General Description

The TC642 is a switch mode fan speed controller for use with brushless DC fans. Temperature proportional speed control is accomplished using pulse width mod ulation (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. Minimum fan
speed is set by a simple resistor divider on the VMIN input. An integrated Start-up Timer ensures reliable motor start-up at turn-on, coming out of shutdown mode or following a transient fault. A logic low applied to VMIN(Pin 3) causes fan shutdown.

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 TC642 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

Applications
• Power Supplies
• Personal Computers
• File Servers
• Telecom Equipment
• UPSs, Power Amps, etc.
• General Purpose Fan Speed Control

Available Tools
• Fan Controller Demonstration Board (TC642DEMO)
• Fan Controller Evaluation Kit (TC642EV)