Fully encapsulated dual 30A and single 33A digital power modules for FPGAs and processors
The dual ISL8274M operates from a 5V or 12V power rail, provides two 30A outputs and up to 95.5% peak efficiency in a 18mm x 23mm footprint.
The ZL9024M operates from a 3.3V rail and outputs 33A of power in a 17mm x19mm footprint. They both deliver point-of-load (POL) conversion for FPGAs, DSPs, ASICs and memory used in servers, telecom, datacom, optical networking and storage equipment. Both devices are configurable via the digital PMBus interface and include a controller, MOSFETs, inductor and passives encapsulated inside a module that increases the available board space and reduces the bill of materials (BOM).
The ISL8274M and ZL9024M both use Renesas’ patented ChargeMode control architecture, which provides the highest efficiencies with better than 90% on most conversions. The power modules also provide a single clock cycle fast transient response to output current load steps common in FPGAs and DSPs that process power bursts. This compensation-free design keeps the modules stable regardless of output capacitor changes due to temperature, variation or aging and eliminating the need for an external discrete compensation network saves board space and additional BOM cost.
The ISL8274M supports input voltages from 4.5V to 14V, while the ZL9024M accepts input voltages from 2.75V to 4V. Both modules offer adjustable output voltages as low as 0.6V.
The modules also use Renesas’ proprietary High Density Array (HDA) package with a single-layer conductive substrate that reduces lead inductance and dissipates heat primarily through the system board. The HDA’s copper lead-frame structure allows the modules to operate at full load over a wide temperature range with no airflow or heatsinks. The modules also provide several protection features that ensure safe operations under abnormal operating conditions.
Integrated with Renesas configuation tools
“The ISL8274M and ZL9024M expand Renesas’ portfolio of encapsulated digital power modules and provides customers the first digital dual 30A power supply and first digital 33A power supply,” said Philip Chesley, Vice President of Industrial Analog and Power Business Division at Renesas Electronics which has fully incororated US power system developer Intersil. “Their power density, high efficiency and fast transient response address our customers demanding single and multi-rail power requirements.”
Designers can use Renesas’ PowerCompass tool to identify the right power modules and other parts that match their specific requirements, set up multiple rails to support FPGAs or processors, perform high-level system analysis, and generate custom reference design files. The PowerNavigator GUI simplifies digital power module configuration, validation and monitoring of all device parameters and telemetry and makes it easy to change features and functions of a digital power supply without writing a single line of code.
The ISL8274M is available now in a thermally enhanced 18mm x 23mm x 7.5mm HDA package and is priced at US$39 in 1k quantities. An ISL8274MEVAL1Z evaluation board is available for $150.
www.intersil.com/products/isl8274m
The ZL9024M is available now in a thermally enhanced 17mm x 19mm x 3.5mm HDA package and is priced at $29 in 1k quantities. The ZL9024MEVAL1Z evaluation board is available for $95.
www.intersil.com/products/zl9024m.
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