The bq24308 device is a highly integrated circuit (IC) designed to provide protection to
Li-ion batteries from failures of the charging circuit. The device continuously monitors the input
voltage, the input current, and the battery voltage. In case of an input overvoltage condition, the
device immediately removes power from the charging circuit by turning off an internal switch. In
the case of an overcurrent condition, it limits the system current to a safe value for a blanking
duration before turning the switch off. Battery voltage may also be monitored and if the battery
voltage exceeds the specified value the internal switch is turned off. Additionally, the device
also monitors its own die temperature and switches off if it becomes too hot.
The input overcurrent threshold can be increased using an external resistor. The device
also offers optional protection against reverse voltage at the input using an external P-channel
FET.
The bq24308 device is a highly integrated circuit (IC) designed to provide protection to
Li-ion batteries from failures of the charging circuit. The device continuously monitors the input
voltage, the input current, and the battery voltage. In case of an input overvoltage condition, the
device immediately removes power from the charging circuit by turning off an internal switch. In
the case of an overcurrent condition, it limits the system current to a safe value for a blanking
duration before turning the switch off. Battery voltage may also be monitored and if the battery
voltage exceeds the specified value the internal switch is turned off. Additionally, the device
also monitors its own die temperature and switches off if it becomes too hot.
The input overcurrent threshold can be increased using an external resistor. The device
also offers optional protection against reverse voltage at the input using an external P-channel
FET.