The BQ40370 is a highly integrated system-on-chip (SoC) that combines several critical functions:
| Feature | BQ40370 | BQ4050 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Custom, high-volume OEM applications (e.g., Dell laptop batteries) | General-purpose development, prototyping, and open-market designs | | Configuration | Proprietary, application-specific firmware | Openly programmable with TI's bqStudio and standard .bqz files | | Public Information | Limited; official datasheets are not publicly available | Full public datasheets, user guides, and application notes are available on TI.com | | Availability | Primarily available through OEM supply chains or as spare parts | Widely available through major electronic component distributors | | Ecosystem Support | Limited; configuration files are not shared by TI | Excellent; full support in TI's bqStudio and other standard development tools | bq40370