Data Sheet
Rev. 1.03 / September 2012
ZSPM4011
High Efficiency 1A Synchronous Buck Converter
Power and Precision
ZSPM4011
High Efficiency 1A Synchronous Buck Converter
Brief Description
The ZSPM4011 is a DC/DC synchronous switching
regulator with fully integrated power switches,
internal compensation, and full fault protection.
The 1MHz switching frequency enables using
small filter components, resulting in reduced board
space and reduced bill-of-materials costs.
The ZSPM4011 utilizes current mode feedback in
normal regulation pulse-width modulation (PWM)
mode. When the regulator is disabled (EN pin is
low), the ZSPM4011 draws less than 10µA quies-
cent current.
The ZSPM4011 integrates a wide range of
protection circuitry, including input supply under-
voltage lockout, output voltage soft start, current
limit, V
OUT
over-voltage, and thermal shutdown.
The ZSPM4011 includes supervisory reporting
through the PG (Power Good) open drain output to
interface other components in the system.
Benefits
Increased battery life
Minimal external component count
(3 capacitors, 1 inductor)
Inherent fault protection and reporting
Available Support
Evaluation Kit
Documentation
Physical Characteristics
Junction operating temperature -40°C to 125°C
Packaged in a 16pin QFN (3x3mm)
Related ZMDI Products
Features
ZSPM4012/ZSPM4013: 2A/3A synchronous
buck converters, available with adjustable out-
put from 0.9 to 5V or fixed output voltages at
1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, 5.0V(16-pin 3x3 QFN)
ZSPM1000: >5A single-phase, single-rail, true
digital PWM controller (24-lead 4x4mm QFN)
Output voltage options depending on order
code:
Fixed output voltages: 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V,
3.3V, or 5V with +/- 2% output tolerance
Adjustable output voltage range: 0.9V to 5V
with +/- 1.5% reference
Wide input voltage range:
6V to 24V
1MHz +/- 10% fixed switching frequency
1A continuous output current
High efficiency – up to 95%
Current mode PWM control with pulse-
frequency modulation (PFM) mode for
improved light load efficiency
Voltage supervisor for V
OUT
reported at the PG
pin
Input supply under voltage lockout
Soft start for controlled startup with no
overshoot
Full protection for over-current, over-
temperature, and V
OUT
over-voltage
Less than 10µA in Disabled Mode
Low external component count
ZSPM4011 Application Circuits
Adjustable Output
BST
VCC
C
BYPASS
VCC
VSW
C
BST
VOUT
L
OUT
R
TOP
R
BOT
FB
VOUT
10 kΩ
(optional)
ZSPM4011
C
OUT
EN
EN
PGND
GND
PG
PG
Fixed Output
VCC
C
BYPASS
BST
VCC
VSW
C
BST
VOUT
L
OUT
C
OUT
ZSPM4011
FB
VOUT
EN
EN
10kΩ
(optional)
PG
PGND
GND
PG
For more information, contact ZMDI via
analog@zmdi.com.
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All rights reserved. The material contained herein may not be reproduced, adapted, merged,
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ZSPM4011
High Efficiency 1A Synchronous Buck Converter
ZSPM4011 Block Diagram
PG
EN
VCC
4.2V
VCC
VCC
MONITOR
&
CONTROL
Under-Voltage
Protection
VCC
Over-Voltage
Protection
Thermal
Protection
Over Current
Protection
FB
Oscillator
Ramp
Generator
Bootstrap
Voltage
BST
VCC
Typical Applications
Vref
&
Soft Start
Gate
Drive
Gate Drive
Control
C
BST
Wireless access points,
cable modems
Set-top boxes
DVD, LCD, LED supplies
Portable products,
including GPS, smart
phones, tablet PCs
Printers
VSW
L
OUT
VOUT
C
OUT
Comparator
Error Amp
Compensation
Network
Vref
Gate
Drive
PGND
R
TOP
PFM Mode
Comparator
FB
R
BOT
GND
Ordering Information
Ordering Code
ZSPM4011AA1W00
ZSPM4011AA1W15
ZSPM4011AA1W18
ZSPM4011AA1W25
ZSPM4011AA1W33
ZSPM4011AA1W50
ZSPM4011KIT
Description
ZSPM4011, 1A Synchronous Buck Converter: adjustable output, 0.9V to 5V,
16-pin 3x3mm QFN
ZSPM4011, 1A Synchronous Buck Converter: fixed output, 1.5V,16-pin 3x3mm QFN
ZSPM4011, 1A Synchronous Buck Converter: fixed output, 1.8V,16-pin 3x3mm QFN
ZSPM4011, 1A Synchronous Buck Converter: fixed output, 2.5V,16-pin 3x3mm QFN
ZSPM4011, 1A Synchronous Buck Converter: fixed output, 3.3V,16-pin 3x3mm QFN
ZSPM4011, 1A Synchronous Buck Converter: fixed output, 5.0V,16-pin 3x3mm QFN
ZSPM4011KIT, Evaluation Kit for 1A Synchronous Buck Converter
Package
7” reel with 1000 ICs
7” reel with 1000 ICs
7” reel with 1000 ICs
7” reel with 1000 ICs
7” reel with 1000 ICs
7” reel with 1000 ICs
Kit
Sales and Further Information
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ZSPM4011
High Efficiency 1A Synchronous Buck Converter
Contents
1
ZSPM4011 Characteristics.................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings .......................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Thermal Characteristics ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3. Recommended Operating Conditions .......................................................................................................... 7
1.4. Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 7
1.5. Regulator Characteristics ............................................................................................................................. 8
Typical Performance Characteristics – ZSPM401x Family ............................................................................... 10
Description of Circuit ......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1. Internal Protection Details .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1. Internal Current Limit ........................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2. Thermal Shutdown ............................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.3. Reference Soft-Start ............................................................................................................................ 14
3.1.4. Output Over-Voltage ............................................................................................................................ 14
3.1.5. VCC Under-Voltage Lockout ................................................................................................................ 14
Application Circuits ............................................................................................................................................ 15
4.1. Selection of External Components ............................................................................................................. 15
4.2. Typical Application Circuits ......................................................................................................................... 15
Pin Configuration and Package ......................................................................................................................... 16
5.1. Marking Diagram & Pin-out ........................................................................................................................ 17
5.2. Pin Description for 16 LEAD 3x3 QFN ....................................................................................................... 18
5.3. Detailed Pin Description ............................................................................................................................. 19
5.3.1. Unregulated Input, VCC (Pins # 2, 3) .................................................................................................. 19
5.3.2. Bootstrap Control, BST (Pin #10) ........................................................................................................ 19
5.3.3. Sense Feedback, FB (Pin #5) .............................................................................................................. 19
5.3.4. Switching Output, VSW (Pins #12, 13) ................................................................................................ 19
5.3.5. Ground, GND (Pin #4) ......................................................................................................................... 19
5.3.6. Power Ground, PGND (Pins #14, 15) .................................................................................................. 19
5.3.7. Enable, High-Voltage, EN (Pin #9) ...................................................................................................... 19
5.3.8. PG Output, PG (Pin #8) ....................................................................................................................... 19
Ordering Information ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................................ 20
Document Revision History ............................................................................................................................... 21
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ZSPM4011
High Efficiency 1A Synchronous Buck Converter
List of Figures
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
Figure 2.3
Figure 2.4
Figure 2.5
Figure 2.6
Figure 2.7
Figure 2.8
Figure 2.9
Figure 2.10
Figure 2.11
Figure 2.12
Figure 2.13
Figure 2.14
Figure 2.15
Figure 2.16
Figure 2.17
Figure 2.18
Figure 3.1
Figure 3.2
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2
Figure 5.1
Figure 5.2
Startup Response ................................................................................................................................ 10
100mA to 1A Load Step (Vcc= 12V, Vout =1.8V) ................................................................................ 10
100mA to 2A Load (Vcc=12V, Vout = 1.8V) ........................................................................................ 10
100mA t0 1A Load Step (Vcc=12V, Vout = 3.3V) ................................................................................ 10
100mA to 2A Load Step (Vcc=12V, Vout = 3.3V)................................................................................ 10
Line Transient Response (VCC=10V to 15V, Vout = 3.3V) ................................................................. 10
Load Regulation ................................................................................................................................... 11
Line Regulation (IOUT=1A) ................................................................................................................. 11
Efficiency vs. Output Current ( V
OUT
= 1.8V) ........................................................................................ 11
Efficiency vs. Output Current ( V
OUT
= 3.3V) ........................................................................................ 11
Efficiency vs. Output Current ( V
OUT
= 5V) ........................................................................................... 11
Efficiency vs. Input Voltage (V
OUT
= 3.3V)............................................................................................ 11
Standby Current vs. Input Voltage ....................................................................................................... 12
Standby Current vs. Temperature ....................................................................................................... 12
Output Voltage vs. Temperature.......................................................................................................... 12
Oscillator Frequency vs. Temperature (Iout=300mA) ......................................................................... 12
Quiescent Current vs. Temperature (No load) ................................................................................... 12
Input Current vs. Temperature (No load, No switching) ..................................................................... 12
ZSPM4011 Block Diagram .................................................................................................................. 13
Monitor and Control Logic Functionality .............................................................................................. 14
Typical Application for Adjustable Output Voltage............................................................................... 15
Typical Application for Fixed Output Voltage ....................................................................................... 15
ZSPM4011 Package Drawing.............................................................................................................. 16
16 Lead 3x3mm QFN (top view) .......................................................................................................... 17
List of Tables
Table 1.1
Table 1.2
Table 1.3
Table 1.4
Table 5.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................................................................... 6
Thermal Characteristics ......................................................................................................................... 6
Recommended Operating Conditions ................................................................................................... 7
Electrical Characteristics ....................................................................................................................... 7
Pin Description, 16 lead, 3x3mm QFN ................................................................................................ 18
Data Sheet
September 21, 2012
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All rights reserved. The material contained herein may not be reproduced, adapted, merged, translated, stored, or used without the
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