The TPS54418RTER is a highly efficient, synchronous buck regulator from Texas Instruments, designed for use in various applications, including but not limited to, active power management for multi-core processors, telecommunications, networking, and video equipment. This advanced power solution integrates a range of features to ensure reliable and efficient power conversion.
Key Features:
- Input Voltage Range: The device operates from an input voltage range of 4.5V to 18V, making it versatile for both intermediate bus voltage applications and direct-from-battery power conversions.
- Adjustable Output Voltage: The output voltage of the TPS54418RTER can be adjusted from 0.76V to 5.5V, allowing for a wide range of uses across different voltage requirements.
- High Efficiency: With integrated MOSFETs, the regulator achieves high efficiency, which is critical for maintaining low power dissipation and thermal performance in tightly packed PCB layouts.
- Small Footprint: Housed in a compact 16-pin QFN package (RTE), the device minimizes space on the PCB, an essential factor for modern, space-constrained electronic designs.
- Eco-mode™: The TPS54418RTER features TI's Eco-mode™, which reduces quiescent current and improves light-load efficiency, making it an environmentally friendly choice.
Performance and Protection:
With a switching frequency range of 200 kHz to 2.2 MHz, the TPS54418RTER allows for flexibility in component selection, enabling designers to optimize for efficiency or component size. It also includes a host of protective features such as overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, and thermal shutdown to ensure the longevity and reliability of the application it powers.
Applications:
The versatility of the TPS54418RTER extends to a broad spectrum of applications. It is particularly well-suited for powering FPGA, ASIC, and DSP cores that require a stable and efficient power supply. Its performance and small size make it an excellent choice for portable and space-constrained applications, as well as for complex digital systems that demand a reliable power management solution.
Product Code: TPS54418RTER
Manufacturer: Texas Instruments