BQ29700 — Battery Protection IC

Circuit Digest
2 min readApr 2, 2024

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The BQ29700 from Texas Instruments is a high-performance single-cell Li-ion/Li-polymer battery protection IC. Featuring standard protections such as Overcharge, Over-discharge, Charge overcurrent, Discharge overcurrent, and Load short-circuit protections, it ensures the safety and longevity of battery-powered devices.

BQ29700

Key Features:

Wide input voltage range: 0.3V to 12V

Minimal external components required

FET drive for high-current measurement

Fault detection for various scenarios

Zero voltage charging for depleted batteries

Factory-programmed fault protection

Wide operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C

Compact 6-pin DSE package measuring 1.5x1.5x0.75mm

Pinout Configuration:

BQ29700 Pinout

NC (No Connection)

COUT (Gate Drive Output for Charge FET)

DOUT (Gate Drive Output for Discharge FET)

VSS (Ground pin)

BAT (VDD pin)

V– (Input pin for charger negative voltage)

Equivalents and Alternatives:

For pin-to-pin replacements, alternatives within the BQ29700 family include BQ29701, BQ29702, BQ29703, BQ29704, and BQ29705. Alternatives from other manufacturers include DW01, AP9101CAK6-ANTRG1, and FS312F.

BQ29700 Circuit Diagram

Applications:

The BQ29700 finds applications in a wide range of devices, including tablet PCs, mobile handsets, and handheld data terminals.

With its compact design, comprehensive protections, and minimal external component requirement, the BQ29700 offers a reliable solution for battery protection in various electronic devices. Its versatility and performance make it a preferred choice for engineers designing battery-powered products.

2D Model

You can download the datasheet from the following link: https://components101.com/sites/default/files/component_datasheet/bq2970-datasheet.pdf

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