ZL6105: Digital DC/DC Controller with Drivers and Auto Compensation

The ZL6105 is a digital power controller with integrated MOSFET drivers. Auto compensation eliminates the need for manual compensation design work. Adaptive performance optimization algorithms improve power conversion efficiency. Zilker Labs Digital-DC™ technology enables a blend of power conversion performance and power management features.

The ZL6105 is designed to be a flexible building block for DC power and can be easily adapted to designs ranging from a single-phase power supply operating from a 3.3V to a multiphase current sharing supply operating from a 12V input. The ZL6105 eliminates the need for complicated power supply managers as well as numerous external discrete components.

The ZL6105 uses the I2C/SMBus™ with PMBus™ protocol for communication with a host controller and the Digital-DC bus for communication between Zilker Labs devices.

The ZL6105 is pin for pin compatible with the ZL2008. The POLA VOUT table and compensation table have been removed. A new single resistor VOUT table and the Auto Compensation feature have been added.

Key Features
  • Power Conversion
  • Efficient Synchronous Buck Controller
  • Auto Compensating PID Filter
  • Adaptive Light Load Efficiency Optimization
  • 3V to 14V Input Range
  • 0.54V to 5.5V Output Range (with margin)
  • ±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
  • Internal 3A MOSFET Drivers
  • Fast Load Transient Response
  • Current Sharing and Phase Interleaving
  • Snapshot™ Parameter Capture
  • Pb-Free (RoHs Compliant)Power Management
  • Digital Soft-start/stop
  • Power-Good/Enable
  • Voltage Tracking, Sequencing and Margining
  • Voltage, Current and Temperature Monitoring
  • I2C/SMBus Interface, PMBus Compatible
  • Output Voltage and Current Protection
  • Internal Non-volatile Memory (NVM)
Applications
  • Servers/Storage Equipment
  • Telecom/Datacom Equipment
  • Power Supply Modules
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN2033: Intersil PMBus Command Set for Digital-DCâ„¢ ProductsPDF21 Mar 2016638 KB
AN2034: Current Sharing with Digital-DC DevicesPDF11 Dec 2014926 KB
AN2032: NLR Configuration for DDC ProductsPDF11 Dec 2014487 KB
AN2035: Compensation Using CompZLPDF13 Nov 2014603 KB
AN1779: Configuring Current Sharing on the ZL6105 and ZL8101PDF13 Nov 20141.87 MB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ZL6105 DatasheetPDF19 Nov 2014937 KB
Design Files
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ZL6105DEMO1Z Design FilesZIP02 Dec 20161.18 MB
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 POLPDF28 Oct 20167.14 MB
Production Configuration Utility User GuidePDF28 Oct 2016714 KB
ZL6105-1CH-DEMO1Z User GuidePDF18 Dec 2014877 KB
PMBus Interface Install Guide - Win7 x86 and x64PDF20 Nov 2014786 KB
ZLUSBEVAL3Z User GuidePDF13 Nov 2014226 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
ZL6105ALAF36 Ld QFN0.094362260RoHS
ZL6105ALAFT36 Ld QFN T+R0.094362260RoHS
ZL6105ALAFTK36 Ld QFN T+R0.094362260RoHS
ZLUSBEVAL3ZN/ARoHS
ZL6105-1CH-DEMO1ZN/ARoHS
ZL6105 Datasheet 19 Nov 2014
36 Ld QFN T+R ZL2005P
ZL6105
AN2033: Intersil PMBus Command Set for Digital-DCâ„¢ Products 21 Mar 2016
AN2034: Current Sharing with Digital-DC Devices 11 Dec 2014
AN2032: NLR Configuration for DDC Products 11 Dec 2014
AN2035: Compensation Using CompZL 13 Nov 2014
AN1779: Configuring Current Sharing on the ZL6105 and ZL8101 13 Nov 2014
ZL6105DEMO1Z Design Files 02 Dec 2016
PowerNavigator Software v5.4.19 30 Mar 2017
Production Configuration Utility v5.4.19 02 Mar 2015
PowerNavigator User Guide for POL 28 Oct 2016
Production Configuration Utility User Guide 28 Oct 2016
ZL6105-1CH-DEMO1Z User Guide 18 Dec 2014
PMBus Interface Install Guide - Win7 x86 and x64 20 Nov 2014
ZLUSBEVAL3Z 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