TMP411CDR - ±1°C Remote/Local Temp Sensor | TI | SOIC-8
MPN: TMP411CDR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.29 | $1.29 |
| 10 | $1.16 | $11.60 |
| 100 | $1.02 | $102.00 |
| 500 | $0.92 | $460.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.86 | $860.00 |
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TMP411CDR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Function | Remote and Local Temperature Sensor with N-Factor and Series Resistance Correction |
| Remote Temperature Accuracy | ±1°C |
| Local Temperature Accuracy | ±1°C |
| Sensing Temperature Range | -40°C to +125°C |
| Output Type | SMBus (digital) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Resolution | 11 bit |
| Sensor Channels | 1 remote diode + 1 local |
| Interface | SMBus 2-wire compatible |
| Alert Output | ALERT/THERM function |
| Correction Features | N-factor correction and series-resistance correction |
| Package / Case | 8-SOIC (0.154 in, 3.90 mm width) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature Grade | -40°C to +125°C |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (R suffix), Cut Tape (CT) also available |
TMP411CDR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | V+ — Power supply, 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Pin 2 | D+ — Remote diode anode / positive sense input |
| Pin 3 | D- — Remote diode cathode / negative sense input |
| Pin 4 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 5 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin 6 | ALERT/THERM — Alert/Thermal fault output (open-drain) |
| Pin 7 | SCL — SMBus serial clock input |
| Pin 8 | SDA — SMBus serial data input/output |
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this component. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
TMP411CDR is suitable for 6 applications: CPU/GPU/FPGA Die Temperature Monitoring, Server and Data Center Thermal Management, Industrial Automation Controllers, Networking and Telecom Equipment, Power Supply and Power Module Monitoring, FPGA and ASIC Reference Designs.
CPU/GPU/FPGA Die Temperature Monitoring
The TMP411CDR is purpose-built for monitoring the junction temperature of processors, GPUs, and FPGAs that integrate a diode-connected sensing transistor. Its ±1°C remote accuracy across -40°C to +125°C and 11-bit resolution resolve sub-degree die-temperature changes, while N-factor correction adapts the measurement to the specific beta of the processor's internal transistor. Series-resistance correction cancels up to roughly 100 ohms of motherboard trace resistance in the D+/D- loop, preserving accuracy over long routing. The sensor sits on the SMBus between the 3.3 V rail and the system BMC, and the ALERT/THERM pin drives interrupt-driven throttling or shutdown. This delivers closed-loop fan control and overheat protection without adding switching noise to the measured die.
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Server and Data Center Thermal Management
In rack servers and storage systems, multiple hot spots - CPU, chipset, VRM FETs, and drive controllers - must be supervised by the BMC over SMBus. The TMP411CDR fits this role with a 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply compatible with 3.3 V server logic, an SMBus interface addressable in a multi-drop bus, and an ALERT/THERM output that signals thermal excursions to the management controller without polling. The ±1°C accuracy on both local and remote channels supports derating curves and predictive fan-speed algorithms, while series-resistance correction tolerates long, thin PCB traces to remote junctions on daughter cards. Placed near the target with a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor, it provides continuous 11-bit thermal telemetry for data center reliability.
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Industrial Automation Controllers
Industrial PLC I/O cards, motor drives, and process controllers operate from -40°C to +125°C environments where component derating must be actively monitored. The TMP411CDR covers the full industrial range with ±1°C accuracy and an SMBus digital output immune to analog noise on crowded control boards. Its remote channel can track the temperature of a power transistor or an FPGA supervisor via a diode-connected junction, while the local channel reports board ambient for cold-junction-adjacent compensation tasks. Series-resistance correction is valuable in industrial cabinets where the remote diode sits on a separate heatsink or power board connected by cabling. The ALERT output enables hardware-level over-temperature interlocks independent of the main controller firmware.
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Networking and Telecom Equipment
Switches, routers, and optical line cards densely pack hot ASICs that expose internal sensing diodes. The TMP411CDR provides ±1°C remote monitoring of these junctions over an SMBus shared with power supervisors and fan controllers, using only a 2-wire bus and the 3.3 V rail. Its 11-bit resolution gives fan-control loops the fine granularity needed to balance acoustic noise against thermal margin, and the THERM trip output provides a fast hardware path to throttle line-card traffic before a thermal shutdown. Series-resistance correction keeps the measurement accurate even when the D+/D- pair crosses backplane connectors and several inches of lossy routing - a common constraint in blade and line-card architectures.
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Power Supply and Power Module Monitoring
AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC brick modules, and hot-swap controllers benefit from junction-level thermal supervision of their control ICs and power stages. The TMP411CDR monitors a diode-connected transistor thermally coupled to the hot component while its local channel tracks the cooler supervisory board. With a -40°C to +125°C sensing range and ±1°C accuracy, it supports thermal shutdown thresholds and efficiency-optimization telemetry. The SMBus output integrates directly with PMBus-adjacent supervision logic, and series-resistance correction accommodates the resistive isolation often present between the sensor and a diode mounted on a power module. Place the sensor with its decoupling capacitor near the power stage and route D+/D- as a coupled pair.
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FPGA and ASIC Reference Designs
FPGA development boards and custom ASIC platforms commonly dedicate a remote-diode sensor to track die temperature for dynamic frequency/voltage scaling and thermal-aware place-and-route studies. The TMP411CDR suits this with its ±1°C remote accuracy, 11-bit data word, and simple SMBus register map read by the onboard microcontroller. N-factor correction ensures accuracy across different FPGA process generations whose sensing-diode ideality differs, while series-resistance correction tolerates the series impedance of FPGA-package-internal traces. The ALERT/THERM pin can gate FPGA clocks directly, providing a hardware thermal-protect path that operates even if the soft firmware hangs - a recommended safety practice in reference designs.
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Engineering reference data for TMP411CDR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | TMP411ADG4 | TMP411CDG4 | TMP411AIDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package | 8-SOIC (D) | 8-SOIC (D) - same | 8-SOIC (D) - same | 8-SOIC (D) - same |
| Remote Temperature Accuracy | ±1°C | [DATA_NEEDED: grade A accuracy] | ±1°C | [DATA_NEEDED: grade A accuracy] |
| Sensing Range | -40°C to +125°C | [DATA_NEEDED] | -40°C to +125°C | -40°C to +125°C |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Resolution | 11 bit | 11 bit | 11 bit | 11 bit |
| N-Factor / Series-R Correction | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Interface | SMBus | SMBus | SMBus | SMBus |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (R) | Tube/tray (G4 suffix) | Tube/tray (G4 suffix) | Tape & Reel (R) |
Key Differentiators
- Dual correction set (N-factor + series resistance) (vs TMP75AIDR)
- Standard C-grade accuracy in tape-and-reel (vs TMP411ADG4)
- Wide 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply compatibility (vs 3.3 V-only digital sensors)
Design Notes
Route the D+ and D- remote-sense traces as a tightly coupled pair (or twisted pair if cabled) and keep total loop resistance low. Although the TMP411's series-resistance correction cancels parasitic trace resistance (approximately 100 ohm tolerance per the family description), excessive or asymmetric resistance still erodes the ±1°C remote accuracy. Avoid running the pair adjacent to switching-regulator inductors or high-dv/dt clock nets; if crossing is unavoidable, cross at 90 degrees.
Decouple the V+ pin (pin 1, 2.7 V to 5.5 V) with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within a few millimeters of the pin, plus a bulk capacitor if shared with a noisy rail. SMBus systems should include the standard bus pull-up resistors (typically 2.2 k to 10 k depending on bus capacitance) on SCL and SDA, and an open-drain pull-up on the ALERT/THERM output. Ensure the 3.3 V or 5 V rail is stable before the host begins SMBus transactions to avoid bus lockup.
Do not confuse TMP411 grade suffixes: C, A, and B grades differ in temperature accuracy grading, and the D variant offers ±0.8°C remote accuracy per the datasheet title. Verify the grade on your BOM matches the accuracy you designed to. Also, the remote transistor must be diode-connected with known N-factor - if using an unknown discrete transistor, verify the N-factor correction register setting against the TI datasheet selection guidance, or remote readings may be systematically offset even though the circuit appears functional.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in the verified web data retrieved for this page; consult the TI product page quality section for RoHS/REACH certification details.
