Connect external temperature sensor to GPIOs using a voltage
divider network.
GPIO pins used for temperature measurement must have a pullup
resistor to TSREF equivalent to the resistance of the NTC at nominal
temperature. Each input must also have a 1kΩ resistor and 1µF capacitor.
GPIO pins with signals connecting from off-board must use a
zener diode clamp.
DC voltage readings need a 1kΩ resistor and 1µF capacitor.
To use GPIOs in SPI mode, use GPIO4 through GPIO7. Unused GPIOs
must be pulled low to GND.
GPIO pins are all programmed as inputs with a weak pulldown,
leaving the inputs floating. The pins must not be allowed to remain as floating
inputs. Reprogram the pins to become outputs or add a pulldown resistor.
The BQ79616-Q1 can support 8 NTC thermistors with SPI slave
device using 4 channel 2:1 switch and this configuration has no impact to
temperature measurement diagnostic.