperature readings can be
Optimization of Power Consumption
programmed to be 10-bits plus sign or 11-bits
Shutdown Mode One-shot Conversion Control
unsigned. In the unsigned mode the LM95221 remote
diode readings can resolve temperatures above
SMBus 2.0 Compatible Interface, Supports
127°C. Local temperature readings have a resolution
TIMEOUT
of 9-bits plus sign.
8-pin VSSOP Package
The temperature of any ASIC can be accurately
determined using the LM95221 as long as a
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
dedicated diode (semiconductor junction) is available
Local Temperature Accuracy
on the target die. The LM95221 remote sensor
T
A
= 0°C to 85°C ± 3.0°C (max) accuracy of ±1°C is factory trimmed for a series
resistance of 2.7 ohms and 1.008 non-ideality factor.
Remote Diode Temperature Accuracy
T
A
= 30°C to 50°C, TD = 45°C to 85°C
±1.0 °C (Max)
T
A
= 0°C to 85°C, TD = 25°C to 140°C
±3.0°C (Max)
Supply Voltage 3.0 V to 3.6 V
Supply Current 2 mA (Typ)
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