ADT7460: Thermal Management Controller

The ADT7460 controller is a thermal monitor and multiple PWM fan controller for noise-sensitive applications requiring active system cooling. It can monitor the temperature of up to two remote sensor diodes plus its own internal temperature. It can measure and control the speed of up to four fans so that they operate at the lowest possible speed for minimum acoustic noise. The automatic fan speed control loop optimizes fan speed for a given temperature. A unique dynamic Tmin control mode enables the system thermals/acoustics to be intelligently managed. The effectiveness of the system's thermal solution can be monitored using the THERM input. The ADT7460 also provides critical thermal protection to the system by using the bidirectional THERM pin as an output to prevent system or component overheating.

Features
  • Controls and monitors up to 4 fan speeds
  • 1 on-chip and 2 remote temperature sensors
  • Dynamic Tmin control mode optimizes system acoustics intelligently
  • Automatic fan speed control mode controls system cooling based on measured temperature
  • Enhanced acoustic mode dramatically reduces user perception of changing fan speeds
  • Thermal protection via the THERM output
  • Processor thermal control circuit via THERM input
  • 2-wire and 3-wire fan speed measurement
  • Limit comparison of all monitored values
Applications
  • Thermal Management
End Products
  • Personal Computers
Application Notes (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Programming the Automatic Fan Speed Control LoopAN613/D (601.0kB)1
Package Drawings (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevision
QSOP-16492-01 (58.5kB)A
Data Sheets (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Remote Thermal Controller and Fan ControllerADT7460/D (693.0kB)9
Order Information
ProductStatusCompliancePackageMSL*ContainerBudgetary Price/Unit
ADT7460ARQZLast ShipmentsPb-free Halide freeQSOP-16492-011Tube98
ADT7460ARQZ-R7Last ShipmentsPb-free Halide freeQSOP-16492-011Tape and Reel1000
ADT7460ARQZ-REELActivePb-free Halide freeQSOP-16492-011Tape and Reel2500$3.9332
Specifications
ProductData Transmission StandardICC Max (mA)VCC Min (V)VCC Max (V)T Min (°C)T Max (°C)
ADT7460ARQZ-REELSMBus335.5-40120
Remote Thermal Controller and Fan Controller (693.0kB) ADT7460
Programming the Automatic Fan Speed Control Loop ADT7463
QSOP-16 CM2009
ADT7460