fn8837 rev. 2.00 page 1 of 73 jan 29, 2018 fn8837 rev. 2.00 jan 29, 2018 zl9024m digital dc/dc pmbus 33a module datasheet the zl9024m is a 33a step-down dc/dc power supply module with integrated digital pwm controller, synchronous power switches, a n inductor, and passives. only bulk input and output capacitors are needed to finish the design. the 33a o f continuous output current can be delivered without a need of airflow or a heatsink. the thermally enhanced h da module is capable of dissipating heat directly into the pcb. the zl9024m uses chargemod e? control architecture, which responds to a transient load within a single switching cycle. the zl9024m comes with a preprogrammed configuration fo r operating in a pin-strap mode; output voltage, switching frequency, and device smbus address can be programmed with external resistors. more configurations, such as soft-start and fault limits, can be easily programmed or changed using pmbus compliant serial bus interface. pmbus can be used to monitor voltages, current, temperatures, and fault status. the zl9024m is supported by powernavigator? software, a graphical user in terface (gui) that can be used to configure modules to a desired solution. the zl9024m is availabl e in a 40 ld compact 17mmx19mm hda module with a very low profile height of 3.55mm, suitable for automated assembly by standard surface mount e quipment. the zl9024m is rohs compliant by exemption. related literature for a full list of related documents , visit our website ? zl9024m product page features ? complete digital switch mode power supply ?v in range: 2.75v to 4v ? programmable v out range: 0.6v to 1.5v ? pmbus compliant i 2 c communication interface ? programmable v out , margining, uv/ov, i out limit, soft-start/stop, s equencing, and external synchronization ? monitor: v in , v out , i out , temperature, duty cycle, switching frequency, and faults ? chargemode cont rol architecture ?1.2% v out accuracy over line, load, and temperature ? power-good indicator ? over-temperature protection ? internal non-volatile memory and fault logging ? powernavigator supported ? patented thermally enhanced hda package applications ? server, telecom, sto rage, and datacom ? industrial/ate and networking equipment ? general purpose power f or asic, fpga, dsp, and memory figure 1. complete digital s witch mode power supply figure 2. small package for high power density = / 0 9 2 8 7 9 , 1 9 2 8 7 9 6 ( 1 9 6 ( 1 9 , 1 3 0 % x v , q w h u i d f h 9 ' ' 9 ' 5 9 & 2 8 7 n 6 $ / 5 7 6 ' $ 6 & |