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The TC646 is a switch mode, fan speed controller for use with brushless DC fans. Temperature proportional speed control is accomplished using pulse width modulation(PWM). A thermistor (or other voltage output temperature sensor) connected to the VIN input furnishes the required control voltage of 1.25V to 2.65V (typical) for 0% to 100% PWM duty cycle. The TC646 automatically suspends fan operation when measured temperature (VIN) is below a user programmed minimum setting (VAS). An integrated Start-up Timer ensures reliable motor start-up at turn-on, coming out of shutdown mode, auto-shutdown mode or following a transient fault.
The TC646 features Microchip Technology's proprietary FanSense™ technology for increasing system reliability. In normal fan operation, a pulse train is present at SENSE (Pin 5). A missing-pulse detector monitors this pin during fan operation. A stalled, open, or unconnected fan causes the TC646 to trigger its Start-up Timer once. If the fault persists, the FAULT output goes low and the device is latched in its shutdown mode. FAULT is also asserted if the PWM reaches 100% duty cycle, indicating a possible thermal runaway situation, although the fan continues to run. See Section 5.0, "Typical Applications", for more information and system design guidelines.
The TC646 is available in the 8-pin plastic DIP, SOIC and MSOP packages and is available in the industrial and extended commercial temperature ranges.
TC646 Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage ............................................................6V Input Voltage, Any Pin..... (GND 0.3V) to (VDD+0.3V) Package Thermal Resistance: PDIP (RJA).......................................................125°C/W SOIC (RJA) .....................................................155°C/W MSOP (RJA) ....................................................200°C/W Specified Temperature Range ........... -40°C to +125°C Storage Temperature Range.............. -65°C to +150°C
TC646 Features
• Temperature Proportional Fan Speed for Acoustic Control and Longer Fan Life • Efficient PWM Fan Drive • 3.0V to 5.5V Supply Range: - Fan Voltage Independent of TC646 Supply Voltage - Supports any Fan Voltage • FanSense™ Fault Detection Circuits Protect Against Fan Failure and Aid System Testing • Shutdown Mode for "Green" Systems • Supports Low Cost NTC/PTC Thermistors • Space Saving 8-Pin MSOP Package • Over-temperature Indication
TC646 Typical Application
• Power Supplies • Computers • File Servers • Portable Computers • Telecom Equipment • UPS, Power Amps • General Purpose Fan Speed Control