What this charger IC handles — and where it hits its ceiling
The BQ24617RGET is a Li-Ion/Polymer synchronous buck charger that handles 1 to 5 series cells with a programmable constant-current charge up to 10 A. The 24 V max input covers 4S and 5S packs with headroom for inductor and input cap derating. Integrated fault protection covers over-voltage, over-current, short-circuit, and over-temperature — no external supervisor IC needed for basic safeguard.
Charge current programming and thermal budget
Package, mounting, and production status
Surface-mount 24-VFQFN Exposed Pad, supplier package 24-VQFN (4x4 mm). TI continues to support this part for new designs. ROHS3 compliant. The base product number is BQ24617.
