The BQ24088DRCR is a linear charger IC from TI for single-cell lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries, delivering a programmable constant charge current up to 750 mA. That 750 mA ceiling sets the charging speed for a typical 1000–1500 mAh cell — expect a full charge in roughly two hours, assuming the input supply can deliver the current without droop. The charge current is constant and programmable via an external resistor (the ISET pin), so you can dial it down for smaller cells or lower thermal budgets. No I²C or SMBus interface here — it is a straightforward analog set-and-forget part, which keeps the BOM simple and the firmware overhead near zero.
Fault protection you can count on in the field
Three built-in fault protections — over-temperature, over-voltage, and short-circuit — mean the charger handles the common failure modes without external supervisory ICs. Over-temperature shutdown is particularly useful in a portable device where the charger sits near the battery or a warm processor; the die temp is monitored internally, and the charger halts until it cools. If your design lives in a freezer or a hot engine bay, the 0°C lower limit is a constraint — this part is not rated for -40°C operation.
10-VSON package — layout and rework notes
Surface-mount only; no through-hole variant. The small footprint (3x3 mm) saves board space but means rework requires a hot-air station or a reflow oven — not a soldering iron swap in the field. If you need field-replaceability, consider a socketed or larger-package alternative.
Active production — sourcing reality
Sourced through independent distribution against an RFQ.