Product Overview
The TPS72018DRVR from Texas Instruments is a 350mA, ultra-low VIN, high-PSRR, low-IQ, low-dropout linear regulator with a fixed 1.8V output. Featuring a bias pin architecture and WSON-6 package, it delivers outstanding AC performance with only 38μA quiescent current, making it ideal for battery-powered and RF-sensitive applications.
Key Specifications
| Output Voltage | 1.8V (fixed) |
| Maximum Output Current | 350 mA |
| Input Voltage Range | 1.1V to 4.5V |
| Dropout Voltage | 110 mV @ 350mA |
| Quiescent Current | 38 μA |
| PSRR | 80 dB (VIN, 10Hz-10kHz) |
| Output Noise | 48 μVRMS (10Hz-100kHz) |
| Package | WSON-6 (2×2 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C |
Features
- Ultra-low VIN operation down to 1.1V for maximum efficiency
- Dual-rail architecture with separate VIN and VBIAS supplies
- Excellent load transient response: ±15mV for 0-350mA in 1μs
- High PSRR: 80dB VIN, 70dB VBIAS (10Hz-10kHz)
- Built-in soft-start with monotonic VOUT rise
- Overcurrent and thermal protection
- Stable with 2.2μF ceramic output capacitor
Applications
- RF and wireless communication power supplies
- Battery-powered portable devices
- Post-regulation for DC-DC converters
- Smartphone and tablet power management
- Wearable electronics and IoT sensors