SNAS264D April 2006 – February 2024 LM94
PRODUCTION DATA
The LM94 contains inputs for monitoring voltages. Scaling is such that the correct value refers to approximately 3/4 scale or 192 decimal on all inputs, except the ±12V. Scaling is accomplished by using internal resistor dividers, except for the ±12V. The typical input resistance of these inputs is 200 k ohms. Input voltages are converted by an 8-bit Delta-Sigma (ΔΣ) A/D. The Delta-Sigma A/D architecture provides inherent filtering and spike smoothing of the analog input signal.
The ±12V inputs must be scaled externally. A full scale reading is achieved when 1.236V is applied to these inputs. For optimum performance the +12V should be scaled to provide a nominal ¾ full scale reading, while the −12V should be scaled to provide a nominal ¼ scale reading. The thevenin resistance at the pin should be kept between 1 kΩ and 7 kΩ.
The −12V monitoring is particularly challenging. It is required that an external offset voltage and external resistors be used to bring the −12V rail into the positive input voltage region of the A/D input. It is suggested that the supply rail for the LM94 device be used as the offset voltage. This voltage is usually derived from the P/S 5V stand-by voltage rail via a ±1% accurate linear regulator. In this fashion we can always assume that the offset voltage is present when the −12V rail is present as the system cannot be turned on without the 3.3V stand-by voltage being present.
Pin | Normal Use | Nominal Voltage | Register Reading at Nominal Voltage | Maximum Voltage | Register Reading at Maximum Voltage | Minimum Voltage | Register Reading at Minimum Voltage | Absolute Maximum Range |
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AD_IN1 | +12V1 | 0.927V | C0h | 1.236V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to (VDD + 0.05V) |
AD_IN2 | +12V2 | 0.927V | C0h | 1.236V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to (VDD + 0.05V) |
AD_IN3 | +12V3 | 0.927V | C0h | 1.236V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to (VDD + 0.05V) |
AD_IN4 | FSB_Vtt | 1.20V | C0h | 1.60V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to +6.0V |
AD_IN5 | 3GIO | 1.5V | C0h | 2V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to +6.0V |
AD_IN6 | ICH_Core | 1.5V | C0h | 2V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to +6.0V |
AD_IN7 | Vccp1 | 1.20V | C0h | 1.60V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to +6.0V |
AD_IN8 | Vccp2 | 1.20V | C0h | 1.60V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to +6.0V |
AD_IN9 | +3.3V | 3.30V | C0h | 4.40V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to +6.0V |
AD_IN10 | +5V | 5.0V | C0h | 6.667V | FAh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to +6.5V |
AD_IN11 | SCSI_Core | 2.5V | C0h | 3.333V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to +6.0V |
AD_IN12 | Mem_Core | 1.969V | C0h | 2.625V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to +6.0V |
AD_IN13 | Mem_Vtt | 0.984V | C0h | 1.312V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to +6.0V |
AD_IN14 | Gbit_Core | 0.984V | C0h | 1.312V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to +6.0V |
AD_IN15 | −12V | 0.309V | 40h | 1.236V | FFh | 0V | 00h | −0.3V to (VDD + 0.05V) |
AD_IN16 | +3.3V S/B | 3.3V | C0h | 3.6V | D1h | 3.0V | AEh | −0.3V to +6.0V |
The nominal voltages listed in this table are only typical values. Voltage rails with different nominal voltages can be monitored, but the register reading at the nominal value is no longer C0h. For example, a Mem_Core rail at 2.5V nominal could be monitored with AD_IN12, or a Mem_Vtt rail at 1.2V could be monitored with AD_IN13.
AD_IN16 is also the power pin of the LM94, therefore special limitations apply to this AD input. The specified operational voltage range for the LM94 is 3.0V to 3.6V, therefore the voltage input to this pin is limited by this restriction. Care should also be taken not to apply more than 6V to this pin to prevent catastrophic damage.