TPS54218ARTER - 2A, 6V Sync Step-Down Buck Regulator | TI
MPN: TPS54218ARTER ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23.53 | $23.53 |
| 10 | $21.18 | $211.80 |
| 100 | $18.82 | $1,882.00 |
| 500 | $16.47 | $8,235.00 |
| 1,000 | $14.12 | $14,120.00 |
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TPS54218ARTER Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Topology | Synchronous Step-Down (Buck) |
| Input Voltage Range | 2.95 V to 6 V |
| Maximum Output Current | 2 A |
| Output Type | Adjustable |
| Feedback Reference Voltage | 0.803 V |
| Switching Frequency Range | 200 kHz to 2 MHz |
| Control Architecture | Constant Frequency Peak Current Mode |
| Integrated MOSFETs | 2 x N-Channel (synchronous) |
| Number of Outputs | 1 |
| Family | SWIFT (Low-Input-Voltage SWIFT) |
| Package | 16-WFQFN Exposed Pad (RTE), 3 mm x 3 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per distributor listings) |
| Product Status | Active |
TPS54218ARTER 16-wfqfn exposed pad (rte), 3 mm x 3 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for TPS54218ARTER (16-wfqfn exposed pad (rte), 3 mm x 3 mm package). This power device features gate, drain, and source terminals. For non-polarized packages, refer to the manufacturer datasheet for exact pin 1 orientation and footprint details. Common applications include power supply design, motor driving, and load switching.
No detailed pinout data available for TPS54218ARTER.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this component. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
TPS54218ARTER is suitable for 6 applications: Point-of-Load Power for DSPs and FPGAs, Industrial Automation Control Boards, Networking and Telecom Line Cards, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Battery-Powered Portable Equipment, Security and Camera Systems.
Point-of-Load Power for DSPs and FPGAs
The TPS54218ARTER fits point-of-load conversion from a 3.3 V or 5 V intermediate rail down to sub-1 V core voltages for DSPs and FPGAs. Its 0.803 V feedback reference supports modern low-voltage cores, and the 2 A rating covers typical small-core or I/O rail loads. Constant-frequency peak current-mode control delivers fast load-transient response, which matters when a processor wakes from idle or clocks up. Operating at up to 2 MHz lets designers use small, low-DCR inductors in the 1 uH range, keeping the entire POL solution inside a few square millimeters next to the load. The 3x3 mm VQFN-16 with exposed pad provides low thermal impedance to the PCB, supporting full 2 A operation with a modest copper area. Place input ceramics within 2 mm of the VIN pin to minimize switch-node ringing and EMI.
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Industrial Automation Control Boards
Industrial controllers frequently regulate 5 V backplane power into local 3.3 V, 2.5 V, or 1.8 V analog and digital rails. The TPS54218ARTER accepts the 2.95 V to 6 V input range directly, so it can post-regulate a noisy 5 V bus without an intermediate stage. Its current-mode architecture rejects input-line disturbances well, and integrated MOSFETs remove diode losses, raising efficiency in always-on factory equipment. The 200 kHz to 2 MHz frequency flexibility lets designers place switching harmonics away from sensitive analog front-end bands or push frequency high to shrink magnetics on dense I/O cards. Thermal performance of the exposed-pad VQFN-16 sustains 2 A in 70 C ambient enclosures with roughly 1 square inch of copper. The compact footprint suits modular PLC I/O cards and motor-control interface boards where board area is constrained.
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Networking and Telecom Line Cards
Telecom and networking line cards convert a distributed 5 V rail into many local low-voltage supplies. The TPS54218ARTER addresses one 2 A rail per device, and its small 3x3 mm footprint allows multiple converters to be clustered near their loads, reducing distribution losses and plane complexity. The ability to synchronize via the RT/CLK pin lets several converters lock to a common clock, spreading EMI spectrum predictably across the card - valuable for passing system-level EMC tests. Constant on-time alternatives struggle with this; peak current mode naturally supports paralleling of transient budgets and clean sequencing. The adjustable 0.803 V-referenced output covers PHY, SERDES, and memory rails. Wide 2 MHz capability shrinks the inductor so that power sections fit under connector overhangs on height-limited cards.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Bench instruments and modular test hardware need low-ripple local rails for ADC, DAC, and clock circuitry. The TPS54218ARTER provides a well-controlled switching regulator whose fixed-frequency peak current-mode operation produces predictable ripple at the programmed switching frequency, which is easy to filter with a post-LC stage. Its 2 MHz capability pushes ripple content far above sensitive signal bands, simplifying filtering for precision analog supplies. The 2 A output comfortably powers clock-distribution and reference sections. Because the device integrates both MOSFETs, the switching node is internally defined, reducing layout sensitivity in dense mixed-signal boards. Designers typically follow it with a ferrite bead or small LDO when feeding sub-uV-noise references, but for most measurement subsystem rails the TPS54218 output, with 22 uF of output capacitance, meets ripple budgets directly.
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Battery-Powered Portable Equipment
Portable and handheld instruments powered by single-cell Li-ion packs near end-of-discharge (approximately 3 V) or USB 5 V sources fall squarely within the 2.95 V to 6 V input window of the TPS54218ARTER. High synchronous-conversion efficiency extends battery runtime, and the 2 A capability supports radios, displays, and processors simultaneously. Programmable switching frequency up to 2 MHz keeps magnetics small, preserving the compact PCB area demanded by portable enclosures. Current-mode control maintains stability across the wide battery voltage excursion, and the SS/TR soft-start pin allows controlled inrush when the pack is hot-swapped. Designers should verify quiescent and shutdown currents against battery budgets in the TI datasheet, and place the converter away from sensitive receivers to control radiated EMI within the small conductive enclosure.
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Security and Camera Systems
IP cameras and security electronics regulate 5 V PoE-derived or adapter power into core, DSP, and sensor rails. The TPS54218ARTER handles the 2 A class rails typical of image-sensor and compression-processor supplies. Its efficiency and thermal performance suit sealed outdoor enclosures where airflow is absent - the exposed-pad VQFN-16 conducts heat into the PCB ground plane effectively. Fixed-frequency operation permits filtering of switching artifacts that could couple into analog video or low-light sensor readout chains. The converter's fast transient response handles the bursty load profile of image compression engines, where current steps of an ampere can occur frame-to-frame. Compact footprint allows integration on small camera module carrier boards, and the adjustable output covers the varied 1.2 V to 3.3 V rails of modern sensor and SoC chipsets.
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Engineering reference data for TPS54218ARTER — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | TPS54218RTER | TPS54218RTE | TPS54418ARTER | TPS54418RTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | VQFN-16 (RTE) 3x3 mm exposed pad | VQFN-16 (RTE) 3x3 mm - same | VQFN-16 (RTE) 3x3 mm - same | VQFN-16 (RTE) 3x3 mm - same | VQFN-16 (RTE) 3x3 mm - same |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Input Voltage Range | 2.95 V to 6 V | 2.95 V to 6 V | 2.95 V to 6 V | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Output Current | 2 A | 2 A | 2 A | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Feedback Reference | 0.803 V | 0.803 V | 0.803 V | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Switching Frequency | 200 kHz to 2 MHz | 200 kHz to 2 MHz | 200 kHz to 2 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Control Topology | Peak Current Mode (DF-CAP compatible) | Peak Current Mode - same | Peak Current Mode - same | Current Mode (SWIFT) | Current Mode (SWIFT) |
| Sourcing Channel | Rochester Electronics / LCSC / Wolfchip | Standard TI production channels | Standard TI production channels (tray) | Standard TI production channels | Standard TI production channels |
| Lifecycle Status | Active (extended-availability channel) | Active | Active | Active | Active |
Key Differentiators
- Extended-availability sourcing channel (vs TPS54218RTER)
- Up to 2 MHz switching for minimal magnetics (vs TPS54418RTER)
- Trade-off: lower input voltage ceiling (vs TPS54418ARTER)
Design Notes
Minimize the hot loop: place the input ceramic capacitor (10 uF, X5R/X7R) as close as possible to the VIN and GND pins, keeping the loop from VIN capacitor through the internal high-side FET, PH node, and low-side FET to ground as short and wide as possible. Connect the exposed pad directly to a solid ground plane with an array of 4-6 vias directly under the pad; this is both the primary thermal path and the return for gate-drive currents. Keep the PH switching-node copper area small but wide enough for 2 A, and route the VSENSE feedback trace away from PH and BOOT to avoid injecting switching noise into the feedback loop.
Estimated: at 5 V input, 1.8 V output, and 2 A load, output power is 3.6 W; at approximately 90% efficiency the device dissipates roughly 0.4 W. With a typical theta_JA near 40-50 C/W for a VQFN-16 3x3 mm on 1 square inch of 2-oz copper, junction rise is about 16-20 C above ambient - comfortable at 70 C ambient. Verify the exact theta_JA from the datasheet thermal table for your specific stack-up; these figures are estimates and the datasheet values govern final design.
Do not exceed the 6 V absolute input limit - a 5 V rail with transient overshoot on long inductive harnesses can breach it; add local TVS or bulk decoupling. Set the RT resistor to give design margin below 2 MHz, since tolerance shifts can push operation to the limit. The SS/TR soft-start pin must be configured for controlled startup into heavy capacitive loads, otherwise inrush can trigger current limit. Ensure the compensation network matches the datasheet recommendation for your output capacitor ESR to avoid double-pole instability with low-ESR ceramics.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance indicated in distributor listings (LCSC C2926926). REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status not stated in provided data - consult TI product page for official certificates.
