SLUSBK2I October   2013  – March 2022 BQ76920 , BQ76930 , BQ76940

PRODMIX  

  1. Features
  2. Applications
  3. Description
  4. Revision History
  5. Device Comparison Table
  6. Pin Configuration and Functions
    1. 6.1 Versions
    2. 6.2 BQ76920 Pin Diagram
    3. 6.3 BQ76930 Pin Diagram
    4. 6.4 BQ76940 Pin Diagram
  7. Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 7.7 Typical Characteristics
  8. Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Subsystems
        1. 8.3.1.1 Measurement Subsystem Overview
          1. 8.3.1.1.1 Data Transfer to the Host Controller
          2. 8.3.1.1.2 14-Bit ADC
            1. 8.3.1.1.2.1 Optional Real-Time Calibration Using the Host Microcontroller
          3. 8.3.1.1.3 16-Bit CC
          4. 8.3.1.1.4 External Thermistor
          5. 8.3.1.1.5 Die Temperature Monitor
          6. 8.3.1.1.6 16-Bit Pack Voltage
          7. 8.3.1.1.7 System Scheduler
        2. 8.3.1.2 Protection Subsystem
          1. 8.3.1.2.1 Integrated Hardware Protections
          2. 8.3.1.2.2 Reduced Test Time
        3. 8.3.1.3 Control Subsystem
          1. 8.3.1.3.1 FET Driving (CHG AND DSG)
            1. 8.3.1.3.1.1 High-Side FET Driving
          2. 8.3.1.3.2 Load Detection
          3. 8.3.1.3.3 Cell Balancing
          4. 8.3.1.3.4 Alert
          5. 8.3.1.3.5 Output LDO
        4. 8.3.1.4 Communications Subsystem
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 NORMAL Mode
      2. 8.4.2 SHIP Mode
    5. 8.5 Register Maps
      1. 8.5.1 Register Details
      2. 8.5.2 Read-Only Registers
  9. Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 Device Timing
      2. 9.1.2 Random Cell Connection
      3. 9.1.3 Power Pin Diodes
      4. 9.1.4 Alert Pin
      5. 9.1.5 Sense Inputs
      6. 9.1.6 TSn Pins
      7. 9.1.7 Unused Pins
      8. 9.1.8 Configuring Alternative Cell Counts
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1 Step-by-Step Design Procedure
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 12.2 Documentation Support
    3. 12.3 Related Links
    4. 12.4 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    5. 12.5 Trademarks
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information
16-Bit CC

A 16-bit integrating ADC, commonly referred to as the coulomb counter (CC), provides measurements of accumulated charge across the current sense resistor. The integration period for this reading is 250 ms.

The CC may be operated in one of two modes: ALWAYS ON and 1-SHOT.

  • In ALWAYS ON mode, the CC runs at 100%, gathering a fresh reading every 250 ms. The conclusion of each reading sets the CC_READY bit, which toggles the ALERT pin high to inform the microcontroller that a new reading is available. To enable Always On mode, set [CC_EN] = 1.
  • In 1-SHOT mode, the CC performs a single 250-ms reading, and similarly sets the CC_READY bit when completed. This mode is intended for non-gauging usages, where the host simply desires to check the pack current.

    To enable a 1-SHOT reading, ensure [CC_EN] = 0 and set [CC_ONESHOT] = 1.

The fullscale range of the CC is ± 270 mV, with a max recommended input range of ± 200 mV, thus yielding an LSB of approximately 8.44 µV.

The following equation shows how to convert the 16-bit CC reading into an analog voltage if no board-level calibration is performed:

Equation 3. CC Reading (in µV) = [16-bit 2’s Complement Value] × (8.44 µV/LSB)

16-Bit CC Result ADC Result in Decimal CC Reading (in µV)
0x0001 1 8.44
0x2710 10000 84,400
0x7D00 32000 270,080
0x8300 –32000 –270,080
0xC350 –15536 –131,123.84
0xFFFF –1 –8.44