Question

The maximum allowable chip temperature is known as the __________ temperature.
maximum chip
integrated circuit
maximum junction
circuit

Answer 1

The maximum allowable chip temperature is known as the maximum junction temperature (sometimes abbreviated TJMax). TJMax is the maximum allowable temperature for a processor's internal cores, if you reach TJMax the processor's THERMTRIP# signal will activate shutdown to prevent damage to the processor.
Answer: maximum junction.