DATASHEET
ZL8802
FN8760
Rev.3.00
Nov 8, 2017
Dual Channel/Dual Phase PMBus ChargeMode Control DC/DC Digital Controller
The ZL8802 is a dual output or dual phase digital DC/DC
Features
controller. Each output can operate independently or be used
• Unique compensation-free design – always stable
together in a dual phase configuration for high current
applications supporting 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-phase operation with
up to four ZL8802 controllers.
• Output voltage range: 0.54V to 5.5V
• Input voltage range: 4.5V to 14V
The ZL8802 supports a wide range of output voltages
(0.54V to 5.5V) operating from input voltages as low as 4.5V
up to 14V.
• 1% output voltage accuracy over line, load, and temperature
• ChargeMode control achieves fast transient response,
reduced output capacitance, and provides output stability
without compensation.
With the fully digital ChargeMode control, the ZL8802 will
respond to a transient load step within a single switching cycle.
This unique compensation-free modulation technique allows
designs to meet transient specifications with minimum output
capacitance, thus saving cost and board space.
• 2-channel output, 2-, 4-, 6-, or 8-phase output with two,
three, or four devices
• Switching frequency range 200kHz to 1.33MHz
• Proprietary single-wire DDC (Digital-DC) serial bus enables
voltage sequencing and fault spreading with other Intersil
digital power ICs
The proprietary single-wire Digital-DC™ (DDC) serial bus
enables the ZL8802 to communicate between other Intersil
digital power ICs. By using the DDC, the ZL8802 achieves
complex functions such as inter-IC phase current balancing,
sequencing, and fault spreading. This eliminates complicated
power supply managers with numerous external discrete
components.
• Inductor peak and averaged over and undercurrent
protection
• Digital fault protection for output voltage UV/OV, input
voltage UV/OV, temperature, and MOSFET driver voltage
The ZL8802 features fast output overcurrent protection. The
input voltage, output voltages, and DrMOS/MOSFET driver
supply voltages are overvoltage and undervoltage protected.
Two external temperature sensors and one internal
temperature sensor are available for temperature monitoring,
one of which can be configured for under- and over-
temperature protection. A snapshot parametric capture
feature allows users to take a snapshot of operating and fault
data during normal or fault conditions.
• Accurate average output current measurement with
adjustable gain settings for sensing with SPS current
monitor outputs or high current, low DCR inductors
• Monitor ADC measures input voltage, input current, output
voltage, driver voltage, internal and external temperature
• Nonvolatile memory for storing operating parameters and
fault events
• PMBus compliant
Integrated Low Dropout (LDO) regulators allow the ZL8802 to
operate from a single input supply eliminating the need for
additional linear regulators. The VDRV LDO output can be used
to power external drivers or DrMOS devices.
Applications
• Servers and storage equipment
• Telecom and datacom equipment
• Power supplies (memory, DSP, ASIC, FPGA)
With full PMBus compliance, the ZL8802 is capable of
measuring and reporting input voltage, input current, output
voltage, output current, as well as the device’s internal
temperature, two external temperatures, and an auxiliary
voltage or temperature input.
Related Literature
• For a full list of related documents, visit our website
- ZL8802 product page
TABLE 1. KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FAMILY OF PARTS
PART NUMBER
ZL8800
DUAL OUTPUT
DUAL PHASE
DDC CURRENT SHARE
SPS SUPPORT
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
ZL8801
ZL8802
Yes
Yes
FN8760 Rev.3.00
Nov 8, 2017
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