1.2A Li-Ion linear charger in a 20-VQFN
The Texas Instruments BQ24003RGWR is a single-cell linear charger IC for Lithium Ion batteries, delivering a constant charge current up to 1.2A to a 4.2V battery pack. It integrates over-temperature fault protection and offers programmable charge current and charge timer via external components.
The BQ24003RGWR is listed as Obsolete in the lifecycle record.
Charge profile and supply rail limits
The charger operates from a supply voltage up to 10V maximum, which covers standard 5V USB or wall-adapter inputs with margin. The constant-current charge algorithm is fixed — no PWM or switching stage — so thermal dissipation at 1.2A charge current must be managed via the exposed pad and PCB copper area. The programmable timer provides a safety backup to terminate charging if the battery does not reach full voltage within the set window.
