SLUUD65 April   2025 BQ25630

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specifications
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Header Information
    2. 2.2 Jumper Information
    3. 2.3 Equipment
    4. 2.4 Hardware Setup
  9. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Software Setup
    2. 3.2 Test Procedure
      1. 3.2.1 Initial Power Up
      2. 3.2.2 I2C Register Communication Verification
      3. 3.2.3 Charger Mode Verification
      4. 3.2.4 Boost Mode Verification
      5. 3.2.5 Helpful Tips
  10. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematic
    2. 4.2 PCB Layout
      1. 4.2.1 PCB Layout Guidelines
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials (BOM)
  11. 5Additional Information
    1.     Trademarks
  12. 6Revision History

3.1 Software Setup

Use the following to set up the EVM testing software:

  1. On the computer connected to the EV2400 interface board, launch Battery Management Studio (BQStudio). Select Charger as seen in Figure 3-1.
    BQ25630EVM BQStudio Device Type Selection WindowFigure 3-1 BQStudio Device Type Selection Window
  2. Select the appropriate configuration file based on the device BQ25630 from the window shown in Figure 3-2.
    BQ25630EVM BQStudio Charger Selection Window (choose Charger_2_00-bq25630.bqz)Figure 3-2 BQStudio Charger Selection Window (choose Charger_2_00-bq25630.bqz)
  3. Choose BQ25630EVM , on the window that appears, and the main window of the BQ25630 EVM software appears, as shown in Figure 3-3.
BQ25630EVM Main Window of BQ25630 EVM Software Figure 3-3 Main Window of BQ25630 EVM Software