SLVSIU4 April   2026 BQ27Z846

ADVANCE INFORMATION  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configurations and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3  Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4  Supply Current
    5. 5.5  1.8V LDO Regulator (REG18)
    6. 5.6  Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
    7. 5.7  High Frequency Oscillator (HFO)
    8. 5.8  PACK Clamp (PACK_CLAMP)
    9. 5.9  Analog-to-Digital Converter (VADC)
    10. 5.10 Coulomb Counter (CCADC)
    11. 5.11 Coulomb Counter Digital Filter (CC1)
    12. 5.12 Current Measurement Digital Filter (CC2)
    13. 5.13 Wake-up Comparator (I-WAKE)
    14. 5.14 Internal Temperature Sensor (INT_TEMP)
    15. 5.15 Thermistor Measurement Support
    16. 5.16 Hardware-based Protection (SCOMP) Thresholds (OVP, UVP, OCC, OCD, SCD)
    17. 5.17 Hardware-based Protections (SCOMP) Timing (OVP, UVP, OCC, OCD, SCD)
    18. 5.18 CHG, DSG NFET Drivers
    19. 5.19 Zero-volt Charging (ZVCHG)
    20. 5.20 General Purpose Input-Outputs (INT)
    21. 5.21 I2C Interface I/O (SDA, SCL)
    22. 5.22 I2C Interface Timing
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1  BQ27Z855 Processor
      2. 6.3.2  Battery Parameter Measurements
        1. 6.3.2.1 Analog-to-Digital Converter (VADC)
        2. 6.3.2.2 VADC Multiplexer
        3. 6.3.2.3 Coulomb Counter (CCADC) and Digital Filter (CC1)
        4. 6.3.2.4 Internal Temperature Sensor (INT_TEMP)
        5. 6.3.2.5 External Temperature Sensor Support
      3. 6.3.3  Power Supply Control
      4. 6.3.4  ENAB Pin
      5. 6.3.5  I2C Bus Communication Interface
      6. 6.3.6  Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
      7. 6.3.7  High Frequency Oscillator (HFO)
      8. 6.3.8  Real Time Clock (RTC)
      9. 6.3.9  1.8V Low Dropout Regulator (REG18)
      10. 6.3.10 FET Drivers (CHG, DSG)
        1. 6.3.10.1 Charge (CHG) FET Driver
        2. 6.3.10.2 Discharge (DSG) FET Driver
      11. 6.3.11 Zero-volt Charging (ZVCHG)
      12. 6.3.12 Integrated Protections
        1. 6.3.12.1 Hardware-based Protections
          1. 6.3.12.1.1 Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
          2. 6.3.12.1.2 Undervoltage Protection (UVP)
          3. 6.3.12.1.3 Overcurrent in Charge Protection (OCC)
          4. 6.3.12.1.4 Overcurrent in Discharge Protection (OCD)
          5. 6.3.12.1.5 Short Circuit Current in Discharge Protection (SCD)
          6. 6.3.12.1.6 Wake-up Comparator (I-WAKE)
        2. 6.3.12.2 Firmware-based Protections
          1. 6.3.12.2.1 Primary Level Protection Features
          2. 6.3.12.2.2 Permanent Failure Protection Features
      13. 6.3.13 Gas Gauging
      14. 6.3.14 Advanced Battery Algorithms
        1. 6.3.14.1 Si-anode Chemistry Support
        2. 6.3.14.2 Internal Short Indication (ISI)
        3. 6.3.14.3 Battery Swelling Detection (BSD)
      15. 6.3.15 Charge Control Features
      16. 6.3.16 Lifetime Data Logging Features
      17. 6.3.17 Authentication
        1. 6.3.17.1 ECC ECDSA Authentication
        2. 6.3.17.2 SHA-256 Authentication
      18. 6.3.18 Over the Air (OTA) Field Updater
      19. 6.3.19 Configuration
        1. 6.3.19.1 Cell Voltage Measurements
        2. 6.3.19.2 Coulomb Counting
        3. 6.3.19.3 Temperature Measurements
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application Schematics
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1 High-Current Path
          1. 7.2.2.1.1 Protection FETs
          2. 7.2.2.1.2 Battery Cell Connections
          3. 7.2.2.1.3 Sense Resistor
          4. 7.2.2.1.4 ESD Mitigation
        2. 7.2.2.2 Gas Gauge Circuit
          1. 7.2.2.2.1 Cell Voltage Measurement Interface
          2. 7.2.2.2.2 Coulomb Counter Interface
          3. 7.2.2.2.3 Temperature Measurement
          4. 7.2.2.2.4 1.8V Low Dropout Regulator (REG18)
          5. 7.2.2.2.5 I2C Communication (SDA, SCL)
          6. 7.2.2.2.6 Interrupt to Host Interface (INT)
        3. 7.2.2.3 Co-design with BQ27Z746 and BQ27Z758
          1. 7.2.2.3.1 Footprint Compatibility and Equivalent Pins
          2. 7.2.2.3.2 Co-layout Example
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
  9. 8 Layout
    1. 8.1 Layout Guidelines
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 9.2 Documentation Support
      1. 9.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 9.3 Trademarks
    4. 9.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 9.5 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1.     PACKAGE OPTION ADDENDUM
    2. 11.1 Tape and Reel Information
    3. 11.2 Mechanical Data

6.4 Device Functional Modes

The BQ27Z846 device supports multiple power modes to accommodate different modes the battery pack can be in and reduce device power consumption:

  • In ACTIVE mode, the BQ27Z846 performs measurements, calculations, protection decisions, and data updates in 1s intervals. Between these intervals, the BQ27Z846 is in a reduced power stage to minimize device power consumption. Battery protections are continuously monitored in this mode.
  • In SLEEP mode, the BQ27Z846 performs measurements, calculations, protection decisions, and data updates in adjustable time intervals. Between these intervals, the BQ27Z846 is in a reduced power stage. While in SLEEP mode, the device's Coulomb counter is continuously integrating. Battery protections are continuously monitored in this mode. The BQ27Z846 has a wake function that enables exit from SLEEP mode when current flow, a battery protection event, or a failure is detected.
  • In DEEP SLEEP mode, the BQ27Z846 performs measurements, calculations, protection decisions, and data updates in adjustable time intervals. Between these intervals, the BQ27Z846 is in a further reduced power stage. While in DEEP SLEEP mode, the device's Coulomb counter turns ON at adjustable time intervals to read current and is OFF in between these measurements. Battery protections are continuously monitored in this mode. The BQ27Z846 has a wake function that enables exit from DEEP SLEEP mode when current flow, a battery protection event, or a failure is detected.
  • In SHELF1 mode, the BQ27Z846 is placed in a very low power state for shipping or shelf life purposes. The device measures voltage and temperature very infrequently and at shorter ADC conversion times, and current is not measured or Coulomb counted. Additionally, the CHG and DSG FETs and all hardware-based protections are OFF. Due to this, no external power is available to the system when the gauge is in SHELF1 mode. Current is assumed to be and reported as 0mA. Therefore, the device tracks the battery's state-of-charge from cell voltage or OCV measurements. The measurements performed each interval are cell voltage, temperature, and PACK voltage (every fourth interval). Processing is minimized by reducing the number of calculations. Some calculations are performed less frequently and only after voltage and temperature are measured. These less frequent calculations include updating firmware-based protections, lifetime data, and the voltage and temperature ranges of the Advanced Charge Algorithm. Other calculations, such as updating RemainingCapacity() and FullChargeCapacity(), are not performed at all with the assumption the system is OFF and cannot communicate with the gauge.
  • In SHELF2 mode, the BQ27Z846 is placed in an even lower power state than SHELF1 mode for shipping or shelf life purposes. The device wakes up at an adjustable time interval to perform measurements, calculations, and, if needed, data updates then immediately enters a SHUTDOWN-like state to be in during these intervals where only the minimum number of blocks are ON. The device uses the LFO for timekeeping to determine when the next wake interval is reached and how long the device has been in SHELF2 mode. Current is assumed to be and reported as 0mA. Therefore, the device tracks the battery's state-of-charge from cell voltage or OCV measurements. Gauging calculations, such as updating RemainingCapacity() and FullChargeCapacity(), are not performed at all with the assumption the system is OFF and cannot communicate with the gauge.
  • In SHUTDOWN mode, the BQ27Z846 is completely disabled.