emc2106 Standard Microsystems Corp., emc2106 Datasheet - Page 77

• Manufacturer Part Number: emc2106
• Description: Emc2106 Dual Rpm-based Linear Fan Controller With Hardware Thermal Shutdown
• Manufacturer: Standard Microsystems Corp.

ADDR
48h
88h
Dual RPM-Based Linear Fan Controller with Hardware Thermal Shutdown
Datasheet
APPLICATION NOTE: The UPDATE bits and Fan Step Register settings operate independently of the RPM based
APPLICATION NOTE: If the Fan Speed Control Algorithm is used, the default settings in the Fan Configuration 2
SMSC EMC2106
6.30
6.31
ADDR
49h
89h
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
The Fan Step Registers are software locked.
The Fan Minimum Drive Register stores the minimum drive setting for each RPM based Fan Speed
Control Algorithm. The RPM based Fan Speed Control Algorithm will not drive the fan at a level lower
than the minimum drive unless the target Fan Speed is set at FFh (see
During normal operation, if the fan stops for any reason (including low drive), the RPM based Fan
Speed Control Algorithm will attempt to restart the fan. Setting the Fan Minimum Drive Registers to a
setting that will maintain fan operation is a useful way to avoid potential fan oscillations as the control
circuitry attempts to drive it at a level that cannot support fan operation.
The Fan Minimum Drive Register is software locked.
The Valid TACH Count Register stores the maximum TACH Reading Register value to indicate that
the each fan is spinning properly. The value is referenced at the end of the Spin Up Routine to
determine if the fan has started operating and decide if the device needs to retry. See
translating the count to an RPM. This register is only used when the FSC is active.
Fan Minimum Drive Registers
Valid TACH Count Registers
REGISTER
Minimum
Minimum
Valid TACH
Valid TACH
REGISTER
Fan 1
Fan 2
Drive
Drive
Count 1
Count 2
Fan Speed Control Algorithm and will always limit the fan drive setting. That is, if the
programmed fan drive setting (either in determined by the RPM based Fan Speed Control
Algorithm, the Look Up Table, or by manual settings) exceeds the current fan drive setting
by greater than the Fan Step Register setting, the EMC2106 will limit the fan drive change
to the value of the Fan Step Register. It will use the Update Time to determine how often to
update the drive settings.
Register will cause the maximum fan step settings to be ignored.
128
128
4096
4096
Table 6.45 Minimum Fan Drive Registers
B7
B7
Table 6.46 Valid TACH Count Registers
2048
2048
B6
B6
64
64
DATASHEET
1024
1024
B5
B5
32
32
77
512
512
B4
B4
16
16
256
256
B3
B3
8
8
128
128
B2
B2
4
4
Section
B1
64
64
B1
2
2
Revision 1.74 (05-08-08)
6.33)
B0
32
32
B0
Equation [5]
1
1
DEFAULT
F5h
F5h
DEFAULT
(40%)
(40%)
66h
66h
for