What is BQ737?
This is a battery charger and system power path management device designed and manufactured by Texas Instruments. The device is used to charge and manage the power flow of batteries in a range of applications, including notebooks, tablets, and other portable devices.
The BQ737 supports multi-cell battery packs and can charge batteries with up to 4 cells in series. It also features a programmable charge algorithm that allows for the optimization of charging performance and battery life.
Part Number: BQ24737
Function: 2-4 Cell Li+ Battery SMBus Charge Controller
Package: VQFN20 Type
Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
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Description
The BQ737 is a high-efficiency, synchronous battery charger, offering low component count for space-constraint, multi-chemistry battery charging applications. SMBus controlled input current, charge current, and charge voltage DACs allow for high regulation accuracies that can be programmed by the system power management micro-controller.
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Features
1. Programmable Adapter Detection and Indicator
2. Integrated Soft Start
3. Integrated Loop Compensation
4. Real Time System Control on ILIM pin to Limit Charge Current
Applications
1. Portable Notebook Computers, UMPC, Ultra-Thin Notebook, and Netbook
2. Personal Digital Assistant
3. Handheld Terminal
4. Industrial and Medical Equipment
5. Portable Equipment
Other data sheets are available within the file: BQ24737, BQ24737RGRR, BQ24737RGRT
BQ737 Datasheet PDF
