SLUSBU5V November   2013  – September 2025 BQ2961 , BQ2962

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Pin Details
        1. 7.3.1.1 Input Sense Voltage, Vx
        2. 7.3.1.2 Output Drive, OUT
        3. 7.3.1.3 Supply Input, VDD
        4. 7.3.1.4 Regulated Supply Output, REG
      2. 7.3.2 Overvoltage Sensing for OUT
      3. 7.3.3 Regulated Output Voltage
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 NORMAL Mode
      2. 7.4.2 OVERVOLTAGE Mode
      3. 7.4.3 UNDERVOLTAGE Mode
      4. 7.4.4 CUSTOMER TEST Mode
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  10. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  12. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Support Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  13. 12Revision History
  14. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure

Note:

The device VSS must be connected first during PCB test or cell attachment. Failure to do so can damage the REG pin.

  1. If the VSS pin cannot be connected first, it is required to add a resistor of a minimum of 5Ω to a maximum of 10Ω (a 5Ω resistor is used in the reference schematic, Figure 8-2) in series with the REG capacitor. When VSS is floating, the REG capacitor always charges up to the VDD voltage. When VSS is finally connected, the REG capacitor will be discharged. Adding a small resistor in series reduces the current strength and avoids any potential damage to the REG pin. The 5Ω resistor can be placed in series with the REG connect circuit (as shown in Figure 8-2) or in series of the REG capacitor (as shown in Figure 8-3). Placing the resistor in series with the REG circuit results in a small drop of VREG (for example: max loading of IREG mA with a 5Ω resistor will drop 5mV on VREG), but such a connection can protect again rush current discharge from a REG capacitor or an external filter capacitor connected to the REG pin. Placing the resistor in series with the REG capacitor is an alternative to avoiding an additional drop in VREG if the filter capacitor used by the external circuit is much smaller than the REG capacitor.
  2. After VSS is connected, the device allows a random cell connection to the Vx pin.
  3. The cell should be connected to the lower Vn pin; the unused Vn pin should be shorted to the (Vn-1) pin. See Figure 8-2 for details.
    BQ2961 BQ2962 3-Series BQ2961 and BQ2962 SchematicFigure 8-2 3-Series BQ2961 and BQ2962 Schematic
  4. A Zener diode can be added to the REG pin to VSS, as shown in Figure 8-3. This is recommended to protect the circuit connected to the REG pin if floating VSS in the field is a risk concern. When VSS is floating (during cell connection when VSS is not connected first or in a system fault with a broken BAT– wire), the REG voltage always pulls up to VDD. In a 4-series configuration, the REG voltage can reach approximately 16V with VSS floating. Adding a Zener diode clamps the REG voltage to a safe level for the external circuits connected to the REG pin. Having the Zener diode can also protect the external circuits if the REG pin is shorted to the OUT pin or any other high-voltage output terminal. If a Zener diode is used, TI recommends putting the diode on the battery side with the BQ296xxx device to allow protection on the REG pin, as well as the circuit connected to REG under the floating VSS condition. The resistor in series with the REG pin is not required in this case.
    BQ2961 BQ2962 5V Zener Diode Figure 8-3 5V Zener Diode