Key features that drive the BOM decision
The programmable limit and one-shot modes let you set a temperature threshold and then either poll on demand or let the sensor alert the host. Standby mode drops power when monitoring is not needed — useful for battery-backed or duty-cycled systems. The output is SMBus only; there is no SPI or I2C fallback, so the host controller must have an SMBus port or a compatible SMBus master. The remote channel's 8-bit resolution is coarser than the local 11-bit path — if you need fine granularity on the remote diode, this part is not the pick.
Package and mounting — board-fit check
The MAX6697EP99+ comes in a 20-pin SSOP (0.154-inch body width, 3.90 mm wide) and is also assigned the supplier device package 20-QSOP. It is surface-mount only. The Tube shipment form suits small-batch builds and prototyping; if you need reel quantities for volume, confirm the reel option with your distributor at quote time.
Lifecycle and sourcing reality
The MAX6697EP99+ is listed as Active with ROHS3 compliance.
