Package and mounting
The BQ24012DRCRG4 is a Texas Instruments bqTINY series linear charger IC designed for single-cell Lithium Ion or Lithium Polymer batteries. It charges a 4.2V battery pack at a programmable current up to 1A, with built-in short-circuit protection and a timer for charge termination.
Obsolete — the scorch mark tells you
Texas Instruments lists the BQ24012DRCRG4 as Obsolete. No factory orders are accepted; the only channel is surplus or broker stock. For a production BOM line, this part is a dead end. Plan for a pin-compatible second source or a redesign with a current-generation charger IC.
Package and thermal — the exposed pad is your friend
The part comes in a 10-VFDFN exposed pad package (also called 10-VSON 3x3 mm).
