10 A charge path — sizing the power stage
The BQ24751BRHDRG4 is a multi-chemistry battery charger IC from Texas Instruments that handles 2 to 4 series cells with a programmable constant-current charge up to 10 A. The 10 A ceiling sets the inductor saturation current and the low-side FET Rds(on) budget — a 10 µH, 12 A-rated inductor and a pair of 30 V, 5 mOhm FETs keep the junction rise under 40°C at full load.
Protection and temperature grade
Built-in over-current and over-voltage fault protection reduces the need for external supervisory circuits — the charger latches off on a fault and requires a POR or enable toggle to restart. The 24 V maximum supply covers the typical 19 V to 20 V adapter rails used in 4-cell Li-ion systems.
