ZL2102: 6A Digital Integrated Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Regulator with Auto Compensation

The ZL2102 is an integrated digital power regulator with autocompensation and power management functions in a small package, resulting in a flexible and integrated solution, which can be configured using the PowerNavigator™ graphical user interface. This synchronous buck converter operates from a 4.5V to 14V input supply and provides from 0.54V to 5.5V output voltage at up to 6A.

The ZL2102 can be configured for most applications using only hardware pin straps to adjust switching frequency, output voltage, UVLO, soft-start ramp/delay settings, sequencing options, and SMBus address. For more advanced configurations, the ZL2102 supports over 70 PMBus commands. Output voltage/current is factory calibrated.

Internal synchronous power MOSFETs enable the ZL2102 to deliver continuous loads up to 6A with high efficiency. An internal Schottky bootstrap diode reduces discrete component count. The ZL2102 also supports phase spreading to reduce system input capacitance.

The ZL2102 uses the SMBus™ with PMBus™ protocol for communication with a host controller and the Intersil's proprietary Digital-DC™ bus for interoperability between other Intersil devices.

Key Features
  • Integrated MOSFET switches
  • 6A continuous output current
  • Adjustable 0.54V to 5.5V output range
  • 4.5V to 14V input range
  • Up to 90% efficiency
  • Auto compensation for fast transient response
  • SMBus compliant serial interface
  • Snapshot™ parametric capture
  • Internal nonvolatile memory
  • Small footprint QFN package (6mmx6mm)
Applications
  • Servers/storage equipment
  • Telecom/datacom equipment
  • Power supplies (memory, DSP, ASIC, FPGA)
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN2035: Compensation Using CompZLPDF13 Nov 2014603 KB
AN2010: Thermal and Layout Guidelines for Digital-DC ProductsPDF13 Nov 20141008 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ZL2102 DatasheetPDF20 Nov 2014934 KB
Design Files
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ZL2102DEMO1Z Design FilesZIP31 Oct 20143.26 MB
ZLUSBEVAL3Z Design FilesZIP31 Oct 2014963 KB
Software
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
PowerNavigator Software v5.4.19ZIP30 Mar 201782.57 MB
Production Configuration Utility v5.4.19ZIP02 Mar 201582.63 MB
Tech Briefs
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
TB389: PCB Land Pattern and Surface Mount Guidelines for QFN PackagesPDF19 Nov 2014661 KB
User Guides
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
PowerNavigator User Guide for POLPDF28 Oct 20167.14 MB
Production Configuration Utility User GuidePDF28 Oct 2016714 KB
PMBus Interface Install Guide - Win7 x86 and x64PDF20 Nov 2014786 KB
ZLUSBEVAL3Z User GuidePDF13 Nov 2014226 KB
ZL2102DEMO1Z User GuidePDF13 Nov 2014639 KB
White Papers
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power SolutionPDF30 Jan 2017502 KB
Miscellaneous
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
Digital-DC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)PDF17 Nov 2014194 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ZL2102ALAFTK36 Ld QFN T+R0.094362260RoHS
ZL2102ALAF-T7A36 Ld QFN T+R0.094362260RoHS
ZL2102ALAFT7A36 Ld QFN T+R0.094362260RoHS
ZLUSBEVAL3ZN/ARoHS
ZL2102DEMO1ZN/ARoHS
ZL2102 Datasheet 20 Nov 2014
36 Ld QFN T+R ZL2005P
36 Ld QFN T+R ZL2008
ZL2102
AN2035: Compensation Using CompZL 13 Nov 2014
AN2010: Thermal and Layout Guidelines for Digital-DC Products 13 Nov 2014
ZL2102DEMO1Z Design Files 31 Oct 2014
ZLUSBEVAL3Z Design Files 31 Oct 2014
PowerNavigator Software v5.4.19 30 Mar 2017
Production Configuration Utility v5.4.19 02 Mar 2015
TB389: PCB Land Pattern and Surface Mount Guidelines for QFN Packages 19 Nov 2014
PowerNavigator User Guide for POL 28 Oct 2016
Production Configuration Utility User Guide 28 Oct 2016
PMBus Interface Install Guide - Win7 x86 and x64 20 Nov 2014
ZLUSBEVAL3Z User Guide 13 Nov 2014
ZL2102DEMO1Z User Guide 13 Nov 2014
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power Solution 30 Jan 2017
Digital-DC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 17 Nov 2014