ZL9101M: Digital DC/DC PMBus 12A Module

The ZL9101M is a 12A, variable output, step-down PMBus-compliant digital power supply. Included in the module is a high-performance digital PWM controller, power MOSFETs, an inductor and all the passive components required for a highly integrated DC/DC power solution. This power module has built-in auto-compensation algorithms, which eliminates the need for manual compensation design work. The ZL9101M operates over a wide input voltage range and supports an output voltage range of 0.6V to 3.6V, which can be set by external resistors or via PMBus. This high-efficiency power module is capable of delivering 12A. Only bulk input and output capacitors are needed to finish the design. The output voltage can be precisely regulated to as low as 0.6V with ±1% output voltage regulation over line, load and temperature variations.

The ZL9101M features auto compensation, internal soft-start, auto-recovery overcurrent protection, an enable option and prebiased output start-up capabilities.

The ZL9101M is packaged in a thermally enhanced, compact (15mmx15mm) and low profile (3.5mm) overmolded QFN package module suitable for automated assembly by standard surface mount equipment. The ZL9101M is RoHS compliant.

Figure 1 represents a typical implementation of the ZL9101M. For PMBus operation, it is recommended to tie the Enable pin (EN) to SGND.

Key Features
  • Complete digital switch mode power supply
  • Fast transient response
  • Auto compensating PID filter
  • External synchronization
  • Output voltage tracking
  • Current sharing
  • Programmable soft-start delay and ramp
  • Overcurrent/undercurrent protection
  • PMBus compliant
Applications
  • Server, telecom, and datacom
  • Industrial and medical equipment
  • General purpose point-of-load
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
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AN2034: Current Sharing with Digital-DC DevicesPDF11 Dec 2014926 KB
Datasheets
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ZL9101M DatasheetPDF16 Mar 20161.18 MB
Design Files
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ZL9101EVAL1Z Design FilesMAX10 Nov 2014693 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
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TB488: PCB Land Pattern Design and Surface Mount Guidelines for POL ModulesPDF19 Nov 2014679 KB
User Guides
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
PowerNavigator User Guide for POLPDF28 Oct 20167.14 MB
Production Configuration Utility User GuidePDF28 Oct 2016714 KB
ZLUSBSREF01DSR1_0 User GuidePDF25 Aug 2015205 KB
ZL9101EVAL1Z User GuidePDF13 Nov 2014841 KB
White Papers
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Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power SolutionPDF30 Jan 2017502 KB
How Green is Your Cloud?PDF05 May 2015275 KB
Miscellaneous
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Power Module Board Level Reliability ReportPDF16 Sep 2016187 KB
Digital-DC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)PDF17 Nov 2014194 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ZL9101MIRZ21 Ld MODULE2.13213245RoHS
ZL9101MIRZ-T21 Ld MODULE T+R2.13213245RoHS
ZL9101EVAL1ZN/ARoHS
ZLUSBEVAL1ZN/ARoHS
ZL9101M Datasheet 16 Mar 2016
21 Ld MODULE T+R ZL9117M
AN2034: Current Sharing with Digital-DC Devices 11 Dec 2014
ZL9101EVAL1Z Design Files 10 Nov 2014
PowerNavigator Software v5.4.19 30 Mar 2017
Production Configuration Utility v5.4.19 02 Mar 2015
TB488: PCB Land Pattern Design and Surface Mount Guidelines for POL Modules 19 Nov 2014
PowerNavigator User Guide for POL 28 Oct 2016
Production Configuration Utility User Guide 28 Oct 2016
ZLUSBSREF01DSR1_0 User Guide 25 Aug 2015
ZL9101EVAL1Z User Guide 13 Nov 2014
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power Solution 30 Jan 2017
How Green is Your Cloud? 05 May 2015
Power Module Board Level Reliability Report 16 Sep 2016
Digital-DC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 17 Nov 2014