SLUUD32A June   2024  – April 2025 BQ41Z50

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   4
  5. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  6. 2BQ41Z50EVM Quick Start Guide
    1. 2.1 Items Needed for EVM Setup and Evaluation
    2. 2.2 Software Installation
    3. 2.3 EVM Connections
      1. 2.3.1 Connectors
        1. 2.3.1.1 Primary Input and Output Connectors
        2. 2.3.1.2 Jumper Placements
        3. 2.3.1.3 Battery Connector
        4. 2.3.1.4 Load/Charger Connector
        5. 2.3.1.5 GPIO Connector
    4. 2.4 Update Firmware
  7. 3Hardware
    1. 3.1 BQ41Z50 Production Calibration Guide
  8. 4Software
    1. 4.1 Battery Management Studio
      1. 4.1.1 Registers Screen
      2. 4.1.2 Setting Programmable BQ41Z50 Options
      3. 4.1.3 Calibration Screen
        1. 4.1.3.1 Voltage Calibration
        2. 4.1.3.2 Temperature Calibration
        3. 4.1.3.3 Current Calibration
      4. 4.1.4 Chemistry Screen
      5. 4.1.5 Programming Screen
        1. 4.1.5.1 Programming the Flash Memory
        2. 4.1.5.2 Exporting the Flash Memory
      6. 4.1.6 Advanced Comm SMB Screen
  9. 5IT-DZT Guide To Gauging
    1. 5.1 What is Dynamic Z-Track™ (IT-DZT)?
    2. 5.2 Overview of IT-DZT
    3. 5.3 Critical IT-DZT Parameters
    4. 5.4 IT-DZT Chemistry Details
    5. 5.5 Implementation of Dynamic Load (IT-DZT)
    6. 5.6 Results
  10. 6Hardware Design Files
    1. 6.1 BQ41Z50EVM Circuit Module Schematic
      1. 6.1.1 LED Control
    2. 6.2 Circuit Module Physical Layouts
      1. 6.2.1 Board Layout
      2. 6.2.2 Schematic
    3. 6.3 Bill of Materials
  11. 7Additional Information
    1. 7.1 Trademarks
  12. 8Related Documentation
  13. 9Revision History

Software Installation

Find the latest software version in the BQ41Z50 tool folder on https://www.ti.com/tool/download/BQ41Z50-FW. Use the following steps to install the BQ41Z50 Battery Management Studio software:

  1. Download and run the Battery Management Studio setup program from the Development Tools section of the BQ41Z50EVM product folder on https://www.ti.com/product/BQ41Z50. See Section 4.1 for detailed information on using the tools in the Battery Management Studio.

The latest version of the Chem Updater software is required for IT-DZT compatible battery chemistries. Download the Chem Updater software: GASGAUGECHEM-SW Design tool | TI.com.

If using EV2400, install the latest version of the EV2400 adapter firmware: EV2400 or EV2500 Interface adapter | TI.com