Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST)
58 Thermal and Mechanical Design Guidelines
Figure 19. Intel
®
Quiet System Technology Overview
6.1.1 Output Weighting Matrix
Intel QST provides an Output Weighting Matrix that provides a means for a single
thermal sensor to affect the speed of multiple fans. An example of how the matrix
could be used is if a sensor located next to the memory is sensitive to changes in both
the processor heatsink fan and a 2
nd
fan in the system. By placing a factor in this
matrix additional the Intel QST could command the processor thermal solution fan and
this 2
nd
fan to both accelerate a small amount. At the system level these two small
changes can result in a smaller change in acoustics than having a single fan respond
to this sensor.
6.1.2 Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID)
The use of Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control algorithms allow the
magnitude of fan response to be determined based upon the difference between
current temperature readings and specific temperature targets. A major advantage of
a PID Algorithm is the ability to control the fans to achieve sensor temperatures much
closer to the T
CONTROL
.
Figure 20 is an illustration of the PID fan control algorithm. As illustrated in the figure,
wh
en the actual temperature is below the target temperature, the fan will slow down.
The current FSC devices have a fixed temperature vs. PWM output relationship and
miss this opportunity to achieve additional acoustic benefits. As the actual
temperature starts ramping up and approaches the target temperature, the algorithm
will instruct the fan to speed up gradually, but will not abruptly increase the fan speed
to respond to the condition. It can allow an overshoot over the target temperature for
a short period of time while ramping up the fan to bring the actual temperature to the
target temperature. As a result of its operation, the PID control algorithm can enable
an acoustic-friendly platform.
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