SLUUD32 June   2024 BQ41Z50

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   4
  5. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  6. 2BQ41Z50EVM Quick Start Guide
    1. 2.1 Items Needed for EVM Setup and Evaluation
    2. 2.2 Software Installation
    3. 2.3 EVM Connections
    4. 2.4 Update Firmware
  7. 3Hardware
    1. 3.1 BQ41Z50 Production Calibration Guide
  8. 4Software
    1. 4.1 Battery Management Studio
      1. 4.1.1 Registers Screen
      2. 4.1.2 Setting Programmable BQ41Z50 Options
      3. 4.1.3 Calibration Screen
        1. 4.1.3.1 Voltage Calibration
        2. 4.1.3.2 Temperature Calibration
        3. 4.1.3.3 Current Calibration
      4. 4.1.4 Chemistry Screen
      5. 4.1.5 Firmware Screen
        1. 4.1.5.1 Programming the Flash Memory
        2. 4.1.5.2 Exporting the Flash Memory
      6. 4.1.6 Advanced Comm SMB Screen
  9. 5Hardware Design Files
    1. 5.1 BQ41Z50EVM Circuit Module Schematic
      1. 5.1.1 LED Control
    2. 5.2 Circuit Module Physical Layouts
      1. 5.2.1 Board Layout
      2. 5.2.2 Schematic
    3. 5.3 Bill of Materials
  10. 6Additional Information
    1. 6.1 Trademarks
  11. 7Related Documentation from Texas Instruments

2.4 Update Firmware

Find the latest firmware version in the appropriate BQ41Z50 folder on www.ti.com. Use the following steps to install the BQ41Z50 Battery Management Studio software:

  1. Run Battery Management Studio from the Start | Programs | Texas Instruments | Battery Management Studio menu sequence, or the Battery Management Studio shortcut.
  2. Follow the directions in Programming Screen, select the firmware .bq.fs file downloaded from www.ti.com, and click the Program button.
  3. Once programming is finished, the EVM is ready to use with the latest firmware.