Battery protection for 2-4 cell Li-Ion packs
The Texas Instruments BQ294711DSGT is a dedicated over-voltage protection IC for 2 to 4 series-connected lithium-ion cells. It monitors each cell in the stack and triggers a fault output when any cell exceeds its over-voltage threshold, providing a hardware-level safety shutdown independent of the system microcontroller. The part is housed in an 8-WSON (2x2 mm) package with an exposed pad for thermal relief, making it suitable for compact battery packs in portable electronics, power tools, and backup battery modules.
Over-voltage only — scope of protection
This IC provides over-voltage fault protection only. It does not include under-voltage lockout, over-current detection, or over-temperature monitoring. The operating temperature range is -40°C to 110°C.
Sourcing and lifecycle
The BQ294711DSGT carries an Active lifecycle status per TI's product lifecycle. It is ROHS3 compliant.
