TI BQ6400RGZR

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Single Chip 3 or 4 Cell Li-Ion Battery Management Controller With PowerPump™ Cell
Balancing Technology
FEATURES
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• Advanced SmartSafety™
– Prevention – Optimal Cell Management
– Diagnosis – Improved Sensing of Cell
Problems
– Fail Safe – Detection of Event Precursors
• Rate-of-Change Detection of all Important Cell
Characteristics:
– Voltage – Impedance – Cell Temperature
• PowerPump™ Active Cell Balancing Results in
Longer Run Time and Cell Life
• High Resolution 18-Bit Integrating Delta-Sigma
Coulomb Counter for Precise Charge-Flow
Measurements and Gas Gauging
• Multiple Independent Δ-Σ A/Ds: One-per-cell
Voltage, Plus Separate Temperature, Current
and Safety
• Simultaneous, Synchronous Measurement of
Pack Current and Individual Cell Voltages
• Very Low Power Consumption: < 250 µA
Active, < 150 µA Standby, < 40 µA Ship, and <
1 A Under-Voltage Shutdown
• Accurate, Advanced Temperature Monitoring
of Cells and MOSFETs With up to 13 Sensors
• Fully Programmable Voltage, Current, Balance
and Temperature Protection Features
• Cell Balancing Transfers Charge Efficiently
From Cell to Cell During all Operating
Conditions
• Fail-Safe Operation of Pack Protection Circuits
and MOSFETs
• Designed for 3 to 4 Series Cell Battery Packs
• Smart Battery System 1.1 Compliant
• Integrated Support for Intel™ AMPS
• Field Upgradeable Flash Memory
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APPLICATIONS
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•
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Notebook Computer Battery Packs
Portable Medical Equipment
Portable Test Equipment
DESCRIPTION
The bq6400 Battery Management Controller is a
complete Li-Ion control, monitoring, and safety
solution designed for notebook computers and
portable equipment. It is designed specifically to
provide an enhanced, optimized solution for packs
using three or four series cells.
The bq6400 provides accurate gas gauging while
providing control, communications and safety
functions for the system. It provides simultaneous,
synchronized voltage and temperature measurements
using one A/D per-cell technology. Voltage
measurements are also simultaneous with pack
current measurements, eliminating system induced
noise from measurements. This allows the precise,
continuous, real-time calculation of cell impedance
under all operating conditions, even during widely
fluctuating loads.
PowerPump™ technology transfers charge between
cells to balance their voltage and capacity. Balancing
is programmable during all battery modes: Charge,
discharge, and rest. Highly efficient charge transfer
circuitry nearly eliminates energy loss while providing
true real-time balance between cells, resulting in
longer run-time and improved cell cycle life.
Temperature is sensed by one internal and up to 12
external sensors. This permits accurate temperature
monitoring of each cell individually as well as pack
protection MOSFETs. Internal firmware is then able to
compensate for the temperature induced effects on
cell capacity, impedance, and OCV on a cell-by-cell
basis, resulting in superior charge/discharge and
balancing control.
Support for Intel™ Adaptive Mobile Power System
(AMPS) requirements for battery and MOSFET
control is built-in. User definable inputs require no
external hardware translation logic.
The bq6400 is completely user-configurable with
parametric tables in flash memory to suit a variety of
cell chemistries, operating conditions, safety control,
and data reporting needs. It is easily configured using
the supplied Battery Wizard™ graphical user
interface. The device is fully programmed and
requires no algorithm or firmware development.
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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 data sheet.
PowerPump, SmartSafety are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
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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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
Voltage
Balance
Temp
V1
PUMP 1
XT1*
Voltage
Balance
Temp
1 Level Safety
& FET Control
FLASH
CELL 3
V2
PUMP 2
XT2*
EFCIC
8 bit
RISC
CPU
Coulomb Counter
CCBAT
CCPACK
Current A /D
Internal
Oscillator
LED Control
6
Reset
Logic
RSTN
I/O
Safety
LED1-5,
LEDEN
SMBCLK
SMBDAT
SMBus
Watchdog
Measure
FUSE
CSBAT
CSPACK
2 nd Level
Safety
Internal
Temperature
Core / CPU
PRE
CHG
DSG
EFCID
st
SRAM
Voltage
Balance
Temp
2.5V LDO-2
CELL 4
V3
PUMP 3
XT 3
2.5V LDO-1
Voltage
Balance
Temp
CELL 1
V4
PUMP 4
XT 4
CELL 2
bq6400 BLOCK DIAGRAM
ALERT
Pack Interface
* XT1 & XT2 inputs can optionally multiplex up
to five (5) additional temperature sensors each
.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS (1)
(1)
2
PRODUCT
PACKAGE
PACKAGE
DESIGNATOR
SPECIFIED
TEMPERATURE
RANGE
ORDERING
NUMBER
TRANSPORT MEDIA
QUANTITY
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QFN-48 7×7mm
RGZ
–40°C to 85°C
bq6400RGZR
Reel
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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XT4
V4
SMBDAT
SMBCLK
40
39
38
37
V3
XT3
42
41
V2
VLDO2
44
43
XT1
XT2
46
45
VSS
V1
48
47
QFN-48 PACKAGE
CHG
1
36
LED 5
DSG
2
35
LED 4
PRE
3
34
LED 3
EFCIC
4
33
LED 2
EFCID
5
32
LED 1
CCBAT
6
31
LEDEN
CCPACK
7
30
FUSE
VLDO1
8
29
XC
CSBAT
9
28
MISO/ALERT
CSPACK
10
27
MOSI
NC
11
26
SCLK
NC
12
25
RSTN
24
23
P4N
NC
21
22
P4S
P3N
19
20
P3S
SDI3
18
17
P2N
16
13
15
P1N
P2S
SDO2
*
SDI1
49
B
TA
SDO0
14
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*Tab connection located bottom
center
, see mechanical drawing
for detail
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TERMINAL FUNCTIONS
TERMINAL
NO.
(1)
NAME
I/O (1)
DESCRIPTION
1
CHG
O
Charge MOSFET control (Active high, enables current flow.)
2
DSG
O
Discharge MOSFET Control (Active high. Low opens MOSFET.)
3
PRE
O
Pre-Charge MOSFET control (Active high.)
4
EFCIC
I
External Charge FET Control, Intel™ AMPS compatible input
5
EFCID
I
External Discharge FET Control, Intel™AMPS compatible input
6
CCBAT
IA
Coulomb counter input (sense resistor), connect to battery negative
7
CCPACK
IA
Coulomb counter input (sense resistor), connect to pack negative
8
VLDO1
P
Internal LDO-1 output, bypass with capacitor
9
CSBAT
IA
Current sense input (safety), connect to battery negative
10
CSPACK
IA
Current sense input (safety), connect to pack negative
11
N/C
–
Do not connect to this pin
12
N/C
–
Do not connect to this pin
13
SDO0
O
Requires 100kΩ pull-up resistor to VLDO1
14
SDI1
I
Connect to SDO0 via a capacitor
15
P1N
O
Charge balance gate drive, cell 1 North
16
P2S
O
Charge balance gate drive, cell 2 South
17
P2N
O
Charge balance gate drive, cell 2 North
18
SDO2
O
Connect to SDI3 via capacitor
19
SDI3
I
Connect to SDO2 via capacitor
20
P3S
O
Charge balance gate drive, cell 3 South
21
P3N
O
Charge balance gate drive, cell 3 North
22
P4S
O
Charge balance gate drive, cell 4 South
23
P4N
O
Charge balance gate drive, cell 4 North
24
N/C
–
Do not connect to this pin
25
RSTN
I
Device reset, active low
I – input, IA – analog input, O – output, OA – analog output, OD – open drain output, p – power
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TERMINAL FUNCTIONS (continued)
TERMINAL
NO.
4
NAME
I/O (1)
DESCRIPTION
26
SCLK
–
Do not connect to this pin
27
MOSI
I
Do not connect to this pin
28
MISO/ALERT
O
Optional ALERT output – asserted low on alarm condition (interrupt)
29
XC
O
Aux control
30
FUSE
O
Safety fuse control output, active high
31
LEDEN
O
LED common anode drive (hi), Aux Temp(n) input enable (low)
32
LED1
IO
SOCi LED drive (active low), Aux Temp input
33
LED2
IO
SOCi LED drive (active low), Aux Temp input
34
LED3
IO
SOCi LED drive (active low), Aux Temp input
35
LED4
IO
SOCi LED drive (active low), Aux Temp input
36
LED5
IO
SOCi LED drive (active low), Aux Temp input
37
SMBCLK
IO
SMBus clock signal
38
SMBDAT
IO
SMBus data signal
39
V4
IA
Cell 4 positive input
40
XT4
IA
External temperature sensor 4 input
41
XT3
IA
External temperature sensor 3 input
42
V3
IA
Cell 3 positive input
43
VLDO2
P
Internal LDO-2 output, bypass with capacitor
44
V2
IA
Cell 2 positive input
45
XT2
IA
External temperature sensor 2 input / mux temp input 2
46
XT1
IA
External temperature sensor 1 input / mux temp input 1
47
V1
IA
Cell 1 positive input
48
VSS
IA
Cell 1 negative input
TAB
TAB
P
Connect to VSS
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1)
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
RANGE
UNITS
TA
Operating free-air temperature (ambient)
–40 to 85
°C
TSTORAGE
Storage temperature
–65 to 150
°C
V4-V3
Max cell voltage
–0.5 to 5.0
V
V3-V2
Max cell voltage
–0.5 to 5.0
V
V2-V1
Max cell voltage
–0.5 to 5.0
V
V1-VSS
Max cell voltage
–0.5 to 5.0
V
Voltage on LED1-5
With respect to VSS
0.5 to 5.0
V
V
Voltage on CCBAT, CCPACK, CSBAT, CSPACK,
XT1, XT2,SDIX, SDOX, LEDEN, FUSE
Max voltage on any I/O pin
(VSS – 0.5) to
(VLDO1 + 0.5)
Voltage on XT3, XT4
Maximum voltage range
(V2 – 0.5) to
(VLDO2 + 0.5)
V
EFCIC, EFCID
With respect to VSS
–0.5 to 5.5
V
Voltage on SMBCLK, SMBDAT, ALERT
With respect to VSS
–0.5 to 6.0V
V
Voltage on PRE, CHG, DSG
With respect to VSS
–0.5 to (VLDO1 + 0.5)
V
Current through PRE, CHG, DSG, LEDEN, LED1-5 Maximum current source/sink
20
mA
VLDO1 maximum current
Maximum current draw from VLDO
20
mA
ESD tolerance
JEDEC, JESD22-A114 Human Body Model,
R=1500 Ω, C=100 pF
2
kV
Lead Temperature Soldering
Total time < 3 seconds
< 300
°C
(1)
Stresses or conditions in excess of those listed may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to these conditions for prolonged
periods may adversely affect device reliability. These ratings are provided for reference only, and not meant to imply functional operation
at these maxima or other circumstances beyond those indicated under recommended operating conditions.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TA = –40°C to 85°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
DC CHARACTERISTICS
VCELL (1)
Operating range
Cells balanced
IDD
Operating mode current
Measure / report state
250
µA
ISTBY
Standby mode current
SMBCLK = SMBDAT = L
150
µA
ISHIP
Ship mode current
40
µA
IECUV
(2)
Extreme cell under voltage
shutdown current
VOL
VOH
VIL
2.3
All cells < 2.7 V and any cell
< ECUV setpoint
1.0
IOL < 4.0 mA
(3)
General I/O pins
4.5
IOH < –4.0 mA
0
µA
0.5
VLDO1–0.10
VLDO1× 0.25
VIH
V
V
VLDO1× 0.75
VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT CHARACTERISTICS
Measurement range
2.500
4.500
V
Resolution
<1
mV
Accuracy
±3
mV
CURRENT SENSE CHARACTERISTICS
Measurement range (4)
–0.100
Input Offset
Resolution
Accuracy (5)
COULOMB COUNTER CHARACTERISTICS (6)
Resolution
Default range
10
µV
±10 µV ±0.1%
of reading
µV
2.8 (8)
nVh
0.008%
±30 (9)
Snap-to-Zero (deadband)
6
V
µV
(7)
Integral non-linearity
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
0.100
±50
µV
Device remains operational to 1.85 V with reduced accuracy and performance.
All cells at 2.3V at 25°C.
Does not apply to SMBus pins
Default range. Corresponds to ±10A using a 10mΩ sense resistor. Other gains and ranges available (8 options).
After calibration. Accuracy is dependent on system calibration and temperature coefficient of sense resistor.
Shares common inputs with Current Sense section.
After calibration. Accuracy is dependent on system calibration and temperature coefficient of sense resistor.
Corresponds to 0.0003mAh using 10mΩ sense resistor.
Corresponds to 3mA using 10mΩ sense resistor.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Continued)
TA = –40°C to 85°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
0.650
V
CURRENT SENSE (SAFETY) CHARACTERISTICS (1)
Measurement Range – Gain 1
–0.650
Resolution (short circuit detection)
20
Resolution (over-current detection, charge and discharge)
2.5
Measurement Range – Gain 2
–0.325
Resolution (Short circuit detection)
Resolution (over-current detection, charge and discharge)
mV
mV
0.325
V
10
mV
1.25
mV
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS
Measurement Range
–30
Resolution
Accuracy (after calibration)
TA = –30°C to 85°C
85
°C
0.1
°C
1
°C
EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR(s) TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (2)
Measurement Range (3)
–40
Resolution
Accuracy (4)
90
0.2
TA = 25°C
±1
TA = 0°C to 85°C
±2
°C
°C
°C
SMBus CHARACTERISTICS (5)
VIL
Input low voltage
VIH
Input high voltage
VOL (6)
Output low voltage
CI
Capacitance each I/O pin
FSCL
SCLK nominal clock frequency
RPU (7)
Pull-up resistors for SCLK, SDATA
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
350 µA sink current
0
0.8
V
2.1
5.5
V
0
0.4
V
10
pF
TA = 25°C
100
kHz
VBUS 5V nominal
13.3
15.3
VBUS 3V nominal
2.4
6.8
kΩ
Post calibration: Dependent on calibration and temperature coefficient of sense resistor. Uncertainty 1.5 LSB.
Typical for dual diode (MMBD4148 or equivalent) external sensor using recommended circuit.
Range of diode sensors may exceed operational limits of IC and battery cells.
Typical behavior after calibration, final result dependent on specific component characteristics.
SMBus timing and signals meet the SMBus 2.0 specification requirements under normal operating conditions. All signals are measured
with respect to PACK-Negative.
Parameter not tested in production.
Pull-ups are typically implemented external to battery pack, and are selected to meet SMBus requirements.
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RPRE
CHEMICAL FUSE
PRE
C HG
DS G
+ PACK +
FUSE
SDO2
SDI3
External
Independent
Safety
CELL 1
LED1
V4
LED2
Cell Balancing Circuits
CELL 4
CELL 3
CELL 2
LED3
V3
LED4
Battery
Management
Controller
VLDO 2
V2
LED5
LEDEN
SOCi
EFCIC
CNT1
SDI 1
EFCID
CNT2
CRFI
MOSI
SDO 0
One of 12 external
sensors shown
MISO/ALERT
VLDO1
SMBCLK
Typical four cell configuration shown .
Some components omitted for clarity .
CSPACK
CCBAT
CSBAT
VS S
TAB
RSTN
CCPACK
SMBDAT
SMBCLK
SMBDAT
SMBus
XT 1-4
ESD Protection
Temperature
Sensor
(typical)
AMPS
V1
CELL 1
- PACK -
RSENSE
Figure 1. bq6400 Simplified Example Circuit Diagram
FEATURE SET
Primary (1st Level) Safety Features
The bq6400 implements a breadth of system protection features which are easily configured by the customer.
First Level protections work by controlling the MOSFET switches. These include:
• Battery cell over/under voltage protection
• Battery pack over/under voltage protection
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Charge and discharge over-current protection
Short circuit protection
Intel™ AMPS compatible external MOSFET control inputs
One internal temperature sensor
External MOSFET Control Inputs (EFCIx) with programmable polarity
Up to twelve (12) external temperature inputs for accurate cell and MOSFET monitoring
Watchdog timer protection
Unconnected FUSE drive output
Brownout detection and protection against extreme pack under voltage
Secondary (2nd Level) Safety Features
The bq6400 can detect more serious system faults and activate the FUSE pin, which can be used to open an
in-line chemical fuse to permanently disable the pack. Secondary optional features include:
• Fully independent of First Level protections
• SmartSafety™ algorithms for early detection of potential faults
– Temperature abnormalities (variances, rate of change, etc.)
– Disconnected cell voltage inputs
– Cell imbalance exceeds safety limit
– Impedance rise due to cell or weld strap fault
• MOSFET failure or loss of MOSFET control
• Safety over-voltage, pack and cell
• Safety over-temperature, limits for both charge and discharge
• Safety over-current, charge and discharge
• Failed current measurement, voltage measurement, or temperature measurement
Charge Control Features
• Meets SMBus 2.0 and Smart Battery System (SBS) Specification 1.1 requirements
• Active cell balancing using patented PowerPump™ technology which eliminates unrecoverable capacity loss
due to normal cell imbalance
• Balancing-current tracked to detect cell problems
• Simultaneous, synchronous measurement of all cell voltages in a pack
• Simultaneous, synchronous measurement of pack current with cell voltages
• Reports target charging current and/or voltage to an SBS Smart Charger
• Reports the chemical State-of-Charge for each cell and pack
• Supports precharging and zero-volt charging with separate FET control
• Programmable, chemistry-specific parameters
• Fault reporting
Fuel Gauging
• The bq6400 accurately reports battery cell and pack state-of-charge (SOC), with greater than 1% precision.
No full charge/discharge cycle is required for accurate reporting.
• State-Of-Charge is reported via SMBus and available via LED display. Data available in Amp-hours and
Watt-hours.
• 18-bit Integrating Delta-Sigma A/D Coulomb Counter, with programmable snap-to-zero value.
LED Display
• The bq6400 drives a three to five segment LED display in response to a push-button (LEDEN) input signal.
Each LED pin can sink up to 10 mA.
Lifetime Data Logging (readable via SMBus)
• Recording of faults, events, anomalies, min and max values
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•
•
•
Maximum/minimum cell temperature
Maximum/minimum pack voltage
Maximum/minimum cell voltages
Maximum discharge power
Forensic Data Logging (Readable via SMBus)
• Last known full capacity of the battery
• Capacity (or SOC) at the time of failure
• Cycle count and/or cumulative number of Ah delivered by the battery
• Battery pack status; being charged, discharged or at rest
• Balancing effort required by each bank of cells to maintain balance
• Cell bank impedance information
• Last ten (10) previous failures causing primary (first level) safety action
• Degree days histogram (time that the battery has spent in a temperature range)
• Voltage Hours – Time for each cell measurement spent above/below safety limits
• Forensic data up-loadable to Host CPU via SMBus (see below)
• Forensic data recording of anomalies and events
Power Modes
• Normal Mode: The bq6400 performs measurements and calculations, makes decisions, and updates internal
data at approximately once per second. All safety circuitry is fully functional in this mode.
• Standby Mode: The bq6400 performs as in normal mode, but at a reduced measurement rate to lower power
consumption at times when the host computer is inactive or the pack is removed from the system. All safety
circuitry remains fully functional in this mode.
• Ship Mode: The bq6400 disables (opens) all the protection MOSFETs, and continues to monitor temperature
and voltage, but at a reduced measurement rate to dramatically lower power consumption. Environmental
data is saved in flash as a part of the historical record. Safety circuitry is disabled in this mode. The device
does not enter this power state as a part of normal operation – it is intended for use after factory
programming and test. Entry occurs only after a unique SMBus command is issued and then only when the
SMBus lines are set to logic low. Exit occurs when the SMBus lines return to an active state.
• Extreme Cell Under-Voltage (ECUV) Shutdown Mode: In this mode, the bq6400 draws minimal current and
the Charge and Discharge protection MOSFETs are disabled (opened). The Pre-Charge MOSFET remains
enabled when a charge voltage is present. Safety circuitry is disabled in this mode. The device does not enter
this mode as a part of normal operation: It enters this state during extreme cell under-voltage conditions
(ECUV). The ECUV threshold is fully programmable below 2.7V.
STATE
CURRENT DRAW
(TYP)
OVER-CURRENT
ENTRY CONDITION
EXIT CONDITION
Active
< 250 µA
Fully active
Normal operation as determined
by firmware
Firmware directed to operating
modes below
Standby
< 150 µA
Fully active
No load current flowing for
predetermined time
Load activity
Ship
< 40 µA
Not active
Protected SMBus command and
SMBus then off (low)
Either SMBus line high
Extreme Cell
Under-Voltage
< 1 µA
Not active (Pre-Charge
enabled)
Enabled when Vcell < ECUV
Vcell charge above ECUV
recovery threshold (2.7V/cell
typical)
OPERATION
The bq6400 Battery Management Controller serves as the master controller for a Li-Ion battery system consisting
of three or four cells in series. Any number may be connected in parallel; other system or safety issues will limit
this to a more practical number. The bq6400 provides extraordinarily precise State-of-Charge gas gauging, and
first and second level pack safety functions. Voltage and current measurements are performed synchronously
and simultaneously for all cells in the pack allowing a level of precision not previously possible in battery
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management. Temperature is measured by one internal sensor and up to 12 additional multiplexed external
temperature sensors, for a total of up to 13 independent measurement points in the pack. Coulomb counting is
captured continuously by a dedicated 18-bit integrating Delta-Sigma A/D converter. The bq6400 is also
responsible for pack data calculations, black-box forensic data storage and communicating parameters via
SMBus to a host processor as the core of a Smart Battery System (SBS).
Safety
Unique in the battery management controller market, the bq6400 simultaneously measures voltage and current
using independent and highly accurate Delta-Sigma A/D converters. This technique removes virtually all systemic
noise from measurements, which are made during all modes of battery operation – charge, discharge, and rest.
Battery impedance and self-discharge characteristics are thus measured with an unprecedented level of
accuracy in real-time. The device applies this precise information to SmartSafety™ algorithms to detect certain
anomalies and conditions which may be indicative of internal cell faults, before they become serious problems.
The bq6400 uses its enhanced measurement system to detect pack faults including cell under and over-voltage,
cell under and over-temperature, pack over-voltage, and pack over-current, over-charge, and short circuit
conditions. First level safety algorithms will first attempt to open the MOSFET safety switches. If this fails, 2nd
level safety algorithms will open the in-line chemical fuse and provide permanent, hard protection for the pack
and user. External MOSFET control inputs with programmable polarity can also be used to operate the protection
MOSFETs under control of user supplied circuitry. The bq6400 continuously monitors these inputs. If the
MOSFETs fail to open when commanded, the 2nd level safety algorithms will also activate the fuse. All 1st and 2nd
level safety algorithms have programmable time delays to prevent false triggering on noise events.
Cell Balancing
Patented PowerPump™ cell balancing drastically increases the useful life of battery packs by eliminating the
cycle life fade of multi-cell packs due to cell imbalance. PowerPump™ efficiently transfers charge from cell to
cell, rather than simply bleeding off charging energy as heat the way competitor’s circuits using resistive-bleed
balancing do. Balancing is configurable and may be performed during any combination of battery operational
modes – charge, discharge, and rest. Compared to resistive bleed balancing, virtually no energy is lost as heat.
The actual balance current is externally scalable and can range from 10mA to 1A depending on component
selection and application or cell requirements.
A variety of techniques, such as voltage or State-Of-Charge balancing, are easily implemented by the bq6400.
By tracking the balancing required by individual cells, overall battery safety is enhanced – often allowing early
detection of soft shorts or other cell failures. Balancing is achieved between all cells within the pack as
dynamically determined by the bq6400.
Outputs
Charge Control
The open drain outputs CHG and PRE are used to drive MOSFET transistors controlling cell stack charging.
Charge or Pre-charge mode is selected based on the current cell voltage compared to the user-definable cell
pre-charge under-voltage thresholds. When below the limit, or when below the charge temperature minimum, the
PRE signal is active and CHG signal is inactive. This turns on the Pre-Charge MOSFET and is used to charge a
depleted pack through a current-limiting series resistor. When all cell voltages are above the limit and the
temperature is above the charge temperature minimum, then the CHG output also becomes active and enables
the Charge MOSFET to turn on and provide a high current path between the charger and battery cells.
The CHG and PRE MOSFET control outputs are both disabled (low) when a cell reaches any safety cutoff limit
or temperature threshold. During active charging modes (and above cell voltage thresholds), the Discharge
MOSFET is also enabled to avoid excessive heating of the body diode. Similarly, the CHG MOSFET is active
during discharge provided current flow is in the correct direction and no safety violations are present.
The CHG and PRE outputs are intended to drive buffer transistors acting as inverting level shifters.
Discharge Control
The DSG output operates similarly to control cell stack discharging. It is enabled (high) by default. If either a cell
voltage falls below the lower threshold, or excessive current or other safety related fault is sensed, the DSG
output is disabled (low) to prevent damage to the cell or pack.
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All facets of safely charging and discharging the cell stack are controlled by user-definable parameters which
provide precise control over MOSFET states. Both pack and cell over and under-voltage limits are provided as
well as programmable hysteresis to prevent oscillation. Temperature and current thresholds are also provided,
each with independent timers to prevent nuisance activations.
LEDEN
This pin is multi-purpose: It can provide output current to the LED display array; it can be used as an output to
enable multiplexing of eleven external temperature sensors; or it can be a State-of-Charge indicator (SOCi)
push-button input. (This pin can also be configured as a general purpose I/O pin.)
LED SOCi Outputs
LED1-5 are current sinking outputs designed to drive low-current LEDs. The LEDs can be activated by the
LEDEN pin via a pushbutton switch. They can be configured (using SBS parameters) to operate in bar or dot
mode and to use 3-5 LEDs to represent State-Of-Charge information.
Inputs
Current Measurement
Current is monitored by four (4) separate A/D converters. All utilize the same very low value sense resistor,
typically either 5 or 10 milliohms in series with the pack negative connection. CCBAT and CCPACK connections
to the sense resistor utilize an R/C filter for noise reduction. (CSBAT and CSPACK are direct connections used
for secondary safety.)
A 14-bit Delta-Sigma A/D converter is used to accurately measure current flow in both directions. The
measurements are taken simultaneously and synchronously with the cell voltage measurements. This value is
used for internal calculations, and SMBus reporting.
Coulomb Counting
A dedicated Coulomb counter is used to measure charge flow with 18 bit precision in both directions by a
calibrated, integrating Delta-Sigma A/D converter. This allows the bq6400 to keep very accurate State-Of-Charge
(SOC) information and battery statistics. A small deadband is applied to further reduce noise effects. The
Coulomb counter is unique in that it continues to accumulate (integrate) current flow in either direction even as
the rest of the internal microcontroller is placed in a very low power state, further lowering power consumption
without compromising system accuracy.
Safety Current
Two additional A/D converters are used to directly monitor for over current or short-circuit current conditions,
independently of the internal microcontroller. This provides a direct and rapid response to insure pack integrity
and safe operation.
Voltage Measurement
Voltage measurement is performed by four independent Delta-Sigma A/D converters which operate
simultaneously and are triggered synchronously so that all four voltages are read at precisely the same moment.
Voltage is converted with better than 1mV of resolution providing superior accuracy. One A/D per-cell technology
means that voltage is also measured simultaneously with current, permitting accurate, real-time cell impedance
calculation during all operating conditions. This technique also provides greatly enhanced noise immunity and
filtering of the input voltages without signal loss.
Temperature Measurement
Temperature measurement is performed by up to twelve (12) external low cost sensor diodes, and one internal
silicon sensor. Each external sensor consists of a low cost silicon diode and capacitor combination. These may
be used to monitor individual cell conditions, sense resistor or MOSFET temperatures, or other sources
determined by the user. The bq6400 can report all of these temperatures individually, and as an average.
XT1-2 can be used as dedicated inputs, or they can be used as multiplexed inputs providing ten (10) external
temperature sensors to the pack designer. In this configuration, the cathodes of five (5) of the sensors are
connected to the cathodes of the LED1-5 connections. The anodes are connected together and then to XT1. The
bq6400 internally multiplexes the LEDEN, LED and XT1 pins to read the temperature sensors using this scheme.
Similarly, another five (5) sensors can be connected together and read via the XT2 input.
XT3-4 are dedicated inputs directly connected to the external temperature sensors, providing the eleventh and
twelfth external inputs.
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EFCIx
The External FET Control Inputs are for user control of MOSFETs based on external circuitry and conditions. The
polarity of the input signal is user programmable. Two modes of operation are possible: The first mode is used to
implement additional hardware safety inputs, and is used to force the MOSFETs to an OFF state. The inputs
control the MOSFETs directly through hardware, no firmware is used. The second mode of operation is used to
implement the Intel™ AMPS interface signals CNT1 and CNT2 without additional circuitry.
COMMUNICATIONS
SMBus
The bq6400 uses the industry standard Smart Battery System’s two-wire System Management Bus (SMBus)
communications protocol for all external communication. SMBus version 2.0 is supported by the bq6400, and
includes clock stretching, bus fault timeout detection, and optional Packet Error Checking (PEC). For additional
information, see the www.smbus.org or www.sbs-forum.org websites.
Smart Battery Data (SBData)
The data content and formatting of the bq6400 information conforms to the Smart Battery System’s (SBS) Smart
Battery Data specification, version 1.1. The reader is directed to the SBS/SMBus site at www.sbs-forum.com for
further information regarding these specifications.
This SBS Data (SBData) specification defines read/write commands for accessing data commonly required in
laptop computer applications. The commands are generic enough to be useful in most applications.
The bq6400 provides a wealth of control and battery information beyond the SBData standard. For the additional
data, new command codes have been defined. In addition, new battery data features, such as State-of-Health,
use newly defined extended SBData command codes are used.
SBS Standard Data Parameter List (abridged)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Parameters 0x00 – 0x3F are compatible with the SBDATA specification.
Parameters 0x40 – 0x7F are reserved for compatibility with other manufacturer’s assignments
Parameters 0x80 – 0xFF are specific for internal use.
By default, the bq6400 initially responds to the SBData slave address <0001 011R/W> (0x16, 0x17).
COMMAND
DATA TYPE
DESCRIPTION
00
R/W Word (unsigned)
Manufacturer Access
01
R/W Word (unsigned)
Remaining Capacity Alarm Level
02
R/W Word (unsigned)
Remaining Time Alarm Level
03
R/W Word (unsigned)
Battery Mode
04
R/W Word (unsigned)
At Rate value used in AtRate calculations
05
Read Word (unsigned)
At Rate Time to Full
06
Read Word (unsigned)
At Rate Time to Empty
07
Read Word (Boolean)
At Rate OK
08
Read Word (unsigned)
Pack Temperature (maximum of all individual cells)
09
Read Word (unsigned)
Pack Voltage (sum of individual cell readings)
0A
Read Word (unsigned)
Pack Current
0B
Read Word (unsigned)
Average Pack Current
0C
Read Word (unsigned)
Max Error
0D
Read Word (unsigned)
Relative State of Charge
0E
Read Word (unsigned)
Absolute State of Charge
0F
Read Word (unsigned)
Remaining Pack Capacity
10
Read Word (unsigned)
Full Charge Capacity
11
Read Word (unsigned)
Run Time to Empty
12
Read Word (unsigned)
Average Time to Empty
13
Read Word (unsigned)
Average Time to Full
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COMMAND
DESCRIPTION
14
Read Word (unsigned)
Charging Current
15
Read Word (unsigned)
Charging Voltage
16
Read Word (unsigned)
Battery Status
17
Read Word (unsigned)
Cycle Count
18
Read Word (unsigned)
Design Capacity
19
Read Word (unsigned)
Design Voltage
1A
Read Word (unsigned)
Specification Information
1B
Read Word (unsigned)
Manufacture Date
1C
Read Word (unsigned)
Serial Number
1D-1F
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DATA TYPE
Reserved
20
Read Block (String)
Pack Manufacturer Name (31 characters maximum)
21
Read Block (String)
Pack Device Name (31 characters maximum)
22
Read Block (String)
Pack Chemistry
23
Read Block (String)
Manufacturer Data
24-2E
Reserved
2F
R/W Block
30-3B
Reserved
Optional Manufacturer Function 5
3C
R/W Word (unsigned)
Optional Manufacturer Function 4 (Vcell 4)
3D
R/W Word (unsigned)
Optional Manufacturer Function 3 (Vcell 3)
3E
R/W Word (unsigned)
Optional Manufacturer Function 2 (Vcell 2)
3F
R/W Word (unsigned)
Optional Manufacturer Function 1 (Vcell 1)
40-45
<unused>
46-47
Reserved
48-4F
<unused>
50-55
Reserved
56-57
<unused>
58-5A
Reserved
5B-5F
<unused>
60-62
Reserved
63-6F
<unused>
70
Reserved
71-FF
<unused>
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PACKAGE OPTION ADDENDUM
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status (1)
Package
Type
Package
Drawing
Pins Package Eco Plan (2)
Qty
BQ6400RGZR
ACTIVE
QFN
RGZ
48
2500
TBD
Call TI
Call TI
BQ6400RGZT
ACTIVE
QFN
RGZ
48
250
TBD
Call TI
Call TI
Lead/Ball Finish
MSL Peak Temp (3)
(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
http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements
for all 6 substances, including the requirement that lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered
at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and
package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS
compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame
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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