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BQ27421YZFT-G1A

TIBQ27421YZFT-G1A

Texas Instruments
Battery Battery Monitor IC Lithium Ion 9-DSBGA
Active3,299 in stock

Overview

The BQ27421YZFT-G1A is a system-side fuel gauge for single-cell Li-Ion batteries that utilizes TI patented Impedance Track technology. It provides high-accuracy battery capacity monitoring without requiring a dedicated sense resistor, minimizing board space and cost. The device communicates over I2C and is optimized for space-constrained applications with a compact 9-pin DSBGA package.

Why Choose This Part

This IC eliminates the need for an external current-sense resistor by using the internal resistance of the battery and PCB. It features ultra-low power consumption, drawing as little as 0.6uA in shutdown and 9uA in standby mode. The integration of Impedance Track technology allows the gauge to automatically account for battery aging and temperature fluctuations.

Applications

Smartphones and Tablets
Provides precise remaining capacity and state-of-health data for mobile devices using single-cell lithium chemistries.
Handheld Terminals
Enables accurate runtime predictions for industrial handhelds and portable point-of-sale systems.
Wearable Electronics
The 1.62mm x 1.58mm footprint and low 9uA standby current make it ideal for small, battery-dependent wearables.
Digital Cameras
Delivers real-time battery voltage and temperature reporting to manage power-intensive video and imaging tasks.

Key Specifications

Function Battery Monitor
Interface I2C
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 9-UFBGA, DSBGA
Number of Cells 1
Battery Chemistry Lithium Ion
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 9-DSBGA

Getting Started

To evaluate this part, use the BQ27421EVM evaluation module along with the EV2400 interface tool. Engineers can configure the gauge using TI Battery Management Studio (bqStudio) software to set capacity and voltage thresholds. Ensure the I2C lines have appropriate pull-up resistors and that the battery chemistry profile matches the G1A variant's 4.2V configuration.

Also Consider

MAX17048 Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated - Offers an alternative algorithm (ModelGauge) that also eliminates the sense resistor and is simpler to configure for basic Li-Ion applications.
BQ27441-G1A TITexas Instruments - Provides similar Impedance Track functionality in a leaded SON package for easier prototyping and assembly compared to DSBGA.
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