MAX6581:±1°C Accurate 8-Channel Temperature Sensor

Saves Cost and Space (Monitors Up to Seven External Temperatures, as Well as Its Own Die Temperature)

The MAX6581 precision multichannel temperature sensor monitors its own temperature and the temperatures of up to seven external diode-connected transistors. All temperature channels have programmable alert and overtemperature thresholds. When the measured temperature of a channel crosses the respective threshold, a status bit is set in one of the status registers. Two open-drain alarm outputs (active-low ALERT and active-low OVERT) assert corresponding to these bits in the status register(s). Resistance cancellation is available for all channels and compensates for high series resistance in circuit-board traces and thermal diodes. The 2-wire serial interface accepts SMBus protocols (write byte, read byte, send byte, and receive byte) for reading the temperature data and programming the alarm thresholds. The MAX6581 is specified for an operating temperature range of -40°C to +125°C and is available in a 24-pin, 4mm × 4mm thin QFN package with an exposed pad.

Key Features
  • Eight Channels to Measure Seven Remote and One Local Temperature
  • 11-Bit, 0.125°C Resolution
  • High Accuracy of ±1°C (max) from +60°C to +100°C (Remote Channels)
  • -64°C to +150°C Remote Temperature Range
  • Programmable Undertemperature/Overtemperature Alerts
  • SMBus/I²C-Compatible Interface
  • Two Open-Drain Alarm Outputs (Active-Low ALERT and Active-Low OVERT)
  • Resistance Cancellation on All Remote Channels
MAX6581: Typical Application Circuit
MAX6581: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Data Communications
  • Desktop Computers
  • Notebook Computers
  • Servers
  • Workstations
DataSheet
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MAX6581 Data SheetMAX6581.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberSensor TypeAlarm OutputFunctionsInterfaceChannelsAccuracy
(±°C)
Parasite Pwr.Temp. Thresh.Temp. Resolution
(bits)
Oper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
See Notes
MAX6581RemoteAlert
Overt
Dual Temperature Alarms
Multi-Channel Temperature Monitor
Remote & Local Sensor
2-Wire/I2C/SMBusSeven1NoProgrammable8
11
-40 to +125TQFN/24$1.41 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX6581ATG9A+No Longer AvailableMAX6581TG9ATQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX6581ATG9A+TNo Longer AvailableMAX6581TG9ATQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX6581TG98+ActiveTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX6581TG98+TActiveTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX6581TG9A+ActiveTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX6581TG9A+TActiveTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX6581TG9C+ActiveTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX6581TG9C+TActiveTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX6581TG9E+ActiveTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX6581TG9E+TActiveTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
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Understanding Multidrop Address Assignments for Thermal Sensors MAX7504
Compensating for Ideality Factor and Series Resistance Differences between Thermal-Sense Diodes MAX6699
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