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Data Sheet
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ZSPM9000
Ultra-Compact, High-Performance DrMOS Device
Power Management
Power and Precision
ZSPM9000
Ultra-Compact, High-Performance DrMOS Device
Brief Description
Features
The ZSPM9000 DrMOS is a fully optimized, ultracompact, integrated MOSFET plus driver powerstage solution for high-current, high-frequency,
synchronous buck DC-DC applications. The device
incorporates a driver IC, two power MOSFETs, and
a bootstrap Schottky diode in a thermally enhanced,
ultra-compact 6mmx6mm PQFN40 package.
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With an integrated approach, the ZSPM9000’s complete switching power stage is optimized for driver
and MOSFET dynamic performance, system inductance, and power MOSFET RDS(ON). It uses innovative high-performance MOSFET technology, which
dramatically reduces switch ringing, eliminating the
snubber circuit in most buck converter applications.
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An innovative driver IC with reduced dead times and
propagation delays further enhances performance.
An internal 12V to 5V linear regulator enables the
ZSPM9000 to operate from a single 12V supply. A
thermal warning function (THWN) warns of potential
over-temperature situations. The ZSPM9000 also
incorporates features such as Skip Mode (SMOD)
for improved light-load efficiency and a tri-state 3.3V
pulse-width modulation (PWM) input for compatibility
with a wide range of PWM controllers.
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The ZSPM9000 DrMOS is ideally compatible with
ZMDI’s ZSPM1000, a leading-edge configurable digital power-management system controller for nonisolated point-of-load (POL) supplies.
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ZSPM8000-KIT: Closed Loop Evaluation Kit
combined for the ZSPM9000 and ZSPM1000
Physical Characteristics
Benefits
Fully optimized system efficiency: >93% peak
Clean switching waveforms with minimal ringing
72% space-saving compared to conventional
discrete solutions
Ideally compatible with ZMDI’s ZSPM1000 true
digital PWM controller
Based on the Intel® 4.0 DrMOS standard
Internal 12V to 5V linear regulator (LDO)
High-current handling: up to 50A
High-performance copper-clip package
Tri-state 3.3V PWM input driver
Skip Mode (low-side gate turn off) input (SMOD#)
Warning flag for over-temperature conditions
Driver output disable function (DISB# pin)
Internal pull-up and pull-down for SMOD# and
DISB# inputs, respectively
Integrated Schottky diode technology in the
low-side MOSFET
Integrated bootstrap Schottky diode
Adaptive gate drive timing for shoot-through
protection
Under-voltage lockout (UVLO)
Optimized for switching frequencies up to 1MHz
Operation temperature: -40°C to +125°C
VIN: 8V to 15V (typical 12V)
IOUT: 40A (average), 50A (maximum)
Low-profile SMD package: 6mmx6mm PQFN40
ZMDI green packaging and RoHS compliant
Typical Application
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ZSPM9000
Ultra-Compact, High-Performance DrMOS Device
ZSPM9000 Block Diagram
VDRV
VCIN
BOOT
VIN
DBoot
VIN
UVLO
5V
LDO
VCC
UVLO
GH
Logic
DISB#
GH
Level Shift
(Q1)
HS Power
MOSFET
GH
10µA
30k
Typical Applications
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Telecom switches
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Servers and storage
Desktop computers
Workstations
High-performance
gaming motherboards
Base stations
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Network routers
Industrial applications
VCIN
PHASE
R UP_PWM
Dead Time
Control
Input
Tri-State
Logic
PWM
VSWH
R DN_PWM
VCIN
GL
GL
Logic
THWN#
(Q2)
LS Power
MOSFET
VCIN
GL
Temp
Sense
30k
10µA
CGND
SMOD#
PGND
Ordering Information
Product Sales Code
Description
Package
ZSPM9000AI1R
ZSPM9000 Lead-free PQFN40 — Temperature range: -40°C to +125°C
Reel
ZSPM8000-KIT
Integrated Evaluation Kit for ZSPM9000 and ZSPM1000
Kit
Sales and Further Information
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ZSPM9000
Ultra-Compact, High-Performance DrMOS Device
Contents
List of Figures .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
List of Tables ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
1 IC Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Recommended Operating Conditions ....................................................................................................... 7
1.3. Electrical Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.4. Typical Performance Characteristics ....................................................................................................... 10
2 Functional Description .................................................................................................................................... 15
2.1. VDRV and Disable (DISB#) ..................................................................................................................... 16
2.2. Thermal Warning Flag (THWN#) ............................................................................................................. 17
2.3. Tri-state PWM Input ................................................................................................................................. 17
2.4. Adaptive Gate Drive Circuit ..................................................................................................................... 18
2.5. Skip Mode (SMOD#) ............................................................................................................................... 19
2.6. PWM ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
3 Application Design .......................................................................................................................................... 22
3.1. 5V Linear Regulator Capacitor Selection ................................................................................................ 22
3.2. Bootstrap Circuit ...................................................................................................................................... 22
3.3. Power Loss and Efficiency Testing Procedures ...................................................................................... 22
4 Pin Configuration and Package ...................................................................................................................... 24
4.1. Available Packages ................................................................................................................................. 24
4.2. Pin Description......................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3. Package Dimensions ............................................................................................................................... 26
5 Circuit Board Layout Considerations .............................................................................................................. 27
6 Ordering Information ...................................................................................................................................... 29
7 Related Documents ........................................................................................................................................ 29
8 Document Revision History ............................................................................................................................ 29
List of Figures
Figure 1.1
Figure 1.2
Figure 1.3
Figure 1.4
Figure 1.5
Figure 1.6
Figure 1.7
Figure 1.8
Figure 1.9
Figure 1.10
Figure 1.11
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Safe Operating Area ......................................................................................................................... 10
Module Power Loss vs. Output Current ............................................................................................ 10
Power Loss vs. Switching Frequency ............................................................................................... 10
Power Loss vs. Input Voltage ........................................................................................................... 10
Power Loss vs. Driver Supply Voltage ............................................................................................. 11
Power Loss vs. Output Voltage ........................................................................................................ 11
Power Loss vs. Output Inductance ................................................................................................... 11
Driver Supply Current vs. Frequency ............................................................................................... 11
Driver Supply Current vs. Driver Supply Voltage ............................................................................. 12
Driver Supply Current vs. Output Current ......................................................................................... 12
PWM Thresholds vs. Driver Supply Voltage ..................................................................................... 12
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Figure 1.12
Figure 1.13
Figure 1.14
Figure 1.15
Figure 1.16
Figure 1.17
Figure 1.18
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
Figure 2.3
Figure 2.4
Figure 2.5
Figure 2.6
Figure 3.1
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2
Figure 5.1
PWM Thresholds vs. Temperature ................................................................................................... 12
SMOD# Thresholds vs. Driver Supply Voltage ................................................................................ 13
SMOD# Thresholds vs. Temperature ............................................................................................... 13
SMOD# Pull-Up Current vs. Temperature ........................................................................................ 13
Disable Thresholds vs. Driver Supply Voltage ................................................................................. 13
Disable Thresholds vs. Temperature ................................................................................................ 14
Disable Pull-Down Current vs. Temperature .................................................................................... 14
Typical Application Circuit with PWM Control ................................................................................... 15
ZSPM9000 Block Diagram ............................................................................................................... 16
THWN# Operation ............................................................................................................................ 17
PWM and Tri-state Timing Diagram ................................................................................................. 18
SMOD# Timing Diagram ................................................................................................................... 20
PWM Timing ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Power Loss Measurement Block Diagram ....................................................................................... 23
Pin-out PQFN40 Package ................................................................................................................ 24
PQFN40 Physical Dimensions and Recommended Footprint .......................................................... 26
PCB Layout Example ........................................................................................................................ 28
List of Tables
Table 2.1
Table 2.2
Data Sheet
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UVLO and Disable Logic .................................................................................................................. 17
SMOD# Logic.................................................................................................................................... 19
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IC Characteristics
1.1.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
The absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only. The device might not function or be operable above the
recommended operating conditions. Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings might also damage the
device. In addition, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions might affect
device reliability. ZMDI does not recommend designing to the “Absolute Maximum Ratings.”
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
MAX
UNITS
Maximum Voltage to CGND –
VCIN, DISB#, PWM, SMOD#,
GL, THWN# pins
-0.3
6.0
V
Maximum Voltage to PGND or CGND –
VIN pin
-0.3
25.0
V
16.0
V
Maximum Voltage to PGND or CGND –
VDRV pin
Maximum Voltage to VSWH or PHASE –
BOOT, GH pins
-0.3
6.0
V
Maximum Voltage to CGND –
BOOT, PHASE, GH pins
-0.3
25.0
V
Maximum Voltage to CGND/PGND –
VSWH pin
DC only
-0.3
25.0
V
Maximum Voltage to PGND – VSWH pin
< 20ns
-8.0
25.0
V
22.0
V
7.0
mA
fSW=350kHz, VIN=12V,
VOUT=1.0V
45
A
fSW=1MHz, VIN=12V, VOUT=1.0V
42
A
3.5
°C/W
+125
°C
+150
°C
+150
°C
Maximum Voltage to VCIN – BOOT pin
Maximum Sink Current – THWN# pin
Maximum Average Output Current
1)
IOUT(AV)
Junction-to-PCB Thermal Resistance
θJPCB
Ambient Temperature Range
TAMB
Maximum Junction Temperature
TjMAX
Storage Temperature Range
TSTOR
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
1)
-0.1
ITHWN#
-40
-55
Human Body Model, JESD22A114
2000
V
Charged Device Model,
JESD22-C101
1000
V
ESD
IOUT(AV) is rated using DrMOS Evaluation Board, TAMB = 25°C, natural convection cooling. This rating is limited by the peak
DrMOS temperature, TjMAX = 150°C, and varies depending on operating conditions, PCB layout, and PCB board to ambient
thermal resistance.
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1.2.
Recommended Operating Conditions
The “Recommended Operating Conditions” table defines the conditions for actual device operation. Recommended operating conditions are specified to ensure optimal performance to the datasheet specifications. ZMDI
does not recommend exceeding them or designing to the “Absolute Maximum Ratings.”
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Gate Drive Circuit Supply Voltage
Output Stage Supply Voltage
1.3.
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
VDRV
8
12
15
V
VIN
3
12
15
V
TYP
MAX
UNITS
IQ=IVDRV, PWM=LOW or HIGH
or float
2
5
mA
36
Electrical Parameters
Typical values are VIN = 12V, VDRV = 12V, and TAMB = +25°C unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
Basic Operation
Quiescent Current
IQ
Internal 5V Linear Regulator
Input Current
IVDRV
8V<VDRV<14V, fSW=1MHz
Output Voltage
VCIN
VDRV =8V, ILOAD=5mA
Power Dissipation
PVDRV
VDRV =12V, fSW=1MHz
VCIN Bypass Capacitor
CVCIN
X7R or X5R Ceramic
4.8
5.0
mA
5.2
250
1
V
mW
10
µF
Line Regulation
8V<VDRV<14V, ILOAD=5mA
20
mV
Load Regulation
VDRV=8V, 5mA<ILOAD<100mA
75
mV
Short-Circuit Current Limit
8V<VDRV<14V
200
mA
UVLO Threshold
UVLO
VDRV rising
6.8
7.3
7.8
V
UVLO Hysteresis
UVLO_Hyst
435
mV
Pull-Up Impedance
RUP_PWM
26
kΩ
Pull-Down Impedance
RDN_PWM
12
kΩ
PWM High-Level Voltage
VIH_PWM
2.01
2.25
2.48
V
Tri-state Upper Threshold
VTRI_HI
1.96
2.20
2.44
V
Tri-state Lower Threshold
VTRI_LO
0.76
0.95
1.14
V
PWM Low-Level Voltage
VIL_PWM
0.67
0.85
1.08
V
160
200
ns
1.6
1.9
V
PWM Input
Tri-state Shutoff Time
tD_HOLD-OFF
Tri-state Open Voltage
VHiZ_PWM
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PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
DISB# Input
High-Level Input Voltage
VIH_DISB#
Low-Level Input Voltage
VIL_DISB#
Pull-Down Current
2
V
0.8
IPLD
V
10
µA
Propagation Delay DISB#, GL
Transition from HIGH to LOW
tPD_DISBL
PWM=GND,
LSE=1
25
ns
Propagation Delay DISB#, GL
Transition from LOW to HIGH
tPD_DISBH
PWM=GND,
LSE=1
25
ns
SMOD# Input
High-Level Input Voltage
VIH_SMOD#
Low-Level Input Voltage
VIL_SMOD#
Pull-Up Current
2
V
0.8
IPLU
V
10
µA
Propagation Delay SMOD#, GL
Transition from HIGH to LOW
tPD_SLGLL
PWM=GND,
DISB#=1
10
ns
Propagation Delay SMOD#, GL
Transition from LOW to HIGH
tPD_SHGLH
PWM=GND,
DISB#=1
10
ns
Thermal Warning Flag
Activation Temperature
TACT
150
°C
Reset Temperature
TRST
135
°C
IPLD=5mA
30
Ω
VSWH =0V
250
ns
Pull-Down Resistance
RTHWN
250ns Timeout Circuit
Timeout Delay Between GH
Transition from HIGH to LOW
and GL Transition from LOW to
HIGH
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tD_TIMEOUT
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PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
High-Side Driver
Output Impedance, Sourcing
Output Impedance, Sinking
RSOURCE_GH Source Current=100mA
RSINK_GH
Sink Current=100mA
1
Ω
0.8
Ω
Rise Time for GH=10% to 90%
tR_GH
6
ns
Fall Time for GH=90% to 10%
tF_GH
5
ns
LS to HS Deadband Time: GL
going LOW to GH going HIGH,
1V GL to 10 % GH
tD_DEADON
10
ns
PWM LOW Propagation Delay:
PWM going LOW to GH going
LOW, VIL_PWM to 90% GH
tPD_PLGHL
16
PWM HIGH Propagation Delay
with SMOD# Held LOW:
PWM going HIGH to GH going
HIGH, VIH_PWM to 10% GH
tPD_PHGHH
Propagation Delay Exiting
Tri-state: PWM (from Tri-state)
going HIGH to GH going HIGH,
VIH_PWM to 10% GH
tPD_TSGHH
SMOD# = LOW
30
ns
30
ns
30
ns
1
Ω
0.5
Ω
Low-Side Driver
Output Impedance, Sourcing
Output Impedance, Sinking
RSOURCE_GL Source Current=100mA
RSINK_GL
Sink Current=100mA
Rise Time for GL = 10% to 90%
tR_GL
20
ns
Fall Time for GL = 90% to 10%
tF_GL
13
ns
HS to LS Deadband Time:
SW going LOW to GL going
HIGH, 2.2V SW to 10% GL
tD_DEADOFF
12
ns
PWM-HIGH Propagation Delay:
PWM going HIGH to GL going
LOW, VIH_PWM to 90% GL
tPD_PHGLL
9
Propagation Delay Exiting
Tri-state: PWM (from Tri-state)
going LOW to GL going HIGH,
VIL_PWM to 10% GL
tPD_TSGLH
20
ns
0.35
V
25
ns
Boot Diode
Forward-Voltage Drop
VF
IF=10mA
Breakdown Voltage
VR
IR=1mA
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1.4.
Typical Performance Characteristics
Test conditions: VIN=12V, VOUT=1.0V, VCIN=5V, VDRV=5V, LOUT=320nH, TAMB=25°C, and natural convection cooling, unless otherwise specified.
Figure 1.1
Safe Operating Area
Figure 1.2
Module Power Loss vs. Output Current
Figure 1.3
Power Loss vs. Switching Frequency
Figure 1.4
Power Loss vs. Input Voltage
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Figure 1.5
Power Loss vs. Driver Supply Voltage
Figure 1.6
Power Loss vs. Output Voltage
Figure 1.7
Power Loss vs. Output Inductance
Figure 1.8
Driver Supply Current vs. Frequency
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Figure 1.9
Driver Supply Current vs. Driver
Supply Voltage
Figure 1.10
Driver Supply Current vs. Output
Current
.
Figure 1.11
Figure 1.12
PWM Thresholds vs. Driver Supply
Voltage
PWM Thresholds vs. Temperature
3.0
VCIN = 5V
3.0
PWM Threshold Voltage (V)
2.5
2.5
PWM Threshold Voltage (V)
VIH_PWM
2.0
VTRI_Hi
VHiZ_PWM
1.5
VTRI_LO
1.0
VIH_PWM
2.0
VTRI_HI
1.5
VTRI_LO
1.0
VIL_PWM
0.5
VIL_PWM
0.5
0.0
-50
0.0
4.80
4.90
5.00
5.10
-25
0
25
50
75
Temperature (oC)
100
125
5.20
Driver Supply Voltage (V)
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Figure 1.13
SMOD# Thresholds vs. Driver
Supply Voltage
Figure 1.14
SMOD# Thresholds vs. Temperature
2.00
2.2
VCIN = 5V
TA = 25oC
1.90
SMOD# Threshold Voltage (V)
SMOD# Threshold Voltage (V)
2.0
VIH_SMOD#
1.8
1.6
VIL_SMOD#
1.4
1.80
VIH_SMOD#
1.70
1.60
VIL_SMOD#
1.50
1.40
1.30
1.2
4.80
4.90
Figure 1.15
5.00
Driver Supply Voltage (V)
5.10
-50
5.20
-25
Figure 1.16
SMOD# Pull-Up Current vs.
Temperature
0
25
50
75
Temperature (oC)
100
125
150
Disable Thresholds vs. Driver
Supply Voltage
2.2
TA = 25oC
-9.0
DISB# Threshold Voltage (V)
2.0
SMOD# Pull-up Current (µA)
-9.5
-10.0
-10.5
-11.0
VIH_DISB#
1.8
VIL_DISB#
1.6
1.4
-11.5
1.2
4.80
-12.0
-50
-25
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0
25
50
75
Temperature (oC)
100
125
150
4.90
5.00
Driver Supply Voltage (V)
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5.20
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Figure 1.17
Disable Thresholds vs. Temperature
Figure 1.18
2.00
VCIN = 5V
Disable Pull-Down Current vs.
Temperature
12.0
1.90
DISB# Pull-down Current (µA)
DISB# Threshold Voltage (V)
11.5
VIH_DISB#
1.80
1.70
1.60
VIL_DISB#
1.50
11.0
10.5
10.0
9.5
9.0
8.5
1.40
-50
-25
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0
25
50
75
Temperature (oC)
100
125
150
8.0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
Temperature (oC)
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2
Functional Description
The ZSPM9000 is a driver-plus-FET module optimized for the synchronous buck converter topology. A single
PWM input signal is all that is required to properly drive the high-side and the low-side MOSFETs. It is capable of
driving speeds up to 1MHz.
Figure 2.1
Typical Application Circuit with PWM Control
VCIN
THWN#
VDRV = 8V to 14V
VDRV
CVDRV
5V LINEAR
REGULATOR
TEMP
SENSE
VIN
VIN =3V to 14V
CVIN
DBoot
BOOT
VCIN
CVCIN
HDRV
CGND
(Q1)
HS Power
MOSFET
CBOOT
LOUT
VOUT
PHASE
Enabled
SMOD#
LDRV
ON
CGND
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VCIN
DISB#
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COUT
CONTROL
OFF
Disabled
ZSPM9000
PWM
PWM
CONTROL
(Q2)
LS Power
MOSFET
PGND
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Figure 2.2
ZSPM9000 Block Diagram
VDRV
VCIN
BOOT
VIN
DBoot
VIN
UVLO
5V
LDO
VCC
UVLO
GH
Logic
DISB#
GH
Level Shift
(Q1)
HS Power
MOSFET
GH
10µA
30k
VCIN
PHASE
R UP_PWM
Dead Time
Control
Input
Tri-State
Logic
PWM
VSWH
R DN_PWM
VCIN
GL
Logic
THWN#
GL
(Q2)
LS Power
MOSFET
VCIN
GL
Temp
Sense
30k
10µA
CGND
2.1.
SMOD#
PGND
VDRV and Disable (DISB#)
The VDRV pin is monitored by an under-voltage lockout (UVLO) circuit. When VDRV rises above ~7.5V, the
driver is enabled. When VDRV falls below ~7.0V, the driver is disabled (GH, GL= 0; see Figure 2.2 and section
4.2). The driver can also be disabled by pulling the DISB# pin LOW (DISB# < VIL_DISB#), which holds both GL and
GH LOW regardless of the PWM input state. The driver can be enabled by raising the DISB# pin voltage HIGH
(DISB# > VIH_DISB#).
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Table 2.1
UVLO and Disable Logic
Note: DISB# internal pull-down current source is 10µA (typical).
UVLO
DISB#
Driver State
0
X
Disabled (GH=0, GL=0)
1
0
Disabled (GH=0, GL=0)
1
1
Enabled (see Table 2.2 )
1
Open
Disabled (GH=0, GL=0)
2.2.
Thermal Warning Flag (THWN#)
The ZSPM9000 provides a thermal warning flag (THWN#) to indicate over-temperature conditions. The thermal
warning flag uses an open-drain output that pulls to CGND when the activation temperature (150°C) is reached.
The THWN# output returns to the high-impedance state if the temperature falls to the reset temperature (135°C).
For use, the THWN# output requires a pull-up resistor, which can be connected to VCIN. Note that THWN# does
NOT disable the DrMOS module.
THWN# Operation
Voltage at THWN#
Figure 2.3
Reset
Temperature
Activation
Temperature
High
Normal
Operation
Thermal
Warning
Low
135°C
150°C
TJ_driverIC
2.3.
Tri-state PWM Input
The ZSPM9000 incorporates a tri-state 3.3V PWM input gate drive design. The tri-state gate drive has a logic
HIGH level, logic LOW level, and a tri-state shutdown voltage window. When the PWM input signal enters and
remains within the tri-state voltage window for a defined hold-off time (tD_HOLD-OFF), both GL and GH are pulled
LOW. This feature enables the gate drive to shut down both high and low side MOSFETs using only one control
signal. For example, this can be used for phase shedding in multi-phase voltage regulators.
When exiting a valid tri-state condition, the ZSPM9000 follows the PWM input command. If the PWM input goes
from tri-state to LOW, the low-side MOSFET is turned on. If the PWM input goes from tri-state to HIGH, the highside MOSFET is turned on, as illustrated in Figure 2.4. The ZSPM9000’s design allows for short propagation
delays when exiting the tri-state window (see section 1.3).
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Figure 2.4
PWM and Tri-state Timing Diagram
V IH_PWM
V IH_PWM
V IH_PWM
V IH_PWM
V TRI_HI
V TRI_HI
t HOLD- OFF
V TRI_LO
VVIL_PWM
VVIL_PWM
IL_PW
t R_GH
PWM
ttFF_GHS
_GH
9 0%
GH
to
V SWH
1 0%
VIN
CCM
DCM
DCM
V OUT
2.2V
VSWH
tR_GL
GL
tF_GL
90%
9 0%
1 0%
1.0V
tPD_PHGLL
tD_DEADON
1 0%
tPD_PLGHL
tPD_TSGHH
tHOLD-OFF
tPD_TSGHH
tHOLD-OFF
tPD_TSGLH
tD_DEADOFF
Enter
Enter
3 - state
Tri-state
Exit
Exit
3 - state
Tri-state
Enter
Enter
3 - state
Tri-state
Exit
Exit
3 - state
Tri-state
Enter
Enter
Tri-state
3 - state
Exit
Exit
Tri-state
3 - state
Notes:
tPD_xxx
tD_xxx
= Propagation delay from external signal (PWM, SMOD#, etc.) to IC generated signal; example: tPD_PHGLL = PWM going HIGH to LS VGS (GL) going LOW
= Delay from IC generated signal to IC generated signal; example: t D_DEADON = LS VGS LOW to HS VGS HIGH
PWM
Exiting Tri-state
tPD_PHGLL = PWM rise to LS VGS fall, VIH_PWM to 90% LS VGS
tPD_TSGHH
= PWM tri-state to HIGH to HS VGS rise, VIH_PWM to 10% HS VGS
tPD_PLGHL = PWM fall to HS VGS fall, VIL_PWM to 90% HS VGS
tPD_TSGLH
= PWM tri-state to LOW to LS VGS rise, VIL_PWM to 10% LS VGS
tPD_PHGHH = PWM rise to HS VGS rise, VIH_PWM to 10% HS VGS (assumes SMOD held Low)
SMOD (See Figure 2.5)
tPD_SLGLL = SMOD fall to LS VGS fall, 90% to 90% LS VGS
tPD_SHGLH = SMOD rise to LS VGS rise, 10% to 10% LS VGS
2.4.
Dead Times
tD_DEADON = LS VGS fall to HS VGS rise, LS-comp trip value to 10% HS VGS
tD_DEADOFF = VSWH fall to LS VGS rise, SW-comp trip value to 10% LS VGS
Adaptive Gate Drive Circuit
The low-side driver (GL) is designed to drive the ground-referenced low RDS(ON) N-channel MOSFET (Q2). The
bias for GL is internally connected between VDRV and CGND. When the driver is enabled, the driver's output is
180° out of phase with the PWM input. When the driver is disabled (DISB#=0V), GL is held LOW.
The high-side driver (GH) is designed to drive a floating N-channel MOSFET (Q1). The bias voltage for the highside driver is developed by a bootstrap supply circuit consisting of the internal Schottky diode and external
bootstrap capacitor (CBOOT). During startup, the VSWH pin is held at PGND, allowing CBOOT (see section 3.2) to
charge to VDRV through the internal diode. When the PWM input goes HIGH, GH begins to charge the gate of the
high-side MOSFET (Q1). During this transition, the charge is removed from CBOOT and delivered to the gate of Q1.
As Q1 turns on, VSWH rises to VIN, forcing the BOOT pin to VIN + VBOOT, which provides sufficient VGS
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enhancement for Q1. To complete the switching cycle, Q1 is turned off by pulling GH to VSWH. CBOOT is then
recharged to VDRV when VSWH falls to PGND. The GH output is in-phase with the PWM input. The high-side gate is
held LOW when the driver is disabled or the PWM signal is held within the tri-state window for longer than the tristate hold-off time, tD_HOLD-OFF (see Figure 2.4).
The driver IC design ensures minimum MOSFET dead time while eliminating potential shoot-through (crossconduction) currents. It senses the state of the MOSFETs and adjusts the gate drive adaptively to prevent
simultaneous conduction. Figure 2.4 provides the relevant timing waveforms. To prevent overlap during the LOWto-HIGH switching transition (Q2 off to Q1 on), the adaptive circuitry monitors the voltage at the GL pin. When the
PWM signal goes HIGH, Q2 begins to turn off after a propagation delay (t PD_PHGLL). Once the GL pin is discharged
below ~1V, Q1 begins to turn on after adaptive delay tD_DEADON.
To prevent overlap during the HIGH-to-LOW transition (Q1 off to Q2 on), the adaptive circuitry monitors the
voltage at the VSWH pin. When the PWM signal goes LOW, Q1 begins to turn off after a propagation delay
(tPD_PLGHL). Once the VSWH pin falls below approx. 2.2V, Q2 begins to turn on after adaptive delay tD_DEADOFF.
VGS(Q1) is also monitored. When VGS(Q1) is discharged below approx. 1.2V, a secondary adaptive delay is initiated
that results in Q2 being driven on after tD_TIMEOUT, regardless of VSWH state. This function is implemented to
ensure CBOOT is recharged each switching cycle in the event that the VSWH voltage does not fall below the 2.2V
adaptive threshold. Secondary delay t D_TIMEOUT is longer than tD_DEADOFF.
2.5.
Skip Mode (SMOD#)
The SMOD function allows higher converter efficiency under light-load conditions. During SMOD, the low-side
FET gate signal is disabled (held LOW), preventing discharging of the output capacitors as the filter inductor current attempts reverse current flow – also known as Diode Emulation Mode.
When the SMOD# pin is pulled HIGH, the synchronous buck converter works in Synchronous Mode. This mode
allows gating on the low-side FET. When the SMOD# pin is pulled LOW, the low-side FET is gated off. If the
SMOD# pin is connected to the PWM controller, the controller can actively enable or disable SMOD when the
controller detects light-load operation.
Table 2.2
SMOD# Logic
Note: The SMOD feature is intended to have a low propagation delay between the SMOD signal and the low-side FET VGS
response time to control diode emulation on a cycle-by-cycle basis.
DISB#
PWM
SMOD#
GH
GL
0
X
X
0
0
1
Tri-state
X
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
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Figure 2.5
SMOD# Timing Diagram
See Figure 2.4 for the definitions of the timing parameters.
SMOD#
V IH_SMOD
V IL_SMOD
V IH_PWM
V IH_PWM
VVIL_PWM
IL_PW
M
PWM
90%
GH
to
VSWH
1 0%
1 0%
DCM
V OUT
CCM
CCM
2.2V
VSWH
GL
90%
2.2V
1 0%
tPD_PLGHL
t PD_PHGLL
t D_DEADON
tD_DEADOFF
1 0%
t PD_PHGHH
t PD_SLGLL
Delay
from
SMOD#
going
Delay
from
SMOD#
going
LOW to LS VGS LOW
LOW to LS V GS LOW
t PD_SHGLH
Delay
SMOD#
going
Delayfrom
from
SMOD#
going
HIGH to LS VGS HIGH
HIGH to LS VGS HIGH
HSturn
turn-on
HS
withSMOD#
SMOD#LOW
LOW
- onwith
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2.6.
PWM
Figure 2.6
PWM Timing
V IH_PWM
V IL_PWM
PWM
90%
GL
1.0V
10%
90%
GH
to
VSWH
1.2V
10%
2.2V
VSWH
t PD_PHGLL
t D_DEADON
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t D_TIMEOUT
( 250ns Timeout)
t PD_PLGHL
t D_DEADOFF
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3.1.
Application Design
5V Linear Regulator Capacitor Selection
For the linear regulator output (VCIN), a local ceramic bypass capacitor is required for linear regulator stability.
This capacitor is also needed to reduce noise and is used to supply the peak power MOSFET low-side gate
current and boot capacitor charging current. Use at least a 1µF capacitor with an X7R or X5R dielectric. Keep this
capacitor close to the VCIN pin and connect it to the CGND ground plane with vias. A 1µF bypass capacitor with
an X7R or X5R dielectric is also recommended from VDRV to CGND.
3.2.
Bootstrap Circuit
The bootstrap circuit uses a charge storage capacitor (C BOOT), as shown in Figure 3.1. A bootstrap capacitance of
100nF using an X7R or X5R capacitor is typically adequate. A series bootstrap resistor may be needed for
specific applications to improve switching noise immunity. The boot resistor may be required when operating near
the maximum rated VIN and is effective at controlling the high-side MOSFET turn-on slew rate and VSWH
overshoot. Typical RBOOT values from 0.5Ω to 2.0Ω are effective in reducing VSWH overshoot.
3.3.
Power Loss and Efficiency Testing Procedures
The circuit in Figure 3.1 has been used to measure power losses. The efficiency has been calculated based on
the equations below.
Power loss calculations:
PIN  VIN  IIN   V5 V  I5 V 
(1)
PSW  VSW  IOUT 
(2)
POUT  VOUT  IOUT 
(3)
PLOSS _ MODULE  PIN  PSW 
(4)
PLOSS _ BOARD  PIN  POUT 
(5)
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Efficiency calculations:

P
EFFMODULE  100  SW
PIN


 %


P
EFFBOARD  100  OUT
PIN


 %

Figure 3.1
(6)
(7)
Power Loss Measurement Block Diagram
Open Drain Output
THWN#
VDRV
A
VIN
CVIN
IVDRV
VIN
IIN
VDRV
A
BOOT
VCIN
CVDRV
RBOOT
CVCIN
CGND
CBOOT
ZSPM9000
PWM Input
LOUT
PWM
VOUT
A
PHASE
OFF
IOUT
SMOD#
ON
VSWH
COUT
DISB
DISB#
v
VSW
PGND
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4.1.
Pin Configuration and Package
Available Packages
The ZSPM9000 is available in a 40-lead clip-bond PQFN package. The pin-out is shown in Figure 4.1. See
Figure 4.2 for the mechanical drawing of the package.
11
40
12
39
38
37
VSWH
VSWH
36
GL
PGND
PGND
35
VSWH
PGND
PGND
34
VSWH
PGND
PGND
33
VSWH
PGND
PGND
32
VSWH
PGND
PGND
31
VIN
13
VIN
14
NC
VSWH
VIN
42
CGND
41
VSWH
43
21
21
22
23
PGND
PGND
CGND
15
PHASE
PGND
VIN
16
GH
PGND
THWN#
VIN
17
CGND
PGND
VIN
18
BOOT
PGND
DISB#
VIN
19
VDRV
PGND
PWM
VIN
20
VCIN
VIN
VIN
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
VSWH
PGND
VIN
VSWH
VSWH
SMOD#
1
PGND
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2
PGND
Bottom View
22
VDRV
23
3
PGND
24
BOOT
25
4
PGND
26
5
PGND
27
6
PGND
28
7
PGND
29
8
PGND
30
CGND
VSWH
43
GH
31
VIN
42
9
20
32
CGND
41
PHASE
10
NC
10
VIN
VIN
9
19
33
VSWH
8
18
34
VSWH
7
17
35
VSWH
6
16
36
VSWH
5
15
37
VSWH
4
14
38
GL
3
13
39
CGND
2
12
40
THWN#
1
11
PWM
DISB#
SMOD#
Pin-out PQFN40 Package
VSWH
Figure 4.1
Top View
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4.2.
Pin Description
Pin
Name
Description
1
SMOD#
When SMOD#=HIGH, the low-side driver is the inverse of PWM input. When SMOD#=LOW,
the low-side driver is disabled. This pin has a 10µA internal pull-up current source. Do not add
a noise filter capacitor.
2
VCIN
Linear regulator 5V output. Minimum 1µF X5R/X7R ceramic capacitor to CGND is required.
3
VDRV
Linear regulator input. Minimum 1µF X5R/X7R ceramic capacitor to CGND is required.
4
BOOT
Bootstrap supply input. Provides voltage supply to the high-side MOSFET driver. Connect a
bootstrap capacitor from this pin to PHASE.
5, 37, 41
CGND
Ground return for driver IC.
6
GH
7
PHASE
8
NC
No connection. The pin is not electrically connected internally but can be connected to VIN for
convenience.
9 - 14, 42
VIN
Input power voltage (output stage supply voltage).
15, 29 - 35, 43
VSWH
Switch node. Provides return for high-side bootstrapped driver and acts as a sense point for
the adaptive shoot-through protection.
16 – 28
PGND
Power ground (output stage ground). Source pin of the low-side MOSFET.
36
GL
38
THWN#
39
DISB#
Output disable. When LOW, this pin disables the power MOSFET switching (GH and GL are
held LOW). This pin has a 10µA internal pull-down current source. Do not add a noise filter
capacitor.
40
PWM
PWM signal input. This pin accepts a tri-state 3.3V PWM signal from the controller.
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Gate high. For manufacturing test only. This pin must float: it must not be connected.
Switch node pin for bootstrap capacitor routing; electrically shorted to VSWH pin.
Gate low. For manufacturing test only. This pin must float. It must not be connected.
Thermal warning flag, open collector output. When temperature exceeds the trip limit, the
output is pulled LOW. THWN# does not disable the module.
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4.3.
Package Dimensions
Figure 4.2
PQFN40 Physical Dimensions and Recommended Footprint
B
0.10 C
PIN#1
INDICATOR
6.00
2X
5.80
A
4.50
30
21
31
6.00
20
2.50
0.40
0.65
0.25
1.60
0.10 C
11
40
2X
1
SEE 0.60
DETAIL 'A' 0.50 TYP
TOP VIEW
10
0.35
0.15
2.10
0.40 21
FRONT VIEW
4.40±0.10
(2.20)
0.10
C A B
0.05
C
0.30
30 0.20 (40X)
31
2.10
LAND PATTERN
RECOMMENDATION
20
0.50
2.40±0.10
(0.70)
0.20
PIN #1 INDICATOR
1.50±0.10
11
10
0.40
2.00±0.10
(0.20)
40
1
2.00±0.10
0.50
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
(0.20)
BOTTOM VIEW
1.10
0.90
0.10 C
0.08 C
0.30
0.20
0.50 (40X)
0.30
0.05
0.00
DETAIL 'A'
C
A) DOES NOT FULLY CONFORM TO JEDEC
REGISTRATION MO-220, DATED
MAY/2005.
B) ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
C) DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE BURRS
OR MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH OR
BURRS DOES NOT EXCEED 0.10MM.
D) DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER
ASME Y14.5M-1994.
E) DRAWING FILE NAME: PQFN40AREV2
SEATING
PLANE
SCALE: 2:1
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Circuit Board Layout Considerations
Figure 5.1 provides an example of a proper layout for the ZSPM9000 and critical components. All of the highcurrent paths, such as VIN, VSWH, VOUT, and GND copper traces, should be short and wide for low inductance
and resistance. This technique achieves a more stable and evenly distributed current flow with enhanced heat
radiation and system performance.
The following guidelines are recommendations for the printed circuit board (PCB) designer:
1. Input ceramic bypass capacitors must be placed close to the VIN and PGND pins. This helps reduce the highcurrent power loop inductance and the input current ripple induced by the power MOSFET switching
operation.
2. The VSWH copper trace serves two purposes. In addition to being the high-frequency current path from the
DrMOS package to the output inductor, it also serves as a heat sink for the low-side MOSFET in the DrMOS
package. The trace should be short and wide enough to present a low-impedance path for the highfrequency, high-current flow between the DrMOS and inductor to minimize losses and temperature rise. Note
that the VSWH node is a high-voltage and high-frequency switching node with high noise potential. Care
should be taken to minimize coupling to adjacent traces. Since this copper trace also acts as a heat sink for
the lower FET, balance using the largest area possible to improve DrMOS cooling while maintaining
acceptable noise emission.
3. An output inductor should be located close to the ZSPM9000 to minimize the power loss due to the VSWH
copper trace. Care should also be taken so the inductor dissipation does not heat the DrMOS.
4. The power MOSFETs used in the output stage are effective at minimizing ringing due to fast switching. In
most cases, no VSWH snubber is required. If a snubber is used, it should be placed close to the VSWH and
PGND pins. The resistor and capacitor must be the proper size for the power dissipation.
5. VCIN, VDRV, and BOOT capacitors should be placed as close as possible to the respective pins to ensure
clean and stable power. Routing width and length should be considered as well.
6. Include a trace from PHASE to VSWH to improve the noise margin. Keep the trace as short as possible.
7. The layout should include a placeholder to insert a small-value series boot resistor (RBOOT) between the boot
capacitor (CBOOT) and DrMOS BOOT pin. The BOOT-to-VSWH loop size, including RBOOT and CBOOT, should
be as small as possible. The boot resistor may be required when operating near the maximum rated V IN. The
boot resistor is effective at controlling the high-side MOSFET turn-on slew rate and VSWH overshoot. RBOOT
can improve the noise operating margin in synchronous buck designs that might have noise issues due to
ground bounce or high positive and negative VSWH ringing. However, inserting a boot resistance lowers the
DrMOS efficiency. Efficiency versus noise trade-offs must be considered. RBOOT values from 0.5Ω to 2.0Ω are
typically effective in reducing VSWH overshoot.
8. The VIN and PGND pins handle large current transients with frequency components greater than 100MHz. If
possible, these pins should be connected directly to the VIN and board GND planes. The use of thermal relief
traces in series with these pins is discouraged since this adds inductance to the power path. Added
inductance in series with the VIN or PGND pin degrades system noise immunity by increasing positive and
negative VSWH ringing.
9. CGND pad and PGND pins should be connected to the GND plane copper with multiple vias for stable
grounding. Poor grounding can create a noise transient offset voltage level between CGND and PGND. This
could lead to faulty operation of the gate driver and MOSFETs.
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10. Ringing at the BOOT pin is most effectively controlled by close placement of the boot capacitor. Do not add a
capacitor from BOOT to ground; this may lead to excess current flow through the BOOT diode.
11. The SMOD# and DISB# pins have weak internal pull-up and pull-down current sources, respectively. Do NOT
float these pins if avoidable. These pins should not have any noise filter capacitors.
12. Use multiple vias on each copper area to interconnect top, inner, and bottom layers to help distribute current
flow and heat conduction. Vias should be relatively large and of reasonably low inductance. Critical highfrequency components, such as RBOOT, CBOOT, the RC snubber, and bypass capacitors should be located as
close to the respective DrMOS module pins as possible on the top layer of the PCB. If this is not feasible, they
should be connected from the backside through a network of low-inductance vias.
Figure 5.1
PCB Layout Example
Top View
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Bottom View
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ZSPM9000 Lead-free PQFN40 — Temperature range: -40°C to +125°C
Reel
ZSPM8000-KIT
Integrated Evaluation Kit for ZSPM9000 and ZSPM1000
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