General Description
The MAX1617A (patents pending) is a precise digital thermometer that reports the temperature of both a remote sensor and its own package. The remote sensor is a diode-connected transistor—typically a low-cost, easily mounted 2N3904 NPN type—that replaces conventional thermistors or thermocouples. Remote accuracy is ±3°C for multiple transistor manufacturers, with no calibration needed. The remote channel can also measure the die temperature of other ICs, such as microprocessors, that contain an on-chip, diode-connected transistor.

FEATUREs
♦ Two Channels: Measures Both Remote and Local
   Temperatures
♦ No Calibration Required
♦ SMBus 2-Wire Serial Interface
♦ Programmable Under/Overtemperature Alarms
♦ Supports SMBus Alert Response
♦ Supports Manufacturer and Device ID Codes
♦ Accuracy
   ±2°C (+60°C to +100°C, local)
   ±3°C (-40°C to +125°C, local)
   ±3°C (+60°C to +100°C, remote)
♦ 3µA (typ) Standby Supply Current
♦ 70µA (max) Supply Current in Auto-Convert Mode
♦ +3V to +5.5V Supply Range
♦ Small 16-Pin QSOP Package

APPLICATIONs
   Desktop and Notebook Computers
   Central Office Telecom Equipment
   Smart Battery Packs
   Test and Measurement
   LAN Servers
   Multichip Modules
   Industrial Controls