Charger IC for multi-chemistry battery packs
The Texas Instruments BQ24701PW is a multi-chemistry battery charger controller designed for charging Li-ion, Li-Polymer, and NiMH packs from a DC supply up to 20 V.
Package and mounting — 24-TSSOP surface-mount
Housed in a 24-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40 mm width) package with surface-mount termination.
Lifecycle reality — obsolete, sourced via surplus channel
The BQ24701PW is marked as Obsolete by Texas Instruments (per the product status record). Procurement must rely on independent distribution for remaining inventory.
