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Application Note 1874
ZL2102DEMO1Z Demonstration Board Data Sheet
Description
Key Board Features
The ZL2102DEMO1Z is an innovative power conversion and
management IC that combines an integrated synchronous
step-down DC/DC converter with key power and fault
management functions in small package, resulting in a flexible
and integrated solution. The ZL2102DEMO1Z platform allows
quick evaluation of the highly configurable ZL2102DEMO1Z’s
performance and features in either stand-alone mode or via
the SMBus™ interface using Intersil’s PowerNavigator GUI
software.
• Small, compact design
• SMBus™ control interface
• VIN range of 7.5V to 14V
• VOUT adjustable from 0.6 V to 3.6 V
• Convenient power connection
• Onboard enable switch
• Power-good indicator
• Interconnectivity with other intersil demo boards
Specifications
This board has been configured and optimized for the following
operating conditions:
• VIN = 12V
• VOUT = 3.3V
References
FN8440 “ZL2102” Data Sheet.
Ordering Information
• IMAX = 6A
PART NUMBER
• fSW = 600kHz
ZL2102DEMO1Z
• Peak efficiency: >85% at 50% load
• Output ripple: <0.5% at 6A
DESCRIPTION
ZL2102 Evaluation Kit, one channel
(EVB, USB Adapter, Cable, Software)
• Dynamic response: 3.5%
(3A to 5A and 5A to 3A steps, di/dt = 2.5A/μs)
• Board temperature: +25°C
VIN
EN
SYNC
ZL2102
VOUT
DDC
SMBus
ENABLE
SW1
ENABLE
SYNC
ENABLE
SYNC
DDC
SMBus
DDC
SMBus
FIGURE 1. ZL2102DEMO1Z BLOCK DIAGRAM
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Functional Description
PCB Layout Notes
The ZL2102DEMO1Z Demo Board provides a simple platform to
demonstrate the features of the ZL2102. The ZL2102DEMO1Z
has a functionally optimized ZL2102 circuit layout that allows
efficient operation up to the maximum output current. Power and
load connections are provided through plug-in sockets.
Standalone operation is achieved using a combination of
pin-strap settings and stored settings. The pin-strap setting
details are described in the ZL2102 data sheet. The stored
settings are listed in “Default Configuration Settings” on page 11.
The ZL2102DEMO1Z PCB layout has been optimized for
electrical and thermal performance.
The ZL2102DEMO1Z Demonstration Board is shown in Figure 2
and Figure 3. The hardware enable function is controlled by a
toggle switch. The power-good (PG) LED indicates that VOUT is
regulating. The right angle headers at opposite ends of the board
are for connecting a USB to SMBus control board or for daisy
chaining of multiple Intersil evaluation boards.
Connecting multiple Intersil Zilker Lab boards allows the user to
setup many shared features such as clock synchronization,
controlled sequencing, phase spreading, and fault spreading
within Intersil’s Power Navigator software as part of a single
power project. The ZL2102DEMO1Z Circuit Schematic (Figure 9)
shows the schematic, bill of materials, and PCB layers for
reference. Figures 10 through 13 show performance data taken
using this hardware in its optimized configuration. The
configuration settings that the hardware ships with are shown on
Page 11.
Operating Range
By default, the ZL2102DEMO1Z is configured for the operating
conditions shown in “USB (PMBus) Operation”. The board can
also support a wider operating range, and modifying the
operating conditions will change the performance results.
The board VIN range is 7.5V to 14V. The board VOUT setting is
fixed at 3.3V by pin strap setting, but the programmable range is
0.54V to 3.6V (including margin high/low). The output voltage
can be changed by using the VOUT_COMMAND PMBus
command. The board IOUT range is 0 to 6A. For continuous
operation at 6A, airflow across the board may be needed.
The switching frequency (fSW) is set to 600kHz by PMBus
command, but the fSW setting can be changed by using the
FREQUENCY_SWITCH PMBus command (while the device is
disabled). The fSW range is 200kHz to 1MHz.
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The following key features are:
• The large 5x5 via pattern under the ZL2102 is connected to a
large copper plane for effective thermal dissipation.
• SGND and power GND are isolated. The ZL2102’s thermal pad
is connected to the isolated SGND plane which is then
reconnected to the power GND plane at pin 14 of ZL2102 on
inner layer 1.
• The VSEN pin is Kelvin connected to C2 through inner layer 2
for improved noise performance.
Quick Start Guide
Stand Alone Operation
1. Ensure that the board is properly connected to the supply and
loads prior to applying any power.
2. Connect the input supply to VIN and GND.
3. Connect the load to VOUT and GND.
4. Set ENABLE switch to “DISABLE”.
5. Turn input power supply ON.
6. Set ENABLE switch to “ENABLE”.
7. Test ZL2102 operation.
USB (PMBus) Operation
1. Follow step 1 through 5 of Stand Alone Operation.
2. Download PowerNavigator software from the Intersil website
and install.
3. Connect USB-to-SMBus interface board to J2 of
ZL2102DEMO1Z.
4. Set voltage to desired value in GUI.
5. Set ENABLE switch on EVB to “ENABLE”.
6. Monitor and configure EVB using PMBus commands in the
evaluation software.
7. Test ZL2102 operation using the evaluation software.
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ZL2102DEMO1Z Evaluation Board
FIGURE 2. TOP SIDE
FIGURE 3. BOTTOM SIDE
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Schematic
ZL2102DEMO1Z Circuit Schematic
Figure 3. ZL2102DEMO1Z Circuit
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TABLE 1. BILL OF MATERIALS
ZL2102DEMO1Z CIRCUIT RSCH-ZL2102-001
REFERENCE
DESIGNATOR
Revision: B
5
TOL
(%)
RATING
TYPE
10µF
10
10V
X7R
SM0805
Taiyo Yuden
LMK212B7106KG-TD
C2, C3
100µF
20
4V
X6S
SM1206
TDK Corporation
C3216X6S0G107M
2
C4, C5
22µF
20
25V
X7R
SM1210
Taiyo Yuden
TMK325B7226MM-TR
4
2
C6, C7
4.7µF
20
10V
X5R
SM0805
PANASONIC-ECG
ECJ-GVB1A475M
5
1
C8
10µF
20
6.3V
X5R
SM0805
MURATA
GRM21BR60J106ME19L
6
2
C12, C13
0.1µF
10
25V
X7R
SM0402
TDK Corporation
C1005X7R1E104K
7
1
D1
GREEN
2V, 20mA
LED
SM0805
CHICAGO MINIATURE
CMD17-21VGC/TR8
8
4
J1, J4, J5, J7
JACK_BANANA
Banana Jack
JACK_KEYSTONE_575-4
Keystone
575-4
9
2
J2, J6
HDR_3X2_RA
RA
HDRM3DUALRA100X100
SAMTEC
TSW-103-08-T-D-RA
10
2
J3, J8
SKT_3X2_RA
RA
HDRF3DUALRA100X100
SAMTEC
SSQ-103-02-T-D-RA
11
1
L1
2.2µH, 8.8mΩ
20
14.5A
8.64mm x 8.18mm
Vishay Dale
IHLP3232DZER2R2M11
12
1
R1
42.2k
1
100mW
THK FILM
SM0603
PANASONIC-ECG
ERJ-3EKF4222V
13
4
R2, R3, R4, R5
10.0k
1
63mW
THK FILM
SM0402
YAGEO
RC0402FR-0710KL
14
1
R6
4.75k
1
100mW
THK FILM
SM0402
PANASONIC-ECG
ERJ-2RKF4751X
15
1
R9
100k
1
63mW
THK FILM
SM0402
Stackpole Electronics Inc RMCF0402JT100K
16
1
R10
200
1
100mW
THK FILM
SM0402
Panasonic-ECG
ERJ-2RKF2000XR
17
1
SW1
SW_SPDT
PCB VERT
SW_TOG_ULTRAMIN_SPDT
NKK
G12AP
18
1
TP1
GND
TP_036H_SSVAL2S
19
1
U1
ZL2102
MLF36
INTERSIL
ZL2102ALAFT
20
NS
XX1, XX2
TIEPT/10WIDE
TIEPT/10WIDE
21
4
XX3, XX4, XX5,
XX6
STANDOFF_#4-40.75LG
STANDOFF_4-40_NDH
22
4
XX7, XX8, XX9,
XX10
SCREW_#4-40x0.25”
SCREW_40-40
BUILDING FASTENERS
PMS4400025PH
23
1
XX11
PCB
BDOTLN3.0HX4.0L
INTERSIL
MPWB-ZL2102-001
ITEM
QTY
1
1
C1
2
2
3
VALUE
MANUFACTURER
PART NUMBER
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Board Layout - 4 Layers
FIGURE 4. TOP LAYER
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Board Layout - 4 Layers (Continued)
FIGURE 5. PCB – INNER LAYER 1 (VIEWED FROM TOP)
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Board Layout - 4 Layers (Continued)
FIGURE 6. PCB – INNER LAYER 2 (VIEWED FROM TOP)
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Board Layout - 4 Layers (Continued)
FIGURE 7. PCB – BOTTOM LAYER (VIEWED FROM TOP)
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Typical Performance Curves
Unless noted: VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 3.3 V, fSW = 400 kHz, TA = 25 °C
88
86
EFFICIENCY (%)
84
82
80
78
76
74
72
70
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
FIGURE 8. MEASURED EFFICIENCY VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V
FIGURE 9. OUTPUT RIPPLE MEASURED ACROSS C3
Dynamic Response
FIGURE 10. (3 – 5 A LOAD STEP, di/dt = 2.5A/μs
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FIGURE 11. (5 – 3 A LOAD STEP, di/dt = 2.5A/μs
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Dynamic Response (Continued)
ENABLE PIN
ENABLE PIN
VOUT
VOUT
FIGURE 12. DEFAULT RAMP-UP TIME SETTING OF 5ms DELAY, 10ms
RISE
FIGURE 13. RAMP-DOWN TIME SETTING OF 5ms Delay, 10ms FALL
Default Configuration Settings
Most configuration settings for this design set by pin strap or are
the factory defaults. The following configuration settings are
loaded into the ZL2102DEMO1Z for additional performance
optimization.
• (Set PG pin to push-pull for demo board LED operation)
MFR_CONFIG: x4803
• (Set switching frequency to 600 kHz)
FREQUENCY_SWITCH: 0x0258
The following additional settings should be used for best
transient performance:
• (Set switching frequency to 800 kHz)
FREQUENCY_SWITCH: 0x0320
• (Set Auto Comp for 100% gain)
AUTO_COMP_CONFIG: 0x99
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