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ZL9117M
Digital DC/DC PMBus 17A Module
FN7914
Rev.7.00
Jun 26, 2017
The ZL9117M is a 17A, variable output, step-down
Features
PMBus-compliant digital power supply. Included in the module
is a high-performance digital PWM controller, power MOSFETs,
an inductor, and all the passive components required for a
highly integrated DC/DC power solution. This power module
has built-in auto-compensation algorithms, which eliminate
the need for manual compensation design work. The ZL9117M
operates over a wide input voltage range and supports an
output voltage range of 0.6V to 3.6V, which can be set by
external resistors or via PMBus. This high-efficiency power
module is capable of delivering 17A. Only bulk input and
output capacitors are needed to finish the design. The output
voltage can be precisely regulated to as low as 0.6V with ±1%
output voltage regulation over line, load, and temperature
variations.
• Complete digital switch mode power supply
• Fast transient response
• Auto compensating PID filter
• External synchronization
• Output voltage tracking
• Current sharing
• Programmable soft-start delay and ramp
• Overcurrent/undercurrent protection
• PMBus compliant
Applications
• Server, telecom, and datacom
• Industrial and medical equipment
• General purpose point of load
The ZL9117M features auto-compensation, internal soft-start,
auto-recovery overcurrent protection, an enable option, and
prebiased output start-up capabilities.
The ZL9117M is packaged in a thermally enhanced, compact
(15mmx15mm) and low profile (3.5mm) overmolded QFN
package module suitable for automated assembly by standard
surface mount equipment. The ZL9117M is RoHS compliant.
Related Literature
• For a full list of related documents, visit our website
- ZL9117M product page
Figure 1 represents a typical implementation of the ZL9117M.
For PMBus operation, it is recommended to tie the Enable pin
(EN) to SGND.
VIN
VDRV
10µF
16V
4.5V TO 13.2V
4.7µF
16V
4.7µF
16V
10µF
16V
4.5V TO 6.5V
CIN
POWER GOOD OUTPUT
ENABLE
PG
EN
VIN
(EPAD)
VOUT
VOUT
(EPAD)
SYNC
DDC
EXT SYNC
ZL9117M
DDC BUS
SW
(EPAD)
COUT
SCL
SDA
RTN
PGND
(EPAD)
I2C/SMBus
SA
RSA
RSET
FIGURE 1. A COMPLETE DIGITAL SWITCH MODE POWER SUPPLY, ONLY BULK INPUT AND OUTPUT CAPACITORS ARE REQUIRED TO FINISH THE
DESIGN
FN7914 Rev.7.00
Jun 26, 2017
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