ZL2106: 6A Digital-DC Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter

The ZL2106 is a digital 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.

The ZL2106 can provide an output voltage from 0.54V to 5.5V (with margin) from an input voltage between 4.5V and 14V. Internal low rDS(ON) synchronous power MOSFETs enable the ZL2106 to deliver continuous loads up to 6A 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 soft-start delay and ramp, sequencing, tracking, and margining can be configured by simple pin-strapping 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.

Key Features
  • Integrated MOSFET switches
  • 6A continuous output current
  • ±1% output voltage accuracy
  • Snapshot™ parametric capture
  • I2C/SMBus interface, PMBus compatible
  • Internal non-volatile memory (NVM)
Applications
  • Telecom, Networking, Storage equipment
  • Test and Measurement equipment
  • Industrial control equipment
  • 5V and 12V distributed power systems
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN2030: Configuring a Device via the SMBusPDF01 Apr 2016345 KB
AN2033: Intersil PMBus Command Set for Digital-DCâ„¢ ProductsPDF21 Mar 2016638 KB
AN2031: Writing Configuration FilesPDF10 Aug 2015663 KB
AN2040: Power Design with Digital-DC DevicesPDF11 Dec 2014977 KB
AN2037: Zilker Labs System Design ChecklistPDF11 Dec 2014117 KB
AN2036: ZLHLD Generator User GuidePDF11 Dec 2014213 KB
AN2032: NLR Configuration for DDC ProductsPDF11 Dec 2014487 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
AN2018: The ZL_PMBus API Programmers GuidePDF11 Dec 2014100 KB
AN2035: Compensation Using CompZLPDF13 Nov 2014603 KB
AN2010: Thermal and Layout Guidelines for Digital-DC ProductsPDF13 Nov 20141008 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ZL2106 DatasheetPDF19 Nov 2014928 KB
User Guides
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ZLUSBSREF01DSR1_0 User GuidePDF25 Aug 2015205 KB
PMBus Interface Install Guide - Win7 x86 and x64PDF20 Nov 2014786 KB
ZL2106EVAL1Z User GuidePDF13 Nov 20141.51 MB
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
ZL2106ALCF36 Ld QFN0.094362260RoHS
ZL2106ALCFT36 Ld QFN T+R0.094362260RoHS
ZL2106ALCFTK36 Ld QFN T+R0.094362260RoHS
ZL2106ALCN36 Ld QFN0.094362260RoHS
ZL2106ALCNT36 Ld QFN T+R0.094362260RoHS
ZL2106ALCNTK36 Ld QFN T+R0.094362260RoHS
ZLUSBEVAL1ZN/ARoHS
ZL2106EVAL1ZN/ARoHS
ZL2106 Datasheet 19 Nov 2014
36 Ld QFN T+R ZL2005P
ZL2106
AN2030: Configuring a Device via the SMBus 01 Apr 2016
AN2033: Intersil PMBus Command Set for Digital-DCâ„¢ Products 21 Mar 2016
AN2031: Writing Configuration Files 10 Aug 2015
AN2040: Power Design with Digital-DC Devices 11 Dec 2014
AN2037: Zilker Labs System Design Checklist 11 Dec 2014
AN2036: ZLHLD Generator User Guide 11 Dec 2014
AN2032: NLR Configuration for DDC Products 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
AN2018: The ZL_PMBus API Programmers Guide 11 Dec 2014
AN2035: Compensation Using CompZL 13 Nov 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
ZL2106EVAL1Z 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