2-4 cell Li-Ion over-voltage watchdog
The Texas Instruments BQ29412DCTT is a dedicated battery protection IC that monitors 2 to 4 series-connected lithium-ion cells for over-voltage conditions. When any cell exceeds the over-voltage threshold, the IC triggers a fault output that can drive an external FET to disconnect the pack — the protection logic is hardwired, no firmware needed. Operating from -40°C to 110°C, it covers the full commercial and industrial temperature envelope for portable and backup-power applications.
SM8 package — rework and layout notes
Housed in an 8-lead LSSOP/MSOP with 0.110-inch body width (2.80 mm), the SM8 package is a low-profile, fine-pitch SOIC variant suited for space-constrained battery packs. Pin 1 is clearly marked on the top-side silkscreen; the narrow 2.80 mm width means the footprint fits on a single-layer PCB if the traces are kept to 0.25 mm or finer.
