Multi-function controller for 1-cell Li-Ion/Polymer — I²C and USB on a 48-VQFN
The Texas Instruments TPS65012RGZT is a multi-function controller designed for single-cell Lithium Ion/Polymer battery management. It integrates I²C and USB interfaces, making it suitable for portable and handheld equipment where a compact, surface-mount 48-VFQFN Exposed Pad package (48-VQFN 7x7 mm) is required.
I²C and USB — what the interface support means for your design
The TPS65012RGZT communicates over I²C and USB, which gives the host microcontroller direct register-level control over charging parameters, status monitoring, and fault handling. I²C is the typical control bus for battery management ICs — it keeps the pin count low and allows daisy-chaining with other peripherals. USB support means the device can negotiate charging from a USB port without an external protocol translator. If your system already has an I²C bus and a USB connector, this part fits without adding a separate interface bridge.
