I²C/PWM fan speed controller for thermal management
The MAX31760AEE+ is a dedicated fan speed controller from Analog Devices, designed to regulate the speed of DC fans in thermal management systems. It uses an I²C interface for configuration and a PWM output to drive the fan, making it a straightforward digital solution for active cooling. The PWM output directly drives the fan's power transistor or a small external MOSFET.
Package and board-fit: 16-SSOP
Housed in a 16-lead SSOP package with a 3.90 mm body width and 0.154" pitch (EIAJ SSOP), the MAX31760AEE+ footprint is compatible with standard 16-SSOP land patterns. The supplier device package is also listed as 16-QSOP, which shares the same pinout and mechanical outline for layout purposes. Supplied in tube packaging, the part is suited for hand-assembly or low-volume pick-and-place. The surface-mount package requires no special reflow profile beyond the standard lead-free solder process for SSOPs.