ZL2105: 3A Integrated Digital DC-DC Converter

The ZL2105 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.

The ZL2105 can provide an output voltage from 0.6 V to 5.5 V from an input voltage between 4.5 V and 14 V. Internal 4.5 A low RDS(ON) synchronous power MOSFETs enable the ZL2105 to deliver continuous loads up to 3 A with high efficiency, and an internal Schottky bootstrap diode further reduces discrete component count. The ZL2105 also supports phase spreading for reduced system capacitance.

Power management features such as digital soft-start delay and ramp, sequencing, tracking, and margining can be configured by simple pin-strapping or through an on- chip serial port. The ZL2105 uses standard PMBus™ protocol for communicating with other devices to provide intelligent system power management.

Key Features
  • Power Conversion
  • High efficiency
  • 3 A continuous output current
  • Integrated MOSFET switches
  • 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 2 MHz switching frequency
  • Supports phase spreading
  • Small footprint (6 x 6 mm QFN package)
  • Power Management
  • Digital soft start/stop
  • Precision delay and ramp-up
  • Power good/enable
  • Voltage tracking, sequencing, and margining
  • Output voltage/current monitoring
  • Thermal monitor w/ shutdown
  • Non-volatile memory
  • I2C/SMBus™ communication bus
  • PMBus compatible
Applications
  • Telecom and storage equipment
  • Digital set-top box
  • Industrial supplies
  • 12 V distributed power systems
  • Point of load converters
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN2030: Configuring a Device via the SMBusPDF01 Apr 2016345 KB
AN2031: Writing Configuration FilesPDF10 Aug 2015663 KB
AN2036: ZLHLD Generator User GuidePDF11 Dec 2014213 KB
AN2029: ConfigZL User GuidePDF11 Dec 2014307 KB
AN2028: Loading Configuration Files in a Manufacturing EnvironmentPDF11 Dec 2014427 KB
AN2027: CompZL User GuidePDF11 Dec 2014559 KB
AN2026: PowerNavigator User GuidePDF11 Dec 20141.08 MB
AN2023: Voltage Tracking with the ZL2005PDF11 Dec 2014131 KB
AN2018: The ZL_PMBus API Programmers GuidePDF11 Dec 2014100 KB
AN2022: Autonomous Sequencing TechnologyPDF11 Dec 2014120 KB
AN2016: Digital-DC Control Loop CompensationPDF11 Dec 2014257 KB
AN2014: System Design Using Digital-DC DevicesPDF11 Dec 2014136 KB
AN2013: Zilker Labs PMBus Command SetPDF11 Dec 2014229 KB
AN2010: Thermal and Layout Guidelines for Digital-DC ProductsPDF13 Nov 20141008 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ZL2105 DatasheetPDF19 Nov 20141.21 MB
User Guides
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ZLUSBSREF01DSR1_0 User GuidePDF25 Aug 2015205 KB
PMBus Interface Install Guide - Win7 x86 and x64PDF20 Nov 2014786 KB
ZL2105EV2 User GuidePDF13 Nov 2014580 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
ZL2105ALNFT36 Ld QFN T+R0.094362260RoHS
ZL2105ALNFT136 Ld QFN T+R0.094362260RoHS
ZLUSBEVAL1ZN/ARoHS
ZL2105EVK2N/A
ZL2105 Datasheet 19 Nov 2014
36 Ld QFN T+R ZL2005P
ZL2105
AN2030: Configuring a Device via the SMBus 01 Apr 2016
AN2031: Writing Configuration Files 10 Aug 2015
AN2036: ZLHLD Generator User Guide 11 Dec 2014
AN2029: ConfigZL User Guide 11 Dec 2014
AN2028: Loading Configuration Files in a Manufacturing Environment 11 Dec 2014
AN2027: CompZL User Guide 11 Dec 2014
AN2026: PowerNavigator User Guide 11 Dec 2014
AN2023: Voltage Tracking with the ZL2005 11 Dec 2014
AN2018: The ZL_PMBus API Programmers Guide 11 Dec 2014
AN2022: Autonomous Sequencing Technology 11 Dec 2014
AN2016: Digital-DC Control Loop Compensation 11 Dec 2014
AN2014: System Design Using Digital-DC Devices 11 Dec 2014
AN2013: Zilker Labs PMBus Command Set 11 Dec 2014
AN2010: Thermal and Layout Guidelines for Digital-DC Products 13 Nov 2014
ZLUSBSREF01DSR1_0 User Guide 25 Aug 2015
PMBus Interface Install Guide - Win7 x86 and x64 20 Nov 2014
ZL2105EV2 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