PECI-to-I²C Translator

The MAX6618 PECI(1.0)-to-I²C translator provides an efficient, low-cost solution for PECI(1.0)-to-SMBus/I²C protocol conversion. The PECI(1.0)-compliant host reads temperature data directly from up to four PECI(1.0)-enabled CPUs. This translator will only communicate with CPUs that support PECI 1.0.

The I²C interface provides an independent serial communication channel to communicate synchronously with peripheral devices in a multiple master or multiple slave system. This interface allows a maximum serial-data rate of 400kbps.

The MAX6618 is designed to operate from a +3.0V to +3.6V supply voltage and ambient temperature range of -20°C to +120°C.

Applications

* Desktop Computers * Servers * Workstations

* 400kbps I²C-Compatible, 2-Wire Serial Interface

* +3V to +3.6V Supply Voltage

* PECI(1.0)-Compliant Port

* PECI(1.0)-to-I²C Translation

* Programmable Temperature Offsets

* -20°C to +120°C Operating Temperature Range

* VREF Input Refers Logic Levels to the PECI Supply Voltage

* Automatic I²C Bus Lockup Timeout Reset

* Lead-Free, 10-Pin μMAX® Package