ZL2005: Digital-DC™ Integrated Power Management and Conversion IC

The ZL2005 is an innovative mixed-signal power management and conversion IC that combines a compact, efficient, synchronous DC/DC buck controller, adaptive drivers and key power and thermal management functions in one IC, providing flexibility and scalability while decreasing board space requirements and design complexity. Zilker Labs' Digital-DC technology enables a unique blend of performance and features not available in either traditional analog or newer digital approaches, resolving the issues associated with providing multiple, low-voltage power domains on a single PCB.

The ZL2005 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 3.3 V input to a multi-phase supply operating from a 12 V input. The ZL2005 eliminates the need for complicated power supply managers as well as numerous external discrete components.

All operating features can be configured by simple pin-strap selection, resistor selection or through the on-board serial port. The PMBus™-compliant ZL2005 uses the SMBus™ serial interface for communication with other Digital-DC products or a host controller.

Key Features
  • Power Management
  • Digital soft start/stop
  • Precision delay and ramp-up
  • Power good/enable
  • Voltage tracking, sequencing and margining
  • Voltage/current/temperature monitoring
  • I2C/SMBus communication
  • Output overvoltage and overcurrent protection
  • PMBus compliant Power Conversion
  • Efficient synchronous buck controller
  • 3 V to 14 V input range
  • 0.6 V to 5.5 V output range
  • ±1% output accuracy
  • Internal 3 A drivers support >30 A power stage
  • Fast load transient response
  • Phase interleaving
  • RoHS compliant (6 x 6 mm) QFN package
Applications
  • Servers/storage equipment
  • Telecom/datacom equipment
  • Power supplies (memory, DSP, ASIC, FPGA)
  • 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
AN2024: Clock Sourcing and Phase SpreadingPDF11 Dec 201454 KB
AN2018: The ZL_PMBus API Programmers GuidePDF11 Dec 2014100 KB
AN2022: Autonomous Sequencing TechnologyPDF11 Dec 2014120 KB
AN2017: ZL2005 Non Linear ResponsePDF11 Dec 2014117 KB
AN2016: Digital-DC Control Loop CompensationPDF11 Dec 2014257 KB
AN2015: Current Protection and MeasurementPDF11 Dec 2014235 KB
AN2014: System Design Using Digital-DC DevicesPDF11 Dec 2014136 KB
AN2013: Zilker Labs PMBus Command SetPDF11 Dec 2014229 KB
AN2011: ZL2005 Component Selection GuidePDF11 Dec 2014165 KB
AN2010: Thermal and Layout Guidelines for Digital-DC ProductsPDF13 Nov 20141008 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ZL2005 DatasheetPDF19 Nov 2014811 KB
User Guides
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
PMBus Interface Install Guide - Win7 x86 and x64PDF20 Nov 2014786 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
ZL2005ALNFT36 Ld QFN T+R0.094362260RoHS
ZL2005ALNFT136 Ld QFN T+R0.094362260RoHS
ZL2005 Datasheet 19 Nov 2014
36 Ld QFN T+R ZL2005P
ZL2005
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
AN2024: Clock Sourcing and Phase Spreading 11 Dec 2014
AN2018: The ZL_PMBus API Programmers Guide 11 Dec 2014
AN2022: Autonomous Sequencing Technology 11 Dec 2014
AN2017: ZL2005 Non Linear Response 11 Dec 2014
AN2016: Digital-DC Control Loop Compensation 11 Dec 2014
AN2015: Current Protection and Measurement 11 Dec 2014
AN2014: System Design Using Digital-DC Devices 11 Dec 2014
AN2013: Zilker Labs PMBus Command Set 11 Dec 2014
AN2011: ZL2005 Component Selection Guide 11 Dec 2014
AN2010: Thermal and Layout Guidelines for Digital-DC Products 13 Nov 2014
PMBus Interface Install Guide - Win7 x86 and x64 20 Nov 2014
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power Solution 30 Jan 2017
Digital-DC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 17 Nov 2014