1.2A max charge current — thermal design matters
At 1.2A charge current with a 10V supply max, the linear regulator drops the difference between input and battery voltage as heat. The 20-HTSSOP with exposed thermal pad (PowerPAD) is sized for that dissipation, but PCB layout must provide a low-thermal-resistance copper plane under the pad. Designs charging at the full 1.2A should budget for several watts of heat; lower charge current via the programmable feature reduces thermal stress and extends component life.
It is ROHS3 compliant.
