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TC642_13 Datasheet, PDF (1/28 Pages) Microchip Technology – PWM Fan Speed Controller with FanSense™ Technology | |||
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TC642
PWM Fan Speed Controller with FanSense⢠Technology
Features
⢠Temperature Proportional Fan Speed for Acoustic
Control and Longer Fan Life
⢠Efficient PWM Fan Drive
⢠3.0V to 5.5V Supply Range:
- Fan Voltage Independent of TC642
Supply Voltage
- Supports any Fan Voltage
⢠FanSense⢠Fault Detection Circuits Protect
Against Fan Failure and Aid System Testing
⢠Shutdown Mode for "Green" Systems
⢠Supports Low Cost NTC/PTC Thermistors
⢠Space Saving 8-Pin MSOP Package
⢠Over-temperature Indication
Applications
⢠Power Supplies
⢠Personal Computers
⢠File Servers
⢠Telecom Equipment
⢠UPSs, Power Amps, etc.
⢠General Purpose Fan Speed Control
Available Tools
⢠Fan Controller Demonstration Board (TC642DEMO)
⢠Fan Controller Evaluation Kit (TC642EV)
Package Types
SOIC/PDIP/MSOP
VIN 1
CF 2
VMIN 3
GND 4
TC642
8 VDD
7 VOUT
6 FAULT
5 SENSE
General Description
The TC642 is a switch mode fan speed controller for
use with brushless DC fans. Temperature proportional
speed control is accomplished using pulse width mod-
ulation (PWM). A thermistor (or other voltage output
temperature sensor) connected to the VIN input fur-
nishes the required control voltage of 1.25V to 2.65V
(typical) for 0% to 100% PWM duty cycle. Minimum fan
speed is set by a simple resistor divider on the VMIN
input. An integrated Start-up Timer ensures reliable
motor start-up at turn-on, coming out of shutdown
mode or following a transient fault. A logic low applied
to VMIN (Pin 3) causes fan shutdown.
The TC642 also features Microchip Technology's pro-
prietary FanSense⢠technology for increasing system
reliability. In normal fan operation, a pulse train is pres-
ent at SENSE (Pin 5). A missing pulse detector moni-
tors this pin during fan operation. A stalled, open or
unconnected fan causes the TC642 to trigger its Start-
up Timer once. If the fault persists, the FAULT output
goes low and the device is latched in its shutdown
mode. FAULT is also asserted if the PWM reaches
100% duty cycle, indicating a possible thermal runaway
situation, although the fan continues to run. See
Section 5.0, âTypical Applicationsâ, for more
information and system design guidelines.
The TC642 is available in the standard 8-pin plastic
DIP, SOIC and MSOP packages and is available in the
commercial, extended commercial and industrial
temperature ranges.
ï£ 2001-2012 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS21444D-page 1
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