This section includes a list of supplies required
to perform tests on the BQ25790EVM.
- Power Supplies for VBUS pin: Power Supply
#1 (PS1): A power supply capable of supplying up
to 24 V at 3 A is required.
- Battery Simulator for BAT pin: Load #1
(4-Quadrant Supply): A "Kepco" Load, BOP, 20-5M,
DC 0 to ±20 V, 0 to ±6 A (or higher) or a Keithley
2450 3-A sourcemeter. When using both, a 1000-µF
or higher, low ESR, 25-V rated or higher connected
at the EVM battery and ground terminals is
recommended.
Alternative Option: A 0–20 V/0–5 A, > 60-W DC
electronic load set in a constant voltage loading
mode in parallel with a second power supply can be
used. The second power supply is set to a voltage
slightly below the electronic load's constant
voltage setting. When enabled, the charger's
charge current then replaces the current provided
the second power supply.
- System load simulator for
SYS pin:Load #2 ( Electronic load set to constant resistance or Resistive Load):
10 Ω, 5 W (or higher).
- Meters: (6x) "Fluke 75" multimeters, (equivalent or better).
Alternative Option: (4x) equivalent voltage meters and (2x)
equivalent current meters. The current meters must be capable of measuring at least 5 A.
If used in series between the PS#1, Load#1 or Load#2, the meters should be set for
manual not auto ranging. Current meters add significant series resistance which affects
charger performance.
- Computer: A computer with at least one USB
port and a USB cable. A valid internet connection
is required when using the GUI Composer
application.
- PC Communication Interface:EV2300/2400
USB-Based PC Interface Board (when using Battery
Management Studio) or USB2ANY Interface Adapter
(when using the GUI Composer application).