ISL69124: Digital Dual Output, 4-Phase Configurable, VR13 PWM Controller

The ISL69124 is a digital dual output, flexible multiphase (X+Y ≤ 4) PWM controller designed to be compliant with Intel VR13 specifications. The digital multiphase controller can be configured to support any desired phase assignments up to a maximum of four phases across the two outputs (X and Y). For example, 3+1, 2+2, or even single output operation as a 4+0 configuration are supported. With a flexible X+Y ≤ 4 phase assignment along with PMBus and SVID interfaces, it is ideal for controlling the microprocessor core, memory, and system rails of Intel VR13 platforms.

The ISL69124 utilizes Intersil’s proprietary digital linear synthetic current modulation scheme to achieve the industry’s best combination of transient response and ease of tuning while addressing the challenges of powering the latest generation of Intel microprocessors. Device configuration and telemetry monitoring are accomplished via Intersil’s intuitive PowerNavigator™ GUI. Diode emulation and automatic phase add/drop features allow the user to extract maximum efficiency from the converter regardless of load conditions.

The ISL69124 supports a comprehensive fault management system to enable the design of highly reliable systems. From an overcurrent protection scheme including peak and average detection, to the configurable power-good and catastrophic fault protection flags, any need is accommodated.

With minimal external components, ability to store eight configurations, robust fault management, and highly accurate regulation capability, implementing a high-performance, multiphase regulator has never been easier.

Key Differences in Family
ProductPhase Configuration Output X/Output YIntel VR Specification SupportedIINSensePackageDatashort (Datasheet is Restricted)
ISL69125X+Y ≤ 4VR13Internal/ExternalTQFN 40 Ld, 5x5mmisl69125.pdf
ISL69124X+Y ≤ 4VR13InternalTQFN 40 Ld, 5x5mmisl69124.pdf
ISL69127X = 1, Y ≤ 6VR13InternalQFN 48 Ld, 6x6mmisl69127.pdf
ISL69128X+Y ≤ 7VR13/IMVP8InternalQFN 48 Ld, 6x6mmisl69128.pdf
Key Features
  • Advanced linear digital modulation scheme
    • Zero latency synthetic current control for excellent high frequency current balance
    • Auto phase add/drop for excellent load vs efficiency profile
    • Excellent DVID performance
    • Dual edge modulation for faster transient response
  • Flexible phase assignment from 0 to 4 phases per output
  • Up to 1MHz operation for high density designs
  • Diode braking for overshoot reduction
  • Diode emulation for enhanced light-load efficiency
  • Differential remote voltage sensing supports ±0.5% closed-loop system accuracy over load, line, and temperature
  • Highly accurate current sensing for excellent load-line regulation and accurate OCP
    • Supports ISL99227 60A smart power stage
    • Supports DCR sense with integrated temperature compensation
  • Comprehensive fault management enables high reliability systems
    • Pulse-by-pulse phase current limiting
    • Total output current protection
    • Output and input OV/UV protection
    • Open voltage sense detect
    • Black box recording capability for faults
    • Configurable Catastrophic Failure Protection (CFP) flag output
  • Intuitive configuration via PowerNavigator™
  • SMBus/PMBus v1.3 compatible
    • Up to 2MHz bus interface
    • NVM to store up to 8 configurations
  • Pb-free (RoHS compliant)
Applications
  • Core and memory for Intel VR13 based designs
    • High performance server core and memory rails
    • High performance graphics rails
  • Networking, data center, storage, and general purpose
Typical Diagram
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL69124 Data ShortPDF27 Oct 201687 KB
Software
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
PowerNavigator Software v5.4.19ZIP30 Mar 201782.57 MB
Production Configuration Utility v5.4.19ZIP02 Mar 201582.63 MB
User Guides
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
PowerNavigator User Guide for Digital MultiphasePDF28 Oct 20165.91 MB
Production Configuration Utility User GuidePDF28 Oct 2016714 KB
White Papers
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power SolutionPDF30 Jan 2017502 KB
Powering IoT Infrastructure Systems with Digital MultiphasePDF16 Nov 2016449 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ISL69124IRAZ-T40 Ld TQFN T+R0.065403260RoHS
ISL69124IRAZ-T7A40 Ld TQFN T+R0.065403260RoHS
ISL69124IRAZ40 Ld TQFN0.065403260RoHS
ISL69124 Data Short 27 Oct 2016
PowerNavigator Software v5.4.19 30 Mar 2017
Production Configuration Utility v5.4.19 02 Mar 2015
PowerNavigator User Guide for Digital Multiphase 28 Oct 2016
Production Configuration Utility User Guide 28 Oct 2016
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power Solution 30 Jan 2017
Powering IoT Infrastructure Systems with Digital Multiphase 16 Nov 2016