Power management IC for portable equipment — now obsolete
The Texas Instruments TPS659114A2ZRCT is a power management IC (PMIC) designed for portable equipment, operating from a 2.7V to 5.5V supply rail — covering single-cell Li-ion through 5V USB inputs. Packaged in a 98-VFBGA (MICROSTAR JUNIOR, 9x6 mm).
Official lifecycle: obsolete — no direct replacement on record
Sourcing reality for a discontinued PMIC
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