INTERSIL ZL2106ALBNT

ZL2106
February 19, 2009
Data Sheet
FN6852.0
6A Digital-DC Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC Converter
Description
Features
The ZL2106 is an innovative power conversion and
management IC that combines an integrated
synchronous step-down DC-DC converter with key
power management functions in a small package,
resulting in a flexible and integrated solution.
Zilker Labs Digital-DC™ technology enables
unparalleled power management integration while
delivering industry-leading performance in a tiny
footprint.
Power Conversion
The ZL2106 can provide an output voltage from
0.54 V to 5.5 V (with margin) from an input
voltage between 4.5 V and 14 V. Internal low
RDS(ON) synchronous power MOSFETs enable the
ZL2106 to deliver continuous loads up to 6 A with
high efficiency. An internal Schottky bootstrap
diode reduces discrete component count. The
ZL2106 also supports phase spreading to reduce
system input capacitance.
Power management features such as digital softstart delay and ramp, sequencing, tracking, and
margining can be configured by simple pinstrapping or through an on-chip serial port. The
ZL2106 uses the PMBus™ protocol for
communication with a host controller and the
Digital-DC bus for interoperability between other
Zilker Labs devices.
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Efficient synchronous buck controller
Integrated MOSFET switches
6 A continuous output current
4.5 V to 14 V input range
0.54 V to 5.5 V output range (with margin)
±1% output voltage accuracy
200 kHz to 1 MHz switching frequency
Phase spreading and Fault spreading
Snapshot™ parametric capture
Small footprint QFN package (6 x 6 mm)
Power Management
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Digital soft start/stop
Precision delay and ramp-up
Power good/enable
Voltage tracking, sequencing, and margining
Voltage / current / temperature monitoring
Output voltage and current protection
I2C/SMBus interface, PMBus compatible
Internal non-volatile memory (NVM)
Applications
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Telecom, Networking, Storage equipment
High-density servers
Test & Measurement equipment
Industrial control equipment
5V & 12V distributed power systems
Figure 1. Block Diagram
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ZL2106
Table of Contents
1. Electrical Characteristics ...............................................................................................................................................3
2. Typical Performance Curves .........................................................................................................................................6
3. Pin Descriptions ............................................................................................................................................................8
4. Typical Application Circuit.........................................................................................................................................10
5. ZL2106 Overview .......................................................................................................................................................11
5.1 Digital-DC Architecture........................................................................................................................................11
5.2 Power Conversion Overview ................................................................................................................................11
5.3 Power Management Overview..............................................................................................................................13
5.4 Multi-mode Pins....................................................................................................................................................13
6. Power Conversion Functional Description..................................................................................................................15
6.1 Internal Bias Regulators and Input Supply Connections ......................................................................................15
6.2 High-side Driver Boost Circuit .............................................................................................................................15
6.3 Output Voltage Selection ......................................................................................................................................15
6.4 Start-up Procedure.................................................................................................................................................16
6.5 Soft Start Delay and Ramp Times.........................................................................................................................16
6.6 Power Good (PG)..................................................................................................................................................18
6.7 Switching Frequency and PLL..............................................................................................................................18
6.8 Component Selection ............................................................................................................................................19
6.9 Current Sensing and Current Limit Threshold Selection ......................................................................................22
6.10 Loop Compensation ............................................................................................................................................23
6.11 Driver Dead-time Control ...................................................................................................................................23
7. Power Management Functional Description ...............................................................................................................24
7.1 Input Undervoltage Lockout .................................................................................................................................24
7.2 Output Overvoltage Protection .............................................................................................................................24
7.3 Output Pre-Bias Protection ...................................................................................................................................24
7.4 Output Overcurrent Protection..............................................................................................................................25
7.5 Thermal Overload Protection................................................................................................................................25
7.6 Voltage Tracking...................................................................................................................................................26
7.7 Voltage Margining ................................................................................................................................................27
7.8 I2C/SMBus Communications ................................................................................................................................28
7.9 I2C/SMBus Device Address Selection ..................................................................................................................28
7.10 Digital-DC Bus ...................................................................................................................................................28
7.11 Phase Spreading ..................................................................................................................................................29
7.12 Output Sequencing..............................................................................................................................................29
7.13 Fault Spreading ...................................................................................................................................................30
7.14 Monitoring via I2C/SMBus .................................................................................................................................30
7.15 Snapshot™ Parametric Capture ..........................................................................................................................30
7.16 Non-Volatile Memory and Device Security Features .........................................................................................31
8. Package Dimensions....................................................................................................................................................32
9. Ordering Information ..................................................................................................................................................33
10. Tools and Related Documentation ............................................................................................................................33
11. Revision History........................................................................................................................................................34
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1. Electrical Characteristics
Table 1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Voltage measured with respect to SGND. Operating beyond these limits may cause permanent damage to the device.
Functional operation beyond the Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied.
Parameter
DC Supply Voltage
High Side Supply Voltage
High Side Boost Voltage
Internal MOSFET Reference
Internal Analog Reference
Internal 2.5 V Reference
Logic I/O Voltage
Pin
VDDP, VDDS
BST
BST - SW
VR
VRA
V2P5
EN, CFG, DDC, FC, MGN, PG,
SDA, SCL, SA, SALRT, SS,
SYNC, VTRK, VSET, VSEN
Ground Differential
Comments
Value
-0.3 to 17
-0.3 to 30
-0.3 to 8
-0.3 to 8.5
-0.3 to 6.5
-0.3 to 3
Unit
V
V
V
V
V
V
-0.3 to 6.5
V
±0.3
V
Internal bias usage
20
mA
Internal bias usage
Internal bias usage
Peak (sink or source)
100
60
10
-55 to 150
-55 to 150
300
mA
mA
A
°C
°C
°C
DGND - SGND
PGND - SGND
VR
MOSFET Drive Reference
Current
Analog Reference Current
2.5 V Reference Current
Switch node current
Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature
Lead Temperature
VRA
V2P5
SW
–
–
All
Soldering, 10 s
Table 2. Recommended Operating Conditions and Thermal Information
Symbol
Parameter
Input Supply Voltage Range, VDDP, VDDS
(See Figure 13)
1
Output Voltage Range
Operating Junction Temperature Range
Junction to Ambient Thermal Impedance
3
2
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VDDS tied to VR, VRA
4.5
–
5.5
V
VDDS tied to VR,
VRA floating
5.5
–
7.5
V
VR, VRA floating
7.5
–
14
V
VOUT
0.54
–
5.5
V
TJ
-40
–
125
°C
θJA
–
35
–
°C/W
θJC
–
5
–
°C/W
Junction to Case Thermal Impedance
Notes:
1. Includes margin limits.
2. θJA is measured in free air with the device mounted on a multi-layer FR4 test board and the exposed metal pad soldered to a
low impedance ground plane using multiple vias.
3. For θJC, the “case” temperature is measured at the center of the exposed metal pad.
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Table 3. Electrical Specifications
VDDP = VDDS = 12 V, TA = -40 °C to 85 °C unless otherwise noted.1 Typical values are at TA = 25 °C.
Parameter
Input and Supply Characteristics
IDD supply current
IDDS shutdown current
VR reference output voltage
VRA reference output voltage
V2P5 reference output voltage
Output Characteristics
Output current
Output voltage adjustment range 2
Output voltage setpoint resolution
VSEN output voltage accuracy
VSEN input bias current
Soft start delay duration range 4
Soft start delay duration accuracy
Soft start ramp duration range
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
fSW = 200 kHz, no load
fSW = 1 MHz, no load
EN = 0 V,
No I2C/SMBus activity
VDD > 8 V, IVR < 10 mA
VDD > 5.5 V, IVRA < 50 mA
IV2P5 < 50 mA
–
–
11
15
20
30
mA
mA
–
0.6
1
mA
6.5
4.5
2.25
7.0
5.1
2.5
7.5
5.5
2.75
V
V
V
–
0.6
–
–
-1
–
2
0.002
–
–
–
2
0
–
–
–
10
±0.025
–
110
–
–
±0.25
-0.25/+4
-0.25/+4
–
–
100
6
5.0
–
–
1
200
20
500
–
–
–
20
200
–
A
V
mV
% FS 3
%
µA
ms
s
ms
ms
ms
ms
ms
µs
-10
-1
–
–
2.0
–
2.25
–
–
–
1.4
–
–
–
10
1
0.8
–
–
0.4
–
µA
mA
V
V
V
V
V
–
–
–
–
–
60
43
9
1000
5
95 9
–
13
85
65
A
kHz
%
%
ns
%
mΩ
mΩ
IRMS, Continuous
VIN > VOUT
Set using resistors
Set using I2C/SMBus
Includes line, load, temp
VSEN = 5.5 V
Set using SS pin or resistor
Set using I2C/SMBus
Turn-on delay (precise mode) 4,5
Turn-on delay (normal mode) 6
Turn-off delay 6
Set using SS pin or resistor
Set using I2C/SMBus
Soft start ramp duration accuracy
Logic Input/Output Characteristics
Logic input bias current
EN,PG,SCL,SDA,SALRT pins
MGN input bias current
Logic input low, VIL
Multi-mode logic pins
Logic input OPEN (N/C)
Logic input high, VIH
IOL ≤ 4 mA
Logic output low, VOL
IOH ≥ -2 mA
Logic output high, VOH
Oscillator and Switching Characteristics
Peak (source or sink) 7
Switch node current, ISW
Switching frequency range
Predefined settings (Table 13)
Switching frequency set-point accuracy
Factory default 8
PWM duty cycle (max)
SYNC pulse width (min)
External clock source
Input clock frequency drift tolerance
RDS(ON) of High Side N-channel FETs
ISW = 6 A, VGS = 6.5 V
ISW = 6 A, VGS = 12 V
RDS(ON) of Low Side N-channel FETs
Notes:
1. Refer to Safe Operating Area in Figure 5 and thermal design guidelines in AN10.
2. Does not include margin limits.
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200
-5
–
150
-13
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Table 3. Electrical Characteristics (continued)
VDDP = VDDS = 12 V, TA = -40 °C to 85 °C unless otherwise noted.1 Typical values are at TA = 25 °C.
Parameter
Tracking
VTRK input bias current
VTRK tracking ramp accuracy
VTRK regulation accuracy
Fault Protection Characteristics
UVLO threshold range
UVLO set-point accuracy
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VTRK = 5.5 V
100% Tracking, VOUT - VTRK
100% Tracking, VOUT - VTRK
–
-100
-1
110
–
–
200
100
1
µA
mV
%
Configurable via I2C/SMBus
2.85
-150
–
0
–
–
–
–
2
0
–
0
–
0
–
–
5
–
0.2
–
–
1
–
-40
–
–
–
3
–
–
90
115
5
–
–
85
–
115
–
5
16
–
–
–
±10
5
–
125
–
15
16
150
–
100
2.5
–
–
–
20
500
–
110
–
115
–
–
60
9.0
9.0
–
–
32
–
125
–
V
mV
%
%
µs
% VOUT
% VOUT
%
ms
s
% VOUT
% VOUT
% VOUT
% VOUT
% VOUT
µs
µs
A
A
% FS 3
tSW 10
tSW 10
°C
°C
°C
Factory default
Configurable via I2C/SMBus
UVLO hysteresis
UVLO delay
Power good VOUT low threshold
Power good VOUT high threshold
Power good VOUT hysteresis
Power good delay
VSEN undervoltage threshold
VSEN overvoltage threshold
VSEN undervoltage hysteresis
VSEN undervoltage/ overvoltage fault
response time
Peak current limit threshold
Factory default
Factory default
Factory default
Using pin-strap or resistor
Configurable via I2C/SMBus
Factory default
Configurable via I2C/SMBus
Factory default
Configurable via I2C/SMBus
Factory default
Configurable via I2C/SMBus
Factory default
Configurable via I2C/SMBus
Current limit set-point accuracy
Current limit protection delay
Thermal protection threshold
(junction temperature)
Factory default
Configurable via I2C/SMBus
Factory default
Configurable via I2C/SMBus
Thermal protection hysteresis
Notes:
3. Percentage of Full Scale (FS) with temperature compensation applied.
4. The device requires a delay period following an enable signal and prior to ramping its output. Precise timing mode limits this
delay period to approx 2 ms, where in normal mode it may vary up to 4 ms.
5. Precise ramp timing mode is only valid when using EN pin to enable the device rather than PMBus enable. Precise ramp
timing mode is automatically disabled for a self-enabled device (EN pin tied high).
6. The devices may require up to a 4 ms delay following the assertion of the enable signal (normal mode) or following the deassertion of the enable signal. Precise mode requires Re-Enable delay = TOFF+TFALL+10 µs.
7. Switch node current should not exceed IRMS of 6 A.
8. Factory default is the initial value in firmware. The value can be changed via PMBus commands.
9. Maximum duty cycle is limited by the equation MAX_DUTY(%) = [1 - (150×10-9 × fSW)] × 100 and not to exceed 95%.
10. tSW = 1/fSW, where fSW is the switching frequency.
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2. Typical Performance Curves
High-side RDS,ON vs. Tj
Normalized for Tj = 25 °C
Low-side RDS,ON vs. Tj
Normalized for Tj = 25 °C
(VDDS = 12 V, BST – SW = 6.5 V, Idrain = 0.3 A)
1.4
1.3
1.3
Normalized RDS,ON
1.4
1.2
1.1
1
0.9
1.2
1.1
1
0.9
0.8
0.8
0
25
50
75
100
0
25
50
75
100
Tj (C)
Tj (C)
Figure 2
Figure 3
Low-side RDS,ON vs. VDDS with Tj
70
Tj=25C
Tj=50C
Tj=80C
Tj=110C
65
RDS,ON (mΩ)
Normalized RDS,ON
(VDDS = 12 V, Idrain = 0.3 A)
60
55
50
45
40
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
VDDS (V)
Figure 4
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For some applications, ZL2106 operating conditions (input voltage, output voltage, switching frequency, temperature)
may require de-rating to remain within the Safe Operating Area (SOA).
Note: VIN = VDDP = VDDS, Tj ≤ 125 ºC
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VIN = 8.6 to 14 V
5
VIN = 7.5 V
VOUT (V)
4
VIN = 6 V
3
2
1
Tj ≤ 125 °C
0
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
fSW (MHz)
Figure 5. Safe Operating Area
0.95
0.9
VOUT/VIN
0.85
0.8
0.75
0.7
0.65
0.6
Tj ≤ 125 °C
VOUT may not exceed 5.5V at any time
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
fSW (MHz)
Figure 6. Maximum Conversion Ratio
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3. Pin Descriptions
PG
DGND
SYNC
VSET
SA
SCL
SDA
SALRT
FC
1
27
2
26
3
25
4
24
ZL2106
23
7
Exposed Paddle
21
8
Connect to SGND
5
6
22
9
20
19
VDDP
BST
SW
SW
SW
SW
SW
SW
PGND
Figure 7. ZL2106 Pin Configurations (top view)
Table 4. Pin Descriptions
Pin
Label
Type1
Description
Power good. This pin transitions high 100 ms after output voltage stabilizes within
regulation band. Selectable open drain or push-pull output. Factory default is open drain.
1
PG
O
2
DGND
PWR
3
SYNC
I/O, M2
4
5
6
7
8
9
VSET
SA
SCL
SDA
SALRT
FC
I, M
I, M
I/O
I/O
O
I, M
Digital ground. Common return for digital signals. Connect to low impedance ground
plane.
Clock synchronization pin. Used to set switching frequency of internal clock or for
synchronization to external frequency reference.
Output voltage select pin. Used to set VOUT set-point and VOUT max.
Serial address select pin. Used to assign unique SMBus address to each IC.
Serial clock. Connect to external host interface.
Serial data. Connect to external host interface.
Serial alert. Connect to external host interface if desired.
Loop compensation select pin. Used to set loop compensation.
10
CFG
I, M
Configuration pin. Used to control the SYNC pin, sequencing and enable tracking.
11
SS
I, M
12
13
14
VTRK
VSEN
SGND
I
I
PWR
15-19
PGND
PWR
Soft Start pin. Used to set the ramp delay and ramp time, sets UVLO and configure
tracking.
Track sense pin. Used to track an external voltage source.
Output voltage positive feedback sensing pin.
Common return for analog signals. Connect to low impedance ground plane.
Power ground. Common return for internal switching MOSFETs. Connect to low
impedance ground plane.
Switching node (level-shift common).
Bootstrap voltage for level-shift driver (referenced to SW).
SW
I/O
20-25
BST
PWR
26
Notes:
1. I = Input, O = Output, PWR = Power or Ground, M = Multi-mode pins.
2. The SYNC pin can be used as a logic pin, a clock input or a clock output.
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Table 4. Pin Descriptions (continued)
Pin
Label
Type1
Description
VDDP
PWR
Bias supply voltage for internal switching MOSFETs (return is PGND).
27-29
VDDS
PWR
IC supply voltage (return is SGND).
30
Regulated bias from internal 7 V low-dropout regulator (return is PGND). Decouple
VR
PWR
31
with a 4.7 µF capacitor to PGND.
Regulated bias from internal 5 V low-dropout regulator for internal analog circuitry
VRA
PWR
32
(return is SGND). Decouple with a 4.7 µF capacitor to SGND.
Regulated bias from internal 2.5 V low-dropout regulator for internal digital circuitry
V2P5
PWR
33
(return is DGND). Decouple with a 10µF capacitor.
DDC
I/O
Digital-DC Bus (open drain). Interoperability between Zilker Labs devices.
34
MGN
I
Margin pin. Used to enable margining of the output voltage.
35
EN
I
Enable pin. Used to enable the device (active high).
36
Exposed thermal pad. Common return for analog signals. Connect to low impedance
SGND
PWR
ePad
ground plane.
Notes:
1. I = Input, O = Output, PWR = Power or Ground, M = Multi-mode pins. Please refer to Section 5.4 “Multi-mode Pins,” on
page 13.
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4. Typical Application Circuit
VR 31
VDDS 30
VDDP 29
VDDP 28
16 PGND
17 PGND
18 PGND
VRA 32
14 SGND
15 PGND
DDC 34
V2P5 33
12 VTRK
11 SS
13 VSEN
EN 36
MGN 35
10 CFG
ePAD
(SGND)
The following application circuit represents a typical implementation of the ZL2106. For PMBus operation, it is
recommended to tie the enable pin (EN) to SGND.
Figure 8. 12 V to 3.3 V / 6 A Application Circuit
(5 ms SS delay, 5 ms SS ramp)
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5. ZL2106 Overview
5.1 Digital-DC Architecture
The ZL2106 is an innovative mixed-signal power
conversion and power management IC based on Zilker
Labs patented Digital-DC technology that provides an
integrated, high performance step-down converter for
point of load applications. The ZL2106 integrates all
necessary PWM control circuitry as well as low RDS(ON)
synchronous power MOSFETs to provide an extremely
small solution for supplying load currents up to 6 A.
Its unique PWM loop utilizes an ideal mix of analog
and digital blocks to enable precise control of the entire
power conversion process with no software required,
resulting in a very flexible device that is also very easy
to use. An extensive set of power management
functions are fully integrated and can be configured
using simple pin connections. The user configuration
can be saved in an internal non-volatile memory
(NVM). Additionally, all functions can be configured
and monitored via the SMBus hardware interface using
standard PMBus commands, allowing ultimate
flexibility.
Once enabled, the ZL2106 is immediately ready to
regulate power and perform power management tasks
with
no
programming
required.
Advanced
configuration options and real-time configuration
changes are available via the I2C/SMBus interface if
desired and continuous monitoring of multiple
operating parameters is possible with minimal
interaction from a host controller. Integrated subregulation circuitry enables single supply operation
from any external supply between 4.5 V and 14 V with
no secondary bias supplies needed. The ZL2106 can
also be configured to operate from a 3.3 V or 5 V
standby supply when the main power rail is not
present, allowing the user to configure and/or read
diagnostic information from the device when the main
power has been interrupted or is disabled.
monitoring capability via the I2C/SMBus interface
using an available computer and the included USB
cable.
Application notes and reference designs are available
to assist the user in designing to specific application
demands. Please register for My ZL on
www.zilkerlabs.com to access the most up-to-date
documentation or call your local Zilker Labs sales
representative to order an evaluation kit.
5.2 Power Conversion Overview
The ZL2106 operates as a voltage-mode, synchronous
buck converter with a selectable constant frequency
pulse width modulator (PWM) control scheme. The
ZL2106 integrates dual low RDS(ON) synchronous
MOSFETs to minimize the circuit footprint.
VIN
CIN
LDO
DB
QH
PWM
QL
CB
L1
VOUT
COUT
ZL
Figure 9. Synchronous Buck Converter
Figure 9 illustrates the basic synchronous buck
converter topology showing the primary power train
components. This converter is also called a step-down
converter, as the output voltage must always be lower
than the input voltage.
The ZL2106 can be configured by simply connecting
its pins according to the tables provided in the
following sections. Additionally, a comprehensive set
of application notes are available to help simplify the
design process. An evaluation board is also available to
help the user become familiar with the device. This
board can be evaluated as a standalone platform using
pin configuration settings. A Windows™-based GUI is
also provided to enable full configuration and
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INPUT VOLTAGE BUS
VTRK
SS
VSET
POWER MANAGEMENT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
COMPENSATOR
COMPENSATOR
FC
BST
LDO
NVM
ISENSE
HS FET
DRIVER
D-PWM
SYNC
GEN
SYNC
VDDP
EN MGN CFG
VDDS
PG
>
VRA
VR
>
SW
VOUT
LS FET
DRIVER
PLL
Σ
ADC
-
+
ISENSE
ADC
RESET
REF
DDC
VDD
SALRT
SDA
SCL
SA
ADC
COMMUNICATION
VSEN
MUX
TEMP
SENSOR
Figure 10. ZL2106 Block Diagram
The ZL2106 integrates two N-channel power
MOSFETs; QH is the top control MOSFET and QL is
the bottom synchronous MOSFET. The amount of time
that QH is on as a fraction of the total switching period
is known as the duty cycle D, which is described by the
following equation:
During time D, QH is on and VIN – VOUT is applied
across the inductor. The output current ramps up as
shown in Figure 11.
When QH turns off (time 1-D), the current flowing in
the inductor must continue to flow from the ground up
through QL, during which the current ramps down.
Since the output capacitor COUT exhibits low
impedance at the switching frequency, the AC
component of the inductor current is filtered from the
output voltage so the load sees nearly a DC voltage.
The maximum conversion ratio is shown in Figure 6.
Typically, buck converters specify a maximum duty
cycle that effectively limits the maximum output
voltage that can be realized for a given input voltage
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Current (A)
VOUT
VIN
Voltage
(V)
D≈
and switching frequency. This duty cycle limit ensures
that the low-side MOSFET is allowed to turn on for a
minimum amount of time during each switching cycle,
which enables the bootstrap capacitor to be charged up
and provide adequate gate drive voltage for the highside MOSFET.
Figure 11. Inductor Waveform
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In general, the size of components L1 and COUT as well
as the overall efficiency of the circuit are inversely
proportional to the switching frequency, fSW.
Therefore, the highest efficiency circuit may be
realized by switching the MOSFETs at the lowest
possible frequency; however, this will result in the
largest component size. Conversely, the smallest
possible footprint may be realized by switching at the
fastest possible frequency but this gives a somewhat
lower efficiency. Each user should determine the
optimal combination of size and efficiency when
determining the switching frequency for each
application.
The block diagram for the ZL2106 is illustrated in
Figure 10. In this circuit, the target output voltage is
regulated by connecting the VSEN pin directly to the
output regulation point. The VSEN signal is then
compared to an internal reference voltage that had been
set to the desired output voltage level by the user. The
error signal derived from this comparison is converted
to a digital value with an analog to digital (A/D)
converter. The digital signal is also applied to an
adjustable digital compensation filter and the
compensated signal is used to derive the appropriate
PWM duty cycle for driving the internal MOSFETs in
a way that produces the desired output.
5.3 Power Management Overview
5.4 Multi-mode Pins
In order to simplify circuit design, the ZL2106
incorporates patented multi-mode pins that allow the
user to easily configure many aspects of the device
without programming. Most power management
features can be configured using these pins. The multimode pins can respond to four different connections as
shown in Table 5. These pins are sampled when power
is applied or by issuing a PMBus Restore command
(See Application Note AN33).
Pin-strap Settings: This is the simplest method, as no
additional components are required. Using this method,
each pin can take on one of three possible states: LOW,
OPEN, or HIGH. These pins can be connected to the
V2P5 pin for logic HIGH settings as this pin provides a
regulated voltage higher than 2 V. Using a single pin
one of three settings can be selected.
Table 5. Multi-mode Pin Configuration
Pin Tied To
Value
LOW
< 0.8 VDC
(Logic LOW)
OPEN
No connection
(N/C)
HIGH
> 2.0 VDC
(Logic HIGH)
Resistor to SGND
Set by resistor value
The ZL2106 incorporates a wide range of configurable
power management features that are simple to
implement without additional components. Also, the
ZL2106 includes circuit protection features that
continuously safeguard the device and load from
damage due to unexpected system faults. The ZL2106
can continuously monitor input voltage, output
voltage/current and internal temperature. A Power
Good output signal is also included to enable power-on
reset functionality for an external processor.
All power management functions can be configured
using either pin configuration techniques (see Figure
12) or via the I2C/SMBus interface. Monitoring
parameters can also be pre-configured to provide alerts
for specific conditions. See Application Note AN33 for
more details on SMBus monitoring.
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Resistor Settings: This method allows a greater range
of adjustability when connecting a finite value resistor
(in a specified range) between the multi-mode pin and
SGND.
Standard 1% resistor values are used, and only every
fourth E96 resistor value is used so the device can
reliably recognize the value of resistance connected to
the pin while eliminating the error associated with the
resistor accuracy. Up to 31 unique selections are
available using a single resistor.
I2C/SMBus Method: ZL2106 functions can be
configured via the I2C/SMBus interface using standard
PMBus commands. Additionally, any value that has
been configured using the pin-strap or resistor setting
methods can also be re-configured and/or verified via
the I2C/SMBus. See Application Note AN33 for more
details.
The SMBus device address and VOUT_MAX are the
only parameters that must be set by external pins. All
other device parameters can be set via the I2C/SMBus.
The device address is set using the SA pin.
VOUT_MAX is determined as 10% greater than the
voltage set by the VSET pin.
Resistor pin-straps are recommended to be used for all
available device parameters to allow a safe initial
power-up before configuration is stored via the
I2C/SMBus. For example, this can be accomplished by
pin-strapping the undervoltage lockout threshold (using
SS pin) to a value greater than the expected input
voltage, thus preventing the device from enabling prior
to loading a configuration file.
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6. Power Conversion Functional Description
6.1 Internal Bias Regulators and Input Supply
Connections
The ZL2106 employs three internal low dropout
(LDO) regulators to supply bias voltages for internal
circuitry, allowing it to operate from a single input
supply. The internal bias regulators are as follows:
VR:
The VR LDO provides a regulated 7 V bias
supply for the high-side MOSFET driver
circuit. It is powered from the VDDS pin and
supplies bias current internally. A 4.7 µF filter
capacitor is required at the VR pin. The VDDS
pin directly supplies the low-side MOSFET
driver circuit.
VRA: The VRA LDO provides a regulated 5 V bias
supply for the current sense circuit and other
analog circuitry. It is powered from the VDDS
pin and supplies bias current internally. A 4.7
µF filter capacitor is required at the VRA pin.
VIN
VIN
VIN
VDDS
VDDS
VDDS
VR
VR
VR
VRA
VRA
VRA
4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5V
5.5V < VIN ≤ 7.5V
7.5V < VIN ≤ 14V
V2P5: The V2P5 LDO provides a regulated 2.5 V bias
supply for the main controller circuitry. It is
powered from the VRA LDO and supplies bias
current internally. A 10 µF filter capacitor is
required at the V2P5 pin.
6.2 High-side Driver Boost Circuit
The gate drive voltage for the high-side MOSFET
driver is generated by a floating bootstrap capacitor, CB
(see Figure 9). When the lower MOSFET (QL) is
turned on, the SW node is pulled to ground and the
capacitor is charged from the internal VR bias
regulator through diode DB. When QL turns off and the
upper MOSFET (QH) turns on, the SW node is pulled
up to VDDP and the voltage on the bootstrap capacitor
is boosted approximately 6.5 V above VDDP to
provide the necessary voltage to power the high-side
driver. An internal Schottky diode is used with CB to
help maximize the high-side drive supply voltage.
6.3 Output Voltage Selection
The output voltage may be set to any voltage between
0.6 V and 5.0 V provided that the input voltage is
higher than the desired output voltage by an amount
sufficient to prevent the device from exceeding its
maximum duty cycle specification. Using the pin-strap
method, VOUT can be set to one of three standard
voltages as shown in Table 6.
Table 6. Pin-strap Output Voltage Settings
VSET
VOUT
LOW
1.2 V
OPEN
1.5 V
HIGH
3.3 V
Figure 13. Input Supply Connections
When the input supply (VDDS) is higher than 7.5 V,
the VR and VRA pins should not be connected to any
other pins. These pins should only have a filter
capacitor attached. Due to the dropout voltage
associated with the VR and VRA bias regulators, the
VDDS pin must be connected to these pins for designs
operating from a supply below 7.5 V. Figure 13
illustrates the required connections for all cases.
Note: The internal bias regulators, VR and VRA, are
not designed to be outputs for powering other circuitry.
Do not attach external loads to any of these pins. Only
the multi-mode pins may be connected to the V2P5 pin
for logic HIGH settings.
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Table 7. ZL2106 Start-up Sequence
Step #
Step Name
Description
Input voltage is applied to the ZL2106’s VDD pins
1
Power Applied
(VDDP and VDDS).
The device will check for values stored in its internal
Internal Memory
memory. This step is also performed after a Restore
2
Check
command.
Multi-mode Pin
The device loads values configured by the multi3
Check
mode pins.
4
Device Ready
The device is ready to accept an enable signal.
The device requires approximately 2 ms following an
enable signal and prior to ramping its output.
5
Pre-ramp Delay
Additional pre-ramp delay may be configured using
the SS pin.
The resistor setting method can be used to set the
output voltage to levels not available in Table 6. To set
VOUT using resistors, use Table 8 to select the resistor
that corresponds to the desired voltage.
Table 8. Resistors for Setting Output Voltage
RSET
VOUT
RSET
VOUT
10 kΩ
0.6 V
46.4 kΩ
2.0 V
11 kΩ
0.7 V
51.1 kΩ
2.1 V
12.1 kΩ
0.75 V
56.2 kΩ
2.2 V
13.3 kΩ
0.8 V
61.9 kΩ
2.3 V
14.7 kΩ
0.9 V
68.1 kΩ
2.4 V
16.2 kΩ
1.0 V
75 kΩ
2.5 V
17.8 kΩ
1.1 V
82.5 kΩ
2.6 V
19.6 kΩ
1.2 V
90.9 kΩ
2.7 V
21.5 kΩ
1.25 V
100 kΩ
2.8 V
23.7 kΩ
1.3 V
110 kΩ
2.9 V
26.1 kΩ
1.4 V
121 kΩ
3.0 V
28.7 kΩ
1.5 V
133 kΩ
3.1 V
31.6 kΩ
1.6 V
147 kΩ
3.2 V
34.8 kΩ
1.7 V
162 kΩ
3.3 V
38.3 kΩ
1.8 V
178 kΩ
5.0 V
42.2 kΩ
1.9 V
The output voltage may also be set to any value
between 0.6 V and 5.0 V using the I2C interface. See
Application Note AN33 for details.
6.4 Start-up Procedure
The ZL2106 follows a specific internal start-up
procedure after power is applied to the VDD pins
(VDDP and VDDS). Table 7 describes the start-up
sequence.
If the device is to be synchronized to an external clock
source, the clock frequency must be stable prior to
asserting the EN pin. The device requires
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Time Duration
Depends on input supply
ramp time
Approx 5-10 ms (device
will ignore an enable
signal or PMBus traffic
during this period)
⎯
Approximately 2 ms
approximately 5-10 ms to check for specific values
stored in its internal memory. If the user has stored
values in memory, those values will be loaded. The
device will then check the status of all multi-mode pins
and load the values associated with the pin settings.
Once this process is completed, the device is ready to
accept commands via the I2C/SMBus interface and the
device is ready to be enabled. Once enabled, the device
requires approximately 2 ms before its output voltage
may be allowed to start its ramp-up process. If a softstart delay period less than 2 ms has been configured
(using PMBus commands), the device will default to a
2 ms delay period. If a delay period greater than 2 ms
is configured, the device will wait for the configured
delay period prior to starting to ramp its output.
After the delay period has expired, the output will
begin to ramp towards its target voltage according to
the pre-configured soft-start ramp time that has been
set using the SS pin. It should be noted that if the EN
pin is tied to VDDP or VDDS, the device will still
require approximately 5-10 ms before the output can
begin its ramp-up as described in Table 7.
6.5 Soft Start Delay and Ramp Times
It may be necessary to set a delay from when an enable
signal is received until the output voltage starts to ramp
to its target value. In addition, the designer may wish
to set the time required for VOUT to ramp to its target
value after the delay period has expired. These features
may be used as part of an overall inrush current
management strategy or to control how fast a load IC is
turned on. The ZL2106 gives the system designer
several options for precisely and independently
controlling both the delay and ramp time periods.
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The soft-start delay period begins when the EN pin is
asserted and ends when the delay time expires. The
soft-start delay period is set using the SS pin. Precise
ramp delay timing mode reduces the delay time
variations and is available when the appropriate bit in
the MISC_CONFIG register had been set. Please refer
to Application Note AN33 for details.
The soft-start ramp timer enables a precisely controlled
ramp to the nominal VOUT value that begins once the
delay period has expired. The ramp-up is guaranteed
monotonic and its slope may be precisely set using the
SS pin. Using the pin-strap method, the soft start delay
and ramp times can be set to one of three standard
values according to Table 9.
Table 9. Soft Start Delay and Ramp Settings
SS Pin
Delay and
UVLO
Setting
Ramp Time
LOW
2 ms
4.5 V
OPEN
5 ms
HIGH
10 ms
If the desired soft start delay and ramp times are not
one of the values listed in Table 9, the times can be set
to a custom value by connecting a resistor from the SS
pin to SGND using the appropriate resistor value from
Table 10. The value of this resistor is measured upon
start-up or Restore and will not change if the resistor is
varied after power has been applied to the ZL2106 (see
Figure 14).
Figure 14. SS Pin Resistor Connections
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Table 10. Delay and Ramp Configuration
Delay
Ramp
RSS
UVLO
Time
Time
10 kΩ
2ms
2ms
11 kΩ
5ms
12.1 kΩ
10ms
13.3 kΩ
2ms
14.7 kΩ
5ms
5ms
16.2 kΩ
10ms
17.8 kΩ
20ms
4.5 V
19.6 kΩ
2ms
21.5 kΩ
5ms
10ms
23.7 kΩ
10ms
26.1 kΩ
20ms
28.7 kΩ
2ms
31.6 kΩ
5ms
20ms
34.8 kΩ
10ms
38.3 kΩ
20ms
42.2 kΩ
2ms
46.4 kΩ
5ms
2ms
51.1 kΩ
10ms
56.2 kΩ
20ms
61.9 kΩ
2ms
68.1 kΩ
5ms
5ms
75 kΩ
10ms
82.5 kΩ
20ms
10.8 V
90.9 kΩ
2ms
100 kΩ
5ms
10ms
110 kΩ
10ms
121 kΩ
20ms
133 kΩ
2ms
147 kΩ
5ms
20ms
162 kΩ
10ms
178 kΩ
20ms
The soft start delay and ramp times can also be set to
custom values via the I2C/SMBus interface. When the
SS delay time is set to 0 ms, the device will begin its
ramp-up after the internal circuitry has initialized
(approx. 2 ms). When the soft-start ramp period is set
to 0 ms, the output will ramp up as quickly as the
output load capacitance and loop settings will allow. It
is generally recommended to set the soft-start ramp to a
value greater than 500 μs to prevent inadvertent fault
conditions due to excessive inrush current.
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6.6 Power Good (PG)
The ZL2106 provides a Power Good (PG) signal that
indicates the output voltage is within a specified
tolerance of its target level and no fault condition
exists. By default, the PG pin will assert if the output is
within +15%/-10% of the target voltage. These limits
may be changed via the I2C/SMBus interface. See
Application Note AN33 for details.
A PG delay period is the time from when all conditions
for asserting PG are met and when the PG pin is
actually asserted. This feature is commonly used
instead of an external reset controller to signal the
power supply is at its target voltage prior to enabling
any powered circuitry. By default, the ZL2106 PG
delay is set to 1 ms and may be changed using the
I2C/SMBus interface as described in AN33.
6.7 Switching Frequency and PLL
The ZL2106 incorporates an internal phase-locked
loop (PLL) to clock the internal circuitry. The PLL can
be driven by an external clock source connected to the
SYNC pin. When using the internal oscillator, the
SYNC pin can be configured as a clock source for
other Zilker Labs devices.
The SYNC pin is a unique pin that can perform
multiple functions depending on how it is configured.
The CFG pin is used to select the operating mode of
the SYNC pin as shown in Table 11. Figure 15
illustrates the typical connections for each mode.
Table 11. SYNC Pin Function Selection
CFG Pin
SYNC Pin Function
LOW
SYNC is configured as an input
OPEN
Auto detect mode
SYNC is configured as an output fSW =
HIGH
400 kHz
Configuration A: SYNC OUTPUT
When the SYNC pin is configured as an output (CFG
pin is tied HIGH), the device will run from its internal
oscillator and will drive the resulting internal oscillator
signal (preset to 400 kHz) onto the SYNC pin so other
devices can be synchronized to it. The SYNC pin will
not be checked for an incoming clock signal while in
this mode.
Configuration B: SYNC INPUT
When the SYNC pin is configured as an input (CFG
pin is tied LOW), the device will automatically check
for an external clock signal on the SYNC pin each time
Figure 15. SYNC Pin Configurations
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the EN pin is asserted. The internal oscillator will then
synchronize with the rising edge of the external clock.
The incoming clock signal must be in the range of 200
kHz to 1 MHz with a minimum duty cycle and must be
stable when the EN pin is asserted. The external clock
signal must also exhibit the necessary performance
requirements (see Table 3).
In the event of a loss of the external clock signal, the
output voltage may show transient over/undershoot. If
this happens, the ZL2106 will automatically switch to
its internal oscillator and switch at a frequency close to
the previous incoming frequency.
Configuration C: SYNC AUTO DETECT
When the SYNC pin is configured in auto detect mode
(CFG pin is left OPEN), the device will automatically
check for a clock signal on the SYNC pin after enable
is asserted. If a valid clock signal is present, the
ZL2106’s oscillator will then synchronize with the
rising edge of the external clock (refer to SYNC
INPUT description).
If no incoming clock signal is present, the ZL2106 will
configure the switching frequency according to the
state of the SYNC pin as listed in Table 12. In this
mode, the ZL2106 will only read the SYNC pin
connection during the start-up sequence. Changes to
the SYNC pin connection will not affect fSW until the
power (VDDS) is cycled off and on again.
Table 12. Switching Frequency Selection
SYNC Pin
Frequency
LOW
200 kHz
OPEN
400 kHz
HIGH
1 MHz
Resistor
See Table 13
If the user wishes to run the ZL2106 at a frequency not
listed in Table 12, the switching frequency can be set
using an external resistor, RSYNC, connected between
SYNC and SGND using Table 13.
Table 13. RSYNC Resistor Values
RSYNC
FSW
RSYNC
FSW
10 kΩ
11 kΩ
12.1 kΩ
13.3 kΩ
14.7 kΩ
16.2 kΩ
17.8 kΩ
200 kHz
222 kHz
242 kHz
267 kHz
296 kHz
320 kHz
364 kHz
23.7 kΩ
26.1 kΩ
28.7 kΩ
31.6 kΩ
34.8 kΩ
38.3 kΩ
46.4 kΩ
471 kHz
533 kHz
571 kHz
615 kHz
727 kHz
800 kHz
889 kHz
19.6 kΩ
21.5 kΩ
400 kHz
421 kHz
51.1 kΩ
1000 kHz
The switching frequency can also be set to any value
between 200 kHz and 1 MHz using the I2C/SMBus
interface. The available frequencies are defined by fSW
= 8 MHz/N, where whole number N is 8 ≤ N ≤ 40. See
Application Note AN33 for details.
If a value other than fSW = 8 MHz/N is entered using a
PMBus command, the internal circuitry will select the
valid switching frequency value that is closest to the
entered value. For example, if 810 kHz is entered, the
device will select 800 kHz (N=10).
Note: The switching frequency read back using the
appropriate PMBus command will differ slightly from
the selected value in Table 13. The difference is due to
hardware quantization.
When multiple Zilker Labs devices are used together,
connecting the SYNC pins together will force all
devices to synchronize with each other. The CFG pin
of one device must set its SYNC pin as an output and
the remaining devices must have their SYNC pins set
as an input or as auto detect.
Note: Precise ramp timing mode must be disabled to
use SYNC clock auto detect.
6.8 Component Selection
The ZL2106 is a synchronous buck converter with
integrated MOSFETs that uses an external inductor and
capacitors to perform the power conversion process.
The proper selection of the external components is
critical for optimized performance.
To select the appropriate external components for the
desired performance goals, the power supply
requirements listed in Table 14 must be defined.
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Table 14. Power Supply Requirements
Range
Example
Value
Input voltage (VIN)
4.5 – 14.0 V
12 V
Output voltage (VOUT)
0.6 – 5.0 V
3.3 V
Output current (IOUT)
0 to 6 A
4A
Output voltage ripple
(Vorip)
< 3% of VOUT
±1% of VOUT
Output load step (Iostep)
< Io
±25% of Io
Output load step rate
—
2.5 A/µs
Output deviation due to load
step
—
±3% of VOUT
120 °C
85 °C
Desired efficiency
—
85%
Other considerations
—
Optimize for
small size
Parameter
Maximum PCB temp.
6.8.1 Design Goal Trade-offs
The design of the buck power stage requires several
compromises among size, efficiency and cost. The
inductor core loss increases with frequency, so there is
a trade-off between a small output filter made possible
by a higher switching frequency and getting better
power supply efficiency. Size can be decreased by
increasing the switching frequency at the expense of
efficiency. Cost can be minimized by using throughhole inductors and capacitors; however these
components are physically large.
To start the design, select a frequency based on Table
15. This frequency is a starting point and may be
adjusted as the design progresses.
Table 15. Circuit Design Considerations
Frequency Range
Efficiency
Circuit Size
200 – 400 kHz
Highest
Larger
400 – 800 kHz
Moderate
Smaller
800 kHz – 1 MHz
Lower
Smallest
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6.8.2 Inductor Selection
The output inductor selection process must include
several trade-offs. A high inductance value will result
in a low ripple current (Iopp), which will reduce output
capacitance and produce a low output ripple voltage,
but may also compromise output transient load
performance. Therefore, a balance must be struck
between output ripple and optimal load transient
performance. A good starting point is to select the
output inductor ripple equal to the expected load
transient step magnitude (Iostep):
I opp = I ostep
Now the output inductance can be calculated using the
following equation, where VINM is the maximum input
voltage:
LOUT
⎛ V
VOUT × ⎜⎜1 − OUT
⎝ V INM
=
fsw × I opp
⎞
⎟⎟
⎠
The average inductor current is equal to the maximum
output current. The peak inductor current (ILpk) is
calculated using the following equation where IOUT is
the maximum output current:
I Lpk = I OUT +
I opp
2
Select an inductor rated for the average DC current
with a peak current rating above the peak current
computed above.
In over-current or short-circuit conditions, the inductor
may have currents greater than 2X the normal
maximum rated output current. It is desirable to use an
inductor that still provides some inductance to protect
the load and the internal MOSFETs from damaging
currents in this situation.
Once an inductor is selected, the DCR and core losses
in the inductor are calculated. Use the DCR specified
in the inductor manufacturer’s datasheet.
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PLDCR = DCR × I Lrms
After a capacitor has been selected, the resulting output
voltage ripple can be calculated using the following
equation:
2
ILrms is given by
(I )
2
2
I Lrms = I OUT +
opp
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where IOUT is the maximum output current. Next,
calculate the core loss of the selected inductor. Since
this calculation is specific to each inductor and
manufacturer, refer to the chosen inductor datasheet.
Add the core loss and the DCR loss and compare the
total loss to the maximum power dissipation
recommendation in the inductor datasheet.
6.8.3 Output Capacitor Selection
Several trade-offs must also be considered when
selecting an output capacitor. Low ESR values are
needed to have a small output deviation during
transient load steps (Vosag) and low output voltage
ripple (Vorip). However, capacitors with low ESR, such
as semi-stable (X5R and X7R) dielectric ceramic
capacitors, also have relatively low capacitance values.
Many designs can use a combination of high
capacitance devices and low ESR devices in parallel.
For high ripple currents, a low capacitance value can
cause a significant amount of output voltage ripple.
Likewise, in high transient load steps, a relatively large
amount of capacitance is needed to minimize the
output voltage deviation while the inductor current
ramps up or down to the new steady state output
current value.
As a starting point, apportion one-half of the output
ripple voltage to the capacitor ESR and the other half
to capacitance, as shown in the following equations:
I opp
C OUT =
8 × f sw ×
Vorip
2
Vorip = I opp × ESR +
I opp
8 × f sw × C OUT
Because each part of this equation was made to be less
than or equal to half of the allowed output ripple
voltage, the Vorip should be less than the desired
maximum output ripple.
6.8.4 Input Capacitor
It is highly recommended that dedicated input
capacitors be used in any point-of-load design, even
when the supply is powered from a heavily filtered 5 or
12 V “bulk” supply from an off-line power supply.
This is because of the high RMS ripple current that is
drawn by the buck converter topology. This ripple
(ICINrms) can be determined from the following
equation:
I CINrms = I OUT × D × (1 − D )
Without capacitive filtering near the power supply
circuit, this current would flow through the supply bus
and return planes, coupling noise into other system
circuitry. The input capacitors should be rated at 1.2X
the ripple current calculated above to avoid
overheating of the capacitors due to the high ripple
current, which can cause premature failure. Ceramic
capacitors with X7R or X5R dielectric with low ESR
and 1.1X the maximum expected input voltage are
recommended.
6.8.5 Bootstrap Capacitor Selection
The high-side driver boost circuit utilizes an internal
Schottky diode (DB) and an external bootstrap
capacitor (CB) to supply sufficient gate drive for the
high-side MOSFET driver. CB should be a 47 nF
ceramic type rated for at least 10 V.
6.8.6 CV2P5 Selection
ESR =
Vorip
2 × I opp
Use these values to make an initial capacitor selection,
using a single capacitor or several capacitors in
parallel.
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This capacitor is used to both stabilize and provide
noise filtering for the 2.5 V internal power supply. It
should be between 4.7 and 10 µF, should use a semistable X5R or X7R dielectric ceramic with a low ESR
(less than 10 mΩ) and should have a rating of 4 V or
more.
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6.8.7 CVR Selection
This capacitor is used to both stabilize and provide
noise filtering for the 7 V reference supply. It should
be between 4.7 and 10 µF, should use a semi-stable
X5R or X7R dielectric ceramic capacitor with a low
ESR (less than 10 mΩ) and should have a rating of 10
V or more. Because the current for the bootstrap
supply is drawn from this capacitor, CVR should be
sized at least 10X the value of CB so that a discharged
CB does not cause the voltage on it to droop
excessively during a CB recharge pulse.
6.8.8 CVRA Selection
This capacitor is used to both stabilize and provide
noise filtering for the analog 5 V reference supply. It
should be between 2.2 and 10 µF, should use a semistable X5R or X7R dielectric ceramic capacitor with a
low ESR (less than 10 mΩ) and should have a rating of
6.3 V or more.
6.8.9 Thermal Considerations
In typical applications, the ZL2106’s high efficiency
will limit the internal power dissipation inside the
package. However, in applications that require a high
ambient operating temperature the user must perform
some thermal analysis to ensure that the ZL2106’s
maximum junction temperature is not exceeded.
The ZL2106 has a maximum junction temperature
limit of 125 °C, and the internal over temperature
limiting circuitry will force the device to shut down if
its junction temperature exceeds this threshold. In
order to calculate the maximum junction temperature,
the user must first calculate the power dissipated inside
the IC (PQ) as follows:
(
2
PQ = I LOAD
)[(R
DS (ON )QH
)(D) + (R
DS (ON )QL
6.9 Current Sensing and Current Limit Threshold
Selection
The ZL2106 incorporates a patented “lossless” current
sensing method across the internal low-side MOSFET
that is independent of RDS(ON) variations, including
temperature. The default value for the gain, which does
not represent a RDS(ON) value, and the offset of the
internal current sensing circuit can be modified by the
IOUT_CAL_GAIN
and
IOUT_CAL_OFFSET
commands.
The design should include a current limiting
mechanism to protect the power supply from damage
and prevent excessive current from being drawn from
the input supply in the event that the output is shorted
to ground or an overload condition is imposed on the
output. Current limiting is accomplished by sensing the
current through the circuit during a portion of the duty
cycle. The current limit threshold is set to 9 A by
default. The current limit threshold can set to a custom
value via the I2C/SMBus interface. Please refer to
Application Note AN33 for further details.
Additionally, the ZL2106 gives the power supply
designer several choices for the fault response during
over or under current conditions. The user can select
the number of violations allowed before declaring a
fault, a blanking time and the action taken when a fault
is detected. The blanking time represents the time
when no current measurement is taken. This is to avoid
taking a reading just after a current load step (less
accurate due to potential ringing). Please refer to
Application note AN33 for further details.
)(1− D)]
The maximum operating junction temperature can then
be calculated using the following equation:
T j max = TPCB + (PQ × θ JC )
Where TPCB is the expected maximum printed circuit
board temperature and θJC is the junction-to-case
thermal resistance for the ZL2106 package.
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Table 16. Resistor Settings for Loop Compensation
fn Range
fzesr Range
RFC
fzesr > fsw/10
10 kΩ
fsw/60 < fn < fsw/30
fsw/10 > fzesr > fsw/30
11 kΩ
fsw/30 > fzesr > fsw/60
12.1 kΩ
fzesr > fsw/10
13.3 kΩ
fsw/120 < fn < fsw/60
fsw/10 > fzesr > fsw/30
14.7 kΩ
fsw/30 > fzesr > fsw/60
16.2 kΩ
fzesr > fsw/10
17.8 kΩ
fsw/240 < fn <
fsw/10 > fzesr > fsw/30
19.6 kΩ
fsw/120
fsw/30 > fzesr > fsw/60
21.5 kΩ
shown in Table 16 will yield a conservative crossover
frequency at a fixed fraction of the switching
frequency (fSW/20) and 60° of phase margin.
Step 1: Using the following equation, calculate the
resonant frequency of the LC filter, fn.
fn =
The ZL2106 operates as a voltage-mode synchronous
buck controller with a fixed frequency PWM scheme.
Although the ZL2106 uses a digital control loop, it
operates much like a traditional analog PWM
controller. Figure 16 is a simplified block diagram of
the ZL2106 control loop, which differs from an analog
control loop only by the constants in the PWM and
compensation blocks. As in the analog controller case,
the compensation block compares the output voltage to
the desired voltage reference and compensation zeroes
are added to keep the loop stable. The resulting
integrated error signal is used to drive the PWM logic,
converting the error signal to a duty cycle to drive the
internal MOSFETs.
2π L × C
Step 2: Calculate the ESR zero frequency (fzesr).
f zesr =
Step 3:
6.10 Loop Compensation
1
1
2πCRc
Based on Table 16,
appropriate resistor, RFC.
determine
the
The loop compensation coefficients can also be set via
the I2C/SMBus interface. Please refer to Application
Note AN33 for further details. Also refer to
Application Note AN35 for further technical details on
setting loop compensation.
6.11 Driver Dead-time Control
The ZL2106 utilizes a predetermined fixed dead-time
applied between the gate drive signals for the top and
bottom MOSFETs.
In a synchronous buck converter, the MOSFET drive
circuitry must be operated such that the top and bottom
MOSFETs are never in the conducting state at the
same time. This is because potentially damaging
currents flow in the circuit if both MOSFETs are on
simultaneously for periods of time exceeding a few
nanoseconds. Conversely, long periods of time in
which both MOSFETs are off reduces overall circuit
efficiency by allowing current to flow in their parasitic
body diodes.
Therefore, it is advantageous to minimize the deadtime to provide peak optimal efficiency without
compromising system reliability. The ZL2106 has
optimized the dead-time for the integrated MOSFETs
to maximizing efficiency.
Figure 16. Control Loop Block Diagram
In the ZL2106, the compensation zeros are set by
configuring the FC pin or via the I2C/SMBus interface
once the user has calculated the required settings. This
method eliminates the inaccuracies due to the
component tolerances associated with using external
resistors and capacitors required with traditional analog
controllers. Utilizing the loop compensation settings
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7. Power Management Functional Description
7.1 Input Undervoltage Lockout
The input undervoltage lockout (UVLO) prevents the
ZL2106 from operating when the input falls below a
preset threshold, indicating the input supply is out of
its specified range. The UVLO threshold (VUVLO) can
be set to either 4.5 V or 10.8 V using the SS pin
according to Table 10.
The UVLO voltage can also be set to any value
between 2.85 V and 16 V via the I2C/SMBus interface.
Once an input undervoltage fault condition occurs, the
device can respond in a number of ways as follows:
1. Continue operating without interruption.
2. Continue operating for a given delay period,
followed by shutdown if the fault still exists. The
device will remain in shutdown until instructed to
restart.
3. Initiate an immediate shutdown until the fault has
been cleared. The user can select a specific number
of retry attempts.
The default response from a UVLO fault is an
immediate shutdown of the device. Please refer to
Application Note AN33 for details on how to configure
the UVLO threshold or to select specific UVLO fault
response options via the I2C/SMBus interface.
7.2 Output Overvoltage Protection
The ZL2106 offers an internal output overvoltage
protection circuit that can be used to protect sensitive
load circuitry from being subjected to a voltage higher
than its prescribed limits. A hardware comparator is
used to compare the actual output voltage (seen at the
VSEN pin) to a threshold set to 15% higher than the
target output voltage (the default setting). If the VSEN
voltage exceeds this threshold, the PG pin will deassert and the device can then respond in a number of
ways as follows:
The default response from an overvoltage fault is to
immediately shut down. For continuous overvoltage
protection when operating from an external clock, the
only allowed response is an immediate shutdown.
Please refer to Application Note AN33 for details on
how to select specific overvoltage fault response
options via I2C/SMBus.
7.3 Output Pre-Bias Protection
An output pre-bias condition exists when an externally
applied voltage is present on a power supply’s output
before the power supply’s control IC is enabled.
Certain applications require that the converter not be
allowed to sink current during start up if a pre-bias
condition exists at the output. The ZL2106 provides
pre-bias protection by sampling the output voltage
prior to initiating an output ramp.
If a pre-bias voltage lower than the target voltage exists
after the pre-configured delay period has expired, the
target voltage is set to match the existing pre-bias
voltage and both drivers are enabled. The output
voltage is then ramped to the final regulation value at
the ramp rate set by the SS pin.
The actual time the output will take to ramp from the
pre-bias voltage to the target voltage will vary
depending on the pre-bias voltage but the total time
elapsed from when the delay period expires and when
the output reaches its target value will match the preconfigured ramp time (see Figure 17).
1. Initiate an immediate shutdown until the fault has
been cleared. The user can select a specific number
of retry attempts.
2. Turn off the high-side MOSFET and turn on the
low-side MOSFET. The low-side MOSFET
remains on until the device attempts a restart.
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7.4 Output Overcurrent Protection
The ZL2106 can protect the power supply from
damage if the output is shorted to ground or if an
overload condition is imposed on the output. Once the
current limit threshold has been selected (see Section
6.9 “Current Limit Threshold Selection”), the user may
determine the desired course of action in response to
the fault condition. The following overcurrent
protection response options are available:
1. Initiate a shutdown and attempt to restart an
infinite number of times with a preset delay period
between attempts.
2. Initiate a shutdown and attempt to restart a preset
number of times with a preset delay period
between attempts.
3. Continue operating for a given delay period,
followed by shutdown if the fault still exists.
4. Continue operating through the fault (this could
result in permanent damage to the power supply).
5. Initiate an immediate shutdown.
Figure 17. Output Responses to Pre-bias Voltages
If a pre-bias voltage higher than the target voltage
exists after the pre-configured delay period has
expired, the target voltage is set to match the existing
pre-bias voltage and both drivers are enabled with a
PWM duty cycle that would ideally create the pre-bias
voltage.
Once the pre-configured soft-start ramp period has
expired, the PG pin will be asserted (assuming the prebias voltage is not higher than the overvoltage limit).
The PWM will then adjust its duty cycle to match the
original target voltage and the output will ramp down
to the pre-configured output voltage.
If a pre-bias voltage higher than the overvoltage limit
exists, the device will not initiate a turn-on sequence
and will declare an overvoltage fault condition to exist.
In this case, the device will respond based on the
output overvoltage fault response method that has been
selected. See Section 7.2 “Output Overvoltage
Protection,” for response options due to an overvoltage
condition.
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The default response from an overcurrent fault is an
immediate shutdown of the device. Please refer to
Application Note AN33 for details on how to select
specific overcurrent fault response options via
I2C/SMBus.
7.5 Thermal Overload Protection
The ZL2106 includes an on-chip thermal sensor that
continuously measures the internal temperature of the
die and will shutdown the device when the temperature
exceeds the preset limit. The factory default
temperature limit is set to 125 °C, but the user may set
the limit to a different value if desired. See Application
Note AN33 for details. Note that setting a higher
thermal limit via the I2C/SMBus interface may result in
permanent damage to the device. Once the device has
been disabled due to an internal temperature fault, the
user may select one of several fault response options as
follows:
1. Initiate a shutdown and attempt to restart an
infinite number of times with a preset delay period
between attempts.
2. Initiate a shutdown and attempt to restart a preset
number of times with a preset delay period
between attempts.
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3. Continue operating for a given delay period,
followed by shutdown if the fault still exists.
4. Continue operating through the fault (this could
result in permanent damage to the power supply).
5. Initiate an immediate shutdown.
2. Ratiometric. This mode configures the ZL2106 to
ramp its output voltage at a rate that is a percentage
of the voltage applied to the VTRK pin. The
default setting is 50%, but an external resistor may
be used to configure a different tracking ratio.
If the user has configured the device to restart, the
device will wait the preset delay period (if configured
to do so) and will then check the device temperature. If
the temperature has dropped below a threshold that is
approx 15 °C lower than the selected temperature fault
limit, the device will attempt to re-start. If the
temperature still exceeds the fault limit the device will
wait the preset delay period and retry again.
The default response from a temperature fault is an
immediate shutdown of the device. Please refer to
Application Note AN33 for details on how to select
specific temperature fault response options via
I2C/SMBus.
7.6 Voltage Tracking
Numerous high performance systems place stringent
demands on the order in which the power supply
voltages are turned on. This is particularly true when
powering FPGAs, ASICs, and other advanced
processor devices that require multiple supply voltages
to power a single die. In most cases, the I/O interface
operates at a higher voltage than the core and therefore
the core supply voltage must not exceed the I/O supply
voltage according to the manufacturers' specifications.
Voltage tracking protects these sensitive ICs by
limiting the differential voltage between multiple
power supplies during the power-up and power down
sequence. The ZL2106 integrates a lossless tracking
scheme that allows its output to track a voltage that is
applied to the VTRK pin with no additional
components required. The VTRK pin is an analog
input that, when tracking mode is enabled, configures
the voltage applied to the VTRK pin to act as a
reference for the device’s output regulation.
The ZL2106 offers two modes of tracking. Figure
18 illustrates the output voltage waveform for the
two tracking modes.
1. Coincident. This mode configures the ZL2106 to
ramp its output voltage at the same rate as the
voltage applied to the VTRK pin.
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Figure 18. Tracking Modes
The master device in a tracking group is defined as the
device that has the highest target output voltage within
the group. This master device will control the ramp
rate of all tracking devices and is not configured for
tracking mode. A delay of at least 10 ms must be
configured into the master device using the SS pin, and
the user may also configure a specific ramp rate using
the SS pin. Tracking mode is enabled through the CFG
pin, as shown in Table 20, and configured through the
SS pin, as show in Table 17.
Any device that is configured for tracking mode will
ignore its soft-start delay and ramp time settings (SS
pin) and its output will take on the turn-on/turn-off
characteristics of the reference voltage present at the
VTRK pin. All of the ENABLE pins in the tracking
group must be connected together and driven by a
single logic source.
Tracking mode can also be configured via the
I2C/SMBus interface by using the TRACK_CONFIG
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PMBus command. Please refer to Application Note
AN33 for more information on configuring tracking
mode using PMBus.
7.7 Voltage Margining
The ZL2106 offers a simple means to vary its output
higher or lower than its nominal voltage setting in
order to determine whether the load device is capable
of operating over its specified supply voltage range.
The MGN command is set by driving the MGN pin or
through the I2C/SMBus interface. The MGN pin is a
tri-level input that is continuously monitored and can
be driven directly by a processor I/O pin or other logiclevel output.
The ZL2106’s output will be forced higher than
nominal set point when the MGN command is
HIGH, and the output will be forced lower than
nominal set point when the MGN command is
its
set
its
set
Table 17. Tracking Mode Configuration
Tracking
Upper Track Limit
UVLO
RSS
Ratio
19.6 kΩ
Limited by target
voltage
21.5 kΩ
100%
23.7 kΩ
Limited by VTRK
pin voltage
26.1 kΩ
4.5V
28.7 kΩ
Limited by target
voltage
31.6 kΩ
50%
34.8 kΩ
Limited by VTRK
pin voltage
38.3 kΩ
42.2 kΩ
46.4 kΩ
56.2 kΩ
61.9 kΩ
10.8V
68.1 kΩ
50%
75 kΩ
82.5 kΩ
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The margin limits and the MGN command can both be
set individually through the I2C/SMBus interface.
Additionally, the transition rate between the nominal
output voltage and either margin limit can be
configured through the I2C/SMBus interface. Please
refer to Application Note AN33 for detailed
instructions
on
modifying
the
margining
configurations.
Ramp-up/down Behavior
Output not allowed to decrease before PG
Output will always follow VTRK
Output not allowed to decrease before PG
Output will always follow VTRK
Output not allowed to decrease before PG
Output will always follow VTRK
Output not allowed to decrease before PG
Output will always follow VTRK
Limited by target
voltage
Output not allowed to decrease before PG
Limited by VTRK
pin voltage
Output not allowed to decrease before PG
Limited by target
voltage
Output not allowed to decrease before PG
Limited by VTRK
pin voltage
Output not allowed to decrease before PG
100%
51.1 kΩ
LOW. Default margin limits of VNOM ±5% are preloaded in the factory, but the margin limits can be
modified through the I2C/SMBus interface to as high
as VNOM + 10% or as low as 0V, where VNOM is the
nominal output voltage set point determined by the
VSET pin. A safety feature prevents the user from
configuring the output voltage to exceed VNOM + 10%
under any conditions.
Output will always follow VTRK
Output will always follow VTRK
Output will always follow VTRK
Output will always follow VTRK
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7.8 I2C/SMBus Communications
The ZL2106 provides an I2C/SMBus digital interface
that enables the user to configure all aspects of the
device operation as well as monitor the input and
output parameters. The ZL2106 can be used with any
standard 2-wire I2C host device.
In addition, the device is compatible with SMBus
version 2.0 and includes an SALRT line to help
mitigate bandwidth limitations related to continuous
fault monitoring. Pull-up resistors are required on the
I2C/SMBus as specified in the SMBus 2.0
specification. The ZL2106 accepts most standard
PMBus commands. When controlling the device with
PMBus commands, it is recommended that the enable
pin is tied to SGND.
7.9 I2C/SMBus Device Address Selection
When communicating with multiple devices using the
I2C/SMBus interface, each device must have its own
unique address so the host can distinguish between the
devices. The device address can be set according to the
pin-strap options listed in Table 18. Address values are
right-justified.
Table 18. SMBus Device Address Selection
SA Pin Setting
SMBus Address
LOW
0x20
OPEN
0x21
HIGH
0x22
If additional device addresses are required, a resistor
can be connected to the SA pin according to Table 19 to
provide up to 30 unique device addresses.
Table 19. SMBus Address Values
SMBus
RSA
RSA
Address
10 kΩ
0x20
42.2 kΩ
11 kΩ
0x21
46.4 kΩ
12.1 kΩ
0x22
51.1 kΩ
13.3 kΩ
0x23
56.2 kΩ
14.7 kΩ
0x24
61.9 kΩ
16.2 kΩ
0x25
68.1 kΩ
17.8 kΩ
0x26
75 kΩ
19.6 kΩ
0x27
82.5 kΩ
21.5 kΩ
0x28
90.9 kΩ
23.7 kΩ
0x29
100 kΩ
26.1 kΩ
0x2A
110 kΩ
28.7 kΩ
0x2B
121 kΩ
34.8 kΩ
0x2C
133 kΩ
31.6 kΩ
0x2D
147 kΩ
38.3 kΩ
0x2E
162 kΩ
SMBus
Address
0x2F
0x30
0x31
0x32
0x33
0x34
0x35
0x36
0x37
0x38
0x39
0x3A
0x3B
0x3C
0x3D
7.10 Digital-DC Bus
The Digital-DC Communications (DDC) bus is used to
communicate between Zilker Labs Digital-DC devices.
This dedicated bus provides the communication
channel between devices for features such as
sequencing and fault spreading. The DDC pin on all
Digital-DC devices in an application should be
connected together. A pull-up resistor is required on
the DDC bus in order to guarantee the rise time as
follows:
Rise time = RPU * CLOAD ≈ 1μs,
Where RPU is the DDC bus pull-up resistance and
CLOAD is the bus loading. The pull-up resistor may be
tied to VRA or to an external 3.3 V or 5 V supply as
long as this voltage is present prior to or during device
power-up. As rules of thumb, each device connected to
the DDC bus presents approx 10 pF of capacitive
loading, and each inch of FR4 PCB trace introduces
approx 2 pF. The ideal design will use a central pull-up
resistor that is well-matched to the total load
capacitance. In power module applications, the user
should consider whether to place the pull-up resistor on
the module or on the PCB of the end application.
The minimum pull-up resistance should be limited to a
value that enables any device to assert the bus to a
voltage that will ensure a logic 0 (typically 0.8 V at the
device monitoring point) given the pull-up voltage (5
V if tied to VRA) and the pull-down current capability
of the ZL2106 (nominally 4 mA).
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7.11 Phase Spreading
When multiple point of load converters share a
common DC input supply, it is desirable to adjust the
clock phase offset of each device such that not all
devices start to switch simultaneously. Setting each
converter to start its switching cycle at a different point
in time can dramatically reduce input capacitance
requirements and efficiency losses. Since the peak
current drawn from the input supply is effectively
spread out over a period of time, the peak current
drawn at any given moment is reduced and the power
losses proportional to the IRMS2 are reduced
dramatically.
In order to enable phase spreading, all converters must
be synchronized to the same switching clock. The CFG
pin is used to set the configuration of the SYNC pin for
each device as described in Section 6.7 “Switching
Frequency and PLL”.
Selecting the phase offset for the device is
accomplished by selecting a device address according
to the following equation:
Phase offset = device address x 45°
For example:
• A device address of 0x00 or 0x20 would
configure no phase offset
• A device address of 0x01 or 0x21 would
configure 45° of phase offset
• A device address of 0x02 or 0x22 would
configure 90° of phase offset
The phase offset of each device may also be set to any
value between 0° and 360° in 22.5° increments via the
I2C/SMBus interface. Refer to Application Note AN33
for further details.
7.12 Output Sequencing
A group of Zilker Labs devices may be configured to
power up in a predetermined sequence. This feature is
especially useful when powering advanced processors,
FPGAs, and ASICs that require one supply to reach its
operating voltage prior to another supply reaching its
operating voltage in order to avoid latch-up from
occurring. Multi-device sequencing can be achieved by
configuring each device through the I2C/SMBus
interface or by using Zilker Labs patented autonomous
sequencing mode.
Autonomous sequencing mode configures sequencing
by using events transmitted between devices over the
DDC bus.
Table 20. CFG Pin Configurations for Sequencing
and Tracking
SYNC Pin
Sequencing
RCFG
Configuration
Configuration
Low
Input
Sequencing and
Tracking are
Open
Auto detect
disabled.
High
Output
Input
10 kΩ
Sequencing and
Tracking are
Auto detect
11 kΩ
disabled.
Output
12.1 kΩ
Input
14.7 kΩ
Device is FIRST in
nested sequence.
Auto detect
16.2 kΩ
Tracking disabled.
Output
17.8 kΩ
Input
21.5 kΩ
Device is LAST in
Auto detect
23.7 kΩ
nested sequence.
Tracking disabled.
Output
26.1 kΩ
31.6 kΩ
34.8 kΩ
38.3 kΩ
46.4 kΩ
51.1 kΩ
56.2 kΩ
Input
Auto detect
Output
Input
Auto detect
Output
Device is MIDDLE in
nested sequence.
Tracking disabled.
Sequence disabled.
Tracking enabled as
defined in Table 17.
The sequencing order is determined using each
device’s SMBus address. Using autonomous
sequencing mode (configured using the CFG pin), the
devices must be assigned sequential SMBus addresses
with no missing addresses in the chain. This mode will
also constrain each device to have a phase offset
according to its SMBus address as described in section
7.11 “Phase Spreading”.
The sequencing group will turn on in order starting
with the device with the lowest SMBus address and
will continue through to turn on each device in the
address chain until all devices connected have been
turned on. When turning off, the device with the
highest SMBus address will turn off first followed in
reverse order by the other devices in the group.
Sequencing is configured by connecting a resistor from
the CFG pin to ground as described in Table 20. The
CFG pin is also used to set the configuration of the
SYNC pin as well as to determine the sequencing
method and order.
Please refer to section 6.7
“Switching Frequency and PLL” for more details on
the operating parameters of the SYNC pin.
Multiple device sequencing may also be achieved by
issuing PMBus commands to assign the preceding
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device in the sequencing chain as well as the device
that will follow in the sequencing chain. This method
places fewer restrictions on the SMBus address (no
need of sequential address) and also allows the user to
assign any phase offset to any device irrespective of its
SMBus device address.
The Enable pins of all devices in a sequencing group
must be tied together and driven high to initiate a
sequenced turn-on of the group. Enable must be driven
low to initiate a sequenced turnoff of the group. Please
refer to Application Note AN33 for details on
sequencing via the I2C/SMBus interface.
7.13 Fault Spreading
Digital-DC devices can be configured to broadcast a
fault event over the DDC bus to the other devices in
the group. When a non-destructive fault occurs and the
device is configured to shut down on a fault, the device
will shut down and broadcast the fault event over the
DDC bus. The other devices on the DDC bus will shut
down together if configured to do so, and will attempt
to re-start in their prescribed order if configured to do
so.
7.14 Monitoring via I2C/SMBus
A system controller can monitor a wide variety of
different ZL2106 system parameters through the
I2C/SMBus interface. The device can monitor for fault
conditions by monitoring the SALRT pin, which will
be pulled low when any number of pre-configured fault
conditions occur.
The PMBus host should respond to SALRT as follows:
1. ZL device pulls SALRT low.
2. PMBus host detects that SALRT is now low,
performs transmission with Alert Response
Address to find which ZL device is pulling
SALRT low.
3. PMBus host talks to the ZL device that has
pulled SALRT low. The actions that the host
performs are up to the system designer.
If multiple devices are faulting, SALRT will still be
low after doing the above steps and will require
transmission with the Alert Response Address
repeatedly until all faults are cleared. Please refer to
Application Note AN33 for details on how to monitor
specific parameters via the I2C/SMBus interface.
7.15 Snapshot™ Parametric Capture
The ZL2106 offers a special feature that enables the
user to capture parametric data during normal
operation or following a fault. The Snapshot
functionality is enabled by setting bit 1 of
MISC_CONFIG to 1.
The Snapshot feature enables the user to read the
parameters listed in Table 21 via a block read transfer
through the SMBus. This can be done during normal
operation, although it should be noted that reading the
22 bytes will occupy the SMBus for some time.
The device can also be monitored continuously for any
number of power conversion parameters including
input voltage, output voltage, output current, internal
junction temperature, switching frequency and duty
cycle.
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Table 21. Snapshot Parameters
Byte
Description
31:22
Reserved
21:20
Vin
19:18
Vout
17:16
Iout,ave
15:14
Iout,peak
13:12
Duty cycle
11:10
Internal temp
9:8
External temp
7:6
fsw
5
Vout status
4
Iout status
3
Input status
2
Temp status
1
CML status
0
Mfr specific status
Format
Linear
Linear
Vout Linear
Linear
Linear
Linear
Linear
Linear
Linear
Byte
Byte
Byte
Byte
Byte
Byte
The SNAPSHOT_CONTROL command enables the
user to store the snapshot parameters to Flash memory
in response to a pending fault as well as to read the
stored data from Flash memory after a fault has
occurred. Table 22 describes the usage of this
command. Automatic writes to Flash memory
following a fault are triggered when any fault threshold
level is exceeded, provided that the specific fault’s
response is to shut down (writing to Flash memory is
not allowed if the device is configured to re-try
following the specific fault condition).
It should also be noted that the device’s VDD voltage
must be maintained during the time when the device is
writing the data to Flash memory; a process that
requires between 700-1400 µs depending on whether
the data is set up for a block write. Undesirable results
may be observed if the device’s VDD supply drops
below 3.0 V during this process.
Table 22. SNAPSHOT_CONTROL Command
Data
Description
Value
1
Copies current SNAPSHOT values from
Flash memory to RAM for immediate
access using SNAPSHOT command.
2
Writes current SNAPSHOT values to Flash
memory. Only available when device is
disabled.
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In the event that the device experiences a fault and
power is lost, the user can extract the last SNAPSHOT
parameters stored during the fault by writing a 1 to
SNAPSHOT_CONTROL (transfers data from Flash
memory to RAM) and then issuing a SNAPSHOT
command (reads data from RAM via SMBus).
7.16 Non-Volatile Memory and Device Security
Features
The ZL2106 has internal non-volatile memory where
user configurations are stored. Integrated security
measures ensure that the user can only restore the
device to a level that has been made available to them.
Refer to Section 6.4 “Start-up Procedure,” for details
on how the device loads stored values from internal
memory during start-up.
During the initialization process, the ZL2106 checks
for stored values contained in its internal memory. The
ZL2106 offers two internal memory storage units that
are accessible by the user as follows:
1. Default Store: A power supply module
manufacturer may want to protect the module from
damage by preventing the user from being able to
modify certain values that are related to the
physical construction of the module. In this case,
the module manufacturer would use the Default
Store and would allow the user to restore the
device to its default setting but would restrict the
user from restoring the device to the factory
settings.
2. User Store: The manufacturer of a piece of
equipment may want to provide the ability to
modify certain power supply settings while still
protecting the equipment from modifying values
that can lead to a system level fault. The equipment
manufacturer would use the User Store to achieve
this goal.
Please refer to Application Note AN33 for details on
how to set specific security measures via the
I2C/SMBus interface.
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8. Package Dimensions
Notes:
1.
Dim ensions a nd tolera nces conf orm to ASME
Y1 4 . 5 M – 1 9 9 4 .
2.
All dim ensions a re in m illim eters, θ is in degrees.
3.
4.
N is the tota l num ber of term ina ls.
Dim ension b a pplies to m eta liz ed term ina l a nd
is m ea sured between 0 . 1 5 a nd 0 . 3 3 m m f rom
term ina l tip. If the term ina l ha s the optiona l
ra dius on the other end of the term ina l, the
dim ension b should not be m ea sured in tha t
ra dius a rea .
ND a nd NE ref er to the num ber of term ina ls
on ea ch D a nd E side respectively.
Ma x pa ck a ge wa rpa ge is 0 . 0 5 m m .
Ma xim um a llowa ble burrs is 0 . 0 7 6 m m in a ll
directions.
Pin # 1 ID on top will be la ser m a rk ed.
Bila tera l copla na rity z one a pplies to the exposed
hea t sink slug a s well a s the term ina ls.
This dra wing conf orm s to JEDEC registered outline
MO- 2 2 0 .
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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YM
DIMENSIONS
BO
L
MIN.
A
A1
A3
0.8 0
0.0 0
θ
0
k
D
E
e
N
ND
NE
L
b
D2
E2
0.5 5
0.1 8
4.0 0
4.0 0
NOM.
N
MAX.
0.8 5
0.9 0
0.0 2
0.0 5
0 . 2 0 REF
12
0 . 2 0 MIN
6 . 0 BSC
6 . 0 BSC
0 . 5 0 BSC
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9
9
0.6 0
0.2 5
4.1 0
4.1 0
O
T
E
2
3
5
5
0.6 5
0.3 0
4.2 0
4.2 0
4
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9. Ordering Information
10. Tools and Related Documentation
The following application support documents and tools are available to help simplify your design.
Item
Description
ZL2106EVK1
Evaluation Kit – ZL2106EV1, USB Adapter Board, GUI Software
AN10
Application Note: Thermal and Layout Guidelines
AN33
Application Note: PMBus Command Set
AN35
Application Note: Compensation Using CompZL
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11. Revision History
Rev. #
Description
Date
1.0
Initial Release
August 2008
1.1
Added Notes 1, 5, 8 and 9 to Table 3
Corrected Tj = 25 °C in Figure 2 and Figure 3
Added Tj ≤ 125 °C in Figure 5 and Figure 6
Added last paragraph to Section 5.4
Changed PG delay to 1 ms in Section 6.6
Added note for SYNC clock auto detect in Section 6.7
Updated first paragraph of Section 6.9
Changed default fault response to immediate shutdown in Sections 7.1 , 7.2 , 7.4 ,
and 7.5 .
Updated Ordering Information
Assigned file number FN6852 to datasheet as this will be the first release with an
Intersil file number. Replaced header and footer with Intersil header and footer.
FN6852.0
Updated disclaimer information to read “Intersil and it’s subsidiaries including Zilker
Labs, Inc.” No changes to datasheet content
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