{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"BQ24600RVAR","brand":"Texas Instruments","brandSlug":"texas-instruments","productSlug":"BQ24600RVAR","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/BQ24600RVAR","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/BQ24600RVAR","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Texas Instruments BQ24600RVAR, Li-Ion/Polymer battery charger, 1-6 cells, 10A max charge current, 28V supply, 16-VQFN (3.5x3.5) exposed-pad package, -40°C to 85°C operation.","salesMarkdown":"## What the BQ24600RVAR does in the power stage The BQ24600RVAR is a switch-mode Li-Ion/Polymer charge controller that handles 1 to 6 series cells with a programmable constant-current charge up to 10 A. The 28 V maximum supply input covers most 2S to 6S battery stacks from a regulated adapter or a pre-regulated bus. Fault protection is built in: over-current, over-temperature, over-voltage, and short-circuit detection are all on-chip, which simplifies the supervisory circuit around the charger and reduces the component count for safety compliance. ## Charge current and cell-count flexibility The 10 A maximum charge current sets the power-stage design: a 10 A charger at 25.2 V (6S) delivers 252 W, so the external MOSFETs, inductor, and PCB copper must be sized for that continuous power. The current is programmable via a single resistor, which lets the same BOM support multiple battery capacities with a passive change. With 1 to 6 cell support, a single BQ24600RVAR can charge a 3.7 V single-cell pack or a 25.2 V six-cell stack. The battery pack voltage limit is 14 V max, which means for 5S and 6S configurations the charge termination voltage must be set below 14 V — a 6S Li-Ion at 4.2 V/cell terminates at 25.2 V, so the BQ24600RVAR is not a fit for 6S at the standard 4.2 V/cell. It handles 1S through 4S at the standard 4.2 V/cell, or 5S/6S at a reduced per-cell voltage. ## Package, mounting, and production status Confirm the BOM position count and the mating half before committing.","metaTitle":"BQ24600RVAR – TI Li-Ion Battery Charger IC, 1-6 Cell, 10A","metaDescription":"Texas Instruments BQ24600RVAR: Li-Ion/Polymer charger, 1-6 cells, 10A max, 28V input, VQFN-16. Active production. RFQ for stock and pricing.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Power Management (PMIC / Gate Driver)"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Texas Instruments","Series":"-","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)","Interface":"-","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"16-VFQFN Exposed Pad","Product Status":"Active","Number of Cells":"1 ~ 6","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Fault Protection":"Over Current, Over Temperature, Over Voltage, Short Circuit","Battery Chemistry":"Lithium Ion/Polymer","Current - Charging":"Constant - Programmable","Base Product Number":"BQ24600","Battery Pack Voltage":"14V (Max)","Charge Current - Max":"10A","Operating Temperature":"-40°C~85°C(TA)","Programmable Features":"Current","Voltage - Supply (Max)":"28V","Supplier Device Package":"16-VQFN (3.5x3.5)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$5.3100","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$5.31000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$4.76800","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$4.50760","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$3.90660","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$3.70628","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$3.32564","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$2.83500","currency":"USD"},{"qty":3000,"price":"$2.83500","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/ff06cb70edb1b3cf34a6d4cd5de39798.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/BQ24600RVAR/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Does the BQ24600RVAR support a 4-cell Li-Ion battery?","answer":"Yes. The BQ24600RVAR handles 1 to 6 cells, and a 4-cell Li-Ion pack at 4.2 V/cell (16.8 V full charge) is within the 14 V battery pack voltage limit — the charger terminates at 14 V, so a 4S pack must be charged to 3.5 V/cell or the termination voltage must be adjusted. For standard 4.2 V/cell termination, a 3S pack is the highest cell count that fits the 14 V limit."},{"question":"Can the BQ24600RVAR charge LiFePO4 batteries?","answer":"The device is specified for Lithium Ion/Polymer chemistry. LiFePO4 cells have a different voltage profile (3.2 V nominal, 3.6 V max) and require a different charge algorithm. The BQ24600RVAR is not designed for LiFePO4 — use a charger IC that supports that chemistry."},{"question":"Does the BQ24600RVAR require external MOSFETs?","answer":"Yes. The BQ24600RVAR is a charge controller, not a full integrated charger — it drives external N-channel MOSFETs in a synchronous buck topology. The external MOSFETs, inductor, and sense resistor must be selected based on the charge current and input voltage. The datasheet provides a typical application circuit."},{"question":"How does the BQ24600RVAR compare to the BQ24610?","answer":"The BQ24610 is a sibling in the same family with a different charge current limit and cell-count support. The BQ24600RVAR supports up to 10 A charge current and 1-6 cells with a 14 V battery pack voltage limit. The BQ24610 typically supports a higher battery pack voltage and different current limit — confirm the exact specifications from the respective datasheets before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/BQ24600RVAR","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/BQ24600RVAR when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","indexable":true}}