Multichannel Remote/Local Temperature Sensors The MAX1668MEE is a temperature sensor and fan-speed controller manufactured by Maxim Integrated. Below are the factual specifications, descriptions, and features from Ic-phoenix technical data files:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated
- **Package:** 16-QSOP (150 mils)
- **Operating Voltage Range:** 3V to 5.5V
- **Temperature Measurement Range:** -55°C to +125°C
- **Accuracy:** ±1°C (from +60°C to +100°C)
- **Temperature Resolution:** 1°C
- **Fan Control:** PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation) output for fan-speed regulation
- **Interface:** SMBus/I²C-compatible serial interface
- **Number of Temperature Channels:** 1 internal + 4 external (via diode-connected transistors)
- **Power Consumption:** Low power operation
### **Descriptions:**
The MAX1668MEE is a high-precision temperature sensor and fan controller designed for monitoring multiple temperature zones and adjusting fan speeds accordingly. It supports up to four external temperature-sensing diodes (such as those in CPUs or GPUs) and includes an internal temperature sensor. The device communicates via an SMBus/I²C interface, making it suitable for system management applications in computers, servers, and other electronics requiring thermal regulation.
### **Features:**
- **Multi-Channel Temperature Sensing:** Monitors internal and up to four external temperature zones.
- **Programmable Fan Control:** Adjusts fan speed based on temperature readings via PWM output.
- **High Accuracy:** ±1°C accuracy in critical temperature ranges.
- **Low Voltage Operation:** Works from 3V to 5.5V, making it suitable for various applications.
- **SMBus/I²C Interface:** Allows easy integration with system management controllers.
- **Thermal Protection:** Helps prevent overheating by dynamically controlling fan speeds.
- **Compact Package:** 16-QSOP form factor for space-constrained designs.
This information is strictly based on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation.
