ZL8101: Adaptive Digital DC/DC PWM Controller with Auto Compensation

The ZL8101 is a digital PWM controller with auto compensation that is designed to work with either the ZL1505 MOSFET driver IC, ISL6611 Phase Doubler IC, or DrMOS type devices. Current sharing allows multiple devices to be connected in parallel to source loads with very high current demands. Adaptive performance optimization algorithms improve power conversion efficiency across the entire load range. Zilker Labs Digital-DC™ technology enables a blend of power conversion performance and power management features.

The ZL8101 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 4.5V input to a multi-phase supply operating from a 12V input. The ZL8101 eliminates the need for complicated power supply managers as well as numerous external discrete components.

Most operating features can be configured by simple pin-strap/resistor selection or through the SMBus™ serial interface. The ZL8101 uses the PMBus™ protocol for communication with a host controller and the Digital-DC bus for communication between other Zilker Labs devices.

Key Features
  • Efficient Synchronous Buck Controller
  • Adaptive Performance Optimization Algorithms
  • ±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
  • Auto Compensation
  • Snapshot™ Parametric Capture
  • I2C/SMBus Interface, PMBus Compatible
  • Internal Non-Volatile Memory (NVM)
  • Tri-State PWM Gate Outputs
  • Compatible with Industry Standard DrMOS Devices
  • Compatible with Intersil ISL6611 Phase Doubler
  • Synchronized External Driver Control
Applications
  • Servers/Storage Equipment
  • Telecom/Datacom Equipment
  • Power Supplies (Memory, DSP, ASIC, FPGA)
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
AN2010: Thermal and Layout Guidelines for Digital-DC ProductsPDF13 Nov 20141008 KB
AN1779: Configuring Current Sharing on the ZL6105 and ZL8101PDF13 Nov 20141.87 MB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ZL8101 DatasheetPDF19 Nov 2014919 KB
Design Files
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ZL8101-30AEV2Z Design FilesZIP----1.14 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
ZL8101_30AEV2Z User GuidePDF05 Dec 2014887 KB
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
ZL8101ALAF32 Ld QFN0.066322260RoHS
ZL8101ALAFT32 Ld QFN T+R0.066322260RoHS
ZL8101ALAFTK32 Ld QFN T+R0.066322260RoHS
ZL8101-30AEV2ZN/ARoHS
ZL8101 Datasheet 19 Nov 2014
32 Ld QFN T+R ZL8101
ZL8101
AN2033: Intersil PMBus Command Set for Digital-DCâ„¢ Products 21 Mar 2016
AN2034: Current Sharing with Digital-DC Devices 11 Dec 2014
AN2010: Thermal and Layout Guidelines for Digital-DC Products 13 Nov 2014
AN1779: Configuring Current Sharing on the ZL6105 and ZL8101 13 Nov 2014
ZL8101-30AEV2Z Design Files ----
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
ZL8101_30AEV2Z User Guide 05 Dec 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