Single-cell Li-ion charger for handheld gear
The Texas Instruments BQ25046DQCT is a linear battery charger IC designed for single-cell Li-ion or LiFePO4 packs in handheld and mobile devices. Its 3.3V to 9V input range covers USB (5V) and regulated wall-adapter supplies, and the 1.1A supply current ceiling supports fast charging of 1000–2000 mAh cells without pushing the thermal budget of the 10-WSON package.
1.1A charge current — thermal reality check
At 1.1A charge current, the power dissipation in the linear pass element is (VIN – VBAT) × ICHG. With a 5V input and a 3.7V battery, that is roughly 1.43 W. Layout is not optional; the thermal pad is the primary heat path.
Active production — no allocation signal
For new designs, this means standard franchise-channel availability with no near-term supply risk.
