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Dual RPM-Based PWM Fan Controller

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Revision 1.1 (10-12-09)

SMSC EMC2302

DATASHEET

The EMC2302’s RPM-based Fan Speed Control Algorithm has programmable configuration settings

for parameters such as ramp-rate control and spin up conditions. The fan driver automatically detects

and attempts to alleviate a stalled/stuck fan condition while also asserting the ALERT# pin. The

EMC2302 works with fans that operate up to 16,000 RPMs and provide a valid tachometer signal.

The fan controller will function either with an externally supplied 32.768kHz clock source or with it’s

own internal 32kHz oscillator depending on the required accuracy. The EMC2302 offers a clock output

that enables additional devices to be slaved to the same clock source.

4.3.1

Programming the RPM-based Fan Speed Control Algorithm

The RPM-based Fan Speed Control Algorithm is disabled upon device power up. The following

registers control the algorithm. The EMC2302 fan control registers are pre-loaded with defaults that

will work for a wide variety of fans so only the TACH Target Register is required to set a fan speed.

The other fan control registers can be used to fine-tune the algorithm behavior based on application

requirements.

Note that steps 1 - 6 are optional and need only be performed if the default settings do not provide

the desired fan response.

1. Set the Spin Up Configuration Register to the Spin Up Level and Spin Time desired.

2. Set the Fan Step Register to the desired step size.

3. Set the Fan Minimum Drive Register to the minimum drive value that will maintain fan operation.

4. Set the Update Time and Edges options in the Fan Configuration Register.

5. Set the Valid TACH Count Register to the highest tach count that indicates the fan is spinning.

Refer to AN17.4 RPM to TACH Counts Conversion for examples and tables for supported RPM

ranges (500, 1k, 2k, 4k).

6. Set the TACH Target Register to the desired tachometer count.

7. Enable the RPM-based Fan Speed Control Algorithm by setting the EN_ALGO bit.

4.4

Tachometer Measurement

The tachometer measurement circuitry is used in conjunction with the RPM-based Fan Speed Control

Algorithm to update the fan driver output. Additionally, it can be used in Direct Setting mode as a

diagnostic for host based fan control.

This method monitors the TACHx signal in real time. It constantly updates the tachometer

measurement by reporting the number of clocks between a user programmed number of edges on the

TACHx signal (see Table 5.12).

The tachometer measurement provides fast response times for the RPM-based Fan Speed Control

Algorithm and the data is presented as a count value that represents the fan RPM period.

APPLICATION NOTE: The tachometer measurement method works independently of the drive settings. If the

device is put into Direct Setting and the fan drive is set at a level that is lower than the fan

can operate (including zero drive), then the tachometer measurement may signal a Stalled

Fan condition and assert an interrupt.

4.4.1

Stalled Fan

A Stalled fan is detected if the tach counter exceeds the user-programmable Valid TACH Count setting.

If a stall is detected, the device will flag the fan as stalled and trigger an interrupt.

If the RPM-based Fan Speed Control Algorithm is enabled, the algorithm will automatically attempt to

restart the fan until it detects a valid tachometer level or is disabled.

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