Features
- Power Conversion
- Efficient Synchronous Buck Controller
- 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
- 36 Ld 6mmx6mm QFN Package
- Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant) 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 Interface (PMBus Compatible)
- Output Voltage and Current Protection
- Internal Non-volatile Memory (NVM)
Description
ZL6100 is a digital power controller with integrated MOSFET drivers. 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 ZL6100 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 input to a multi-phase supply operating from a 12V input. The ZL6100 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/resistor selection or through the SMBus™ serial interface. The ZL6100 uses the PMBus™ protocol for communication with a host controller and the Digital-DC bus for communication between other Zilker Labs devices.
Applications
- Servers/Storage Equipment
- Telecom/Datacom Equipment
- Power Supplies (Memory, DSP, ASIC, FPGA)
| Part Number | Status | Samples | Stock | RoHS | Package | Carrier Type | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZL6100ALAF | Obsolete | N/A | In Stock | RoHS:EN | QFN | Tube | 400 |
| ZL6100ALAFT | Obsolete | N/A | Out of Stock | RoHS:EN | QFN | Reel | 4000 |
| ZL6100ALAFTK | Obsolete | N/A | Out of Stock | RoHS:EN | QFN | Reel | 1000 |
| ZL6100ALBF | Obsolete | N/A | Out of Stock | RoHS:EN | QFN | Tube | 400 |
| ZL6100ALBFTK | Obsolete | N/A | Out of Stock | RoHS:EN | QFN | Reel | 1000 |
Filters
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- Application NotePDF 805 KB an2018 May 15, 2018AI-generated Summary: The ZL_PMBus API provides functions to interact with Zilker Labs PMBus devices, including retrieving the DLL version, firmware version, and scanning connected devices. The ZL_DLLVersion function returns the API DLL version, while ZL_FWVersion obtains the firmware version from a device handle. ZLDeviceScan lists all connected PMBus interfaces by their serial numbers, requiring memory allocation based on the number of devices found. Proper error handling and usage conditions are described for each function.
- Application NotePDF 214 KB an2037 May 09, 2018AI-generated Summary: The checklist covers schematic design, PCB layout, and PMBus configuration for Zilker Labs power devices. It emphasizes verifying device pin-straps, SMBus addressing, pull-up resistors, and synchronization of switching clocks. It recommends proper decoupling, temperature compensation, and component selection for efficiency and thermal performance. PMBus configuration includes sequence settings, fault responses, calibration, temperature measurement, and command protection with specific password lengths. Proper documentation and adherence to design guidelines ensure reliable system performance.
- Application NotePDF 807 KB an2035 May 09, 2018AI-generated Summary: Compensation involves canceling poles with zeros to simplify system response, balancing bandwidth for transient response and noise sensitivity. A Type 3 PID compensator modifies the error signal with proportional, integral, and derivative feedback to control the PWM generator. Digital PID compensation offers flexibility using G, F, and Q coefficients to match compensator and plant characteristics. Stability depends on phase and gain margins, with typical targets of 45° phase margin and 6 dB gain margin. The CompZL tool aids initial compensation by modeling the plant and adjusting parameters to optimize stability and transient performance.
- Application NotePDF 573 KB an2032 May 08, 2018AI-generated Summary: The document explains the Non-Linear Response (NLR) configuration for DDC products, detailing threshold settings, correction times, and operating modes. Inner and outer thresholds adjust voltage response to load changes, with correction times proportional to switching periods. Three NLR modes—single level, two level, and hysteretic—offer flexibility based on power filter damping. Blanking time prevents rapid switching. Typical application circuits illustrate these concepts.
- Application NotePDF 528 KB an2028 May 04, 2018AI-generated Summary: Configuration files consist of PMBus commands to set device parameters, starting with restoring factory settings and ending with storing configurations in non-volatile memory. Devices read pin-strap settings on power-up and update configurations accordingly. Examples of configuration files are provided in both text and hex formats. PowerNavigator software offers a graphical interface for controlling and configuring devices via SMBus/PC, enabling engineers to generate configuration files and monitor device status and parameters.
- Application NotePDF 767 KB an2015 May 04, 2018AI-generated Summary: The document details current protection and measurement strategies using the ZL2005, focusing on safe operating areas for in-line and ground sensing. It explains current waveform sampling methods, programmable thresholds for overcurrent protection, and temperature compensation to improve accuracy. The ZL2005 supports multiple fault responses per PMBus standards, including immediate shutdown, delayed shutdown, or retries. The current sensing architecture offers 31-level resolution with digital filtering enhancing accuracy to about 7 bits, targeting +10% accuracy or better. Factors affecting measurement accuracy include sensor value and temperature variations.
- Application NotePDF 1.43 MB an2010 May 01, 2018AI-generated Summary: The document details power dissipation characteristics and thermal guidelines for Digital-DC™ controllers with internal and external switches. It explains how power dissipation depends on gate drive current, switching frequency, and FET gate charge. It provides calculations for power dissipation in different scenarios and highlights the importance of managing package temperature via external drivers or reduced operating parameters. The thermal limits for components, including PCB materials and junction temperatures, are also specified.
- Product Change NoticePDF 124 KB PCN16089A Oct 31, 2016
- Application NotePDF 686 KB an2030 Mar 31, 2016AI-generated Summary: The document details configuring a device via the SMBus using configuration files in text and hex formats. It explains the production programming flowchart, including device ID verification, serial number insertion, and error checking. Examples of configuration files for the ZL2005 device show commands for restoring factory settings, setting voltages, timing delays, and security passwords. The process ensures proper device setup and security during production programming.
- Product Change NoticePDF 235 KB PCN15017 Apr 21, 2015
- Application NotePDF 1.08 MB an2026 May 08, 2014AI-generated Summary: The GROUP MONITOR screen in PowerNavigator displays real-time monitoring and basic configuration for up to three voltage rails simultaneously. It shows device descriptions, address selection, enable status, and margin settings. Key parameters like input/output voltage, current, duty cycle, switching frequency, and temperature are continuously updated via SMBus. The status region highlights operational faults such as power good and voltage/current deviations, allowing users to monitor and clear faults efficiently.
- Product Change NoticePDF 223 KB PCN13060 Oct 30, 2013
Recommended Documents (1)
Datasheets (1)
- Manual - HardwarePDF 693 KB intersil-zlusb-install-guide May 25, 2010
Manuals & Guides (4)
- Application NotePDF 805 KB an2018 May 15, 2018AI-generated Summary: The ZL_PMBus API provides functions to interact with Zilker Labs PMBus devices, including retrieving the DLL version, firmware version, and scanning connected devices. The ZL_DLLVersion function returns the API DLL version, while ZL_FWVersion obtains the firmware version from a device handle. ZLDeviceScan lists all connected PMBus interfaces by their serial numbers, requiring memory allocation based on the number of devices found. Proper error handling and usage conditions are described for each function.
- Application NotePDF 214 KB an2037 May 09, 2018AI-generated Summary: The checklist covers schematic design, PCB layout, and PMBus configuration for Zilker Labs power devices. It emphasizes verifying device pin-straps, SMBus addressing, pull-up resistors, and synchronization of switching clocks. It recommends proper decoupling, temperature compensation, and component selection for efficiency and thermal performance. PMBus configuration includes sequence settings, fault responses, calibration, temperature measurement, and command protection with specific password lengths. Proper documentation and adherence to design guidelines ensure reliable system performance.
- Application NotePDF 807 KB an2035 May 09, 2018AI-generated Summary: Compensation involves canceling poles with zeros to simplify system response, balancing bandwidth for transient response and noise sensitivity. A Type 3 PID compensator modifies the error signal with proportional, integral, and derivative feedback to control the PWM generator. Digital PID compensation offers flexibility using G, F, and Q coefficients to match compensator and plant characteristics. Stability depends on phase and gain margins, with typical targets of 45° phase margin and 6 dB gain margin. The CompZL tool aids initial compensation by modeling the plant and adjusting parameters to optimize stability and transient performance.
- Application NotePDF 573 KB an2032 May 08, 2018AI-generated Summary: The document explains the Non-Linear Response (NLR) configuration for DDC products, detailing threshold settings, correction times, and operating modes. Inner and outer thresholds adjust voltage response to load changes, with correction times proportional to switching periods. Three NLR modes—single level, two level, and hysteretic—offer flexibility based on power filter damping. Blanking time prevents rapid switching. Typical application circuits illustrate these concepts.
- Application NotePDF 528 KB an2028 May 04, 2018AI-generated Summary: Configuration files consist of PMBus commands to set device parameters, starting with restoring factory settings and ending with storing configurations in non-volatile memory. Devices read pin-strap settings on power-up and update configurations accordingly. Examples of configuration files are provided in both text and hex formats. PowerNavigator software offers a graphical interface for controlling and configuring devices via SMBus/PC, enabling engineers to generate configuration files and monitor device status and parameters.View More (18)
Application Notes & White Papers (18)
- Product Change NoticePDF 124 KB PCN16089A Oct 31, 2016
- Product Change NoticePDF 235 KB PCN15017 Apr 21, 2015
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Support Communities
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Add ZL6100 device to power navigator (jar file
Hi Exist the chance to add the Jar files for ZL6100 to power navigator, i only have the ZL6105 on the device list Regards
Dec 4, 2024 -
ZLUSBEVAL1Z replacement
... to SMBus Adapter (ZLUSBEVAL1Z from "ZILKER LABS AN INTERSIL COMPANY") with the Power Navigator Software. this product now is obsolete and we need to upgrade the test system to windows 10 , exists any replacement for this programmer compatibility with ZL6100 ? Thank you for your support. Best regards from Sweden, Matias
Dec 2, 2024