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BQ24079

Synchronous Buck Converter

The BQ24079 is a synchronous buck converter from Texas Instruments. View the full BQ24079 datasheet below including key specifications.

BQ24079 shares its datasheet with BQ24072, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official BQ24079 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments

Package

QFN-16

BQ24079 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Input DC Voltage4.75V to 6.5V
Optional FunctionSYSOFF
DPM Threshold (VDPM)4.3V
Input Absolute Rating28V
Battery Charge Current1A typ, 1.5A max
Recommended Input Voltage4.75V to 5.5V
Charge Termination Current~90mA
Input Current Limits (USB)100mA / 500mA
Thermal Cutoff Temperature~155°C
Thermal Regulation Temperature125°C
Battery Regulation Voltage (VBAT)4.1V
Factory Default Charge Current (EVM)0.9A
System Output Regulation (VOUT(REG))5.5V
Overvoltage Protection Threshold (VOVP)6.6V

BQ24079 Overview

Part: bq24072/3/4/5/9(T) and bq24230/2 — Texas Instruments

Type: Li-Ion and Li-Polymer Charge Management IC

Description: 1.5-A single-chip Li-Ion and Li-Polymer charge management IC designed to power the system while independently charging the battery, supporting adapter or USB power sources.

Operating Conditions:

  • Input dc Voltage: 4.75–6.5 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +125 °C (junction temperature, thermal regulation)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 28 V
  • Max continuous current: 1.5 A (Battery Charge Current, I O(CHG))
  • Max junction/storage temperature: 155 °C (thermal cutoff)

Key Specs:

  • Battery Charge Current (I O(CHG)): 1 A (Typ), 1.5 A (Max)
  • Input dc Voltage (V I(AC)): 4.75 V (Min), 5 V (Typ), 6.5 V (Max)
  • Battery Regulation Voltage (V BAT): 4.2 V (bq24072/3/4/5), 4.1 V (bq24079(T))
  • Output Overvoltage Protection (V OVP): 6.6 V (bq24072/3/5/9(T)), 10.5 V (bq24074)
  • Output Regulation Voltage (V OUT(REG)): V BAT + 200 mV (bq24072), 4.4 V (bq24073/4), 5.5 V (bq24075/9(T))
  • Dynamic Power-Path Management (V DPM): V O(REG) - 100 mV (bq24072/3/4), 4.3 V (bq24075/9(T))
  • USB Input Current Limits: 100 mA, 500 mA

Features:

  • Powers system independently while charging battery
  • Reduces charge/discharge cycles on battery
  • Allows system to run with absent or defective battery pack
  • Instantaneous turn-on from external power source with deeply discharged battery
  • Programmable input current limits for adapter or USB (100 mA, 500 mA)
  • Dynamic adjustment of charge rate based on system load
  • Three-phase charging: conditioning, constant current, constant voltage
  • Minimum current-based charge termination
  • Resistor-programmable charge timer for backup safety
  • Automatic charge re-start if battery voltage falls below internal threshold
  • Sleep mode when supply is removed
  • Thermal regulation and thermal cutoff protection

Applications:

  • Portable applications (Li-ion/Li-polymer)
  • Headset designs (bq24230/2 family)

Package:

  • SOT-23

BQ24079 Applications

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Wirelesswww.ti.com/wireless-apps

Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2010, Texas Instruments Incorporated

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
BQ24072Texas Instruments—
BQ24073Texas Instruments—
BQ24075Texas InstrumentsVQFN-16 3.0x3.0mm

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