SLUUCF7 April   2021 BQ25960

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1Introduction
    1. 1.1 EVM Features
    2. 1.2 I/O Descriptions
  3. 2Test Summary
    1. 2.1 Equipment
    2. 2.2 Equipment Setup
    3. 2.3 Software Setup
    4. 2.4 Test Procedure
      1. 2.4.1 Initial Settings
      2. 2.4.2 Communication Verification
      3. 2.4.3 Switched Cap Mode Charge Verification
      4. 2.4.4 Bypass Mode Charge Verification
      5. 2.4.5 Dual BQ25960 Operation
      6. 2.4.6 BQ25611D Charge Verification
  4. 3PCB Layout Guidelines
  5. 4Board Layout, Schematic, and Bill of Materials
    1. 4.1 Board Layout
    2. 4.2 Schematic
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials

2.1 Equipment

This section includes a list of equipment required to perform tests on the BQ25960EVM.

  1. Power supply: PS1. A power supply capable of supplying up to 20 V at 3 A is required.
  2. Battery simulator: Load #1 (4-quadrant supply). A "Kepco" load, BOP, 20-5M, DC 0 to ±10 V, 0 to ±5 A (or higher)
  3. 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.
  4. Computer: A computer with at least one USB port and a USB cable. Must have Battery Management Studio installed. The download link is provided in Section 2.3 of this User's Guide.
  5. PC communication interface: EV2400 USB-based PC interface board.