Intersil Launches Digital Power Module Providing 17A Output Current

ZL9117M, supports telemetry via PMBus interface,
Can be connected in parallel for high current

September 29, 2011 – Intersil, a global leader in the design and production of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, announced today the launch of the ZL9117M, the latest addition to its power module family. The ZL9117M is a highly compressed digital power module that provides 17A of output current.

The ZL9117M features the industry's easiest-to-use PowerNavigator™ GUI interface, which enables design with just a click. Additionally, automatic compensation algorithms optimize transient response under various load conditions. The industry-standard PMBus interface supports remote performance monitoring and allows for the reprogramming of already installed systems.

Available in a low-profile 15mm x 15mm QFN package, the ZL9117M delivers the industry's highest power density of 1275W/in³. Offering high efficiency with an extremely low thermal resistance of just 11C/W, this product eliminates the need for heat sinks or air-based heat dissipation in almost all applications. For applications requiring higher current, modules can be connected in parallel in automatic current sharing mode.

Product Features and Details
 PowerNavigator™ GUI that simplifies device arrays
 Non-volatile memory that stores all configuration data
 PMBus interface supporting real-time performance monitoring and control
 Automatic compensation function that optimizes transient response under various load conditions
 Can be connected in parallel via current sharing function in applications requiring high current.
 Pin-compatible with our ZL9101MIRZ, which provides 12A output current

Price and sales information
The ZL9117MIRZ is available in a low-profile 15mm x 15mm QFN package, with prices starting at $19.11 per 1,000 units. Additional product information can be found below.
http://www.intersil.com/products/deviceinfo.asp?pn=ZL9117M