Product Overview
The TPS54318RTER from Texas Instruments is a 2.95V to 6V input, 3A synchronous step-down DC-DC converter with integrated MOSFETs. It features 200kHz to 2MHz switching frequency, adjustable soft start, and power-good output in a 3mm x 3mm WQFN-16 package.
Key Specifications
| Topology | Synchronous Buck |
| Input Voltage | 2.95V to 6V |
| Output Voltage | 0.8V to 4.5V (adjustable) |
| Output Current | 3A |
| Switching Frequency | 200kHz to 2MHz (adjustable) |
| MOSFET RDS(on) | 30mOhm (typ, both HS and LS) |
| Voltage Reference | 0.8V +/-1% |
| Quiescent Current | 350uA (typ) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 150 C (junction) |
Features
- Two integrated 30mOhm MOSFETs for high efficiency
- Adjustable switching frequency: 200kHz to 2MHz
- +/-1% voltage reference accuracy over temperature
- External clock synchronization
- Adjustable soft start/sequencing
- Undervoltage and overvoltage power-good output
- Cycle-by-cycle current limit with thermal foldback
- Safe start-up into prebiased output
Applications
- Point-of-load regulation for DSP, FPGA, ASIC
- Broadband and telecom infrastructure
- Low-voltage, high-density power systems
- Server and storage power supplies
- Portable and battery-powered equipment