What is the system load connection on the BQ33100 eval board used for? Our bank of cells connect directly to an external power source/sink and we are investigating using the BQ33100 for cell balancing and state of health management. I have been told that the charge/discharge power does not need to go through the evaluation board or bq33100 chip. It was described that the "system power" (TB1) connections were for powering the chip, so I plan to tie the TB1 connections to the positive and negative terminals of my cell bank. If I do this for providing power to the bq33100, do I need to make any connections to the TB4 "system load" pins? And in case I am misinterpreting the system load purpose, please tell me if this load is intended for something else (like a balancing resistor).
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