Data Sheet
Rev. 1.04 / March 2013
ZSPM9010
Ultra-Compact, High-Performance DrMOS Device
Power Management
Power and Precision
ZSPM9010
Ultra-Compact, High-Performance, High-Frequency DrMOS
Brief Description
The ZSPM9010 DrMOS is a fully optimized, ultra-
compact, integrated MOSFET plus driver power
stage solution for high-current, high-frequency, syn-
chronous buck DC-DC applications. The ZSPM9010
incorporates a driver IC, two power MOSFETs, and
a bootstrap Schottky diode in a thermally enhanced,
ultra-compact PQFN40 package (6mmx6mm).
With an integrated approach, the ZSPM9010’s com-
plete switching power stage is optimized for driver
and MOSFET dynamic performance, system induc-
tance, and power MOSFET R
DS(ON)
. It uses innova-
tive high-performance MOSFET technology, which
dramatically reduces switch ringing, eliminating the
snubber circuit in most buck converter applications.
An innovative driver IC with reduced dead times and
propagation delays further enhances performance. A
thermal warning function (THWN) warns of potential
over-temperature situations. The ZSPM9010 also
incorporates features such as Skip Mode (SMOD)
for improved light-load efficiency with a tri-state 3.3V
pulse-width modulation (PWM) input for compatibility
with a wide range of PWM controllers.
The ZSPM9010 DrMOS is compatible with ZMDI’s
ZSPM1000, a leading-edge configurable digital
power-management system controller for non-
isolated point-of-load (POL) supplies.
Features
Based on the Intel® 4.0 DrMOS standard
High-current handling: up to 50A
High-performance copper-clip package
Tri-state 3.3V PWM input driver
Skip Mode (low-side gate turn-off) input (SMOD#)
Warning flag for over-temperature conditions
Driver output disable function (DISB# pin)
Internal pull-up and pull-down for SMOD# and
DISB# inputs, respectively
Integrated Schottky diode technology in the
low-side MOSFET
Integrated bootstrap Schottky diode
Adaptive gate drive timing for shoot-through
protection
Under-voltage lockout (UVLO)
Optimized for switching frequencies up to 1MHz
Available Support
ZSPM8010-KIT: Open-Loop Evaluation Board for
ZSPM9010
Physical Characteristics
Benefits
Fully optimized system efficiency: >93% peak
Clean switching waveforms with minimal ringing
72% space-saving compared to conventional
discrete solutions
Optimized for use with ZMDI’s ZSPM1000 true
digital PWM controller
Operation temperature: -40°C to +125°C
V
IN
: 3V to 15V (typical 12V)
I
OUT
: 40A (average), 50A (maximum)
Low-profile SMD package: 6mmx6mm PQFN40
ZMDI green packaging and RoHS compliant
Typical Application
For more information, contact ZMDI via
SPM@zmdi.com.
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ZSPM9010
Ultra-Compact, High-Performance, High-Frequency DrMOS
ZSPM9010 Block Diagram
VDRV
BOOT
VIN
D
Boot
VCIN
DISB#
UVLO
GH
Logic
10µA
Level Shift
GH
(Q1)
HS Power
MOSFET
GH
Typical Applications
Telecom switches
Servers and storage
Desktop computers
Workstations
High-performance
gaming motherboards
Base stations
Network routers
Industrial applications
PWM
R
DN_PWM
R
UP_PWM
30k
VCIN
PHASE
Input
Tri-State
Logic
Dead Time
Control
VSWH
VDRV
GL
Logic
GL
(Q2)
LS Power
MOSFET
GL
THWN#
Temp
Sense
VCIN
30k
10µA
CGND
SMOD#
PGND
Ordering Information
Product Sales Code
ZSPM9010ZA1R
ZSPM8010-KIT
Description
ZSPM9010 Lead-Free PQFN40 — Temperature range: -40°C to +125°C
Open-Loop Evaluation Board for ZSPM9010
Package
Reel
Kit
Sales and Further Information
Zentrum Mikroelektronik
Dresden AG
Global Headquarters
Grenzstrasse 28
01109 Dresden, Germany
Central Office:
Phone +49.351.8822.306
Fax
+49.351.8822.337
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Milpitas, CA 95035-7453
USA
USA Phone 1.855.275.9634
Phone +1.408.883.6310
Fax
+1.408.883.6358
www.zmdi.com
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Dresden AG, Japan Office
2nd Floor, Shinbashi Tokyu Bldg.
4-21-3, Shinbashi, Minato-ku
Tokyo, 105-0004
Japan
Phone +81.3.6895.7410
Fax
+81.3.6895.7301
ZMD FAR EAST, Ltd.
3F, No. 51, Sec. 2,
Keelung Road
11052 Taipei
Taiwan
SPM@zmdi.com
Zentrum Mikroelektronik
Dresden AG, Korea Office
U-space 1 Building
11th Floor, Unit JA-1102
670 Sampyeong-dong
Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si
Gyeonggi-do, 463-400
Korea
Phone +82.31.950.7679
Fax
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(Stuttgart)
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Fax
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ZSPM9010
Ultra-Compact, High-Performance, High-Frequency DrMOS
Contents
1
IC Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Recommended Operating Conditions ....................................................................................................... 7
1.3. Electrical Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.4. Typical Performance Characteristics ....................................................................................................... 10
Functional Description .................................................................................................................................... 15
2.1. VDRV and Disable (DISB#) ..................................................................................................................... 16
2.2. Thermal Warning Flag (THWN#) ............................................................................................................. 17
2.3. Tri-State PWM Input ................................................................................................................................ 17
2.4. Adaptive Gate Drive Circuit ..................................................................................................................... 19
2.5. Skip Mode (SMOD#) ............................................................................................................................... 19
2.6. PWM ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
Application Design .......................................................................................................................................... 22
3.1. Supply Capacitor Selection ..................................................................................................................... 22
3.2. Bootstrap Circuit ...................................................................................................................................... 22
3.3. VCIN Filter ............................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4. Power Loss and Efficiency Testing Procedures ...................................................................................... 23
Pin Configuration and Package ...................................................................................................................... 25
4.1. Available Packages ................................................................................................................................. 25
4.2. Pin Description......................................................................................................................................... 26
4.3. Package Dimensions ............................................................................................................................... 27
Circuit Board Layout Considerations .............................................................................................................. 28
Ordering Information ...................................................................................................................................... 29
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Document Revision History ............................................................................................................................ 30
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1
Figure 1.2
Figure 1.3
Figure 1.4
Figure 1.5
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Figure 1.7
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Safe Operating Area ......................................................................................................................... 10
Module Power Loss vs. Output Current ............................................................................................ 10
Power Loss vs. Switching Frequency ............................................................................................... 10
Power Loss vs. Input Voltage ........................................................................................................... 10
Power Loss vs. Driver Supply Voltage ............................................................................................. 11
Power Loss vs. Output Voltage ........................................................................................................ 11
Power Loss vs. Output Inductance ................................................................................................... 11
Driver Supply Current vs. Frequency ............................................................................................... 11
Driver Supply Current vs. Driver Supply Voltage ............................................................................. 12
Driver Supply Current vs. Output Current ......................................................................................... 12
PWM Thresholds vs. Driver Supply Voltage ..................................................................................... 12
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ZSPM9010
Ultra-Compact, High-Performance, High-Frequency DrMOS
Figure 1.12
Figure 1.13
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Figure 1.15
Figure 1.16
Figure 1.17
Figure 1.18
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
Figure 2.3
Figure 2.4
Figure 2.5
Figure 2.6
Figure 3.1
Figure 3.2
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2
Figure 5.1
PWM Thresholds vs. Temperature ................................................................................................... 12
SMOD# Thresholds vs. Driver Supply Voltage ................................................................................ 13
SMOD# Thresholds vs. Temperature ............................................................................................... 13
SMOD# Pull-Up Current vs. Temperature ........................................................................................ 13
Disable Thresholds vs. Driver Supply Voltage ................................................................................. 13
Disable Thresholds vs. Temperature ................................................................................................ 14
Disable Pull-Down Current vs. Temperature .................................................................................... 14
Typical Application Circuit with PWM Control ................................................................................... 15
ZSPM9010 Block Diagram ............................................................................................................... 16
Thermal Warning Flag (THWN) Operation ....................................................................................... 17
PWM and Tri-State Timing Diagram ................................................................................................. 18
SMOD# Timing Diagram ................................................................................................................... 20
PWM Timing ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Power Loss Measurement Block Diagram ....................................................................................... 22
V
CIN
Filter Block Diagram .................................................................................................................. 23
Pin-out PQFN40 Package ................................................................................................................ 25
PQFN40 Physical Dimensions and Recommended Footprint .......................................................... 27
PCB Layout Example ........................................................................................................................ 29
List of Tables
Table 2.1
Table 2.2
UVLO and Disable Logic .................................................................................................................. 17
SMOD# Logic.................................................................................................................................... 20
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All rights reserved. The material contained herein may not be reproduced, adapted, merged, translated, stored, or used without
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