Protocol
SMBus
System Management Bus
Lab ready Full lab
I²C-derived management bus with timeouts, PEC, and defined commands for power/thermal devices. Stricter electrical and timing rules than generic I²C; PEC CRC-8 is common on modern parts.
Tags
i2c-familymanagementpecpower
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