2001-2012 Microchip Technology Inc. DS21462D-page 1
TC74
Features
Digital Temperature Sensing in SOT-23-5 or
TO-220 Packages
Outputs Temperature as an 8-Bit Digital Word
Simple SMBus/I
2
C™ Serial Port Interface
Solid-State Temperature Sensing:
- ±2°C (max.) Accuracy from +25°C to +85°C
- ±3°C (max.) Accuracy from 0°C to +125°C
Supply Voltage of 2.7V to 5.5V
•Low Power:
- 200 µA (typ.) Operating Current
- 5 µA (typ.) Standby Mode Current
Applications
Thermal Protection for Hard Disk Drives
and other PC Peripherals
PC Card Devices for Notebook Computers
Low Cost Thermostat Controls
Power Supplies
Thermistor Replacement
Package Types
General Description
The TC74 is a serially accessible, digital temperature
sensor particularly suited for low cost and small form-
factor applications. Temperature data is converted from
the onboard thermal sensing element and made
available as an 8-bit digital word.
Communication with the TC74 is accomplished via a 2-
wire SMBus/I
2
C compatible serial port. This bus also
can be used to implement multi-drop/multi-zone
monitoring. The SHDN bit in the CONFIG register can
be used to activate the low power Standby mode.
Temperature resolution is 1°C. Conversion rate is a
nominal 8 samples/sec. During normal operation, the
quiescent current is 200 µA (typ). During standby
operation, the quiescent current is 5 µA (typ).
Small size, low installed cost and ease of use make the
TC74 an ideal choice for implementing thermal
management in a variety of systems.
Functional Block Diagram
GND
VDD
NC
SDA
SCLK
TO-220 SOT-23
V
DD
GND
12
NC
5 4
SDA
SCLK
TC74
3
1
2345
TC74
Note: The TO-220 tab is connected
to pin 3 (GND)
Internal Sensor
(Diode)

Modulator
Temperature
Register
Serial Port
Interface
Control
Logic
SDA
SCLK
Tiny Serial Digital Thermal Sensor
TC74
DS21462D-page 2 2001-2012 Microchip Technology Inc.
1.0 ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
1.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings†
Supply Voltage (V
DD
) ............................................ +6V
Voltage On Any Pin.......(GND – 0.3V) to (V
DD
+ 0.3V)
Current On Any Pin..........................................±50 mA
Operating Temperature (T
A
)........-40°C T
A
+125°C
Storage Temperature (T
STG
) ..............-65°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature (T
J
)................................+150°C
Notice: Stresses above those listed under "Maximum
Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device.
This is a stress rating only and functional operation of
the device at those or any other conditions above those
indicated in the operation listings of this specification is
not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for
extended periods may affect device reliability.
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise noted, V
DD
= 3.3V for TC74AX-3.3VXX and
V
DD
= 5.0V for TC74AX-5.0VXX, -40°C T
A
125°C. Note 5
Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions
Power Supply
Power-on Reset Threshold V
POR
1.2 — 2.2 V V
DD
Falling Edge or Rising
Edge
Supply Voltage V
DD
2.7 5.5 V Note 5
Operating Current I
DD
200 350 µA V
DD
= 5.5V, Note 1
Standby Supply Current I
DD-STANDBY
5.0 10 µA V
DD
= 3.3V
Serial Port Inactive, Note 4
Temperature-to-Bits Converter
Temperature Accuracy T
ERR
-2.0
-3.0
±2.0
+2.0
+3.0
°C +25°C <T
A
< +85°C
0°C < T
A
< +125°C
-40°C < T
A
< 0°C
Conversion Rate CR 4 8 SPS Note 2
Serial Port Interface
Logic Input High V
IH
0.8 x V
DD
——V
Logic Input Low V
IL
0.2 x V
DD
V
SDA Output Low V
OL
0.4
0.6
V
V
I
OL
= 3 mA
I
OL
= 6 mA, Note 3
Input Capacitance SDA, SCLK C
IN
—5.0pF
I/O Leakage I
LEAK
-1.0 0.1 1.0 µA
Serial Port AC Timing (C
LOAD
= 80 pF)
SMBus/I
2
C Clock Frequency f
SMB
10 100 kHz
Low Clock Period t
LOW
4.7 µsec 10% to 10%
High Clock Period t
HIGH
4.0 µsec 90% to 90%
SMBus/I
2
C Rise Time
SMBus/I
2
C Fall Time
t
R
t
F
1000
300
nsec
nsec
10% to 90%
90% to10%
Note 1: Operating current is an average value integrated over multiple conversion cycles. Transient current may
exceed this specification.
2: Maximum ensured conversion time after Power-on Reset (POR to DATA_RDY) is 250 msec.
3: Output current should be minimized for best temperature accuracy. Power dissipation within the TC74 will
cause self-heating and temperature drift error.
4: SDA and SCLK must be connected to V
DD
or GND.
5: V
DD
= 3.3V for TC74AX -3.3 VXX. V
DD
= 5.0V for TC74AX -5.0 VXX. All part types of the TC74 will operate
properly over the wider power supply range of 2.7V to 5.5V. Each part type is tested and specified for rated
accuracy at its nominal supply voltage. As V
DD
varies from the nominal value, accuracy will degrade 1°C/V
of V
DD
change.
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TC74
START Condition Setup Time
(for repeated START
Condition)
t
SU(START)
4.0 µsec 90% SCLK to 10% SDA
START Condition Hold Time t
H(START)
4.0 µsec
Data In Setup Time t
SU-DATA
1000 nsec
Data In Hold Time t
H-DAT
1250 nsec
STOP Condition Setup Time t
SU(STOP)
4.0 µsec
Bus Free Time Prior to New
Transition
t
IDLE
4.7 µsec
Power-on Reset Delay t
POR
—500µsecV
DD
V
POR
(Rising Edge)
DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)
Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise noted, V
DD
= 3.3V for TC74AX-3.3VXX and
V
DD
= 5.0V for TC74AX-5.0VXX, -40°C T
A
125°C. Note 5
Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions
Note 1: Operating current is an average value integrated over multiple conversion cycles. Transient current may
exceed this specification.
2: Maximum ensured conversion time after Power-on Reset (POR to DATA_RDY) is 250 msec.
3: Output current should be minimized for best temperature accuracy. Power dissipation within the TC74 will
cause self-heating and temperature drift error.
4: SDA and SCLK must be connected to V
DD
or GND.
5: V
DD
= 3.3V for TC74AX -3.3 VXX. V
DD
= 5.0V for TC74AX -5.0 VXX. All part types of the TC74 will operate
properly over the wider power supply range of 2.7V to 5.5V. Each part type is tested and specified for rated
accuracy at its nominal supply voltage. As V
DD
varies from the nominal value, accuracy will degrade 1°C/V
of V
DD
change.

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