Renesas ISL8104EVAL2Z
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- ISL8104EVAL2Z
- Manufacturer:
- Renesas
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ISL8104EVAL2Z.pdf
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- EVAL BOARD FOR ISL8104
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Product details
Overview
ISL8104EVAL2Z from Renesas Electronics is a fully assembled, tested evaluation board for the ISL8104 single-phase synchronous buck PWM controller. It implements a 1.8V/20A DC/DC converter using voltage-mode control, 300kHz switching frequency, rDS(ON)-based overcurrent protection, and pre-bias soft-start-designed for power supply validation in industrial and embedded systems.
For engineers reviewing the ISL8104EVAL2Z datasheet, ISL8104EVAL2Z pinout, ISL8104EVAL2Z application, or ISL8104EVAL2Z equivalent, this board enables rapid characterization of transient response (0–20A step), efficiency (peak >90% at 12V input), output ripple (<30mVP-P), OCP threshold (~25A), and loop stability with Type-III compensation.
Technical Context
The ISL8104EVAL2Z implements a complete single-phase synchronous buck topology with integrated high- and low-side MOSFET drivers. It uses the ISL8104IRZ controller in a 16-pin 4×4 MLFP package, configured for 1.8V output via resistor-divider feedback (R1=23.2kΩ, R4=11.5kΩ) and Type-III compensation (C1=2.2nF, C2=82pF, R3=665Ω, C3=1.5nF).
Power stage components include Vishay IHLP5050FD-R68 (0.68µH, 1.6mΩ DCR) inductor, four Fujitsu FP-4R0RE561M-L8 polymer capacitors (4×560µF, <4mΩ ESR), three Sanyo 35ME330AX bulk input caps (3×330µF), and Infineon BSC080N03LS (high-side) + dual BSC030N03LS (low-side) MOSFETs-optimized for conduction and switching loss balance at 20A continuous load.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Controller IC | ISL8104IRZ - 16-pin MLFP variant with SSDONE and REFIN pins enabled for enhanced monitoring and reference flexibility. |
| Output Voltage | 1.8V ±1% - set by precision resistor divider (R1/R4); supports tight regulation under 0–20A dynamic load. |
| Max Output Current | 20A continuous - validated with thermal design using dual low-side MOSFETs and 4-layer PCB with internal copper planes. |
| Switching Frequency | 300kHz - fixed oscillator setting (FSET pin tied to VCC); balances efficiency, size, and EMI performance. |
| Input Voltage Range | 8V to 14.4V - accommodates 12V nominal rail with headroom for automotive or industrial bus variations. |
| OCP Threshold | ~25A - set via RTSOC=1.15kΩ and top-side MOSFET rDS(ON); includes 120ns blanking and noise filtering. |
| Output Ripple | <30mVP-P - achieved with 1900µF total output capacitance and <4mΩ effective ESR at 20A load. |
Availability
ISL8104EVAL2Z is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for power supply validation, DC/DC converter prototyping, and industrial embedded system development requiring stable component supply, full documentation support, and traceable sourcing.
Supply support for ISL8104EVAL2Z includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Renesas Electronics Corporation is a global semiconductor leader delivering microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT applications.
The ISL8104EVAL2Z belongs to Renesas' legacy Intersil power management evaluation platform family, designed specifically to accelerate adoption of high-efficiency synchronous buck controllers in space-constrained, high-current applications.
FAQ
What is the primary function of the ISL8104EVAL2Z?
The ISL8104EVAL2Z is a ready-to-use evaluation board that demonstrates the ISL8104IRZ synchronous buck PWM controller in a complete 1.8V/20A power supply. It enables engineers to validate transient response, efficiency, loop stability, and protection features without designing a custom PCB. The ISL8104EVAL2Z includes all critical power stage components, test points, and jumper-configurable bias options for rapid lab testing.
How does the ISL8104EVAL2Z differ from the ISL8104EVAL1Z?
The ISL8104EVAL2Z uses the ISL8104IRZ controller in a 16-pin 4×4 MLFP package (vs. ISL8104IBZ in 14-pin SOIC on EVAL1Z), adding SSDONE and REFIN pins for enhanced start-up monitoring and external reference injection. It also includes an additional green LED (D2) and expanded test point count (TP1–TP10), while retaining identical power stage design, component selection, and performance specifications.
Can the ISL8104EVAL2Z be used to evaluate other output voltages?
Yes-the ISL8104EVAL2Z supports reconfiguration for different output voltages by modifying the FB resistor divider (R1 and R4). The board's schematic and AN1416 provide equations and layout guidance for adjusting R4 to target voltages such as 1.2V or 3.3V, while maintaining loop compensation integrity through recalculated Type-III network values (R2, C1–C3).
What input voltage range is supported by the ISL8104EVAL2Z?
The ISL8104EVAL2Z operates with an input voltage range of 8V to 14.4V, matching the ISL8104IRZ controller's specified bias supply requirements. It accepts single-rail input via terminals J1/J2, with optional separate bias supply routing through J6-enabling flexible testing under nominal 12V, automotive battery (9–16V), or industrial 10–14V conditions.
Does the ISL8104EVAL2Z include overcurrent protection, and how is it implemented?
Yes-the ISL8104EVAL2Z implements rDS(ON)-based overcurrent protection using the top-side MOSFET's on-resistance, eliminating the need for a sense resistor. With RTSOC = 1.15kΩ and BSC080N03LS, the trip point is set to ~25A. The design includes 120ns blanking and parallel RC filtering (RTSOC/CTSOC) to reject switching noise, ensuring reliable fault detection during fast transients.
ISL8104EVAL2Z Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Renesas
- Series:
- -
- Packaging:
- Box
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Main Purpose:
- DC/DC, Step Down
- Outputs and Type:
- 1 Non-Isolated Output
- Voltage - Output:
- -
- Current - Output:
- 1.8V
- Voltage - Input:
- 20A
- Regulator Topology:
- 8V ~ 14.4V
- Frequency - Switching:
- Buck
- Contents:
- 300kHz
- Utilized IC / Part:
- Board(s)
- Power - Output:
- ISL8104
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
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