SE97PW: DDR memory module temp sensor with integrated SPD, 3.3 V

The NXP® Semiconductors SE97 measures temperature from -40 °C to +125 °C with JEDEC Grade B ±1 °C accuracy between +75 °C and +95 °C and also provide 256 bytes of EEPROM memory 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 Temperature Sensor Component specification and also replacing the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) which is used to store memory module and vendor information.

The SE97 thermal sensor operates over the VDD range of 3.0 V to 3.6 V and the EEPROM over the range of 3.0 V to 3.6 V write and 1.7 V to 3.6 V read.

Placing the Temp Sensor (TS) on a DIMM allows accurate monitoring of the DIMM module temperature to better estimate the DRAM case temperature (TCASE) to prevent it from exceeding the maximum operating temperature of 85 °C. The chip set throttles the memory traffic based on the actual temperatures instead of the calculated worst-case temperature or the ambient temperature using a temp sensor mounted on the motherboard. There is up to 30 % improvement in thin and light notebooks that are using one or two 1 GB SO-DIMM modules. The TS is required on DDR3 RDIMM and RDIMM ECC. Future uses of the TS will include more dynamic control over thermal throttling, the ability to use the Alarm Window to create multiple temperature zones for dynamic throttling and to save processor time by scaling the memory refresh rate. The TS consists of a ΔΣ Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) that monitors and updates its own temperature readings 10 times per second, converts the reading to a digital data, and latches them into the data temperature register. User-programmable registers, the specification of upper/lower alarm and critical temperature trip points, EVENT output control, and temperature shutdown, provide flexibility for DIMM temperature-sensing applications.

When the temperature changes beyond the specified boundary limits, the SE97 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 EEPROM is designed specifically for DRAM DIMMs SPD. The lower 128 bytes (address 00h to 7Fh) can be Permanent Write Protected (PWP) or Reversible Write Protected (RWP) by software. This allows DRAM vendor and product information to be stored and write protected. The upper 128 bytes (address 80h to FFh) are not write protected and can be used for general purpose data storage.

The SE97 has a single die for both the temp sensor and EEPROM for higher reliability and 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 identity of the device. Three address pins allow up to eight devices to be controlled on a single bus.

SE97PW: Product Block Diagram
SE97PW: Block Diagram
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General features
  • JEDEC (JC-42.4) TSE 2002B3 DIMM ± 0.5 °C (typ.) between 75 °C and 95 °C temperature sensor plus 256-byte serial EEPROM for Serial Presence Detect (SPD)
  • Optimized for voltage range: 3.0 V to 3.6 V, but SPD can be read down to 1.7 V
  • Shutdown current: 0.1 µA (typ.) and 5.0 µA (max.)
  • 2-wire interface: I²C-bus/SMBus compatible, 0 Hz to 400 kHz
  • SMBus ALERT Response Address and TIMEOUT (programmable)
  • ESD protection exceeds 2500 V HBM per JESD22-A114, 250 V MM per JESD22-A115, and 1000 V CDM per JESD22-C101
  • Latch-up testing is done to JEDEC Standard JESD78 which exceeds 100 mA
  • vailable packages: TSSOP8, HVSON8, HXSON8, HWSON8 (JEDEC PSON8 VCED-3)
2.2 Temperature sensor features
  • 11-bit ADC Temperature-to-Digital converter with 0.125 °C resolution
  • Operating current: 250 µA (typ.) and 400 µA (max.)
  • Programmable hysteresis threshold: off, 0 °C, 1.5 °C, 3 °C, 6 °C
  • Over/under/critical temperature EVENT output
  • B grade accuracy: ±0.5 ° / ± 1 ° (typ./max.) → +75 ° to +95 ° ±1.0 ° / ± 2 ° (typ./max.) → +40 ° to +125 ° ±2.0 ° / ± 3 ° (typ./max.) → -40 ° to +125 °
2.3 Serial EEPROM features
  • Operating current: Write 0.6 mA (typ.) for 3.5 ms (typ.) Read 100 µA (typ.)
  • Organized as 1 block of 256 bytes [(256 × 8) bits]
  • 100,000 write/erase cycles and 10 years of data retention
  • Permanent and Reversible Software Write Protect
  • Software Write Protection for the lower 128 bytes
Data Sheets (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
DDR memory module temp sensor with integrated SPD, 3.3 V (REV 7.0) PDF (413.0 kB) SE9729 Jan 2010
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 (2)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Create smarter, more efficient white goods; An industry-leading portfolio of cost-effective, power-saving solutions for... (REV 1.0) PDF (1.1 MB) 7501654301 Jun 2008
High-precision temp sensors for use with DDR2 and DDR3 DIMMs; NXP® SO-DIMM and RDIMM temperature sensors... (REV 1.0) PDF (263.0 kB) 7501596101 May 2007
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)
SE97PWEnd of LifeSOT530-13-20~1253.0~3.61@-75~95?2@40~1253.0~3.68400
SE97PW/1No Longer ManufacturedSOT530-13-20~1253.0~3.61@-75~95?2@40~1253.0~3.68400