General Description
The MAX1617A 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 onchip, 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
● Smart Battery Packs
● LAN Servers
● Industrial Controls
● Central Office Telecom Equipment
● Test and Measurement
● Multichip Modules