LM96000CIMT

Thermal Management Overview

The LM96000CIMT is a hardware monitor integrated circuit manufactured by Texas Instruments, designed for system management applications. It features an integrated fan control capability and supports digital output via 2-Wire, I2C, and SMBus interfaces. The device operates within a supply voltage range of 3 V to 3.6 V and provides temperature sensing accuracy of +/- 2°C. It utilizes a TSSOP-24 package and functions within a temperature range of 0°C to +125°C with an 8-bit resolution.

Thermal Management Feature Summary

• Integrates hardware monitoring with built-in fan control functionality
• Supports multiple digital communication protocols including I2C and SMBus
• Provides remote temperature sensing configuration capabilities

Thermal Management Applications

• Server management systems
• Workstation thermal monitoring
• Hardware health monitoring circuits

Thermal Management Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix against official documentation, as variations such as NOPB or TX may indicate different packaging or compliance statuses. Confirm that the base part number corresponds to the standard tube packaging rather than tape-and-reel variants. Ensure compatibility with existing board designs regarding the TSSOP-24 footprint and interface requirements before procurement.

Thermal Management Selection Notes

Select this component when a combined solution for temperature monitoring and active cooling control is required in a compact form factor. The inclusion of remote sensing allows for accurate thermal tracking at distant points on the PCB. Verify that the operating voltage range aligns with the target system's power rails and that the interface protocol matches the host controller.

Thermal Management Part Context

This component belongs to the LM96000 series of hardware monitors from Texas Instruments. These devices are engineered to provide comprehensive system health monitoring and thermal management. The series typically integrates multiple sensing channels and control outputs into a single IC, simplifying the design of complex electronic systems requiring robust environmental oversight.

Thermal Management Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed substitute part numbers for the LM96000CIMT were not identified in the provided source material.