TI BQ27500DRZR System-side impedance trackâ ¢ fuel gauge Datasheet

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 FEATURES
1.2
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Battery Fuel Gauge for 1-Series Li-Ion
Applications
Resides on System Main Board
– Works With Embedded or Removable
Battery Packs
Two Varieties
– bq27500: Uses PACK+, PACK–, and T
Battery Terminals
– bq27501: Works With Battery ID Resistor in
Battery Pack
Microcontroller Peripheral Provides:
– Accurate Battery Fuel Gauging
– Internal Temperature Sensor for System
Temperature Reporting
– Battery Low Interrupt Warning
– Battery Insertion Indicator
– Battery ID Detection
– 96 Bytes of Non-Volatile Scratch-Pad
FLASH
Battery Fuel Gauge Based on Patented
Impedance Track™ Technology
– Models the Battery Discharge Curve for
Accurate Time-to-Empty Predictions
– Automatically Adjusts for Battery Aging,
Battery Self-Discharge, and
Temperature/Rate Inefficiencies
– Low-Value Sense Resistor (10 mΩ or Less)
I2C™ Interface for Connection to System
Microcontroller Port
12-Pin 2,5-mm × 4-mm SON Package
APPLICATIONS
Smartphones
PDAs
Digital Still and Video Cameras
Handheld Terminals
MP3 or Multimedia Players
1.3
DESCRIPTION
The Texas Instruments bq27500/01 system-side
Li-Ion battery fuel gauge is a microcontroller
peripheral that provides fuel gauging for single-cell
Li-Ion battery packs. The device requires little system
microcontroller
firmware
development.
The
bq27500/01 resides on the system main board, and
manages an embedded battery (non-removable) or a
removable battery pack.
The bq27500/01 uses the patented Impedance
Track™ algorithm for fuel gauging, and provides
information such as remaining battery capacity
(mAh), state-of-charge (%), run-time to empty (min.),
battery voltage (mV), and temperature (°C).
Battery fuel gauging with the bq27500 requires only
PACK+ (P+), PACK– (P–), and Thermistor (T)
connections to a removable battery pack or
embedded battery. The bq27501 works with
identification resistors in battery packs to gauge
batteries of different fundamental chemistries and/or
significantly different rated capacities.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Host System
LDO
Single-Cell Li-Ion
Battery Pack
Battery
Low
Warning
Power
Management
Controller
2
I C
Voltage
Sense
RID
Sense*
Temp
Sense
bq27500/1
Battery
Good
PACK+
RID
Protection
IC
T
PACK–
FETs
CHG
DSG
Current
Sense
*bq27501 Only
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of Texas
Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this document.
Impedance Track is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
I2C is a trademark of Philips Electronics.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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Contents
1
INTRODUCTION .......................................... 1
4.1
DATA COMMANDS
1.1
FEATURES ........................................... 1
4.2
DATA FLASH INTERFACE ......................... 16
1.2
APPLICATIONS ...................................... 1
.......................................
DEVICE INFORMATION .................................
2.1
AVAILABLE OPTIONS ...............................
2.2
PIN DIAGRAMS ......................................
2.3
TERMINAL FUNCTIONS .............................
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................
3.1
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ...................
3.2
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS ......
3.3
DISSIPATION RATINGS .............................
3.4
POWER-ON RESET..................................
1.3
2
3
DESCRIPTION
4.3
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION BLOCKS
1
4.4
ACCESS MODES ................................... 17
3
4.5
SEALING/UNSEALING DATA FLASH .............. 17
3
4.6
DATA FLASH SUMMARY........................... 18
3
5
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
........................
17
20
5.1
FUEL GAUGING .................................... 20
4
5.2
IMPEDANCE TRACK™ VARIABLES ............... 20
4
5.3
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DEDICATED PINS. 23
4
5.4
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT ................. 26
5
5
5.5
5.6
3.5
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CHARACTERISTICS ................................. 5
OVERTEMPERATURE INDICATION ............... 26
CHARGING AND CHARGE-TERMINATION
INDICATION......................................... 26
5.7
POWER MODES .................................... 27
3.6
HIGH-FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR .................. 5
5.8
POWER CONTROL ................................. 29
3.7
3.8
LOW-FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR .................. 5
INTEGRATING ADC (COULOMB COUNTER)
CHARACTERISTICS ................................. 6
ADC (TEMPERATURE AND CELL
MEASUREMENT) CHARACTERISTICS ............. 6
5.9
AUTOCALIBRATION ................................ 30
3.10
3.11
2
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9
3
3.9
4
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DATA FLASH MEMORY CHARACTERISTICS ...... 6
I2C-COMPATIBLE INTERFACE COMMUNICATION
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS ........................ 6
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................. 8
Contents
6
7
APPLICATION-SPECIFIC INFORMATION .......... 31
6.1
BATTERY PROFILE STORAGE AND SELECTION 31
6.2
APPLICATION-SPECIFIC FLOW AND CONTROL . 31
COMMUNICATIONS
.............................................................
I2C INTERFACE .....................................
REFERENCE SCHEMATICS ..........................
8.1
SCHEMATIC ........................................
7.1
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2 DEVICE INFORMATION
2.1 AVAILABLE OPTIONS
FIRMWARE
VERSION (1)
PART NUMBER
bq27500DRZR
TAPE and
REEL
QUANTITY
COMMUNICATION
FORMAT
TA
3000
V1.06
bq27500DRZT
bq27500DRZR-V100
250
12-pin, 2,5-mm × 4-mm
SON
V1.08
bq27500DRZT-V100
bq27501DRZR
3000
I2C
–40°C to 85°C
250
3000
V1.08
bq27501DRZT
(1)
(2)
PACKAGE (2)
250
Ordering the device with the latest firmware version is recommended. To check the fiirmware revision and Errata list see SLUZ015
For the most current package and ordering information, see the Package Option Addendum at the end of this document, or see the TI
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2.2 PIN DIAGRAMS
BAT_LOW
1
BI/TOUT
2
TS
3
bq27500
12
BAT_GD
BAT_LOW
1
12
BAT_GD
11
SCL
BI/TOUT
2
11
SCL
10
SDA
TS
3
10
SDA
BAT
4
9
RID
VCC
5
8
SRN
VSS
6
7
SRP
BAT
4
9
NC
VCC
5
8
SRN
7
SRP
VSS
6
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2.3 TERMINAL FUNCTIONS
TERMINAL
bq27500
PIN NO.
bq27501
PIN NO.
TYPE (1)
BAT
4
4
I
Cell-voltage measurement input. ADC input
BAT_GD
12
12
O
Battery-good indicator. Active-low by default, though polarity can be configured through
the [BATG_POL] of Operation Configuration. Open-drain output
BAT_LOW
1
1
O
Battery-low output indicator. Active-high by default, though polarity can be configured
through the [BATL_POL] in Operation Configuration. Push-pull output
BI/TOUT
2
2
I/O
Battery-insertion detection input. Power pin for pack thermistor network. Thermistor
multiplexer control pin. Open-drain I/O. Use with pullup resistor > 1 MΩ (1.8 MΩ typical).
NC
9
–
–
No connection (bq27500)
RID
–
9
I
Resistor ID input (bq27501). Analog input with current sourcing capabilities
SCL
11
11
I
Slave I2C serial communications clock input line for communication with system (master).
Open-drain I/O. Use with 10-kΩ pullup resistor (typical).
SDA
10
10
I/O
Slave I2C serial communications data line for communication with system (master).
Open-drain I/O. Use with 10-kΩ pullup resistor (typical).
SRN
8
8
IA
Analog input pin connected to the internal coulomb counter where SRN is nearest the
System VSS connection. Connect to 5-mΩ to 20-mΩ sense resistor.
SRP
7
7
IA
Analog input pin connected to the internal coulomb counter, where SRP is nearest the
PACK– connection. Connect to 5-mΩ to 20-mΩ sense resistor.
TS
3
3
IA
Pack thermistor voltage sense (use 103AT-type thermistor). ADC input
VCC
5
5
P
Processor power input. Decouple with 0.1-µF capacitor, minimum.
VSS
6
6
P
Device ground. Electrically connected to the IC exposed thermal pad (do not use thermal
pad as primary ground. Connect thermal pad to Vss via a PCB trace).
NAME
(1)
DESCRIPTION
I = Digital input, O = Digital output, I/O = Digital input/output, IA = Analog input, P = Power connection
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3 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)
PARAMETER
VALUE
UNIT
VCC
Supply voltage range
–0.3 to 2.75
V
VIOD
Open-drain I/O pins (BI/TOUT, SDA, SDL, BAT_GD)
–0.3 to 6
V
VBAT
BAT input pin
–0.3 to 6
VI
Input voltage range to all other pins (TS, SRP, SRN, RID [bq27501 only], NC
[bq27500 only])
Human-body model (HBM), BAT pin
ESD
–0.3 to VCC + 0.3
V
1.5
Human-body model (HBM), all other pins
kV
2
TA
Operating free-air temperature range
–40 to 85
°C
TF
Functional temperature range
–40 to 100
°C
Tstg
Storage temperature range
–65 to 150
°C
(1)
Stresses beyond those listed under "absolute maximum ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under "recommended operating
conditions" is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
3.2
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
TA = 25°C, VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
VCC
TEST CONDITIONS
Supply voltage
MIN
TYP
MAX
2.4
2.5
2.6
UNIT
V
ICC
Normal operating-mode current
Fuel gauge in NORMAL mode.
ILOAD > Sleep Current
ISLP
Low-power storage-mode current
Fuel gauge in SLEEP mode.
ILOAD < Sleep Current
IHIB
Hibernate operating-mode current
Fuel gauge in HIBERNATE mode.
ILOAD < Hibernate Current
VOL
Output voltage, low (SDA, BAT_LOW,
BI/TOUT)
IOL = 0.5 mA
VOH(PP)
Output voltage, high (BAT_LOW)
IOH = –1 mA
VCC – 0.5
V
Output voltage, high (SDA, SCL, BI/TOUT)
External pullup resistor connected to
VCC
VCC – 0.5
V
VOH(OD)
VIL
VIH(OD)
Input voltage, low (SDA, SCL)
Input voltage, low (BI/TOUT)
BAT INSERT CHECK MODE active
Input voltage, high (SDA, SCL)
Input voltage, high (BI/TOUT)
BAT INSERT CHECK MODE active
100
µA
15
µA
1
µA
0.4
–0.3
0.6
–0.3
0.6
1.2
6
1.2
6
V
CIN
Input capacitance (SDA, SCL, BI/TOUT)
VA1
Input voltage range (TS, RID [bq27501 only])
VSS – 0.125
2
V
VA2
Input voltage range (BAT)
VSS – 0.125
5
V
VA3
Input voltage range (SRP, SRN)
VSS – 0.125
tPUCD
Power-up communication delay
4
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
35
V
pF
0.125
250
V
ms
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DISSIPATION RATINGS
PACKAGE
TA ≤ 40°C
POWER RATING
DERATING FACTOR
TA > 40°C
RθJA
12-pin DRZ (1)
482 mW
5.67 mW/°C
176°C/W
This data is based on using a four-layer JEDEC high-K board with the exposed die pad connected to a Cu pad on the board. The board
pad is connected to the ground plane by a 2- × 2-via matrix.
3.4
POWER-ON RESET
TA = –40°C to 85°C, typical values at TA = 25°C and VBAT = 3.6 V (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
VIT+
Positive-going battery voltage input at VCC
VHYS
Hysteresis voltage
3.5
MIN
TYP
MAX
2.09
2.2
2.31
UNIT
V
45
115
185
mV
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
GTEMP
3.6
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
Temperature sensor voltage gain
TYP
MAX
UNIT
–2
mV/°C
HIGH-FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
fOSC
TEST CONDITIONS
Frequency error (1)
–2% 0.38%
MAX
UNIT
MHz
2%
TA = –20°C to 70°C
–3% 0.38%
3%
TA = –40°C to 85°C
–4.5% 0.38%
4.5%
2.5
5
Start-up time (3)
tSXO
(1)
(2)
(3)
(2)
TYP
2.097
TA = 0°C to 60°C
fEIO
MIN
Operating frequency
ms
The frequency error is measured from 2.097 MHz.
The frequency drift is included and measured from the trimmed frequency at VCC = 2.5 V, TA = 25°C.
The start-up time is defined as the time it takes for the oscillator output frequency to be within ±3% of typical oscillator frequency.
3.7
LOW-FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
fLOSC
fLEIO
tLSXO
(1)
(2)
(3)
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
Operating frequency
Frequency error (1)
(2)
Start-up time (3)
TYP
MAX
32.768
UNIT
kHz
TA = 0°C to 60°C
–1.5%
0.25%
1.5%
TA = –20°C to 70°C
–2.5%
0.25%
2.5%
TA = –40°C to 85°C
–4%
0.25%
4%
500
µs
The frequency drift is included and measured from the trimmed frequency at VCC = 2.5 V, TA = 25°C.
The frequency error is measured from 32.768 kHz.
The start-up time is defined as the time it takes for the oscillator output frequency to be within ±3% of typical oscillator frequency.
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INTEGRATING ADC (COULOMB COUNTER) CHARACTERISTICS
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
VSR
Input voltage range (VSR = V(SRN) – V(SRP))
tSR_CONV
Conversion time
TEST CONDITIONS
–0.125
MAX
UNIT
0.125
V
1
s
14
VSR_OS
Input offset
INL
Integral nonlinearity error
ZSR_IN
Effective input resistance (1)
ISR_LKG
TYP
Single conversion
Resolution
(1)
MIN
Input leakage current
15
bits
µV
10
±0.007 ±0.034
% FSR
2.5
MΩ
(1)
0.3
µA
MAX
UNIT
Specified by design. Not tested in production.
3.9
ADC (TEMPERATURE AND CELL MEASUREMENT) CHARACTERISTICS
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
VADC_IN
Input voltage range
tADC_CONV
Conversion time
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
–0.2
Resolution
VADC_OS
Input offset
ZADC1
Effective input resistance (TS, RID
[bq27501 only]) (1)
ZADC2
Effective input resistance (BAT) (1)
IADC_LKG
Input leakage current (1)
(1)
TYP
1
14
ms
15
bits
1
mV
8
bq27500/1 not measuring cell voltage
V
125
MΩ
8
MΩ
bq27500/1 measuging cell voltage
100
kΩ
0.3
µA
Specified by design. Not tested in production.
3.10
DATA FLASH MEMORY CHARACTERISTICS
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
Data retention (1)
tON
Word programming time (1)
ICCPROG
Flash-write supply current (1)
(1)
TYP
MAX
UNIT
10
Flash-programming write cycles (1)
tWORDPROG
MIN
Years
20,000
Cycles
5
2
ms
10
mA
Specified by design. Not production tested
3.11
I2C-COMPATIBLE INTERFACE COMMUNICATION TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
tr
SCL/SDA rise time
tf
SCL/SDA fall time
tw(H)
SCL pulse duration (high)
tw(L)
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
1
300
UNIT
µs
ns
4
µs
SCL pulse duration (low)
4.7
µs
tsu(STA)
Setup for repeated start
4.7
µs
td(STA)
Start to first falling edge of SCL
4
µs
tsu(DAT)
Data setup time
250
ns
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I2C-COMPATIBLE INTERFACE COMMUNICATION TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
Receive mode
0
Transmit mode
300
TYP
MAX
UNIT
th(DAT)
Data hold time
ns
tsu(STOP)
Setup time for stop
t(BUF)
Bus free time between stop and start
4.7
fSCL
Clock frequency
10
100
kHz
tBUSERR
Bus error time-out
17.3
21.2
s
µs
4
µs
Figure 3-1. I2C-Compatible Interface Timing Diagrams
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4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The bq27500/1 accurately predicts the battery capacity and other operational characteristics of a single
Li-based rechargeable cell. It can be interrogated by a system processor to provide cell information, such
as state-of-charge (SOC), time-to-empty (TTE) and time-to-full (TTF).
Information is accessed through a series of commands, called Standard Commands. Further capabilities
are provided by the additional Extended Commands set. Both sets of commands, indicated by the general
format Command( ), are used to read and write information contained within the bq27500/1 control and
status registers, as well as its data flash locations. Commands are sent from system to gauge using the
bq27500/1 I2C serial communications engine, and can be executed during application development, pack
manufacture, or end-equipment operation.
Cell information is stored in the bq27500/1 in non-volatile flash memory. Many of these data flash
locations are accessible during application development. They cannot be accessed directly during
end-equipment operation. Access to these locations is achieved by either use of the bq27500/1
companion evaluation software, through individual commands, or through a sequence of data-flash-access
commands. To access a desired data flash location, the correct data flash subclass and offset must be
known.
The bq27500/1 provides 96 bytes of user-programmable data flash memory, partitioned into three 32-byte
blocks: Manufacturer Info Block A, Manufacturer Info Block B, and Manufacturer Info Block C. This
data space is accessed through a data flash interface. For specifics on accessing the data flash, see
Section 4.3, Manufacturer Information Blocks.
The key to the high-accuracy fuel gauging prediction of the bq27500/1 is Texas Instruments' proprietary
Impedance Track™ algorithm. This algorithm uses cell measurements, characteristics, and properties to
create state-of-charge predictions that can achieve less than 1% error across a wide variety of operating
conditions and over the lifetime of the battery.
The bq27500/1 measures charge/discharge activity by monitoring the voltage across a small-value series
sense resistor (5 mΩ to 20 mΩ, typ.) located between the system Vss and the battery PACK– terminal.
When a cell is attached to the bq27500/1, cell impedance is computed, based on cell current, cell
open-circuit voltage (OCV), and cell voltage under loading conditions.
The bq27500/1 must use an NTC thermistor Semitec 103AT for temperature measurement, or can also
be configured to use its internal temperature sensor. The bq27500/1 uses temperature to monitor the
battery-pack environment, which is used for fuel gauging and cell protection functionality.
To minimize power consumption, the bq27500/1 has several power modes: NORMAL, SLEEP,
HIBERNATE, and BAT INSERT CHECK. The bq27500/1 passes automatically between these modes,
depending upon the occurrence of specific events, though a system processor can initiate some of these
modes directly. More details can be found in Section 5.7, Power Modes.
NOTE
FORMATTING CONVENTIONS IN THIS DOCUMENT:
Commands: italics with parentheses and no breaking spaces, e.g., RemainingCapacity( ).
Data flash: italics, bold, and breaking spaces, e.g., Design Capacity
Register bits and flags: brackets and italics, e.g., [TDA]
Data flash bits: brackets, italics and bold, e.g., [LED1]
Modes and states: ALL CAPITALS, e.g., UNSEALED mode.
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4.1 DATA COMMANDS
4.1.1
STANDARD DATA COMMANDS
The bq27500/1 uses a series of 2-byte standard commands to enable system reading and writing of
battery information. Each standard command has an associated command-code pair, as indicated in
Table 4-1. Because each command consists of two bytes of data, two consecutive I2C transmissions must
be executed both to initiate the command function, and to read or write the corresponding two bytes of
data. Additional options for transferring data, such as spooling, are described in Section 7, I2C Interface.
Standard commands are accessible in NORMAL operation. Read/write permissions depend on the active
access mode, SEALED or UNSEALED (for details on the SEALED and UNSEALED states, see
Section 4.4, Access Modes).
Table 4-1. Standard Commands
NAME
COMMAND CODE
UNITS
SEALED ACCESS
UNSEALED ACCESS
Control( )
CNTL
0x00 / 0x01
N/A
R/W
R/W
AtRate( )
AR
0x02 / 0x03
mA
R/W
R/W
AtRateTimeToEmpty( )
ARTTE
0x04 / 0x05
Minutes
R
R/W
Temperature( )
TEMP
0x06 / 0x07
0.1 K
R
R/W
Voltage( )
VOLT
0x08 / 0x09
mV
R
R/W
FLAGS
0x0a / 0x0b
N/A
R
R/W
NominalAvailableCapacity( )
NAC
0x0c / 0x0d
mAh
R
R/W
FullAvailableCapacity( )
FAC
0x0e / 0x0f
mAh
R
R/W
RemainingCapacity( )
RM
0x10 / 0x11
mAh
R
R/W
FullChargeCapacity( )
FCC
0x12 / 0x13
mAh
R
R/W
Flags( )
AverageCurrent( )
AI
0x14 / 0x15
mA
R
R/W
TimeToEmpty( )
TTE
0x16 / 0x17
Minutes
R
R/W
TimeToFull( )
TTF
0x18 / 0x19
Minutes
R
R/W
SI
0x1a / 0x1b
mA
R
R/W
STTE
0x1c / 0x1d
Minutes
R
R/W
MLI
0x1e / 0x1f
mA
R
R/W
MLTTE
0x20 / 0x21
Minutes
R
R/W
AvailableEnergy( )
AE
0x22 / 0x23
mWh
R
R/W
AveragePower( )
AP
0x24 / 0x25
mW
R
R/W
TimeToEmptyAtConstantPower( )
TTECP
0x26 / 0x27
Minutes
R
R/W
Reserved
RSVD
0x28 / 0x29
N/A
R
R/W
CC
0x2a / 0x2b
Counts
R
R/W
SOC
0x2c / 0x2d
%
R
R/W
StandbyCurrent( )
StandbyTimeToEmpty( )
MaxLoadCurrent( )
MaxLoadTimeToEmpty( )
CycleCount( )
StateOfCharge( )
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4.1.1.1 Control( ): 0x00/0x01
Issuing a Control( ) command requires a subsequent 2-byte subcommand. These additional bytes specify
the particular control function desired. The Control( ) command allows the system to control specific
features of the bq27500/1 during normal operation and additional features when the bq27500/1 is in
different access modes, as described in Table 4-2.
Table 4-2. Control( ) Subcommands
CNTL
DATA
SEALED
ACCESS
CONTROL_STATUS
0x0000
Yes
Reports the status of DF checksum, hibernate, IT, etc.
DEVICE_TYPE
0x0001
Yes
Reports the device type (eg: "bq27500")
FW_VERSION
0x0002
Yes
Reports the firmware version on the device type
HW_VERSION
0x0003
Yes
Reports the hardware version of the device type
DF_CHECKSUM
0x0004
No
Enables a data flash checksum to be generated and
reports on a read
RESET_DATA
0x0005
Yes
Returns reset data
Reserved
0x0006
No
Not to be used
PREV_MACWRITE
0x0007
Yes
Returns previous MAC command code
CHEM_ID
0x0008
Yes
Reports the chemical identifier of the Impedance Track™
configuration
BOARD_OFFSET
0x0009
No
Forces the device to measure and store the board offset
CC_INT_OFFSET
0x000a
No
Forces the device to measure the internal CC offset
WRITE_OFFSET
0x000b
No
Forces the device to store the internal CC offset
SET_HIBERNATE
0x0011
Yes
Forces CONTROL_STATUS [HIBERNATE] to 1
CLEAR_HIBERNATE
0x0012
Yes
Forces CONTROL_STATUS [HIBERNATE] to 0
SEALED
0x0020
No
Places the bq27500/1 in SEALED access mode
IT_ENABLE
0x0021
No
Enables the Impedance Track™ algorithm
IF_CHECKSUM
0x0022
No
Reports the instruction flash checksum
CAL_MODE
0x0040
No
Places the bq27500/1 in calibration mode
RESET
0x0041
No
Forces a full reset of the bq27500/1
CNTL FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
4.1.1.1.1 CONTROL_STATUS: 0x0000
Instructs the fuel gauge to return status information to control addresses 0x00/0x01. The status word
includes the following information.
Table 4-3. CONTROL_STATUS Bit Definitions
Flags( )
bit7
bit6
bit5
bit4
bit3
bit2
bit1
High byte
–
FAS
SS
CSV
CCA
BCA
–
bit0
–
Low byte
–
HIBERNATE
–
SLEEP
LDMD
RUP_DIS
VOK
QEN
FAS = Status bit indicating the bq27500/1 is in FULL ACCESS SEALED state. Active when set.
SS = Status bit indicating the bq27500/1 is in SEALED state. Active when set.
CSV = Status bit indicating a valid data flash checksum has been generated. Active when set.
CCA = Status bit indicating the bq27500/1 coulomb counter calibration routine is active. Active when set.
BCA = Status bit indicating the bq27500/1 board calibration routine is active. Active when set.
HIBERNATE = Status bit indicating a request for entry into HIBERNATE from SLEEP mode. True when set. Default is 0.
SLEEP = Status bit indicating the bq27500/1 is in SLEEP mode. True when set.
LDMD = Status bit indicating the bq27500/1 Impedance Track™ algorithm is using constant-power mode. True when set. Default is 0
(constant-current mode).
RUP_DIS = Status bit indicating the bq27500/1 Ra table updates are disabled. Updates disabled when set.
VOK = Status bit indicating the bq27500/1 voltages are okay for Qmax. True when set.
QEN = Status bit indicating the bq27500/1 Qmax updates enabled. True when set.
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4.1.1.1.2 DEVICE_TYPE: 0x0001
Instructs the fuel gauge to return the device type to addresses 0x00/0x01.
4.1.1.1.3 FW_VERSION: 0x0002
Instructs the fuel gauge to return the firmware version to addresses 0x00/0x01.
4.1.1.1.4 HW_VERSION: 0x0003
Instructs the fuel gauge to return the hardware version to addresses 0x00/0x01.
4.1.1.1.5
DF_CHECKSUM: 0x0004
Instructs the fuel gauge to compute the checksum of the data flash memory. Once the checksum has
been calculated and stored, CONTROL_STATUS [CVS] is set. The checksum value is written and
returned to addresses 0x00/0x01 (UNSEALED mode only). The checksum is not calculated in SEALED
mode; however, the checksum value can still be read.
4.1.1.1.6 RESET_DATA: 0x0005
Instructs the fuel gauge to return the reset data to addresses 0x00/0x01, with the low byte (0x00) being
the number of full resets and the high byte (0x01) the number of partial resets.
4.1.1.1.7 PREV_MACWRITE: 0x0007
Instructs the fuel gauge to return the previous command written to addresses 0x00/0x01.
4.1.1.1.8 CHEM_ID: 0x0008
Instructs the fuel gauge to return the chemical identifier for the Impedance Track™ configuration to
addresses 0x00/0x01.
4.1.1.1.9 BOARD_OFFSET: 0x0009
Instructs the fuel gauge to compute the coulomb counter offset with internal short and then without internal
short applied across the SR inputs. The difference between the two measurements is the board offset.
After a delay of approximately 32 seconds, this offset value is returned to addresses 0x00/0x01 and
written to data flash. The coulomb counter offset is also written to data flash. The CONROL STATUS
[BCA] is also set. The user must prevent any charge or discharge current from flowing during the process.
This function is only available when the fuel gauge is UNSEALED. When SEALED, this command only
reads back the board-offset value stored in data flash.
4.1.1.1.10 CC_INT_OFFSET: 0x000A
Instructs the fuel gauge to compute the coulomb counter offset with internal short applied across the SR
inputs. The offset value is returned to addresses 0x00/0x01 after a delay of approximately 16 seconds.
This function is only available when the fuel gauge is UNSEALED. When SEALED, this command only
reads back the CC_INT_OFFSET value stored in data flash.
4.1.1.1.11 WRITE_OFFSET: 0x000B
Control data of 0x000b causes the fuel gauge to write the coulomb counter offset to data flash.
4.1.1.1.12 SET_HIBERNATE: 0x0011
Instructs the fuel gauge to force the CONTROL_STATUS [HIBERNATE] bit to 1. This allows the gauge to
enter the HIBERNATE power mode after the transition to SLEEP power state is detected. The
[HIBERNATE] bit is automatically cleared upon exiting from HIBERNATE mode.
4.1.1.1.13 CLEAR_HIBERNATE: 0x0012
Instructs the fuel gauge to force the CONTROL_STATUS [HIBERNATE] bit to 0. This prevents the gauge
from entering the HIBERNATE power mode after the transition to the SLEEP power state is detected. It
can also be used to force the gauge out of HIBERNATE mode.
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4.1.1.1.14 SEALED: 0x0020
Instructs the fuel gauge to transition from the UNSEALED state to the SEALED state. The fuel gauge must
always be set to the SEALED state for use in end equipment.
4.1.1.1.15 IT_ENABLE: 0x0021
This command forces the fuel gauge to begin the Impedance Track™ algorithm, sets the active
UpdateStatus n location to 0x01 and causes the [VOK] and [QEN] flags to be set in the
CONTROL_STATUS register. [VOK] is cleared if the voltages are not suitable for a Qmax update. Once
set, [QEN] cannot be cleared. This command is only available when the fuel gauge is UNSEALED.
4.1.1.1.16 IF_CHECKSUM: 0x0022
This command instructs the fuel gauge to compute the instruction flash checksum. In UNSEALED mode,
the checksum value is returned to addresses 0x00/0x01. The checksum is not calculated in SEALED
mode; however, the checksum value can still be read.
4.1.1.1.17 CAL_MODE: 0x0040
This command instructs the fuel gauge to enter calibration mode. This command is only available when
the fuel gauge is UNSEALED.
4.1.1.1.18 RESET: 0x0041
This command instructs the fuel gauge to perform a full reset. This command is only available when the
fuel gauge is UNSEALED.
4.1.1.2 AtRate( ): 0x02/0x03
The AtRate( ) read-/write-word function is the first half of a two-function command set used to set the
AtRate value used in calculations made by the AtRateTimeToEmpty( ) function. The AtRate( ) units are in
mA.
The AtRate( ) value is a signed integer, with negative values interpreted as a discharge current value. The
AtRateTimeToEmpty( ) function returns the predicted operating time at the AtRate value of discharge. The
default value for AtRate( ) is zero and forces AtRate( ) to return 65,535. Both the AtRate( ) and
AtRateTimeToEmpty( ) commands must only be used in NORMAL mode.
4.1.1.3 AtRateTimeToEmpty( ): 0x04/0x05
This read-word function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted remaining operating time if the
battery is discharged at the AtRate( ) value in minutes with a range of 0 to 65,534. A value of 65,535
indicates AtRate( ) = 0. The fuel gauge updates AtRateTimeToEmpty( ) within 1 s after the system sets the
AtRate( ) value. The fuel gauge automatically updates AtRateTimeToEmpty( ) based on the AtRate( )
value every 1 s. Both the AtRate( ) and AtRateTimeToEmpty( ) commands must only be used in NORMAL
mode.
4.1.1.4 Temperature( ): 0x06/0x07
This read-word function returns an unsigned integer value of the temperature in units of 0.1 K measured
by the fuel gauge and has a range of 0 to 6,553.5 K.
4.1.1.5 Voltage( ): 0x08/0x09
This read-word function returns an unsigned integer value of the measured cell-pack voltage in mV with a
range of 0 to 6,000 mV.
4.1.1.6 Flags( ): 0x0a/0x0b
This read-word function returns the contents of the fuel-gauge status register, depicting the current
operating status.
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Table 4-4. Flags Bit Definitions
bit7
bit6
bit5
bit4
bit3
bit2
bit1
bit0
High byte
OTC
OTD
–
–
CHG_INH
XCHG
FC
CHG
Low byte
–
–
OCV_GD
WAIT_ID
BAT_DET
SOC1
SOCF
DSG
OTC = Overtemperature in charge condition is detected. True when set.
OTD = Overtemperature in discharge condition is detected. True when set.
CHG_INH = Charge inhibit: unable to begin charging (temperature outside the range [Charge Inhibit Temp Low, Charge Inhibit Temp
High]). True when set.
XCHG = Charge suspend alert (temperature outside the range [Suspend Temp Low, Suspend Temp High]). True when set.
FC = Fully charged. Set when charge termination condition is met. True when set.
CHG = (Fast) charging allowed. True when set.
OCV_GD = Good OCV measurement taken. True when set.
WAIT_ID = Waiting to identify inserted battery. True when set.
BAT_DET = Battery detected. True when set.
SOC1 = State-of-charge threshold 1 (SOC1 Set Threshold) reached. True when set.
SOCF = State-of-charge threshold final (SOCF Set Threshold) reached. True when set.
DSG = Discharging detected. True when set.
4.1.1.7 NominalAvailableCapacity( ): 0x0c/0x0d
This read-only command pair returns the uncompensated (no or light load) battery capacity remaining.
Units are mAh per LSB.
4.1.1.8 FullAvailableCapacity( ): 0x0e/0x0f
This read-only command pair returns the uncompensated (no or light load) capacity of the battery when
fully charged. Units are mAh per LSB. FullAvailableCapacity( ) is updated at regular intervals, as specified
by the IT algorithm.
4.1.1.9 RemainingCapacity( ): 0x10/0x11
This read-only command pair returns the compensated battery capacity remaining. Units are mAh per
LSB.
4.1.1.10 FullChargeCapacity( ): 0x12/13
This read-only command pair returns the compensated capacity of the battery when fully charged. Units
are mAh per LSB. FullChargeCapacity( ) is updated at regular intervals, as specified by the IT algorithm.
4.1.1.11 AverageCurrent( ): 0x14/0x15
This read-only command pair returns a signed integer value that is the average current flow through the
sense resistor. It is updated every 1 second. Units are mA per LSB.
4.1.1.12 TimeToEmpty( ): 0x16/0x17
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted remaining battery life at the
present rate of discharge, in minutes. A value of 65,535 indicates battery is not being discharged.
4.1.1.13 TimeToFull( ): 0x18/0x19
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of predicted remaining time until the battery
reaches full charge, in minutes, based upon AverageCurrent( ). The computation accounts for the taper
current time extension from the linear TTF computation based on a fixed AverageCurrent( ) rate of charge
accumulation. A value of 65,535 indicates the battery is not being charged.
4.1.1.14 StandbyCurrent( ): 0x1a/0x1b
This read-only function returns a signed integer value of the measured standby current through the sense
resistor. The StandbyCurrent( ) is an adaptive measurement. Initially it reports the standby current
programmed in Initial Standby, and after spending several seconds in standby, reports the measured
standby current.
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The register value is updated every 1 second when the measured current is above the Deadband (3-mA
default) and is less than or equal to 2 × Initial Standby. The first and last values that meet this criteria are
not averaged in, because they may not be stable values. To approximate a 1-minute time constant, each
new StandbyCurrent( ) value is computed as follows:
StandbyCurrent( )NEW = (239/256) × StandbyCurrent( )OLD + (17/256) × AverageCurrent( ).
4.1.1.15 StandbyTimeToEmpty( ): 0x1c/0x1d
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted remaining battery life at the
standby rate of discharge, in minutes. The computation uses Nominal Available Capacity (NAC), the
uncompensated remaining capacity, for this computation. A value of 65,535 indicates battery is not being
discharged.
4.1.1.16 MaxLoadCurrent( ): 0x1e/0x1f
This read-only function returns a signed integer value, in units of mA, of the maximum load conditions.
The MaxLoadCurrent( ) is an adaptive measurement which is initially reported as the maximum load
current programmed in Initial Max Load Current. If the measured current is ever greater than Initial Max
Load Current, then MaxLoadCurrent( ) updates to the new current. MaxLoadCurrent( ) is reduced to the
average of the previous value and Initial Max Load Current whenever the battery is charged to full after
a previous discharge to an SOC less than 50%. This prevents the reported value from maintaining an
unusually high value.
4.1.1.17 MaxLoadTimeToEmpty( ): 0x20/0x21
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted remaining battery life at the
maximum load current discharge rate, in minutes. A value of 65,535 indicates that the battery is not being
discharged.
4.1.1.18 AvailableEnergy( ): 0x22/0x23
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted charge or energy remaining in
the battery. The value is reported in units of mWh.
4.1.1.19 AveragePower( ): 0x24/0x25
This read-word function returns an signed integer value of the average power during battery charging and
discharging. A value of 0 indicates that the battery is not being discharged. The value is reported in units
of mW.
4.1.1.20 TimeToEmptyAtConstantPower( ): 0x26/0x27
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted remaining operating time if the
battery is discharged at the AveragePower( ) value in minutes. A value of 65,535 indicates
AveragePower( ) = 0. The fuel gauge automatically updates TimeToEmptyatContantPower( ) based on the
AveragePower( ) value every 1 s.
4.1.1.21 CycleCount( ): 0x2a/0x2b
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the number of cycles the battery has
experienced with a range of 0 to 65,535. One cycle occurs when accumulated discharge ≥ CC Threshold.
4.1.1.22 StateOfCharge( ): 0x2c/0x2d
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted remaining battery capacity
expressed as a percentage of FullChargeCapacity( ), with a range of 0 to 100%.
4.1.2
EXTENDED DATA COMMANDS
Extended commands offer additional functionality beyond the standard set of commands. They are used in
the same manner; however, unlike standard commands, extended commands are not limited to 2-byte
words. The number of commands bytes for a given extended command ranges in size from single to
multiple bytes, as specified in Table 4-5. For details on the SEALED and UNSEALED states, see
Section 4.4, Access Modes.
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Table 4-5. Extended Data Commands
COMMAND
CODE
NAME
UNITS
SEALED
ACCESS (1) (2)
UNSEALED
ACCESS (1) (2)
R
Reserved
RSVD
0x34...0x3b
N/A
R
DesignCapacity( )
DCAP
0x3c / 0x3d
mAh
R
R
DataFlashClass( ) (2)
DFCLS
0x3e
N/A
N/A
R/W
DataFlashBlock( ) (2)
DFBLK
0x3f
N/A
R/W
R/W
BlockData( )
DFD
0x40…0x5f
N/A
R
R/W
BlockDataCheckSum( )
DFDCKS
0x60
N/A
R/W
R/W
BlockDataControl( )
DFDCNTL
0x61
N/A
N/A
R/W
DNAMELEN
0x62
N/A
R
R
DNAME
0x63...0x69
N/A
R
R
APPSTAT
0x6a
N/A
R
R
RSVD
0x6b...0x7f
N/A
R
R
DeviceNameLength( )
DeviceName( )
ApplicationStatus( )
Reserved
(1)
(2)
SEALED and UNSEALED states are entered via commands to CNTL 0x00/0x01.
In sealed mode, data flash CANNOT be accessed through commands 0x3e and 0x3f.
4.1.2.1 DesignCapacity( ): 0x3c/0x3d
SEALED and UNSEALED Access: This command returns the theoretical or nominal capacity of a new
pack. The value is stored in Design Capacity and is expressed in mAh. This is intended to be the
theoretical or nominal capacity of a new pack, but has no bearing on the operation of the fuel gauge
functionality.
4.1.2.2 DataFlashClass( ): 0x3e
UNSEALED Access: This command sets the data flash class to be accessed. The class to be accessed
must be entered in hexadecimal.
SEALED Access: This command is not available in SEALED mode.
4.1.2.3 DataFlashBlock( ): 0x3f
UNSEALED Access: This command sets the data flash block to be accessed. When 0x00 is written to
BlockDataControl( ), DataFlashBlock( ) holds the block number of the data flash to be read or written.
Example: writing a 0x00 to DataFlashBlock( ) specifies access to the first 32-byte block, a 0x01 specifies
access to the second 32-byte block, and so on.
SEALED Access: This command directs which data flash block is accessed by the BlockData( ) command.
Writing a 0x00 to DataFlashBlock( ) specifies that the BlockData( ) command transfers authentication data.
Issuing a 0x01, 0x02, or 0x03 instructs the BlockData( ) command to transfer Manufacturer Info Block A,
B, or C, respectively.
4.1.2.4 BlockData( ): 0x40…0x5f
This command range is the 32-byte data block used to access Manufacturer Info Block A, B, or C.
UNSEALED access is read/write. SEALED access is read only.
4.1.2.5 BlockDataChecksum( ): 0x60
UNSEALED Access: This byte contains the checksum on the 32 bytes of block data read or written to
data flash. The least-significant byte of the sum of the data bytes written must be complemented
([255 – x], for x the least-significant byte) before being written to 0x60.
SEALED Access: This byte contains the checksum for the 32 bytes of block data written to Manufacturer
Info Block A, B, or C. The least-significant byte of the sum of the data bytes written must be
complemented ([255 – x], for x the least-significant byte) before being written to 0x60.
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4.1.2.6 BlockDataControl( ): 0x61
UNSEALED Access: This command is used to control data flash access mode. Writing 0x00 to this
command enables BlockData( ) to access general data flash. Writing a 0x01 to this command enables
SEALED mode operation of DataFlashBlock( ).
SEALED Access: This command is not available in SEALED mode.
4.1.2.7 DeviceNameLength( ): 0x62
UNSEALED and SEALED Access: This byte contains the length of the Device Name.
4.1.2.8 DeviceName( ): 0x63…0x69
UNSEALED and SEALED Access: This block contains the device name that is programmed in Device
Name.
4.1.2.9 ApplicationStatus( ): 0x6a
This byte function allows the system to read the bq27500/1 Application Status data flash location. See
Table 6-1 for specific bit definitions.
4.1.2.10 Reserved — 0x6b–0x7f
4.2 DATA FLASH INTERFACE
4.2.1
ACCESSING THE DATA FLASH
The bq27500/1 data flash is a non-volatile memory that contains bq27500/1 initialization, default, cell
status, calibration, configuration, and user information. The data flash can be accessed in several different
ways, depending on what mode the bq27500/1 is operating in and what data is being accessed.
Commonly accessed data flash memory locations, frequently read by a system, are conveniently
accessed through specific instructions, already described in Section 4.1, DATA COMMANDS. These
commands are available when the bq27500/1 is either in UNSEALED or SEALED modes.
Most data flash locations, however, are only accessible in UNSEALED mode by use of the bq27500/1
evaluation software or by data flash block transfers. These locations must be optimized and/or fixed during
the development and manufacture processes. They become part of a golden image file and can then be
written to multiple battery packs. Once established, the values generally remain unchanged during
end-equipment operation.
To access data flash locations individually, the block containing the desired data flash location(s) must be
transferred to the command register locations, where the information can be read to the system or
changed directly. This is accomplished by sending the setup command BlockDataControl( ) (0x61) with
data 0x00. Up to 32 bytes of data can be read directly from the BlockData( ) (0x40…0x5f), externally
altered, then rewritten to the BlockData( ) command space. Alternatively, specific locations can be read,
altered, and rewritten if their corresponding offsets are used to index into the BlockData( ) command
space. Finally, the data residing in the command space is transferred to data flash, once the correct
checksum for the whole block is written to BlockDataChecksum( ) (0x60).
Occasionally, a data flash CLASS is larger than the 32-byte block size. In this case, the DataFlashBlock( )
command is used to designate in which 32-byte block the desired information resides. The correct
command address is then given by 0x40 + offset modulo 32. For example, to access Terminate Voltage
in the Fuel Gauging class, DataFlashClass( ) is issued 80 (0x50) to set the class. Because the offset is 48,
it must reside in the second 32-byte block. Hence, DataFlashBlock( ) is issued 0x01 to set the block offset,
and the offset used to index into the BlockData( ) memory area is 0x40 + 48 modulo 32 = 0x40 + 16 =
0x40 + 0x10 = 0x50.
Reading and writing subclass data are block operations up to 32 bytes in length. If during a write the data
length exceeds the maximum block size, then the data is ignored.
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None of the data written to memory are bounded by the bq27500/1– the values are not rejected by the
fuel gauge. Writing an incorrect value may result in hardware failure due to firmware program
interpretation of the invalid data. The written data is persistent, so a power-on reset does resolve the fault.
4.3 MANUFACTURER INFORMATION BLOCKS
The bq27500/1 contains 96 bytes of user programmable data flash storage: Manufacturer Info Block A,
Manufacturer Info Block B, Manufacturer Info Block C. The method for accessing these memory
locations is slightly different, depending on whether the device is in UNSEALED or SEALED modes.
When in UNSEALED mode and when and 0x00 has been written to BlockDataControl( ), accessing the
manufacturer information blocks is identical to accessing general data flash locations. First, a
DataFlashClass( ) command is used to set the subclass, then a DataFlashBlock( ) command sets the
offset for the first data flash address within the subclass. The BlockData( ) command codes contain the
referenced data flash data. When writing the data flash, a checksum is expected to be received by
BlockDataChecksum( ). Only when the checksum is received and verified is the data actually written to
data flash.
As an example, the data flash location for Manufacturer Info Block B is defined as having a Subclass =
58 and an Offset = 32 through 63 (32 byte block). The specification of Class = System Data is not needed
to address Manufacturer Info Block B, but is used instead for grouping purposes when viewing data
flash info in the bq27500/1 evaluation software.
When in SEALED mode or when 0x01 BlockDataControl( ) does not contain 0x00, data flash is no longer
available in the manner used in UNSEALED mode. Rather than issuing subclass information, a
designated manufacturer information block is selected with the DataFlashBlock( ) command. Issuing a
0x01, 0x02, or 0x03 with this command causes the corresponding information block (A, B, or C,
respectively) to be transferred to the command space 0x40…0x5f for editing or reading by the system.
Upon successful writing of checksum information to BlockDataChecksum( ), the modified block is returned
to data flash. Note: Manufacturer Info Block A is read-only when in SEALED mode.
4.4 ACCESS MODES
The bq27500/1 provides three security modes (FULL ACCESS, UNSEALED, and SEALED) that control
data flash access permissions, according to Table 4-6. Public Access refers to those data flash locations,
specified in Table 4-7, that are accessible to the user. Private Access refers to reserved data flash
locations used by the bq27500/1 system. Care should be taken to avoid writing to Private data flash
locations when performing block writes in FULL ACCESS mode, by following the procedure outlined in
Section 4.2.1, ACCESSING THE DATA FLASH.
Table 4-6. Data Flash Access
Security Mode
DF – Public Access
DF – Private Access
FULL ACCESS
R/W
R/W
UNSEALED
R/W
R/W
SEALED
R
N/A
Although FULL ACCESS and UNSEALED modes appear identical, only FULL ACCESS allows the
bq27500/1 to write access-mode transition keys.
4.5 SEALING/UNSEALING DATA FLASH
The bq27500/1 implements a key-access scheme to transition between SEALED, UNSEALED, and
FULL-ACCESS modes. Each transition requires that a unique set of two keys be sent to the bq27500/1
via the Control( ) control command. The keys must be sent consecutively, with no other data being written
to the Control( ) register between them. Note that to avoid conflict, the keys must be different from the
codes presented in the CNTL DATA column of Table 4-2 Control( ) subcommands.
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When in SEALED mode, the CONTROL_STATUS [SS] bit is set, but when the unseal keys are correctly
received by the bq27500/1, the [SS] bit is cleared. When the full-access keys are correctly received, then
the CONTROL_STATUS [FAS] bit is cleared.
Both the sets of keys for each level are 2 bytes each in length and are stored in data flash. The unseal
key (stored at Unseal Key 0 and Unseal Key 1) and the full-access key (stored at Full-Access Key 0
and Full-Access Key 1) can only be updated when in FULL-ACCESS mode. The order of the bytes
entered through the Control( ) command is the reverse of what is read from the part. For example, if the
first and second words of the Unseal Key 0 read returns 0x1234 and 0x5678, then the Control( ) should
supply 0x3412 and 0x7856 to unseal the part.
4.6 DATA FLASH SUMMARY
Table 4-7 summarizes the data flash locations available to the user, including their default, minimum, and
maximum values.
Table 4-7. Data Flash Summary
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Class
Subclass
ID
Subclass
Offset
Data
Type
Min
Value
Max
Value
Default
Value
Units
Configuration
2
Safety
0
Configuration
2
Safety
2
OT Chg
I2
0
1200
550
0.1°C
OT Chg Time
U1
0
60
2
Configuration
2
Safety
s
3
OT Chg Recovery
I2
0
1200
500
0.1°C
Configuration
2
Configuration
2
Safety
5
OT Dsg
I2
0
1200
600
0.1°C
Safety
7
OT Dsg Time
U1
0
60
2
Configuration
s
2
Safety
8
OT Dsg Recovery
I2
0
1200
550
0.1°C
Configuration
32
Charge Inhibit
Config
0
Charge Inhibit Temp Low
I2
–400
1200
0
0.1°C
Configuration
32
Charge Inhibit
Config
2
Charge Inhibit Temp High
I2
–400
1200
450
0.1°C
Configuration
32
Charge Inhibit
Config
4
Temp Hys
I2
0
100
50
0.1°C
Configuration
34
Charge
2
Charging Voltage
I2
0
20,000
4200
mV
Configuration
34
Charge
4
Delta Temperature
I2
0
500
50
0.1°C
Configuration
34
Charge
6
Suspend Temperature Low
I2
–400
1200
-50
0.1°C
Configuration
34
Charge
8
Suspend Temperature High
I2
–400
1200
550
0.1°C
Configuration
36
Charge
Termination
2
Taper Current
I2
0
1000
100
mA
Configuration
36
Charge
Termination
4
Minimum Taper Charge
I2
0
1000
25
mAh
Configuration
36
Charge
Termination
6
Taper Voltage
I2
0
1000
100
mV
Configuration
36
Charge
Termination
8
Current Taper Window
U1
0
60
40
s
Configuration
48
Data
4
Initial Standby Current
I1
–128
0
–10
mA
Configuration
48
Data
5
Initial Max Load Current
I2
–32,767
0
–500
mA
Configuration
48
Data
7
CC Threshold
I2
100
32,767
900
mAh
Configuration
48
Data
10
Design Capacity
I2
0
65,535
1000
mAh
–
Name
Configuration
48
Data
12
Device Name
S8
x
x
bq27500
or
bq27501
Configuration
49
Discharge
0
SOC1 Set Threshold
U1
0
255
150
mAh
Configuration
49
Discharge
1
SOC1 Clear Threshold
U1
0
255
175
mAh
Configuration
49
Discharge
2
SOCF Set Threshold
U1
0
255
75
mAh
Configuration
49
Discharge
3
SOCF Clear Threshold
U1
0
255
100
mAh
System Data
57
Manufacturer
Info
0–31
Block A [0–31]
H1
0x00
0xff
0x00
–
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Table 4-7. Data Flash Summary (continued)
Class
Subclass
ID
Subclass
Offset
Data
Type
Min
Value
Max
Value
Default
Value
Units
System Data
57
Manufacturer
Info
32–63
Block B [0–31]
H1
0x00
0xff
0x00
–
System Data
57
Manufacturer
Info
64–95
Block C [0–31]
H1
0x00
0xff
0x00
–
Configuration
64
Registers
Configuration
64
Registers
0
Operation Configuration
H2
0x0000
0xffff
0x0979
–
2
Pack 0 Voltage (1)
U2
0
4200
1070
mV
Configuration
64
Registers
4
Pack 1 Voltage (1)
Configuration
U2
0
4200
110
mV
64
Registers
6
Pack V% Range (1)
U1
0
100
50
%
Configuration
68
Power
0
Flash Update OK Voltage
I2
0
4200
2800
mV
Configuration
68
Power
7
Sleep Current
I2
0
100
10
mA
Configuration
68
Power
16
Hibernate Current
U2
0
700
8
mA
Configuration
68
Power
18
Hibernate Voltage
U2
2400
3000
2550
mV
Fuel Gauging
80
IT Cfg
0
Load Select
U1
0
255
1
–
Fuel Gauging
80
IT Cfg
1
Load Mode
U1
0
255
0
–
Fuel Gauging
80
IT Cfg
48
Terminate Voltage
I2
–32,768
32,767
3000
mV
Fuel Gauging
80
IT Cfg
53
User Rate-mA
I2
0
9000
0
mA
Fuel Gauging
80
IT Cfg
55
User Rate-10mW
I2
0
14,000
0
10mW
Fuel Gauging
80
IT Cfg
57
Reserve Cap-mAh
I2
0
9000
0
mAh
Fuel Gauging
80
IT Cfg
59
Reserve Cap-10mWh
I2
0
14,000
0
10mWh
Fuel Gauging
81
Current
Thresholds
0
Dsg Current Threshold
I2
0
2000
60
mA
Fuel Gauging
81
Current
Thresholds
2
Chg Current Threshold
I2
0
2000
75
mA
Fuel Gauging
81
Current
Thresholds
4
Quit Current
I2
0
1000
40
mA
Fuel Gauging
81
Current
Thresholds
6
Dsg Relax Time
U2
0
8191
1800
s
Fuel Gauging
81
Current
Thresholds
8
Chg Relax Time
U1
0
255
60
s
Fuel Gauging
81
Current
Thresholds
9
Quit Relax Time
U1
0
63
1
s
Fuel Gauging
82
State
0
IT Enable
H1
0x00
0xff
0x00
–
Fuel Gauging
82
State
1
Application Status
H1
0x00
0xff
0x00
–
Fuel Gauging
82
State
2
Qmax 0
I2
0
32,767
1000
mAh
Fuel Gauging
82
State
4
Cycle Count 0
U2
0
65,535
0
–
Fuel Gauging
82
State
6
Update Status 0
H1
0x00
0x03
0x00
–
Fuel Gauging
82
State
7
Qmax 1
I2
0
32767
1000
mAh
Fuel Gauging
82
State
9
Cycle Count 1
U2
0
65,535
0
–
Fuel Gauging
82
State
11
Update Status 1
H1
0x00
0x03
0x00
–
Fuel Gauging
82
State
16
Avg I Last Run
I2
–32,768
32,767
–299
mA
Fuel Gauging
82
State
18
Avg P Last Run
I2
–32,768
32,767
–1131
mAh
Default Ra
Tables
87
Def0 Ra
0–18
Default Ra
Tables
88
Def1 Ra
0–18
Ra Tables
91
Pack0 Ra
0–18
Ra Tables
92
Pack1 Ra
0–18
Ra Tables
93
Pack0 Rax
0–18
Ra Tables
94
Pack1 Rax
0–18
(1)
(2)
Name
See Note (2)
See Note (2)
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Table 4-7. Data Flash Summary (continued)
Class
Subclass
ID
Subclass
Offset
Default
Value
Units
Calibration
104
Data
0
CC Gain
F4
0.1
Calibration
104
Data
4
CC Delta
F4
29,826
4
0.47095
–
1,193,046
559,538.8
Calibration
104
Data
8
CC Offset
I2
–32,768
–
32,767
–1667
mV
Calibration
104
Data
10
Board Offset
I1
Calibration
104
Data
11
Int Temp Offset
I1
–128
127
0
mV
–128
127
0
0.1°C
Calibration
104
Data
12
Ext Temp Offset
Calibration
104
Data
13
Pack V Offset
I1
–128
127
0
0.1°C
I1
–128
127
0
0.1°C
Calibration
107
Current
1
Deadband
U1
0
255
5
mA
Security
112
Codes
Security
112
Codes
0
Unseal Key 0
H2
0x0000
0xffff
0x3672
–
2
Unseal Key 1
H2
0x0000
0xffff
0x0414
Security
112
–
Codes
4
Full-Access Key 0
H2
0x0000
0xffff
0xffff
Security
112
–
Codes
6
Full-Access Key 1
H2
0x0000
0xffff
0xffff
–
Name
Data
Type
Min
Value
Max
Value
5 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
5.1 FUEL GAUGING
The bq27500/1 measures the cell voltage, temperature, and current to determine battery SOC. The
bq27500/1 monitors charge and discharge activity by sensing the voltage across a small-value resistor (5
mΩ to 20 mΩ typ.) between the SRP and SRN pins and in series with the cell. By integrating charge
passing through a battery, the battery’s SOC is adjusted during battery charge or discharge.
The total battery capacity is found by comparing states of charge before and after applying the load with
the amount of charge passed. When an application load is applied, the impedance of the cell is measured
by comparing the OCV obtained from a predefined function for present SOC with the measured voltage
under load. Measurements of OCV and charge integration determine chemical state of charge and
chemical capacity (Qmax). The initial Qmax values are taken from a cell manufacturers' data sheet
multiplied by the number of parallel cells. It is also used for the value in Design Capacity. The bq27500/1
acquires and updates the battery-impedance profile during normal battery usage. It uses this profile, along
with SOC and the Qmax value, to determine FullChargeCapacity( ) and StateOfCharge( ), specifically for
the present load and temperature. FullChargeCapacity( ) is reported as capacity available from a fully
charged battery under the present load and temperature until Voltage( ) reaches the Term Voltage.
NominalAvailableCapacity( ) and FullAvailableCapacity( ) are the uncompensated (no- or light- load)
versions of RemainingCapacity( ) and FullChargeCapacity( ) respectively.
The bq27500/1 has two flags accessed by the Flags( ) function that warn when a battery's SOC has fallen
to critical levels. When RemainingCapacity( ) falls below the first capacity threshold, specified in SOC1
Set Threshold, the [SOC1] (State of Charge Initial) flag is set. The flag is cleared once
RemainingCapacity( ) rises above SOC1 Clear Threshold. The bq27500/1's BAT_LOW pin automatically
reflects the status of the [SOC1] flag. All units are in mAh.
When RemainingCapacity( ) falls below the second capacity threshold, SOCF Set Threshold, the [SOCF]
(State of Charge Final) flag is set, serving as a final discharge warning. Set SOCF Set Threshold = 0 to
deactivate the feature. Similarly, when RemainingCapacity( ) rises above SOCF Clear Threshold and the
[SOCF] flag has already been set, the [SOCF] flag is cleared. All units are in mAh.
5.2 IMPEDANCE TRACK™ VARIABLES
The bq27500/1 has several data flash variables that permit the user to customize the Impedance Track™
algorithm for optimized performance. These variables are dependent upon the power characteristics of the
application as well as the cell itself.
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Load Mode
Load Mode is used to select either the constant-current or constant-power model for the Impedance
Track™ algorithm as used in Load Select (see Load Select). When Load Mode is 0, the Constant
Current model is used (default). When 1, the Constant Power model is used. The [LDMD] bit of
CONTROL_STATUS reflects the status of Load Mode.
5.2.2
Load Select
Load Select defines the type of power or current model to be used to compute load-compensated
capacity in the Impedance Track™ algorithm. If Load Mode = 0 (Constant-Current) then the options
presented in Table 5-1 are available.
Table 5-1. Constant-Current Model Used When Load Mode = 0
LoadSelect Value
0
1(default)
Current Model Used
Average discharge current from previous cycle: There is an internal register that records the average discharge
current through each entire discharge cycle. The previous average is stored in this register.
Present average discharge current: This is the average discharge current from the beginning of this discharge cycle
until present time.
2
Average current: based on AverageCurrent( )
3
Current: based off of a low-pass-filtered version of AverageCurrent( ) (τ =14 s)
4
Design capacity / 5: C Rate based off of Design Capacity /5 or a C/5 rate in mA.
5
AtRate (mA): Use whatever current is in AtRate( )
6
User_Rate-mA: Use the value in User_Rate-mA. This mode provides a completely user-configurable method.
If Load Mode = 1 (Constant Power) then the following options shown in Table 5-2 are available.
Table 5-2. Constant-Power Model Used When Load Mode = 1
LoadSelect Value
Power Model Used
0
Average discharge power from previous cycle: There is an internal register that records the average discharge power
through each entire discharge cycle. The previous average is stored in this register.
1(default)
5.2.3
Present average discharge power: This is the average discharge power from the beginning of this discharge cycle
until present time.
2
Average current × voltage: based off the AverageCurrent( ) and Voltage( ).
3
Current × voltage: based off of a low-pass-filtered version of AverageCurrent( ) (τ=14 s) and Voltage( )
4
Design energy / 5: C Rate based off of Design Energy /5 or a C/5 rate in mA.
5
AtRate (10 mW): Use whatever value is in AtRate( ).
6
User_Rate-10mW: Use the value in User_Rate-10mW. This mode provides a completely user-configurable method.
Reserve Cap-mAh
Reserve Cap-mAh determines how much actual remaining capacity exists after reaching 0
RemainingCapacity( ), before Terminate Voltage is reached. A no-load rate of compensation is applied
to this reserve.
5.2.4
Reserve Cap-mWh
Reserve Cap-mWh determines how much actual remaining capacity exists after reaching 0
AvailableEnergy( ), before Terminate Voltage is reached. A no-load rate of compensation is applied to
this reserve capacity.
5.2.5
Dsg Current Threshold
This register is used as a threshold by many functions in the bq27500/1 to determine if actual discharge
current is flowing into or out of the cell. The default for this register is 100 mA, which should be sufficient
for most applications. This threshold should be set low enough to be below any normal application load
current but high enough to prevent noise or drift from affecting the measurement.
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Chg Current Threshold
This register is used as a threshold by many functions in the bq27500/1 to determine if actual charge
current is flowing into or out of the cell. The default for this register is 50 mA, which should be sufficient for
most applications. This threshold should be set low enough to be below any normal charge current but
high enough to prevent noise or drift from affecting the measurement.
5.2.7
Quit Current, DSG Relax Time, CHG Relax Time, and Quit Relax Time
The Quit Current is used as part of the Impedance Track™ algorithm to determine when the bq27500/1
enters relaxation mode from a current-flowing mode in either the charge direction or the discharge
direction. The value of Quit Current is set to a default value of 10 mA and should be above the standby
current of the system.
Either of the following criteria must be met to enter relaxation mode:
• | AverageCurrent( ) | < | Quit Current | for Dsg Relax Time
• | AverageCurrent( ) | < | Quit Current | for Chg Relax Time
After about 30 minutes in relaxation mode, the bq27500/1 attempts to take accurate OCV readings. An
additional requirement of dV/dt < 4 µV/s is required for the bq27500/1 to perform Qmax updates. These
updates are used in the Impedance Track™ algorithms. It is critical that the battery voltage be relaxed
during OCV readings to and that the current is not be higher than C/20 when attempting to go into
relaxation mode.
Quit Relax Time specifies the minimum time required for AverageCurrent( ) to remain above the
QuitCurrent threshold before exiting relaxation mode.
5.2.8
Qmax 0 and Qmax 1
Generically called Qmax, these dynamic variables contain the respective maximum chemical capacity of
the active cell profiles, and are determined by comparing states of charge before and after applying the
load with the amount of charge passed. They also correspond to capacity at a very low rate of discharge,
such as the C/20 rate. For high accuracy, this value is periodically updated by the bq27500/1 during
operation. Based on the battery cell capacity information, the initial value of chemical capacity should be
entered in the Qmax n field for each default cell profile. The Impedance Track™ algorithm updates these
values and maintains them the associated actual cell profiles.
5.2.9
Update Status 0 and Update Status 1
Bit 0 (0x01) of the Update Status n registers indicates that the bq27500/1 has learned new Qmax
parameters and is accurate. The remaining bits are reserved. Bits 0 is user-configurable; however, it is
also a status flag that can be set by the bq27500/1. Bit 0 should not be modified except when creating a
golden image file as explained in the application note Preparing Optimized Default Flash Constants for
specific Battery Types (SLUA334). Bit 0 is updated as needed by the bq27500/1.
5.2.10 Avg I Last Run
The bq27500 logs the current averaged from the beginning to the end of each discharge cycle. It stores
this average current from the previous discharge cycle in this register. This register should not be
modified. It is only updated by the bq27500/1 when required.
5.2.11 Avg P Last Run
The bq27500/1 logs the power averaged from the beginning to the end of each discharge cycle. It stores
this average power from the previous discharge cycle in this register. To get a correct average power
reading the bq27500/1 continuously multiplies instantaneous current times Voltage( ) to get power. It then
logs this data to derive the average power. This register should not be modified. It is only updated by the
bq27500/1 when required.
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5.2.12 Delta Voltage
The bq27500/1 stores the maximum difference of Voltage( ) during short load spikes and normal load, so
the Impedance Track™ algorithm can calculate remaining capacity for pulsed loads. It is not
recommended to change this value.
5.2.13 Default Ra and Ra Tables
These tables contain encoded data and, with the exception of the Default Ra Tables, are automatically
updated during device operation. No user changes should be made except for reading/writing the values
from a pre-learned pack (part of the process for creating golden image files).
5.3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DEDICATED PINS
5.3.1
The Operation Configuration Register
Some bq27500/1 pins are configured via the Operation Configuration data flash register, as indicated in
Table 5-3. This register is programmed/read via the methods described in Section 4.2.1, Accessing the
Data Flash. The register is located at subclass = 64, offset = 0.
Table 5-3. Operation Configuration Bit Definition
Operation
Cfg
bit7
High byte
RESCAP
Low byte
–
bit6
bit5
bit4
bit3
bit2
bit1
–
–
PFC_CFG1
IDSELEN
SLEEP
RMFCC
bit0
PFC_CFG0
IWAKE
RSNS1
RSNS0
BATL_POL
BATG_POL
–
TEMPS
RESCAP = No-load rate of compensation is applied to the reserve capacity calculation. True when set. Default is 0.
PFC_CFG1/PFC_CFG0 = Pin function code (PFC) mode selection: PFC 0, 1, or 2 selected by 0/0, 0/1, or 1/0, respectively.
Default is PFC 1 (0/1).
IWAKE/RSNS1/RSNS0 = These bits configure the current wake function (see Table 5-4). Default is 0/0/1.
IDSELEN = Enables cell profile selection feature. True when set. Default is 1.
SLEEP = The fuel gauge can enter sleep, if operating conditions allow. True when set. Default is 1.
RMFCC = RM is updated with the value from FCC, on valid charge termination. True when set. Default is 1.
BATL_POL = BAT_LOW pin is active-high. True when set. Default is 1.
BATG_POL = BAT_GD pin is active-low. True when cleared. Default is 0.
TEMPS = Selects external thermistor for Temperature( ) measurements. True when set. Default is 1.
5.3.2
Pin Function Code Descriptions
The bq27500/1 has three possible pin-function variations that can be selected in accordance with the
circuit architecture of the end application. Each variation has been assigned a pin function code, or PFC.
When the PFC is set to 0, only the bq27500/1 measures battery temperature under discharge and
relaxation conditions. The charger does not receive any information from the bq27500/1 about the
temperature readings, and therefore operates open-loop with respect to battery temperature.
A PFC of 1 is like a PFC of 0, except temperature is also monitored during battery charging. If charging
temperature falls outside of the preset range defined in data flash, a charger can be disabled via the
BAT_GD pin until cell temperature recovers. See Section 5.6.2, Charge Inhibit, for additional details.
Finally when the PFC is set to 2, the battery thermistor can be shared between the fuel gauge and the
charger. The charger has full usage of the thermistor during battery charging. The fuel gauge uses the
thermistor exclusively during discharge and battery relaxation.
The PFC is specified in Operation Configuration [PFC_CFG1, PFC_CFG0]. The default is PFC = 1.
5.3.3
BAT_LOW Pin
The BAT_LOW pin provides a system processor with an electrical indicator of battery status. The signaling
on the BAT_LOW pin follows the status of the [SOC1] bit in the Flags( ) register. Note that the polarity of
the BAT_LOW pin can be inverted via the [BATL_POL] bit of Operation Configuration.
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Power Path Control With the BAT_GD Pin
The bq27500/1 must operate in conjunction with other electronics in a system appliance, such as chargers
and other ICs and subcircuits that draw appreciable power. After a battery is inserted into the system, this
electronics must be disabled, so that an accurate OCV can be read. The OCV is used for helping
determine which battery profile to use, as it constitutes part of the battery impedance measurement.
When a battery is inserted into a system, the Impedance Track™ algorithm requires that no charging of
the battery takes place and that any discharge is limited to less than C/20—these conditions are sufficient
for the fuel gauge to take an accurate OCV reading. To disable these functions, the BAT_GD pin is merely
set high (floating output pulled high). Once an OCV reading has be made, the BAT_GD pin is pulled low,
thereby enabling battery charging and regular discharge of the battery. The Operation Configuration
[BATG_POL] bit can be used to set the polarity of the battery good signal, should the default configuration
need to be changed.
The flowchart of Figure 5-1 details how the BAT_GD pin functions in the context of battery insertion and
removal, as well as NORMAL vs SLEEP modes.
In PFC 1, the BAT_GD pin is also used to disable battery charging when the bq27500/1 reads battery
temperatures outside the range defined by [Charge Inhibit Temp Low, Charge Inhibit Temp High]. The
BAT_GD line is returned to low once temperature falls within the range [Charge Inhibit Temp Low +
Temp Hys, Charge Inhibit Temp High – Temp Hys].
5.3.5
Battery Detection Using the BI/TOUT Pin
During power-up or hibernate activities, or any other activity where the bq27500/1 must determine whether
a battery is connected or not, the fuel gauge applies a test for battery presence. First, the BI/TOUT pin is
put into high-Z status. The weak 1.8-MΩ pullup resistor keeps the pin high while no battery is present.
When a battery is inserted (or is already inserted) into the system device, the BI/TOUT pin is pulled low.
This state is detected by the fuel gauge, which polls this pin every second when the gauge has power. A
battery disconnected status is assumed when the bq27500/1 reads a thermistor voltage that is near 2.5 V.
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Start
bq27500 POR
No
Batt
detected?
Yes
Init
(BAT_GD
disabled, OCV
taken, BAT_GD
enabled.)
Battery volt
sufficient
to FG?
No
Yes
NORMAL
SLEEP
Batt present
IT Operations
(dsg, chg, rlx)
Yes
Bad batt
detected?
Yes
No
Batt
removed?
No
Batt
removed?
No
Yes
Yes
No batt present
-OR- bad batt
(BAT_GD
disabled)
No
Forced
SLEEP
mode?
ICC >
Istandby -ORTr > 30min?
Yes
Batt
detected?
No
No
Yes
Yes
Bad batt
detected?
No
Yes
AC or USB
present?
No
End
Figure 5-1. BAT_GD Pin Operation, Based Upon Battery Presence and bq27500 Operating Mode
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5.4 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
The bq27500/1 measures battery temperature via its TS input, in order to supply battery temperature
status information to the fuel gauging algorithm and charger-control sections of the gauge. Alternatively, it
can also measure internal temperature via its on-chip temperature sensor, but only if the [TEMPS] bit of
the Operation Configuration register is cleared.
Regardless of which sensor is used for measurement, a system processor can request the current battery
temperature by calling the Temperature( ) function (see Section 4.1.1, Standard Data Commands, for
specific information).
The recommended thermistor circuit uses an external 103AT-type thermistor. Additional circuit information
for connecting this thermistor to the bq27500/1 is shown in Section 8, Reference Schematic.
5.5 OVERTEMPERATURE INDICATION
5.5.1
Overtemperature: Charge
If during charging, Temperature( ) reaches the threshold of OT Chg for a period of OT Chg Time and
AverageCurrent( ) > Chg Current Threshold, then the [OTC] bit of Flags( ) is set.
If OT Chg Time = 0, then the feature is completely disabled. When Temperature( ) falls to OT Chg
Recovery, the [OTC] of Flags( ) is reset.
5.5.2
Overtemperature: Discharge
If during discharging, Temperature( ) reaches the threshold of OT Dsg for a period of OT Dsg Time, and
AverageCurrent( ) ≤ –Dsg Current Threshold, then the [OTD] bit of Flags( ) is set.
If OT Dsg Time = 0, then feature is completely disabled. When Temperature( ) falls to OT Dsg Recovery,
the [OTD] bit of Flags( ) is reset.
5.6 CHARGING AND CHARGE-TERMINATION INDICATION
5.6.1
Detecting Charge Termination
For proper bq27500/1 operation, the cell charging voltage must be specified by the user. The default value
for this variable is Charging Voltage = 4200 mV.
The bq27500/1 detects charge termination when (1) during 2 consecutive periods of Current Taper
Window, the AverageCurrent( ) is < Taper Current, (2) during the same periods, the accumulated
change in capacity > 0.25 mAh /Current Taper Window, and (3) Voltage( ) > Charging Voltage – Taper
Voltage. When this occurs, the [CHG] bit of Flags( ) is cleared. Also, if the [RMFCC] bit of Operation
Configuration is set, then RemainingCapacity( ) is set equal to FullChargeCapacity( ).
5.6.2
Charge Inhibit
When PFC = 1, the bq27500/1 can indicate when battery temperature has fallen below or risen above
predefined thresholds (Charge Inhibit Temp Low and Charge Inhibit Temp High, respectively). In this
mode, the BAT_GD line is made high to indicate this condition then returned to its low state, once battery
temperature returns to the range [Charge Inhibit Temp Low + Temp Hys, Charge Inhibit Temp High –
Temp Hys].
When PFC = 0 or 2, the bq27500/1 must be queried by the system in order to determine the battery
temperature. At that time, the bq27500/1 samples the temperature. This saves battery energy when
operating from battery, as periodic temperature updates are avoided during charging mode.
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5.7 POWER MODES
The bq27500/1 has four power modes: NORMAL, SLEEP, HIBERNATE, and BAT INSERT CHECK. In
NORMAL mode, the bq27500/1 is fully powered and can execute any allowable task. In SLEEP mode, the
fuel gauge exists in a reduced-power state, periodically taking measurements and performing calculations.
In HIBERNATE mode, the fuel gauge is in its lowest power state, but can be woken up by communication
activity or certain I/O activity. Finally, the BAT INSERT CHECK mode is a powered-up, but low-power
halted state, where the bq27500/1 resides when no battery is inserted into the system.
The relationship between these modes is shown in Figure 5-2.
5.7.1
NORMAL MODE
The fuel gauge is in NORMAL mode when not in any other power mode. During this mode,
AverageCurrent( ), Voltage( ) and Temperature( ) measurements are taken, and the interface data set is
updated. Decisions to change states are also made. This mode is exited by activating a different power
mode.
Because the gauge consumes the most power in NORMAL mode, the Impedance Track™ algorithm
minimizes the time the fuel gauge remains in this mode.
5.7.2
SLEEP MODE
SLEEP mode is entered automatically if the feature is enabled (Operation Configuration [SLEEP] = 1)
and AverageCurrent( ) is below the programmable level Sleep Current. Once entry into SLEEP mode has
been qualified, but prior to entering it, the bq27500/1 performs an ADC autocalibration to minimize offset.
During SLEEP mode, the bq27500/1 periodically takes data measurements and updates its data set.
However, a majority of its time is spent in an idle condition.
The bq27500/1 exits SLEEP if any entry condition is broken, specifically when (1) AverageCurrent( ) rises
above Sleep Current, or (2) a current in excess of IWAKE through RSENSE is detected.
In the event that a battery is removed from the system while a charger is present (and powering the
gauge), Impedance Track™ updates are not necessary. Hence, the fuel gauge enters a state that checks
for battery insertion and does not continue executing the Impedance Track™ algorithm.
While in SLEEP mode, the fuel gauge can suspend serial communications as much as 4ms by holding the
SDA pin low. This delay is necessary correctly process host communication, since the fuel gauge
processor is mostly halted while in SLEEP mode.
5.7.3
BAT-INSERT-CHECK MODE
This mode is a halted-CPU state that occurs when an adapter or other power source is present to power
the bq27500/1 (and system), yet no battery has been detected. When battery insertion is detected, a
series of initialization activities begins, which includes: OCV measurement, setting the BAT_GD pin, and
selecting the appropriate battery profiles.
Some commands issued by a system processor can be processed while the bq27500/1 is halted in this
mode. The gauge wakes up to process the command, then returns to the halted state awaiting battery
insertion.
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POR
Exit From HIBERNATE
Battery Removed
Exit From HIBERNATE
Communication Activity
AND Comm address is for
bq27500/1
BAT INSERT CHECK
bq27500/1 clears Control Status
[HIBERNATE] = 0
Recommend Host also set Control
Status [HIBERNATE] = 0
Check for battery insertion
from HALT state.
No gauging
Flags [BAT_DET] = 0
Entry to NORMAL
Flags [BAT_DET] = 1
Exit From NORMAL
Flags [BAT_DET] = 0
NORMAL
HIBERNATE
Wakeup From HIBERNATE
Communication Activity
AND
Comm address is NOT for
bq27500/1
Disable all bq27500/1
subcircuits except GPIO.
Negate BAT_GD
Fuel gauging and data
updated every 1s
Exit From SLEEP
Flags [BAT_DET] = 0
Entry to SLEEP
Operation Configuration [SLEEP] = 1
AND
| AverageCurrent( )| ≤ Sleep Current
Exit From WAIT_HIBERNATE
Cell relaxed
AND
| AverageCurrent() | < Hibernate
Exit From SLEEP
| AverageCurrent( )| > Sleep Current
OR
Current is Detected above IWAKE
WAIT_HIBERNATE
Exit From WAIT _HIBERNATE
OR
Cell relaxed
AND
V CELL < Hibernate Voltage
Fuel gauging and data
updated every 20 seconds
BAT_GD unchanged
Host must set Control Status
[HIBERNATE] = 0
AND
VCELL > Hibernate Voltage
SLEEP
Fuel gauging and data
updated every 20 seconds
System Shutdown
Exit From SLEEP
(Host has set Control Status
[HIBERNATE] = 1
OR
V CELL < Hibernate Voltage
Figure 5-2. Power Mode Diagram
5.7.4
HIBERNATE MODE
HIBERNATE mode should be used when the system equipment needs to enter a low-power state, and
minimal gauge power consumption is required. This mode is ideal when a system equipment is set to its
own HIBERNATE, SHUTDOWN, or OFF modes.
Before the fuel gauge can enter the HIBERNATE mode, the system must set the [HIBERNATE] bit of the
CONTROL_STATUS register. The gauge waits to enter HIBERNATE mode until it has taken a valid OCV
measurement and the magnitude of the average cell current has fallen below Hibernate Current. The
gauge can also enter HIBERNATE mode if the cell voltage falls below Hibernate Voltage, and a valid
OCV measurement has been taken. The gauge remains in HIBERNATE mode until the system issues a
direct I2C command to the gauge or a POR occurs. I2C communication that is not directed to the gauge
does not wake the gauge.
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It is important that BAT_GD be set to disable status (no battery charging/discharging). This prevents a
charger application from inadvertently charging the battery before an OCV reading can be taken. It is the
system’s responsibility to wake the bq27500/1 after it has gone into HIBERNATE mode. After waking, the
gauge can proceed with the initialization of the battery information (OCV, profile selection, etc.)
5.8 POWER CONTROL
5.8.1
RESET FUNCTIONS
When the bq27500/1 detects software reset ([RESET] bit of Control( ) initiated), it determines the type of
reset and increments the corresponding counter. This information is accessible by issuing the command
Control( ) function with the RESET_DATA subcommand.
As shown in Figure 5-3, if a partial reset was detected, a RAM checksum is generated and compared
against the previously stored checksum. If the checksum values do not match, the RAM is reinitialized (a
Full Reset). The stored checksum is updated every time RAM is altered.
DEVICE RESET
Generate Active
RAM checksum
value
Stored
checksum
Do the Checksum
Values Match?
NO
Re-initialize all
RAM
YES
NORMAL
OPERATION
NO
Active RAM
changed ?
YES
Store
checksum
Generate New
checksum value
Figure 5-3. Partial Reset Flow Diagram
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WAKE-UP COMPARATOR
The wake up comparator is used to indicate a change in cell current while the bq27500/1 is in either
SLEEP or HIBERNATE mode. Operation Configuration uses bits [RSNS1–RSNS0] to set the sense
resistor selection. Operation Configuration also uses the [IWAKE] bit to select one of two possible
voltage threshold ranges for the given sense resistor selection. An internal interrupt is generated when the
threshold is reached in either the charge or discharge direction. Setting both [RSNS1] and [RSNS0] to 0
disables this feature.
Table 5-4. IWAKE Threshold Settings (1)
(1)
5.8.3
RSNS1
RSNS0
IWAKE
Vth(SRP–SRN)
0
0
0
Disabled
0
0
1
Disabled
0
1
0
1.0 mV or –1.0 mV
0
1
1
2.2 mV or –2.2 mV
1
0
0
2.2 mV or –2.2 mV
1
0
1
4.6 mV or –4.6 mV
1
1
0
4.6 mV or –4.6 mV
1
1
1
9.8 mV or –9.8 mV
The actual resistance value vs. the setting of the sense resistor is not important, just the actual voltage
threshold when calculating the configuration.
FLASH UPDATES
Data Flash can only be updated if Voltage( ) ≥ Flash Update OK Voltage. Flash programming current can
cause an increase in LDO dropout. The value of Flash Update OK Voltage should be selected such that
the bq27500/1 VCC voltage does not fall below its minimum of 2.4 V during Flash write operations.
5.9 AUTOCALIBRATION
The bq27500/1 provides an autocalibration feature that measures the voltage offset error across SRP and
SRN as operating conditions change. It subtracts the resulting offset error from normal sense resistor
voltage, VSR, for maximum measurement accuracy.
Autocalibration of the ADC begins on entry to SLEEP mode, except if Temperature( ) is ≤ 5°C or
Temperature( ) ≥ 45°C.
The fuel gauge also performs a single offset when (1) the condition of AverageCurrent( ) ≤ 100 mA and (2)
{voltage change since last offset calibration ≥ 256 mV} or {temperature change since last offset calibration
is greater than 8°C for ≥ 60 s}.
Capacity and current measurements continue at the last measured rate during the offset calibration when
these measurements cannot be performed. If the battery voltage drops more than 32 mV during the offset
calibration, the load current has likely increased considerably; hence, the offset calibration is aborted.
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6 APPLICATION-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
6.1 BATTERY PROFILE STORAGE AND SELECTION
6.1.1
Common Profile Aspects
When a battery pack is removed from host equipment that implements the bq27500/01, the fuel gauge
maintains some of the battery information in case the battery is re-inserted. This way, the Impedance
Track™ algorithm has a means of recovering battery-status information, thereby maintaining good
state-of-charge (SOC) estimates.
Two default battery profiles are available to store battery information. They are used to provide the
Impedance Track™ algorithm with the default information on two possible battery types expected to be
used with the end-equipment. These default profiles can be used to support batteries of different
chemistry, same chemistry but different capacities, or same chemistry but different models. Default
profiles are programmed by the end-equipment manufacturer. Note that in the case of bq27500, only one
of the default profiles can be selected, and this selection cannot be changed during end-equipment
operation.
In addition to the default profiles, the bq27500/01 maintains two abbreviated profiles. These tables hold
dynamic battery data, and keep track of the status for up to two of the most recent batteries used. In most
cases, the bq27500/01 can manage the information on two removable battery packs.
6.1.2
Activities Upon Pack Insertion
6.1.2.1 First OCV and Impedance Measurement
At power up, the BAT_GD pin is inactive, so that the host cannot obtain power from the battery (this
depends on the actual implementation). In this state, the battery is put in an open-circuit condition. Next,
the bq27500/1 measures its first open-circuit voltage (OCV) via the BAT pin. From the OCV(SOC) table,
the SOC of the inserted battery is found. Then the BAT_GD pin is made active, and the impedance of the
inserted battery is calculated from the measured voltage and the load current: Z(SOC) = [OCV(SOC) – V]
/ I. This impedance is compared with the impedance of the dynamic profiles, Packn, and the default
profiles, Defn, for the same SOC (the letter n depicts either a 0 or 1).
6.1.3
Reading Application Status
The Application Status data flash location contains cell profile status information, and can be read using
the ApplicationStatus( ) extended command (0x6a). The bit configuration of this function/location is shown
in Table 6-1.
Table 6-1. ApplicationStatus( ) Bit Definitions.
Application
Configuration
bit7
bit6
bit5
bit4
bit3
bit2
bit1
bit0
Byte
—
—
—
—
—
—
UNSUPBAT
LU_ PROF
UNSUPBAT = Flag indicating inserted battery is not supported in the current cell profiles. bq27501 only. True when set. Default is 0.
LU_PROF = Last profile used by fuel gauge. Pack0 last used when cleared. Pack1 last used when set. Default is 0.
6.2 APPLICATION-SPECIFIC FLOW AND CONTROL
6.2.1
Simple Battery (bq27500 Only)
The bq27500 supports only one type of battery profile. This profile is stored in both the Def0 and Def1
profiles. When a battery pack is inserted for the first time, the default profile is copied into the Packn
profiles. Then the Impedance Track™ algorithm begins fuel gauging, regularly updating Packn as the
battery is used.
When an existing pack is removed from the bq27500 and a different (or same) pack is inserted, cell
impedance is measured immediately after battery detection (see Section 6.1.2.1, First OCV and
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Impedance Measurement). The bq27500 chooses the profile which is closest to the measured impedance,
starting with the Packn profiles. That is, if the measured impedance matches Pack0, then the Pack0
profile is used. If the measured impedance matches Pack1, then the Pack1 profile is used. If the
measured impedance does not match the impedance stored in either Pack0 or Pack1, the battery pack is
deemed new (none of the previously used packs). The Def0/Def1 profile is copied into either the Pack0 or
Pack1 profile, overwriting the oldest Packn profile used.
6.2.2
Battery With Resistor ID (bq27501 Only)
The bq27501 can manage the information of up to two battery packs. For a given pack connected to the
fuel gauge, the identity of the battery is determined by a combination of (1) reading the pack ID resistor,
(2) measuring the impedance of the currently connected pack, and (3) remembering which pack
characteristics were most recently used by the gauge.
A battery-pack ID resistor should connect to the RID pin of the fuel gauge. Either A-Ω or B-Ω resistor
values should be used to indicate the battery type. If a battery connection is detected, then bq27501
measures the voltage developed at RID. If the voltage is Pack 0 Voltage, then it is identified as battery
pack with A resistor and the bq27501 uses the Pack0 profile. If the voltage measured is Pack 1 Voltage,
then it is identified as battery pack with B resistor and the bq27501 uses Pack1 profile.
The measurement window around each threshold is specified by Pack V% Range, which indicates the
positive or negative deviation around each level. Choosing RID values of 500 Ω and 8 kΩ for A and B,
respectively, correspond to Pack 0 Voltage and Pack 1 Voltage threshold levels of 110 mV and 1070
mV, respectively.
If the bq27501 measures a voltage other than Pack 0 Voltage or Pack 1 Voltage, then it sets
Application Configuration [UNSUPBAT] to 1, alerting the host system that the inserted battery is not
supported. The fuel gauge also writes the measured voltage into Pack 2 Voltage for this unsupported
battery. The host system can use this information to download the default profile for this battery if one
exists. The host system should unseal the gauge, then download the new battery profile into the older
Defn profile. The last-used profile is indicated by the Application Configuration [LU_PROF] bit.
Overwriting the older default profile allows the bq27501 to retain information stored regarding the most
recently used battery. After the new default profile is downloaded, the bq27501 sets Application
Configuration [EN_SENC] to 0.
6.2.2.1 Profile Selection
When a battery pack is inserted to the host for the first time, both the Packn profiles are empty. The
bq27501 copies the Def0 profile into Pack0 profile if the voltage measured on the RID pin is Pack 0
Voltage. The Impedance Track™ algorithm then begins fuel gauging, updating the Pack0 profile as the
battery is used. Similarly, it copies the Def1 profile into Pack1 profile if the voltage measured on the RID
pin is Pack 1 Voltage, and the Impedance Track™ algorithm then begins fuel gauging, updating the
Pack1 profile as the battery is used.
Assuming the bq27501 has copied the Def0 profile into Pack0 for the first pack used in the system, if the
pack is replaced with a second pack having the same resistor ID as the first, cell impedance is measured
after pack detection as explained in Section 6.1.2.1, First OCV and Impedance Measurement. This
impedance is compared with the Pack0 and Def0 profiles. If it matches the Pack0 impedance, then the
Pack0 profile is used (this situation indicates the last pack used was re-inserted). If not, a new pack is
assumed, so the bq27501 copies the Def0 profile into the empty Pack1 profile, and Pack1 is made the
active profile. This feature helps support accurate fuel gauging for two batteries with the same resistor ID.
The logic behind this profile selection process is also applied to the case where the first pack inserted
causes the bq27501 to copy the Def1 profile into Pack1.
If both the cell profiles are no longer empty (indicating two different battery packs have been used in the
system) and a battery is inserted, the bq27501 chooses the correct Packn profile to re-write. This decision
is based on the resistor ID, the impedance of the inserted battery, and the fact that the last-used battery
profile should not be overwritten.
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7 COMMUNICATIONS
7.1 I2C INTERFACE
The 27500/1 supports the standard I2C read, incremental read, quick read, one byte write, and
incremental write functions. The 7 bit device address (ADDR) is the most significant 7 bits of the hex
address and is fixed as 1010101. The 8-bit device address will therefore be 0xAA or 0xAB for write or
read, respectively.
Host generated
S
ADDR[6:0]
0 A
bq27500/1 generated
CMD [7:0]
A
DATA [7:0]
A P
S
ADDR[6:0]
(a) 1-byte write
S
ADDR[6:0]
0 A
1 A
DATA [7:0]
N P
(b) quick read
CMD [7:0]
A Sr
ADDR[6:0]
1 A
DATA [7:0]
N P
(c) 1- byte read
S
ADDR[6:0]
0 A
CMD [7:0]
A Sr
ADDR[6:0]
1 A
DATA [7:0]
A ...
DATA [7:0]
N P
(d) incremental read
S
ADDR[6:0]
0 A
CMD[7:0]
A
DATA [7:0]
A
DATA [7:0]
A
...
A P
(e) incremental write
(S = Start , Sr = Repeated Start , A = Acknowledge , N = No Acknowledge , and P = Stop).
The “quick read” returns data at the address indicated by the address pointer. The address pointer, a
register internal to the I2C communication engine, will increment whenever data is acknowledged by the
bq27500/1 or the I2C master. “Quick writes” function in the same manner and are a convenient means of
sending multiple bytes to consecutive command locations (such as two-byte commands that require two
bytes of data)
The following command sequences are not supported:
Attempt to write a read-only address (NACK after data sent by master):
Attempt to read an address above 0x6B (NACK command):
The I2C engine will release both SDA and SCL if the I2C bus is held low for t(BUSERR). If the bq27500/1 was
holding the lines, releasing them will free the master to drive the lines. If an external condition is holding
either of the lines low, the I2C engine will enter the low power sleep mode.
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8.1 SCHEMATIC
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status (1)
Package
Type
Package
Drawing
Pins Package Eco Plan (2)
Qty
BQ27500DRZR
NRND
SON
DRZ
12
3000 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
CU NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
BQ27500DRZR-V100
ACTIVE
SON
DRZ
12
3000 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
CU NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
BQ27500DRZT
NRND
SON
DRZ
12
250
Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
CU NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
BQ27500DRZT-V100
ACTIVE
SON
DRZ
12
250
Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
CU NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
BQ27501DRZR
PREVIEW
SON
DRZ
12
3000
TBD
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Lead/Ball Finish
MSL Peak Temp (3)
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(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in
a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check
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retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous material)
(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. -- The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder
temperature.
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