SLUSCD0B August 2015 – November 2018
PRODUCTION DATA.
The 5.6-V Zener diodes, which protect the bq78350-R1 communication pins from ESD, must be located as close as possible to the pack connector. The grounded end of these Zener diodes must be returned to the PACK(–) node, rather than to the low-current digital ground system. This way, ESD is diverted away from the sensitive electronics as much as possible.