1-cell, 1-A stand-alone linear battery charger with power path and solar input support

The BQ25185 is a linear battery charger IC optimized for small solution size and low quiescent current to extend battery life. The device is available in a small leadless package with a thermal pad for heat dissipation. The device supports up to 1A charging and system loads up to 3.125A.

The battery is charged using a standard Li-ion or LiFePO4 charging profile with three phases: precharge, constant current, and constant voltage. Thermal regulation provides the maximum charge current while managing the device temperature. The charger is optimized for battery-to-battery charging with 3V minimum input voltage operation and can withstand 25V absolute maximum line transients. The device integrates a single pushbutton input to reduce the total solution footprint.