Battery protection for 3–5 series Li-Ion packs
The Texas Instruments BQ7790512PW is a battery protection IC designed for 3 to 5 series-connected lithium-ion cells. It integrates overcurrent, overtemperature, overvoltage, undervoltage, and short-circuit fault protection into a single 20-TSSOP package. The device operates over -40°C to 85°C, suiting it for industrial battery packs, power tools, and outdoor energy storage systems where the pack sees ambient temperature swings.
What the ratings mean for your BOM
The 3 to 5 cell range is the primary fit parameter. The overcurrent and short-circuit detection thresholds are set by external sense resistors.
Lifecycle and sourcing reality
For a production BOM, this part is a stable line item through standard distribution.
Package and handling
The TSSOP body is moisture-sensitive. Surface-mount assembly; no through-hole variant exists for this function.
