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Battery charger

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Hi.

I'm designing a device which will be employed in cars and trucks, so it must withstand 12V o 30V as an input (battery of the vehicle).  Additionally, 4s Li-ion  (16.2V) will be placed in our devices as a back-up battery since if he vehicle is turn off,  we need a maximum 30min of monitoring to see if something happens inside the car. I was looking at BQ24610 and it was perfect until I realized that Vin must be 2V higher than 4s Li-ion (16.2), therefore it won't work to our applications.

I need a battery charger which fulfills this requirements:

- It can detect when the supply voltage is not present to switch the Li-ion battery to Load

- It withstands 12V to 30V  as Vin and charges without problem a 4s Li-ion Battery


Step Down regulator with 100% Duty for low dropout

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Dear Sirs, good afternoon

I need to implement a step down regulator with a voltage output = 12V @2A.

The thing is that the input voltage supply can either be 12V or 24V.

Is there any product that can work at 100% duty bypassing the regulator in case of powering with 12V?

Thanks!

BQ4050: Bq4050 shutdown

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Part Number:BQ4050

Can you please  explain the use of shutdown mode if entered via the ManufacturerAccess() MAC Shutdown command.  Since the FET's are turned OFF, if I issue the shutdown command while VCC is (say) 12V, the device can only be awoken once a charger is attached ( "when the voltage at the PACK pin > VSTARTUP")?

Thanks

TPS22990: Power Good outpout pin : maximum recommended current

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Part Number:TPS22990

Hi,

What is the maximum current value allowed to flow into PG pin, in nominal operation condition, over full temperature range ?

Best regards

BQ24092: internal electrical connection between the exposed thermal pad and the VSS pin of the device

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Part Number:BQ24092

p.5 states "There is an internal electrical connection between the exposed thermal pad and the VSS pin of the device" I'm finding this is not true. Continuity check between VSS pin 3 and thermal pad shows open. Please clarify.

TPS2662: TPS26625 short circuit protection failure

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Part Number:TPS2662

We are testing TPS26625DRC on our board. The device burn out - short circuit protection failure. We make folowing steps:

1. Input voltage 30 V. Turn on the board. SHDN - high, OUT is 30 V.

2. Connect manual switch and resistor 3.3 ohm or less between OUT and Ground.

3. Toggle the switch -> the device burn out.

If we use higher resistance then 6.8 ohm, the device is working properly.

If we use Mosfet for switching (ramp rise time 10 us or more) , the device is working properly.

BQ35100: Chemistry for Saft LM26500

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Part Number:BQ35100

We are using bq35100 with a Saft LM 26500 Primary Li-MnO2.  I can’t see it in the ChemID Rev 703 section.

Should I send you a few to get it characterized ?  Could I use a similar one in the ChemID for the time being ?

Regards Peter

LM117QML: Material Type

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Part Number:LM117QML

Is the material used to generate this part GaAs or Silicon?  


BQ34Z100-G1: Creating *.bq.fs and *.df.fs files for a BQ34Z100-G1 from a *.gg.csv. file

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Part Number:BQ34Z100-G1

I have a configuration for a BQ34Z100-G1 that I created by configuring the flash settings for my battery and application, going through the process of relaxing the battery, enabling IT, then doing the charge, relax, discharge and relax and I was able to get the learned status to 6 and I am happy with the setting and the way everything is performing so far.

 

The next step from there is using BQ studio, I created a file working.gg.csv to save my settings.

 

Using a text editor and starting with working.gg.csv , I updated the date, reset the cycle count and set the update status back to 2. I save these settings to a different file called “goldenImage.gg.csv”. The settings in goldenImage.gg.csv are what I want to program in other BQ34Z100-G1 gas gauges since they use all uses the same type of battery.

 

I wish to use the “goldenImage.gg.csv” parameter file to create the files *.bq.fs and *.df.fs. so I can use them to actually program the gas gauges using a microprocessor. I have all the code working on the microprocessor to program the gas gauge using either the files *.bq.fs OR *.df.fs files.

 

What is the process to properly create the files the files *.bq.fs and *.df.fs. using BQ studio?

 

In the past I used a tool from TI called “FlashStream.exe” that would use to create the *.bq.fs and *.df.fs files.

 

I have tried to load my settings from the file “goldenImage.gg.csv” into BQ studio using the import button in the “data memory” tab and then I verify my settings by visual inspection and go to the golden image tab and click the “Create Image Files” button and it creates the files bq.fs and *.df.fs f but I do not get the settings I expect after I program the gas gauge using the bq.fs and *.df.fs f files.

 

When I verify my settings after I import them, all the settings look right except BQ studio still has the default voltage divider under the calibration data tab. I can confirm that the file goldenImage.gg.csv has the correct voltage divider.

 

Doug

 

 

BQ35100: SOH decrementing down to 0%

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Part Number:BQ35100

I am using a bq35100 in SOH mode = cell is Primary Li-Mn02. Config is 3S1P.

Using bqStudio I have calibrated the cells in accumulator mode (GMSEL1/0=00), then switch to SOH Mode (GMSEL1/0=01) and click NEW BATTERY.

The Cell voltage measures 9.15v and I have State of Health Max Delta set to 2%.

Initially the SOH reads 98%, but each time I toggle GE the SOH decrements by 2%.... right down to 0%? .

I believe at 9.15v it should not read 0%. Am I missing something ?

BQ27Z561: Is it better to provide a voltage to TS signal or switch in NTC resistor on demand?

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Part Number:BQ27Z561

Greetings,

I have two ideas that allow me to multi purpose the NTC resistor on TS pin.

The first idea is to provide a voltage to TS pin (all the time, when power is on) that is equal to the voltage on the NTC resistor when I provide 1.8V + 18k ohms to the NTC.

The second idea is to use an analog switch to connect NTC to TS when TS goes high and disconnect it when voltage drops back to zero. Is the internal switch on for the full conversion time, typically 11.7ms?.  How often does this conversion take place? (once every ??).  How much time can be taken to switch NTC to TS line and still get an accurate read?

Which idea is more accurate/better? Are either ideas acceptable? If not, why not?

BQ76PL455A-Q1: Analog Front End appears to be non functional

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Part Number:BQ76PL455A-Q1

Hi there,

We followed the reference design except for the VP power connection, where we used a regulator controlled externally by a microprocessor regulated from the top of the stack.

Attached schematic snippet of the power section of BQ chip here.

We are not stacking the board, so there's just one of the bq76 chip in question here. 

The issue is, we are not able to get any voltages from the cell measurements Vsense (batteries 9-16 is tied short). All cells measure basically couple mV of noise. We connected the chip to a USB converter, so its not the microcontrollers firmware, we see cells 1-9 being almost zero on the GUI. One hint that shows the Analog Front End has an issue is the analog die temperature is invalid -268C, I also do not get anything for REF2 AFE voltage. Everything else in the chip works, digital side and AUX ADC, also EQ lines (balancers) are working fine as well. 

Measurement on the Vsense lines from meter are as expected, from bottom of the stack, 3.5V, 7.0V, 10.5V etc... from Vsense1 to Vsense9 (above 9 is tied together). The BQ chip itself also has being changed out once to make sure its not a faulty hardware.

Register 14, NPNB controller is disabled on boot. The cells are plugged in, then the 3V3M is enabled, in that sequence. Is there a power sequence requirement here? Or some other requirement for the VP line? Any other possibilities for cells with no data? 

Thanks for any help!

CCS/BQ78350-R1: bqStudio Chemistry Programming Fail Error code = 1253

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Part Number:BQ78350-R1

Tool/software: Code Composer Studio

Greetings,

I have a new custom board with a BQ78350-R1 device connected to a pack with Samsung INR18650-30Q batteries.  I need to update the chemistry in the BQ chip.  However, I get "Error code = 1253" and a red error status at the bottom "Chemistry programming Error: Client waited more than 30 seconds for pipe."

Any clues as to what the issue could be?

Security mode bits (SEC1, SEC0) are set for Unsealed.

Otherwise I can talk to the BQ78350 with no issues other than my capacity says it's at 3% when my average cell voltage is 3.4Volts.

Thanks,

Gary

TPS92661-Q1: TPS92661-Q1 communication trouble

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Part Number:TPS92661-Q1

Hello,

I am trying to use a tps 92661 on a LED adaptive headlight, and i am having some trouble in communicate between the TPS and the MCU (Arduino MEGA).

I am using a data logger and it was suppose that when i write a message the TPS should answer me, but nothing happens after sending the message.

192 = 0xC0
193 = 0xC1
145 = 0x91
140 = 0x8C

Can anyone help me?

#define ENABLE_PIN 5 //PIN 4 DO TPS
#define CLOCKOUT 10 //PIN 8 DO TPS

void lmm_wr_1_reg(uint8_t lmm, uint8_t regaddr, uint8_t data);
void lmm_uart_xmit(uint8_t data);

const int prescale = 1;
const int ocr2aval = 3;

void setup() {
pinMode(ENABLE_PIN, OUTPUT);
digitalWrite(ENABLE_PIN, LOW);

pinMode(CLOCKOUT, OUTPUT);


TCCR2A = ((1 << WGM21) | (1 << COM2A0));

// Set Timer 2 No prescaling (i.e. prescale division = 1)
//
// CS22:0 = 001: Use CPU clock with no prescaling
// CS2 bits 2:0 are all in TCCR2B
TCCR2B = (1 << CS20);

// Make sure Compare-match register A interrupt for timer2 is disabled
TIMSK2 = 0;
// This value determines the output frequency
OCR2A = ocr2aval;

// put your setup code here, to run once:
Serial.begin(9600);
delay(100);
Serial1.begin(125000);
delay(100);

digitalWrite(ENABLE_PIN, HIGH);
delay(100);

while (Serial.available() == 0);
while (Serial.available() != 0)
Serial.read();
Serial.println("READ CLOCK SOURCE");

Serial.println(lmm_rd_1_reg(0x00, 0xc1));

while (Serial.available() == 0);
while (Serial.available() != 0)
Serial.read();
Serial.println("SET CLOCK SOURCE");

lmm_wr_1_reg(0x00, 0xc1, 0b00000011); // tps 0, SYSCFG SCMASTER 1 PWR1
//lmm_wr_1_reg(0x01, 0xc1, 0b00000001); // tps 1, SYSCFG SCMASTER 0 PWR1
while (Serial.available() == 0);
while (Serial.available() != 0)
Serial.read();
Serial.println("READ CLOCK SOURCE");
Serial.println(lmm_rd_1_reg(0x00, 0xc1));

while (Serial.available() == 0);
while (Serial.available() != 0)
Serial.read();
Serial.println("SET LEDS");
lmm_wr_1_reg(0x00, 0xB1, 0b00001000); //ENABLE DO LED 12 (12A9)
lmm_wr_1_reg(0x00, 0x0D, 0b00000000); //LED12
lmm_wr_1_reg(0x00, 0x2D, 0b11111111); //LED12

while(1);
}

King regards

Vasco Mendes

LM25037: Trouble Getting This Guy Switching

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Part Number:LM25037

Above is a picture of my circuit.

I am trying to use this IC as a half bridge driver for a high voltage transformer at 21kHz, and output filtering is not an option with the space constraints I have. This is making it very difficult for me to follow the datasheets instructions for R and C sizing, as they all depend on output filters...Is my only option voltage mode control if this is my case?

I am having a lot of trouble under any load getting this guy to switch for me, any help would be appreciated!

(Note: The drains are connected to either end the center-tapped transformer primary with the Vin appearing on the center wind, just as the data sheet shows)


TPS23754EVM-420: Design file available?

Need a help for IC selection of a buck converter

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Hello there,

I am looking for an IC and it's circuit (schematic) able to convert 12V DC (battery input) to constant 8V DC. The output current range is around 10 to 15A. This PCB and its IC will run a bunch of servos.

Thanks for your help,

BQSTUDIO: The bq studio tool is broken

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Part Number:BQSTUDIO

2 issues.

First is using SHA-1 algorithm. The documentation SLUA359 stated that you can enter the security code directly but I find that this doesn't work (please see attached document) the tool will not allow you to enter the proper amount of digits.

second issue (also attached) is that the tool doesn't read back the default key, you only get zeroes. Even if you enter a key you only read back zeroes. (Please visit the site to view this file)

TPS549A20: I2C Commands: 0x00H to 0x01H

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Part Number:TPS549A20

Hello E2E,

Can the TPS549A20 handle an I2C write commands to address 0x00H with a payload of 0x00H followed by 0x01H?

Thanks!

Russell

TPS2493: Reduction of Q current.

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Part Number:TPS2493

Hi,

I'm designing an battery powered system using the TPS2493 as an ORing power controller for battery or mains power sources. I note the datasheet for the TPS2493 indicates that Q current in the 'disabled' state is around 120 - 250uA. This is not entirely insignificant.

Do you have any recommendations/feasibility of using a FET on its ground pin and other associated GND connections that could be floated when the battery is not required. I am trying to simulate with TINA, but I'm not convinced of the model behaviour in this configuration. 

I'm considering using a FET with around 100mohm RDS and approx 3A capable, that will pull down all the ICs ground referenced connections when required. Has this approach to reducing Q current been tried before with the TPS2493?

Thanks

Aidan

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