SE98A Datasheet, PDF (8/43 Pages) NXP Semiconductors – DDR memory module temp sensor, 1.7 V to 3.6 V

NXP Semiconductors
SE98A
DDR memory module temp sensor, 1.7 V to 3.6 V
7.3.2 EVENT thresholds
7.3.2.1 Alarm window
The device provides a comparison window with an UPPER trip point and a LOWER trip
point, programmed through the Upper Boundary Alarm Trip register (02h), and Lower
Boundary Alarm Trip register (03h). The Upper Boundary Alarm Trip register holds the
upper temperature trip point, while the Lower Boundary Alarm Trip register holds the lower
temperature trip point as modified by hysteresis as programmed in the Configuration
register. When enabled, the EVENT output triggers whenever entering or exiting (crossing
above or below) the alarm window.
• Advisory notification:
– NXP device: The EVENT output can be cleared through the Clear EVENT bit
(CEVNT) or SMBus ALERT.
– Competitor device: The EVENT output can be cleared only through the
Clear EVENT bit (CEVNT).
– Work-around: Only clear EVENT output using the Clear EVENT bit (CEVNT).
– There will be no change to the NXP device.
The Upper Boundary Alarm Trip should always be set above the Lower Boundary Alarm
Trip.
• Advisory notification:
– NXP device: Requires one conversion cycle (125 ms) after setting the alarm
window before comparing the alarm limit with temperature register to ensure that
there is correct data in the temperature register before comparing with the Alarm
Window and operating EVENT output.
– Competitor devices: Compares the alarm limit with temperature register at any
time, so they get the EVENT output immediately when new UPPER or LOWER
Alarm Windows and the EVENT output are set at the same time.
– Work-around: Wait at least 125 ms before enabling EVENT output (EOCTL = 1).
– SE98B will compare alarm window and temperature register immediately after
setting.
SE98A_2
Product data sheet
Rev. 02 — 6 August 2009
© NXP B.V. 2009. All rights reserved.
8 of 43