Overview
The TPS2818DBVR is a single-channel high-speed MOSFET driver produced by Texas Instruments. This device is part of the TPS28xx series and is designed to deliver peak currents of up to 2 A into highly capacitive loads. It features a BiCMOS output stage that achieves high switching speeds, with typical rise and fall times of 14 ns. The TPS2818DBVR operates over a wide ambient temperature range of –40°C to 125°C and is packaged in a 5-pin SOT-23 (DBV) package.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Max | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulator Input Voltage Range (VDD) | 8 | 40 | V | |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4 | 14 | V | |
| Input Voltage (IN) | –0.3 | VCC | V | |
| Peak Output Current | 2 A | A | ||
| Rise Time (tr) | 14 | 25 | 35 | ns |
| Fall Time (tf) | 14 | 25 | 35 | ns |
| Propagation Delay Time (tPHL, tPLH) | 24 | 40 | 50 | ns |
| Operating Ambient Temperature Range | –40 | 125 | °C | |
| Package Type | 5-pin SOT-23 (DBV) |
Key Features
- Low-Cost Single-Channel High-Speed MOSFET Driver
- Peak Output Current of up to 2 A
- High Switching Speeds: 14 ns typical rise and fall times, 40 ns typical propagation delay
- Internal Regulator Extends Supply Voltage Range to 40 V
- 5-pin SOT-23 (DBV) Package
- Operating Ambient Temperature Range: –40°C to 125°C
- Highly Resistant to Latch-ups
- No Active Pullup Circuit (TPS2818 and TPS2819)
Applications
The TPS2818DBVR is suitable for various high-speed switching applications, including:
- MOSFET and IGBT gate driving in power supplies, motor control, and power management systems.
- High-frequency switching circuits.
- Power amplifiers and audio amplifiers.
- Industrial control systems and automation.
Q & A
- What is the peak output current of the TPS2818DBVR?
The TPS2818DBVR can deliver a peak output current of up to 2 A.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TPS2818DBVR?
The device operates over an ambient temperature range of –40°C to 125°C.
- What is the package type of the TPS2818DBVR?
The TPS2818DBVR is packaged in a 5-pin SOT-23 (DBV) package.
- Does the TPS2818DBVR have an internal voltage regulator?
Yes, the TPS2818DBVR includes an internal voltage regulator that extends the supply voltage range to 40 V.
- What are the typical rise and fall times of the TPS2818DBVR?
The typical rise and fall times are 14 ns.
- Is the TPS2818DBVR resistant to latch-ups?
Yes, the device is highly resistant to latch-ups.
- Does the TPS2818DBVR have an active pullup circuit?
No, the TPS2818DBVR does not include an active pullup circuit.
- What is the typical propagation delay time of the TPS2818DBVR?
The typical propagation delay time is 40 ns.
- What are some common applications of the TPS2818DBVR?
Common applications include MOSFET and IGBT gate driving, high-frequency switching circuits, power amplifiers, and industrial control systems.
- How should the regulator input (VDD) be connected if the regulator is not required?
If the regulator is not required, VDD should be connected to VCC.
