Detailed Description

The MAX6672/MAX6673 are low-current (60µA, typ),

local temperature sensors ideal for interfacing with µCs

or µPs. The MAX6672/MAX6673 convert their own

temperature into a ratiometric PWM output. The square-

wave output waveform time ratio contains the

temperature information. The output is a square wave

with a nominal frequency of 1.4kHz at +25°C. The tem-

perature is obtained with the following formula:

temperature. Table 1 lists time ratio vs. temperature.

For temperatures greater than +50°C, the temperature

error is primarily first order and the following equation

can be used:

The MAX6673 has a push-pull output. The rise and fall

times of the MAX6673 output are negligible with

respect to the period; therefore, errors caused by

capacitive loading are minimized.

The output load capacitance should be minimized in

MAX6672 applications because the sourcing current is

set by the pullup resistor. If the output capacitance

becomes too large, unequal rise and fall times distort

the pulse width, thus delivering inaccurate readings.

Applications Information

Pulse-Width Modulation

Interfacing with a µC

The Typical Application Circuit shows the MAX6672/

MAX6673 interfaced with a µC. In this example, the

MAX6672/MAX6673 convert the ambient temperature

to a PWM waveform. The µC reads the temperature by

ware. The only timing requirements are that the clock

frequency used for timing measurements is stable and

PIN

NAME

FUNCTION

1

DOUT

Digital Output Pin. PWM output, open-drain output (MAX6672), or push-pull output (MAX6673).

2

N.C.

No Connection. Not internally connected.

3, 4

GND

Pin 3 and Pin 4 must be tied together and connected to ground.

5

Positive Supply. Bypass with a 0.1µF capacitor to GND.

0

1.0

0.5

2.0

1.5

2.5

3.0

-50

0

-25

25

50

75

100 125

MAX6673 OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT

vs. TEMPERATURE

TEMPERATURE (°C)

0

10

5

20

15

25

30

-50

0

-25

25

50

75

100 125

OUTPUT SINK CURRENT

vs. TEMPERATURE

TEMPERATURE (°C)

0

8

4

12

16

20

THERMAL RESPONSE

IN STIRRED OIL BATH

TIME (s)

25

50

75

100

TRANSITION FROM +25

TO +100

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PWM Output Temperature Sensors

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Pin Description

Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)