SLUSFN3 July 2024 BQ25820
PRODUCTION DATA
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External N-channel MOSFETs are used for power path transfer. Those on the VAC side are called ACFETs and those on the VBAT side are called BATFETs.
The proper trade off for selecting these MOSFETs depends on the SOA characteristics. All FETs follow the same trend hence the same FET can be used at all places. It is essential to select a MOSFET that offers close to 10A Drain Current at 30V VDS at DC and also has the capability to offer 100A Drain Current at 30V VDS at 10 μs without breaking. Furthermore, the SOA characteristics should be such that the maximum junction temperature should be at least 125°C. The FETs selected for this application are AONS6276 and can withstand a voltage swing of up-to 30V from VAC to VBAT and vice-versa.
Even though rugged high SOA MOSFETs are being used, it is still essential to limit the maximum amount of current that is allowed to flow from the battery to the system load. This is done by setting the power path overcurrent protection to a limit of 8A. This means that the maximum load for which we can achieve a successful power path transfer from VAC to VBAT is 8A. Furthermore, it should be noted that in cases where VAC > VBAT, the ACUV should be set to a value between VAC and VBAT. For cases where VBAT > VAC, the ACUV should be set just below VAC.