When the BQ27Z855 device's integrated
current limiter is not enabled, the device can interact with a smart charger in a
system to support charge control features.
These charge control features
include:
- Reports charging voltage and
charging current based on the active temperature range—JEITA temperature
ranges T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, and T6
- Provides more complex
charging profiles, including sub-ranges within a standard temperature range
- Reports the appropriate
charging current and charging voltage needed for constant current – constant
voltage (CC–CV) charging profile to the smart charger using the
I2C bus communication interface
- Provides pre-charging and
zero-volt charging
- Employs charge inhibit and
charge suspend if battery pack temperature is out of programmed range
- Activates charge and
discharge alarms to report charging faults and to indicate charge status
- Request reduced charging
current and charging voltage from the smart charger to account for cell
aging
Refer to the Advanced Charge Algorithm
chapter of the BQ27Z855 Technical Reference Manual for more information on the
device's suite of charge control features.