Battery charger for 1-3 Li-Ion cells
The Texas Instruments BQ24123RHLTG4 is a bqSWITCHER™ series switch-mode battery charger IC designed for 1 to 3 series Li-Ion or Li-Polymer cells. It delivers a programmable constant-current charge up to 2A maximum, with a battery pack voltage target of 8.4V for the 2-cell configuration. The input supply can go up to 16V, making it compatible with common 5V USB or 12V wall adapters.
Charge current and programmable features
The charge current is constant-current programmable, with a maximum rating of 2A. The IC also provides programmable timer and current features via external components, giving the designer control over charge termination and safety timeout.
Industrial temperature grade and protection
On-chip fault protection includes over-temperature shutdown, which prevents damage if the die exceeds safe limits during a high-current charge cycle in a hot enclosure.
