TI BQ2945

bq2945
Gas Gauge IC with SMBus Interface
Features
General Description
➤ Provides accurate measurement
of available charge in NiCd,
NiMH, and Li-Ion batteries
The bq2945 Gas Gauge IC With
SMBus Interface is intended for
battery-pack or in-system installation to maintain an accurate record
of available battery charge. The
bq2945 directly supports capacity
monitoring for NiCd, NiMH, and
Li-Ion battery chemistries.
➤ Supports SBS v1.0 data set and
two-wire interface
➤ Two programmable general
purpose output ports for added
flexibility
➤ Designed for battery pack integration
-
Low operating current
Complete circuit can fit on less
than ¾ square inch of PCB
space
➤ Supports SBS charge control
commands for NiCd, NiMH, and
Li-Ion
➤ Drives a five-segment LED display for remaining capacity
indication
The bq2945 uses the System Management Bus v1.0 (SMBus) protocol
and supports the Smart Battery
Data (SBData) commands. The
bq2945 also supports the SBData
charge control functions. Battery
state-of-charge, remaining capacity,
remaining time, and chemistry are
av ai la b le ov er t h e s er ia l lin k .
Battery-charge state can be directly
indicated using a five-segment LED
display to graphically depict battery
full-to-empty in 20% increments.
The bq2945 estimates battery selfdischarge based on an internal
timer and temperature sensor and
user-programmable rate information stored in external EEPROM.
The bq2945 also automatically recalibrates or “learns” battery capacity in the full course of a discharge
cycle from full to empty.
The bq2945 may operate directly
from three nickel chemistry cells.
With the REF output and an external transistor, a simple, inexpensive
regulator can be built to provide VCC
for other battery cell configurations.
An external EEPROM programs
initial values into the bq2945 and is
necessary for proper operation.
➤ 16-pin narrow SOIC
Pin Connections
Pin Names
VCC
3.0–6.5V
SR
Sense resistor input
LED1
LED segment 1/
EEPROM clock
DISP
Display control input
SB
Battery sense input
LED2
LED segment 2/
EEPROM data
CP2
Control pin 2
VCC
1
16
VOUT
LED1/ESCL
2
15
REF
LED2/ESDA
3
14
SMBC
LED3
4
13
SMBD
LED3
LED segment 3
SMBD
SMBus data input/output
LED4
5
12
CP2
LED4
LED segment 4
SMBC
SMBus clock
LED5
6
11
SB
LED5
LED segment 5
REF
Voltage reference output
CP1
7
10
DISP
CP1
Control pin 1
VOUT
EEPROM supply output
VSS
8
9
VSS
System ground
SR
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DISP
Pin Descriptions
VCC
Supply voltage input
LED1–
LED5
LED display segment outputs
DISP high disables the LED display. DISP
floating allows the LED display to be active
during charge if the rate is greater than
100mA. DISP low activates the display for
4 seconds.
Each output may drive an external LED.
ESCL
SB
Serial memory clock
Serial memory data and address
Bidirectional pin used to transfer address and data to and from the bq2945
and the external nonvolitile configuration memory.
CP1–
CP2
SMBD
SMBC
These open-drain outputs can be controlled by an SMBus command from the
host. CP2 can also act as a digital input.
Ground
SR
Sense resistor input
SMBus data
Open-drain bidirectional pin used to transfer address and data to and from the
bq2945.
Control pins 1 and 2
VSS
Secondary battery input
Monitors the pack voltage through a highimpedance resistor divider network. The
pack voltage is reported in the SBD register
function Voltage (0x09) and is monitored for
end-of-discharge voltage and charging voltage parameters.
Output used to clock the data transfer between the bq2945 and the external nonvolatile configuration memory.
ESDA
Display control input
SMBus clock
Open-drain bidirectional pin used to clock
the data transfer to and from the bq2945.
REF
Reference output for regulator
REF provides a reference output for an optional FET-based micro-regulator.
The voltage drop (VSR) across pins SR and
VSS is monitored and integrated over time
to interpret charge and discharge activity.
The SR input is connected to the sense resistor and the negative terminal of the
battery. VSR < VSS indicates discharge, and
VSR > VSS indicates charge. The effective
voltage drop, VSRO, as seen by the bq2945
is VSR + VOS. (See Table 3.)
VOUT
Supply output
Supplies power to the external EEPROM
configuration memory.
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Figure 1 shows a typical battery pack application of the
bq2945 using the LED capacity display, the serial port,
and an external EEPROM for battery pack programming information. The bq2945 must be configured and
calibrated for the battery-specific information to ensure
proper operation. Table 1 outlines the configuration information that must be programmed in the EEROM.
Functional Description
General Operation
The bq2945 determines battery capacity by monitoring
the amount of charge put into or removed from a rechargeable battery. The bq2945 measures discharge
and charge currents, estimates self-discharge, and
monitors the battery for low-battery voltage thresholds.
The charge is measured by monitoring the voltage
across a small-value series sense resistor between the
battery's negative terminal and ground. The available
battery charge is determined by monitoring this voltage
over time and correcting the measurement for the environmental and operating conditions.
An internal temperature sensor eliminates the need
for an external thermistor—reducing cost and components. An internal, temperature-compensated timebase eliminates the need for an external resonator,
further reducing cost and components. The entire circuit in Figure 1 can occupy less than 3 4 square inch of
board space.
Chart 1
R4, R5, and R11 values depend on the battery voltage.
R12 and R13 nominal values must be 10k
NiMH
Notes:
Li-Ion
See Chart 1 for resistor values and
Q1 FET selection
No. of Cells
Q1
R4
R5
R11
2
BSS138
100K
301K
604K
3
BSS138
100K
499K
806K
4
2N7002
100K
698K
604K
6
BSS138
100K
499K
499K
8
BSS138
100K
698K
806K
9
2N7002
100K
806K
499K
10
2N7002
100K
909K
604K
12
2N7002
86.5K
909K
909K
Figure 1. Battery Pack Application Diagram—LED Display
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Table 1. Configuration Memory Map
Parameter Name
Address
Description
EEPROM length
0x00
Number of EEPROM data locations
must = 0x64
EEPROM check1
0x01
EEPROM data integrity check byte
must = 0x5b
Length
Units
8 bits
NA
8 bits
NA
Remaining time alarm
0x02/0x03 Sets RemainingTimeAlarm (0x02)
16 bits
minutes
Remaining capacity alarm
0x04/0x05 Sets RemainingCapacityAlarm (0x01)
16 bits
mAh
Reserved
0x06/0x07 Reserved for future use
16 bits
NA
Initial charging current
0x08/0x09 Sets the initial charging current
16 bits
mA
Charging voltage
0x0a/0x0b Sets ChargingVoltage (0x15)
16 bits
mV
Battery status
0x0c/0x0d Initializes BatteryStatus (0x16)
16 bits
NA
Cycle count
0x0e/0x0f Initializes and stores CycleCount (0x17)
16 bits
cycles
Design capacity
0x10/0x11 Sets DesignCapacity (0x18)
16 bits
mAh
Design voltage
0x12/0x13 Sets DesignVoltage (0x19)
16 bits
mV
Specification information
0x14/0x15 Programs SpecificationInfo (0x1a)
16 bits
NA
Manufacturer date
0x16/0x17 Programs ManufactureDate (0x1b)
16 bits
NA
Serial number
0x18/0x19 Programs SerialNumber (0x1c)
16 bits
NA
Fast-charging current
0x1a/0x1b Sets ChargingCurrent (0x14)
16 bits
mA
Maintenance-charge current
0x1c/0x1d Sets the trickle current request
16 bits
mA
Reserved
0x1e/0x1f Reserved must = 0x0000
16 bits
mAh
Manufacturer name
0x20-0x2b Programs ManufacturerName (0x20)
96 bits
NA
Current integration gain
0x2c/0x2d Programs the sense resistor scale
16 bits
NA
Reserved
0x2e/0x2f Reserved for future use
16 bits
NA
Device name
0x30-0x37 Programs DeviceName (0x21)
64 bits
NA
Li-Ion taper current
0x38/0x39
16 bits
mA
Maximum overcharge limit
0x3a/0x3b Sets the maximum amount of overcharge
16 bits
NA
Sets the upper limit of the taper current for charge
termination
Reserved
0x3c
Reserved must = 0x00
8 bits
NA
Access protect
0x3d
Locks commands outside of the SBS data set
8 bits
NA
FLAGS1
0x3e
Initializes FLAGS1
8 bits
NA
FLAGS2
0x3f
Initializes FLAGS2
8 bits
NA
Device chemistry
64 bits
NA
Battery voltage offset
0x48
Voltage calibration value
8 bits
NA
Temperature offset
0x49
Temperature calibration value
8 bits
NA
0x4a
Sets the maximum charge temperature and the ∆T
step for ∆T/∆t termination
8 bits
NA
Maximum temperature and
∆T step
0x40-0x47 Programs DeviceChemistry (0x22)
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Table 1. Configuration Memory Map (Continued)
Length
Units
Charge efficiency
Parameter Name
Address
0x4b
Sets the high/low charge rate efficiencies
Description
8 bits
NA
Full-charge percentage
0x4c
Sets the percent at which the battery is considered fully charged
8 bits
NA
Digitial filter
0x4d
Sets the minimum charge/discharge threshold
8 bits
NA
Reserved
0x4e
Reserved for future use
8 bits
NA
Self-discharge rate
0x4f
Sets the battery’s self-discharge rate
8 bits
NA
Manufacturer data
0x50-0x55 Programs ManufacturerData (0x23)
48 bits
NA
Voltage gain1
0x56/0x57 Battery divider calibration value
16 bits
NA
Reserved
0x58-0x59 Reserved
16 bits
NA
Current measurement gain
0x5a/0x5b Sense resistor calibration value
16 bits
NA
End of discharge voltage1
0x5c/0x5d Sets EDV1
16 bits
NA
End of discharge voltage final
0x5e/0x5f Sets EDVF
16 bits
NA
Full-charge capacity
0x60/0x61 Initializes and stores FullChargeCapacity (0x10)
16 bits
mAh
∆t step
0x62
Sets the ∆t step for ∆T/∆t termination
8 bits
NA
Hold-off time
0x63
Sets ∆T/∆t hold-off timer
8 bits
NA
EEPROM check 2
0x64
EEPROM data integrity check byte
must = 0xb5
8 bits
NA
Reserved
0x65-0x7f Reserved for future use
5
NA
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Voltage Thresholds
Layout Considerations
In conjunction with monitoring VSR for charge/discharge
currents, the bq2945 monitors the battery potential
through the SB pin. The voltage potential is determined through a resistor-divider network per the following equation:
The bq2945 measures the voltage differential between
the SR and VSS pins. VOS (the offset voltage at the SR
pin) is greatly affected by PC board layout. For optimal
results, the PC board layout should follow the strict rule
of a single-point ground return. Sharing high-current
ground with small signal ground causes undesirable
noise on the small signal nodes. Additionally, in reference to Figure 1:
R5
MBV
=
− 1
R4
2.25
where MBV is the maximum battery voltage, R5 is connected to the positive battery terminal, and R4 is connected to the negative battery terminal. R5/R4 should be
rounded to the next higher integer. R5 and R4 should be
sized so that the voltage at the SB pin (VSB) should
never exceed 2.4V.
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The battery voltage is monitored for the end-ofdischarge voltages (EDV1 and EDVF) and for alarm
warning conditions. EDV threshold levels are used to determine when the battery has reached an “empty” state.
The bq2945 generates an alarm warning when the battery voltage exceeds the maximum charging voltage by
5% or if the voltage is below EDVF. The battery voltage
gain, the two EDV thresholds, and the charging voltage
are programmable in the EEPROM.
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The capacitors (C1 and C2) should be placed as close as
possible to the SB and VCC pins, and their paths to VSS
should be as short as possible. A high-quality ceramic
capacitor of 0.1µf is recommended for VCC.
The sense resistor capacitor (C3) should be placed as
close as possible to the SR pin.
The bq2945 should be in thermal contact with the
cells for optimum temperature measurement.
An optional zener (D9) may be necessary to ensure that
VCC is not above the maximum rating during
operation.
Gas Gauge Operation
If VSB is below either of the two EDV thresholds, the associated flag is latched and remains latched, independent of
VSB, until the next valid charge.
The operational overview diagram in Figure 2 illustrates the operation of the bq2945. The bq2945 accumulates a measure of charge and discharge currents, as
well as an estimation of self-discharge. Charge currents
are compensated for temperature and state-of-charge of
the battery. Self-discharge is temperature-compensated.
EDV monitoring may be disabled under certain conditions. If the discharge current is greater than approximately 6A, EDV monitoring is disabled and resumes after the current falls below 6A.
The main counter, RemainingCapacity (RM), represents
the available battery capacity at any given time. Battery
charging increments the RM register, whereas battery discharging and self-discharge decrement the RM register
and increment the internal Discharge Count Register
(DCR).
Reset
The bq2945 is reset when first connected to the battery
pack. On power-up, the bq2945 initializes and reads the
EEPROM configuration memory. The bq2945 can also
be reset with a command over the SMBus. The software
reset sequence is the following: (1) write MaxError
(0x0c) to 0x0000; (2) write the reset register (0x64) to
0x8009. A software reset can only be performed if the
bq2945 is in an unlocked state as defined by the value in
location 0x3d of the EEPROM (EE 0x3d) on power-up.
The Discharge Count Register is used to update the
FullChargeCapacity (FCC) register only if a complete
battery discharge from full to empty occurs without any
partial battery charges. Therefore, the bq2945 adapts
its capacity determination based on the actual conditions of discharge.
Temperature
The battery's initial full capacity is set to the value stored
in EE 0x60-0x61. Until FCC is updated, RM counts up to,
but not beyond, this threshold during subsequent charges.
The bq2945 monitors temperature sensing using an internal sensor. The temperature is used to adapt charge
and self-discharge compensations as well as to monitor
for maximum temperature and ∆T/∆t during a bq2945
controlled charge. Temperature may also be accessed
over the SMBus with command 0x08.
1.
FullChargeCapacity or learned-battery
capacity:
FCC is the last measured discharge capacity of the
battery. On initialization (application of VCC or reset),
FCC is set to the value stored in the EEPROM. During subsequent discharges, FCC is updated with the
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Charge
Current
Inputs
Discharge
Current
Self-Discharge
Timer
State-of-charge
and
Temperature
Compensation
Temperature
Compensation
Main Counters
and Capacity
Reference (FCC)
+
-
+ Remaining
Capacity
(RM)
<
Full
Charge
Capacity
(FCC)
+
Discharge
Count
Qualified Register
Transfer (DCR)
Temperature, Other Data
Chip-Controlled
Two-Wire
Available Charge Serial Interface
LED Display
Outputs
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Figure 2. Operational Overview
both discharge and self-discharge increment the
DCR. After RM = 0, only discharge increments
the DCR. The DCR resets to 0 when RM = FCC.
The DCR does not roll over but stops counting
when it reaches FFFFh.
latest measured capacity in the Discharge Count Register, representing a discharge from full to below
EDV1. A qualified discharge is necessary for a capacity transfer from the DCR to the FCC register. Once
updated, the bq2945 writes the new FCC to the EEPROM. The FCC also serves as the 100% reference
threshold used by the relative state-of-charge calculation and display.
2.
The DCR value becomes the new FCC value on the
first charge after a qualified discharge to EDV1. A
qualified discharge to EDV1 occurs if all of the following conditions exist:
DesignCapacity (DC):
The DC is the user-specified battery capacity and is
programmed from external EEPROM. The DC also
provides the 100% reference for the absolute display mode.
3.
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RemainingCapacity (RM):
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RM counts up during charge to a maximum value of
FCC and down during discharge and self-discharge to
0. RM is set to 000Ah after the EDV1 threshold has
been reached and a valid charge has been detected.
To prevent overstatement of charge during periods
of overcharge, RM stops incrementing when RM =
FCC. RM may optionally be written to a userdefined value when fully charged if the battery
pack is under bq2945 charge control. On initialization, RM is set to the value stored in EE
0x1e—0x1f.
4.
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No valid charge initiations (charges greater than
10mAh), where VSRO > +VSRD occurred during
the period between RM = FCC and EDV1 detected.
The self-discharge count is not more than
256mAh.
The temperature is ≥ 273°K (0°C) when the
EDV1 level is reached during discharge.
The valid discharge flag (VDQ) in FLAGS1 indicates whether the present discharge is valid for an
FCC update. FCC cannot be reduced by more than
256mAh during any single cycle.
Charge Counting
Charge activity is detected based on a positive voltage
on the SR input. If charge activity is detected, the
bq2945 increments RM at a rate proportional to VSRO
and, if enabled, activates an LED display. Charge actions increment the RM after compensation for charge
state and temperature.
Discharge Count Register (DCR):
The DCR counts up during discharge independent
of RM and can continue increasing after RM has
decremented to 0. Prior to RM = 0 (empty battery),
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The bq2945 determines charge activity sustained at a
continuous rate equivalent to VSRO > +VSRD. A valid
charge equates to sustained charge activity
greater than 10 mAh. Once a valid charge is detected,
charge threshold counting continues until VSRO falls below VSRD. VSRD is a programmable threshold as described in the Digital Magnitude Filter section.
seconds–320seconds). Typical settings for 1°C/min include 2°C over 120 seconds and 3°C over 180 seconds.
Longer times are required for increased slope resolution.
∆T
∆T
is set by the formula:
=
∆t
∆t
[(lower nibble of EE 0x4a)∗ 2 + 16 ] / 10
[2' s(EE 0x62) ∗ 20]
Discharge Counting
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 s 
In addition to the ∆T/∆t timer, there is a hold-off timer,
which starts when the battery is being charged at more
than 255mA and the temperature is above 25°C. Until
this timer expires, ∆T/∆t is suspended. If the temperature falls below 25°C, or if charging current falls below
255mA, the timer is reset and restarts only if these conditions are once again within range. The hold-off time is
programmed in EE 0x63.
All discharge counts where VSRO < -VSRD cause the RM
register to decrement and the DCR to increment. VSRD
is a programmable threshold as described in the Digital
Magnitude Filter section.
Self-Discharge Estimation
The bq2945 continuously decrements RM and increments DCR for self-discharge based on time and temperature. The bq2945 self-discharge estimation rate is
programmed in EE 0x4f and can be set from 0 to 25%
per day for 20–30°C. This rate doubles every 10°C
from 30°C to 70°C and halves every 10°C from 20°C to
0°C.
Charge Termination
Once the bq2945 detects a valid charge termination, the
Fully_Charged, Terminate_Charge_Alarm, and the
Over_Charged_Alarm bits are set in BatteryStatus, and
the requested charge current is set to zero. Once the terminating conditions cease, the Terminate_Charge_Alarm
and the Over_Charged_Alarm are cleared, and the requested charging current is set to the maintenance rate.
The bq2945 requests the maintenance rate until RM falls
below 95% of full-charge percentage. Once this occurs,
the Fully_Charged bit is cleared, and the requested
charge current and voltage are set to the fast-charge rate.
Charge Control
The bq2945 supports SBS charge control by broadcasting the ChargingCurrent and the ChargingVoltage to
the Smart Charger address. The bq2945 broadcasts
charging commands every 10 seconds; the broadcasts
can be disabled by writing bit 14 of BatteryMode to 1.
On reset, the initial charging current broadcast to the
charger is set to the value programmed in EE 0x080x09. The bq2945 updates the value used in the charging current broadcasts based on the battery’s state of
charge, voltage, and temperature.
Bit 4 (CC) in FLAGS2 determines whether RM is modified after a ∆T/∆t or current taper termination occurs. If
CC = 1, RM may be set from 0 to 100% of the FullChargeCapacity as defined in EE 0x4c. If RM is below the
full-charge percentage, RM is set to the full-charge percentage of FCC. If RM is above the full-charge percentage, RM is not modified.
The bq2945 internal charge control is compatible with
nickel-based and Li-Ion chemistries. The bq2945 uses
current taper detection for Li-Ion primary charge termination and ∆T/∆t for nickel based primary charge termination. The bq2945 also provides a number of safety
terminations based on battery capacity, voltage, and
temperature.
Charge Suspension
The bq2945 may temporarily suspend charge if it detects a charging fault. The charging faults include the
following conditions:
Current Taper
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For Li-Ion charge control, the ChargingVoltage must be
set to the desired pack voltage during the constant voltage charge phase. The bq2945 detects a current taper
termination when it measures the pack voltage to be
within 128mV of the requested charging voltage and
when the AverageCurrent is between the programmed
threshold in EE 0x38—0x39 and 100 mA for at least 40s.
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∆T/∆t
The ∆T/∆t used by the bq2945 is programmable in both
the temperature step (1.6°C–4.6°C) and time step (20
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Maximum Overcharge: If charging continues for
more than the programmed maximum overcharge
limit as defined in EE 0x3a—0x36 beyond RM=FCC,
the Fully_Charged bit is set, and the requested
charging current is set to the maintenance rate.
Overvoltage: An over-voltage fault exists when the
bq2945 measures a voltage more than 5% above the
ChargingVoltage.
When the bq2945 detects an
overvoltage condition, the requested charge current
is set to 0 and the Terminate_Charge_Alarm bit is
set in Battery Status. The alarm bit is cleared when
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the current drops below 256mA and the voltage is
less than 105% of ChargingVoltage.
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Q ET = 0 if T < 30°C
Q ET = 0.02 if 30 ° C ≤ T < 40 ° C
Overcurrent: An overcurrent fault exists when the
bq2945 measures a charge current more than 25%
above the ChargingCurrent. If the ChargingCurrent
is less than 1024mA, an overcurrent fault exists if the
charge current is more than 256mA above the
ChargingCurrent.
When the bq2945 detects an
overcurrent condition, the requested charge current
is set to 0 and the Terminate_Charge_Alarm bit is set
in Battery Status. The alarm bit is cleared when the
current drops below 256mA.
Q ET = 0.05 if T ≥ 40 ° C
QET is 0 over the entire temperature range for Li-Ion.
Digital Magnitude Filter
The bq2945 has a programmable digital filter to eliminate charge and discharge counting below a set
threshold, VSRD. Table 2 shows typical digital filter
settings. The proper digital filter setting can be calculated using the following equation.
Maximum Temperature: When the battery
temperature exceeds the programmed maximum
temperature, the requested charge current is set to
zero
and
the
Over_Temp_Alarm
and
the
Terminate_Charge_Alarm bits are set in Battery
Status. The alarm bits are cleared when the
temperature drops below 50°C.
DMF =
45
VSRD
Table 2. Typical Digital Filter Settings
Low Temperature: When the battery temperature
is less than 0°C, the requested charge current is set
to the maintenance rate. Once the temperature is
above 5°C, the requested charge current is set to the
fast rate.
Undervoltage: When the battery voltage is below
the EDVF threshold, the requested charge current is
set to the maintenance rate. Once the voltage is
above EDVF, the requested charge current is set to
the fast rate.
DMF
DMF Hex.
VSRD (mV)
75
4B
0.60
100
64
0.45
150
96
0.30
175
AF
0.26
200
C8
0.23
Error Summary
Count Compensations
Capacity Inaccurate
Charge activity is compensated for temperature and
state-of-charge before updating the RM and/or DCR.
Self-discharge estimation is compensated for temperature before updating RM or DCR.
The FCC is susceptible to error on initialization or if no
updates occur. On initialization, the FCC value includes
the error between the design capacity and the actual capacity. This error is present until a qualified discharge
occurs and FCC is updated (see the DCR description).
The other cause of FCC error is battery wear-out. As
the battery ages, the measured capacity must be adjusted to account for changes in actual battery capacity.
Periodic qualified discharges from full to empty will
minimize errors in FCC.
Charge Compensation
Charge efficiency is compensated for state-of-charge,
temperature, and battery chemistry. The charge efficiency is adjusted using the following equations:
1.) RM = RM * (Q EFC − Q ET )
Current-Sensing Error
where RelativeStateOfCharge < FullChargePercentage,
and Q EFC is the programmed fast-charge efficiency varying from 0.75 to 1.0.
Table 3 illustrates the current-sensing error as a function
of VSR. A digital filter eliminates charge and discharge
counts to the RM register when -VSRD < VSRO < + VSRD.
2.) RM = RM * (Q ETC − Q ET )
Display
where RelativeStateOfCharge ≥ FullChargePercentage
and Q ETC is the programmed maintenance (trickle)
charge efficiency varying from 0.75 to 1.0.
The bq2945 can directly display capacity information
using low-power LEDs. The bq2945 displays the battery
charge state in either absolute or relative mode. In relative mode, the battery charge is represented as a percentage of the FCC. Each LED segment represents 20%
of the FCC.
Q ET is used to adjust the charge efficiency as the battery
temperature increases according to the following:
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Table 3. bq2945 Current-Sensing Errors
Typical
Maximum
Units
VOS
Symbol
Offset referred to VSR
Parameter
± 75
± 150
µV
INL
Integrated non-linearity
error
±1
±4
%
Add 0.1% per °C above or below 25°C
and 1% per volt above or below 4.25V.
INR
Integrated nonrepeatability error
± 0.5
±1
%
Measurement repeatability given
similar operating conditions.
In absolute mode, each segment represents a fixed
amount of charge, 20% of the DesignCapacity. As the
battery wears out over time, it is possible for the FCC to
be below the design capacity. In this case, all of the
LEDs may not turn on in absolute mode, representing
the reduction in the actual battery capacity.
Notes
DISP = VCC.
Communicating with the bq2945
The bq2945 includes a simple two-pin (SMBC and
SMBD) bi-directional serial data interface. A host processor uses the interface to access various bq2945 registers; see Table 4. This method allows battery characteristics to be monitored easily. The open-drain SMBD and
SMBC pins on the bq2945 are pulled up by the host system, or may be connected to VSS, if the serial interface is
not used.
When DISP is tied to VCC, the LED1-5 outputs are inactive. When DISP is left floating, the display becomes active whenever the bq2945 detects a charge rate of
100mA or more. When pulled low, the segment outputs
become active immediately for a period of approximately
4 seconds. The DISP pin must be returned to float or
VCC to reactivate the display.
The interface uses a command-based protocol, where the
host processor sends the battery address and an eightbit command byte to the bq2945. The command directs
the bq2945 to either store the next data received to a
register specified by the command byte or output the
data specified by the command byte.
LED1 blinks at a 4Hz rate whenever VSB has been detected to be below EDV1 (EDV1 = 1), indicating a lowbattery condition. VSB below EDVF (EDVF = 1) disables
the display output.
bq2945 Data Protocols
Microregulator
The host system, acting in the role of a Bus master, uses
the read word and write word protocols to communicate
integer data with the bq2945. (See Figure 3.)
The bq2945 can operate directly from three nickel chemistry cells. To facilitate the power supply requirements
of the bq2945, an REF output is provided to regulate an
external low-threshold n-FET. A micropower source for
the bq2945 can be inexpensively built using a 2N7002 or
BSS138 FET and an external resistor. (See Figure 1.)
The value of R11 depends on the battery pack’s nominal
voltage.
Host-to-bq2945 Message Protocol
The Bus Host communicates with the bq2945 using one
of three protocols:
n
Read word
n
Write word
n
Read block
The particular protocol used is a function of the command. The protocols used are shown in Figure 3.
Host-to-bq2945 Messages (see Table 4)
ManufacturerAccess() (0x00)
This function is used to control CP1 and CP2. (See Table
7.)
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1
S
7
Battery Address
0001011
1
1
8
1
8
1
8
1
1
0
A
Command Code
A
Data byte low
A
Data byte high
A
P
Write Word
1
S
7
Battery Address
0001011
1
1
8
1
1
7
1
1
0
A
Command Code
A
S
Battery Address
1
A
8
1
8
1
Data byte low
A
Data byte high
A
P
System Host
Read Word
1
S
7
Battery Address
0001011
1
1
8
1
1
7
1
1
0
A
Command Code
A
S
Battery Address
1
A
bq2945
8
1
8
1
8
1
8
1
1
Byte Count =N
A
Data byte 1
A
Data byte 2
A
Data byte N
A
P
Block Read
A – ACKNOWLEDGE
A – NOT ACKNOWLEDGE
S – START
P – STOP
FG294501.eps
Figure 3. Host Communication Protocols
RemainingCapacityAlarm() (0x01)
BatteryMode() (0x03)
This function sets or returns the low-capacity alarm
value. When RM falls below the RemainingCapacityAlarm value initialized from the external EEPROM, the Remaining_Capacity_Alarm bit is set in
BatteryStatus. The system may alter this alarm during operation.
This read/write word selects the various battery operational modes. The bq2945 supports the battery capacity
information specified in mAh. This function also determines whether the bq2945 charging values are broadcasted to the Smart Battery Charger address.
Writing bit 14 to 1 disables voltage and current Master
Mode broadcasts to the Smart Battery Charger. Bit 14 is
automatically reset to 0 if SMBC and SMBD = 0 for
greater than 2 seconds (i.e. pack removal).
Input/Output: unsigned integer. This sets/returns
the value where the Remaining_Capacity_Alarm
bit is set in Battery Status.
Units: mAh
Writing bit 13 to 1 disables all Master Mode broadcasts
including alarm messages to the Smart Battery Charger
and Host. The bit remains set until overwritten. Programming bit 3 of FLAGS2 in the EEPROM (EE0x3f)
initializes this bit to a 1.
Range: 0 to 65,535mAh
RemainingTimeAlarm() (0x02)
This function sets or returns the low remaining time
alarm value. When the AverageTimeToEmpty falls below this value, the Remaining_Time_Alarm bit in BatteryStatus is set. The default value for this register is
programmed in EE 0x02-0x03. The system may alter
this alarm during operation.
Bit 7 is the condition request flag. It is set when the
bq2945 is initialized from the EEPROM and reset when
a learning cycle has been completed. It is also set to a 1
if CycleCount increases by 32 without a new learning
cycle.
AtRate() (0x04)
Input/Output: unsigned integer. This sets/returns
the value where the Remaining_Time_Alarm bit is
set in Battery Status.
This read/write word is the first half of a two-function
set used to set the AtRate value used in calculations
made by the AtRateTimeToFull and AtRateTimeToEmpty.
Units: minutes
Range: 0 to 65,535 minutes
n
11
When the AtRate value is positive, the
AtRateTimeToFull function returns the predicted
time to full-charge at the AtRate value of charge.
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Table 4. bq2945 Register Functions
Function
Code
Access
Units
Defaults1
ManufacturerAccess
0x00
read/write
-
-
Remaning_Capacity_Alarm
0x01
read/write
mAh
E2
Remaining_Time_Alarm
0x02
read/write
minutes
E2
BatteryMode
0x03
read/write
bit flag
-
AtRate
0x04
read/write
mA
-
AtRateTimeToFull
0x05
read
minutes
-
AtRateTimeToEmpty
0x06
read
minutes
-
AtRateOK
0x07
read
Boolean
-
Temperature
0x08
read
0.1°K
2930
Voltage
0x09
read
mV
E2
Current
0x0a
read
mA
0
AverageCurrent
0x0b
read
mA
0
MaxError
0x0c
read
percent
100
RelativeStateOfCharge
0x0d
read
percent
-
AbsoluteStateOfCharge
0x0e
read
percent
-
RemainingCapacity
0x0f
read
mAh
E2
FullChargeCapacity
0x10
read
mAh
E2
RunTimeToEmpty
0x11
read
minutes
-
AverageTimeToEmpty
0x12
read
minutes
-
AverageTimeToFull
0x13
read
minutes
-
ChargingCurrent
0x14
read
mA
E2
ChargingVoltage
0x15
read
mV
E2
Battery Status
0x16
read
bit flags
E2
CycleCount
0x17
read
cycle
E2
DesignCapacity
0x18
read
mAh
E2
DesignVoltage
0x19
read
mV
E2
Specification Info
0x1a
read
-
E2
ManufactureDate
0x1b
read
-
E2
SerialNumber
0x1c
read
integer
E2
0x1d - 0x1f
-
-
-
ManufacturerName
0x20
read
string
E2
DeviceName
0x21
read
string
E2
Reserved
Note:
1. Defaults after reset or power-up.
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Table 4. bq2945 Register Functions (Continued)
Code
Access
Units
Defaults1
DeviceChemistry
0x22
read
string
E2
ManufacturerData
0x23
read
string
E2
FLAG1 and FLAG2
0x2f
read
bit flags
E2
End of Discharge Voltage 1 (EDV1)
0x3e
read
-
E2
End of Discharge Voltage Final
(EDVF)
0x3f
read
-
E2
Function
Note:
1. Defaults after reset or power-up.
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When the AtRate value is negative, the
AtRateTimeToEmpty function returns the predicted
operating time at the AtRate value of discharge.
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the cell temperature in tenths of degrees Kelvin increments.
Units: 0.1°K
Input/Output: signed integer. AtRate is positive
for charge and negative for discharge.
Range: 0 to +500.0°K
Units: mA
Granularity: 0.5°K or better
Range: -32,768mA to 32,767mA
Accuracy: ± 3°K after calibration
AtRateTimeToFull() (0x05)
Voltage() (0x09)
This read-only word returns the predicted remaining
time to fully charge the battery at the AtRate value
(mA) and is valid only if read immediately after an
AtRate command.
This read-only word returns the cell-pack voltage (mV).
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the battery terminal voltage in mV.
Units: mV
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the predicted
time to full charge.
Range: 0 to 65,535mV
Units: minutes
Granularity: 0.2% of DesignVoltage
Range: 0 to 65,534min
Accuracy: ± 1% of DesignVoltage after calibration
Granularity: 2 min or better
Current() (0x0a)
Invalid Data Indication: 65,535 indicates that the
AtRate value is negative.
This read-only word returns the current through the
battery's terminals (mA).
AtRateTimeToEmpty() (0x06)
Output: signed integer. Returns the charge/discharge rate in mA, where positive is for charge
and negative is for discharge
This read-only word returns the predicted remaining operating time if the battery is discharged at the AtRate
value and is valid only if read immediately after an
AtRate command.
Units: mA
Range: 0 to 32,767mA for charge or 0 to
–32,768mA for discharge
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the predicted
time to empty.
Granularity: 0.2% of the DesignCapacity or better
Units: minutes
Accuracy: ± 1% of the DesignCapacity after calibration
Range: 0 to 65,534min
AverageCurrent() (0x0b)
Granularity: 2min or better
This read-only word returns a rolling average of the current through the battery's terminals. The AverageCurrent function returns meaningful values after the battery's first minute of operation.
Invalid Data Indication: 65,535 indicates that the
AtRate value is not negative.
AtRateOK() (0x07)
Output: signed integer. Returns the charge/discharge rate in mA, where positive is for charge
and negative is for discharge
This read-only word returns a Boolean value that indicates whether or not the EDVF flag has been set.
Boolean: Indicates if the battery can supply additional energy.
Units: mA
Units: Boolean
Range: 0 to 32,767mA for charge or 0 to
–32,768mA for discharge
Range: TRUE ≠ 0, FALSE = 0
Granularity: 0.2% of the DesignCapacity or better
Accuracy: ± 1% of the DesignCapacity after calibration
Temperature() (0x08)
This read-only word returns the cell-pack's internal
temperature.
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MaxError() (0x0c)
Granularity: 0.2% of DesignCapacity or better
Returns the expected margin of error (%) in the state of
charge calculation.
Accuracy: ±MaxError ∗ FCC after circuit and capacity calibration
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the percent uncertainty for selected information.
FullChargeCapacity() (0x10)
This read-only word returns the predicted pack capacity
when it is fully charged. FullChargeCapacity defaults
to the value programmed in the external EEPROM until
a new pack capacity is learned. The new FCC is stored
to EEPROM within 400ms of a valid charge after a
qualified discharge.
Units: %
Range: 0 to 100%
RelativeStateOfCharge() (0x0d)
This read-only word returns the predicted remaining
battery capacity expressed as a percentage of FullChargeCapacity (%). RelativeStateOfCharge is only
valid for battery capacities more than 1504mAh
and less than 10,400mAh.
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the estimated full
charge capacity in mAh.
Units: mAh
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the percent of remaining capacity.
Range: 0 to 65,535mAh
Units: %
Accuracy: ±MaxError ∗ FCC after circuit and capacity calibration
Granularity: 0.2% of DesignCapacity or better
Range: 0 to 100%
Granularity: 1%
RunTimeToEmpty() (0x11)
Accuracy: ±MaxError after circuit and capacity
calibration
This read-only word returns the predicted remaining
battery life at the present rate of discharge (minutes).
The RunTimeToEmpty value is calculated based on
Current.
AbsoluteStateOfCharge() (0x0e)
This read-only word returns the predicted remaining
battery capacity expressed as a percentage of DesignCapacity (%). Note that AbsoluteStateOfCharge can return
values greater than 100%. Absolute StateOfCharge
is only valid for battery capacities more than
1504mAh and less than 10,400mAh.
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the minutes of
operation left.
Units: minutes
Range: 0 to 65,534min
Granularity: 2min or better
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the percent of
remaining capacity.
Invalid data indication: 65,535 indicates battery is
not being discharged.
Units: %
Range: 0 to 65,535%
AverageTimeToEmpty() (0x12)
Granularity: 1%
This read-only word returns the predicted remaining
battery life at the present average discharge rate (minutes). The AverageTimeToEmpty is calculated based on
AverageCurrent.
Accuracy: ±MaxError after circuit and capacity
calibration
RemainingCapacity() (0x0f)
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the minutes of
operation left.
This read-only word returns the predicted remaining
battery capacity. The RemainingCapacity value is expressed in mAh.
Units: minutes
Range: 0 to 65,534min
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the estimated remaining capacity in mAh.
Granularity: 2min or better
Units: mAh
Invalid data indication: 65,535 indicates battery
is not being discharged.
Range: 0 to 65,535mAh
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Invalid data indication: 65,535 indicates that the
Smart Charger should operate as a voltage source
outside its maximum regulated current range.
AverageTimeToFull() (0x13)
This read-only word returns the predicted time until the
Smart Battery reaches full charge at the present average charge rate (minutes).
ChargingVoltage() (0x15)
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the remaining
time in minutes to full.
If enabled, the bq2945 sends the desired voltage in mV
to the Smart Battery Charger.
Units: minutes
Output: unsigned integer. Transmits/returns the
charger voltage output in mV.
Range: 0 to 65,534min
Units: mV
Granularity: 2min or better
Range: 0 to 65,534mV
Invalid data indication: 65,535 indicates battery
is not being charged.
Granularity: 0.2% of the DesignVoltage or better
Invalid data indication: 65,535 indicates that the
Smart Battery Charger should operate as a current source outside its maximum regulated voltage range.
ChargingCurrent() (0x14)
If enabled, the bq2945 sends the desired charging rate in
mA to the Smart Battery Charger.
Output: unsigned integer. Transmits/returns the
maximum charger output current in mA.
BatteryStatus() (0x16)
This read-only word returns the battery status word.
Units: mA
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the status register with alarm conditions bitmapped as shown in
Table 5.
Range: 0 to 65,534mA
Granularity: 0.2% of the design capacity or better
Some of the BatteryStatus flags (Remaining_Capacity_Alarm and Remaining_Time_Alarm) are calculated
based on current. See Table 8 and 9 for definitions.
Table 5. Status Register
CycleCount() (0x17)
This read-only word returns the number of charge/discharge cycles the battery has experienced. A charge/discharge cycle starts from a base value equivalent to the
battery's state-of-charge on completion of a charge cycle.
The bq2945 increments the cycle counter during the current charge cycle if the battery has been discharged 15%
below the state-of-charge at the end of the last charge cycle. This prevents false reporting of small charge/discharge
cycles. The cycle count is stored in EEPROM within
400ms of an update.
Alarm Bits
0x8000
Over_Charged_Alarm
0x4000
Terminate_Charge_Alarm
0x2000
Reserved
0x1000
Over_Temp_Alarm
0x0800
Terminate_Discharge_Alarm
0x0400
Reserved
0x0200
Remaining_Capacity_Alarm
0x0100
Remaining_Time_Alarm
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the count of
charge/discharge cycles the battery has
experienced.
Status Bits
0x0080
Initialized
Units: cycles
0x0040
Discharging
0x0020
Fully_Charged
Range: 0 to 65,535 cycles; 65,535 indicates battery
has experienced 65,535 or more cycles.
0x0010
Fully_Discharged
Granularity: 1 cycle
Error Code
0x00000x000f
DesignCapacity() (0x18)
Reserved for error codes
This read-only word returns the theoretical capacity of a
new pack. The DesignCapacity value is expressed in
mAh at the nominal discharge rate.
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Table 6. Bit Descriptions for FLAGS1 and FLAGS2
(MSB) 7
FLAGS2 DMODE
FLAGS1
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 (LSB)
CP2 DI
CHM
CC
-
OV
LTF
OC
-
VQ
-
VDQ
SEDV
EDV1
EDVF
-
Note: - = Reserved
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the battery capacity in mAh.
ManufacturerName() (0x20)
This read-only string returns a character string where the
first byte is the number of characters available. The maximum number of characters is 11. The character string contains the battery manufacturer's name. For example,
“Unitrode” identifies the battery pack manufacturer as
Unitrode.
Units: mAh
Range: 0 to 65,535mAh
DesignVoltage() (0x19)
This read-only word returns the theoretical voltage of
a new pack in mV.
Output: string or ASCII character string
DeviceName() (0x21)
Output: unsigned integer. Returns the battery's
normal terminal voltage in mV.
This read-only string returns a character string where the
first byte is the number of characters available. The maximum number of characters is 7. The 7-byte character string
contains the battery's name. For example, a DeviceName of
“bq2945” indicates that the battery is a model bq2945.
Units: mV
Range: 0 to 65,535mV
Specification Info() (0x1a)
Output: string or ASCII character string
This read-only word returns the specification revision the bq2945 supports.
DeviceChemistry() (0x22)
ManufactureDate() (0x1b)
This read-only string returns a character string where
the first byte is the number of characters available. The
maximum number of characters is 5. The 5-byte character string contains the battery's chemistry. For example,
if the DeviceChemistry function returns “NiMH,” the
battery pack contains nickel-metal hydride cells.
This read-only word returns the date the cell was manufactured in a packed integer word. The date is packed
as follows: (year - 1980) ∗ 512 + month ∗ 32 + day.
Field
Bits
Used
Day
Month
Year
Output: string or ASCII character string
Format
Allowable Value
0–4
5-bit binary
value
1–31 (corresponds to
date)
5–8
4-bit binary
value
1–12 (corresponds to
month number)
9–15
7-bit binary
value
0 * 127 (corresponds
to year biased by
1980)
ManufacturerData() (0x23)
This read-only string allows access to an up to 5-byte
manufacturer data string.
Output: block data—data whose meaning is assigned by the Smart Battery's manufacturer.
End of Discharge Voltage1 (0x3e)
This read-only word returns the first end-of-discharge
voltage programmed for the pack.
SerialNumber() (0x1c)
This read-only word returns a serial number. This
number, when combined with the ManufacturerName,
the DeviceName, and the ManufactureDate, uniquely
identifies the battery.
Output: two’s complemented unsigned integer.
Returns battery end-of-discharge voltage programmed in EEPROM in mV.
Output: unsigned integer
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Bit 4, the Charge Control flag (CC), determines whether
a bq2945-based charge termination will set RM to a
user-defined programmable full charge capacity.
End of Discharge VoltageF (0x3f)
This read-only word returns the final end-of-discharge
voltage programmed for the pack.
The CC values are:
Output: two’s complemented unsigned integer.
Returns battery final end-of-discharge voltage programmed in EEPROM in mV.
7
-
FLAGS1&2() (0x2f)
This read-only register returns an unsigned integer representing the internal status registers of the bq2945.
The MSB represents FLAGS2, and the LSB represents
FLAGS1. See Table 6 for the bit description for FLAGS1
and FLAGS2.
The Display Mode flag (DMODE), bit 7 determines
whether the bq2945 displays Relative or Absolute capacity.
5
-
FLAGS2 Bits
4
3
-
2
-
1
-
1
Selects Relative display
7
-
6
CP2DI
RM is not modified on valid bq2945
charge termination
1
RM is set to a programmable percentage of
the FCC when a valid bq2945 charge termination occurs
2
-
1
-
0
-
6
-
Selects Nickel
1
Selects Li-Ion
FLAGS2 Bits
4
3
-
2
OV
1
-
0
-
0
Voltage < 1.05 ∗ ChargingVoltage
1
Voltage ≥ 1.05 ∗ ChargingVoltage
The LTF values are:
7
2
-
1
-
0
-
6
-
5
-
FLAGS2 Bits
4
3
-
2
-
1
LTF
0
-
Where LTF is:
Where CHM is:
0
5
-
Bit 1, the Low Temperature Fault flag (LTF), is set when
temperature < 0°C and cleared when temperature >
5°C.
The CHM values are:
7
-
6
-
Where OV is:
The Chemistry flag (CHM), bit 5, selects Li-Ion or nickel
compensation factors.
FLAGS2 Bits
5
4
3
CHM
-
0
-
The OV values are:
0
-
Bit 6 reflects the high/low state of CP2.
FLAGS2 Bits
5
4
3
-
1
-
Bit 2, the Overvoltage flag (OV), is set when the bq2945
detects a pack voltage 5% greater than the programmed
charging voltage. This bit is cleared when the pack voltage falls 5% below the programmed charging voltage.
Where DMODE is:
Selects Absolute display
2
-
0
7
-
0
FLAGS2 Bits
4
3
CC
-
Bit 3 is reserved.
The DMODE values are:
6
-
5
-
Where CC is:
FLAGS2
7
DMODE
6
-
0
Temperature > 5°C
1
Temperature < 0°C
Bit 0, the Overcurrent flag (OC), is set when the average
current is 25% greater than the programmed charging
current. If the charging current is programmed less than
1024mA, overcurrent is set if the average current is
256mA greater than the programmed charging current.
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This flag is cleared when the average current falls below
256mA.
The OC values are:
7
-
6
-
5
-
FLAGS2 Bits
4
3
2
-
1
-
1
On first discharge after RM=FCC
The SEDV values are:
0
AverageCurrent is less than 1.25 ∗ ChargingCurrent or less than 256mA if charging
current is programmed less than 1024mA
1
AverageCurrent exceeds 1.25 ∗ ChargingCurrent or 256mA if the charging current is programmed less than 1024mA.
This bit is cleared if average current <
256mA.
7
-
The Valid Charge flag (VQ), bit 5, is set when VSRO ≥
|VSRD| and 10mAh of charge has accumulated. This bit
is cleared during a discharge and when VSRO ≤ |VSRD|.
2
-
1
-
Current < 6.15A
1
Current > 6.15A
6
-
5
-
V SRO ≤ |V SRD|
1
V SRO ≥ |V SRD| and 10mAh of charge has
accumulated
0
VQ = 1 and Voltage > EDV1
1
Voltage < EDV1 and SEDV = 0
1
EDV1
0
-
The EDVF values are:
Bit 4 is reserved.
7
-
The Valid Discharge flag (VDQ), bit 3, is set when a
valid discharge is occurring (discharge cycle valid for
learning new full charge capacity) and cleared if a partial charge is detected, EDV1 is asserted when T < 0°C,
or self-discharge accounts for more than 256mAh of the
discharge.
2
-
1
-
6
-
5
-
FLAGS1 Bits
4
3
2
-
1
-
0
EDVF
Where EDVF is:
The VDQ values are:
FLAGS1 Bits
4
3
VDQ
FLAGS1 Bits
4
3
2
-
The Final End-of-Discharge Voltage flag (EDVF), bit 0,
is set when Voltage < EDVF and SEDV = 0 and cleared
when VQ = 1 and Voltage > EDVF.
0
5
-
0
-
Where EDV1 is:
0
-
Where VQ is:
6
-
1
-
The EDV1 values are:
The VQ values are:
7
-
FLAGS1 Bits
4
3
2
SEDV
0
7
FLAGS1 Bits
4
3
-
5
-
The First End-of-Discharge Voltage flag (EDV1), bit 1, is
set when Voltage < EDV1 and SEDV = 0 and cleared
when VQ = 1 and Voltage > EDV1.
Bits 7 and 6 are reserved.
5
VQ
6
-
Where SEDV is:
FLAGS1
6
-
Self-discharge is greater than 256mAh,
EDV1 = 1 when T < 0°C or VQ = 1
The Stop EDV flag (SEDV), bit 2, is set when the discharge current > 6.15A and cleared when the discharge
current falls below 6.15A.
0
OC
Where OC is:
7
-
0
0
VQ = 1 and Voltage > EDVF
1
Voltage < EDVF and SEDV = 0
Error Codes and Status Bits
0
-
Error codes and status bits are listed in Table 8 and Table 9, respectively.
Where VDQ is:
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Control Pins 1 and 2 (CP1, CP2)
Programming the bq2945
CP1 and CP2 are open drain outputs that are controlled
by host command. Since they are under the control of
the host, their use can be defined by the pack designer.
Some uses for these pins are charger control, control of
current path (charge FET, discharge FET, or fuse), or
special LED function. CP1 and CP2 are controlled by the
host writing a command to the battery’s ManufacturerAccess slave function. Table 7 describes the commands that are available to control CP1 and CP2.
The bq2945 requires the proper programming of an external EEPROM for proper device operation. Each module can be calibrated for the greatest accuracy, or general “default” values can be used. An EV2200-45 programming kit (interface board, software, and cable) for
an IBM-compatible PC is available from Unitrode.
The bq2945 uses a 24LC01 or equivalent serial EEPROM (capable of read operation to 2.0V) for storing the
various initial values, calibration data, and string information. Table 1 outlines the parameters and addresses
for this information. Tables 10 and 11 detail the various
register contents and show an example program value
for an 2400mAh 4-series Li-Ion battery pack, using a
50mΩ sense resistor.
The CP2 can also act as a digital input. The logical
status can be monitored in bit 6 of the FLAGS2 register.
Table 7. ManufactureAccess Commands
CMD (0x00) =
0x0505
0x051b
0x0536
0x054e
0x0563
0x057d
Action
CP1 set to hi-Z
CP1 set low
CP2 set to hi-Z
CP2 set low
CP1 and CP2 set to hi-Z
CP1 and CP2 set low
SBD Seal
The bq2945 address space can be “locked” to enforce the
SBS specified access to each command code. To lock the
address space, the bq2945 must be initialized with EE
0x3d set to 00h.
Once this is done, only commands
0x00-0x04 may be written. Attempting to write to any
other address will cause a “no acknowledge” of the data.
Reading will only be permitted from the command codes
listed in the SBD specification plus the five locations
designated as optional manufacturing functions 1—5
(0x2f, 0x3c—0x3f).
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Table 8. Error Codes (BatteryStatus() (0x16))
Error
Code
Access
Description
OK
0x0000
read/write bq2945 processed the function code without detecting any errors.
Busy
0x0001
read/write bq2945 is unable to process the function code at this time.
ReservedCommand
0x0002
read/write
UnsupportedCommand
0x0003
read/write bq2945 does not support the requested function code.
AccessDenied
0x0004
Overflow/Underflow
0x0005
BadSize
0x0006
UnknownError
0x0007
Note:
write
bq2945 cannot read or write the data at this time—try again
later.
bq2945 detected an attempt to write to a read-only function
code.
read/write bq2945 detected a data overflow or underflow.
write
bq2945 detected an attempt to write to a function code with an
incorrect size data block.
read/write bq2945 detected an unidentifiable error.
Reading the bq2945 after an error clears the error code.
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Table 9. BatteryStatus Bits
Alarm Bits
Bit Name
Set When:
Reset When:
OVER_CHARGED_ALARM
The bq2945 detects a ∆T/∆t or current taper termination. (Note:
∆T/∆t and current taper are valid
charge terminations.)
A discharge occurs or when the
∆T/∆t or current taper termination
condition ceases during charge.
TERMINATE_CHARGE_ALARM
The bq2945 detects an over-current,
over-voltage, over-temperature,
∆T/∆t, or current taper condition
during charge.
A discharge occurs or when all conditions causing the event cease.
OVER_TEMP_ALARM
The bq2945 detects that its internal
temperature is greater than the programmed value.
Internal temperature falls below
50°C.
TERMINATE_DISCHARGE_ALARM
The bq2945 determines that it has
supplied all the charge that it can
without being damaged (Voltage <
EDVF).
Voltage > EDVF signifies that the
battery has reached a state of charge
sufficient for it to once again safely
supply power.
REMAINING_CAPACITY_ALARM
Either the value set by the RemainThe bq2945 detects that the RemainingCapacityAlarm function is lower
ingCapacity is less than that set by
than the Remaining Capacity or the
the RemainingCapacityAlarm funcRemainingCapacity is increased by
tion.
charging.
REMAINING_TIME_ALARM
The bq2945 detects that the estimated remaining time at the present
discharge rate is less than that set
by the RemainingTimeAlarm function.
Either the value set by the RemainingTimeAlarm function is lower than
the AverageTimeToEmpty or a valid
charge is detected.
Status Bits
Bit Name
Set When:
Reset When:
INITIALIZED
The bq2945 has completed a “learn”
cycle.
DISCHARGING
The bq2945 determines that it is not Battery detects that it is being
being charged.
charged.
FULLY_CHARGED
The bq2945 determines a valid
charge termination or a maximum
overcharge state.
RM discharges below 95% of the full
charge percentage.
FULLY_DISCHARGED
bq2945 determines that it has
supplied all the charge that it can
without being damaged.
RelativeStateOfCharge is greater
than or equal to 20%
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Battery detects that power-on or
user-initiated reset has occurred.
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Table 10. Example Register Contents
EEPROM
Address
Description
Low
Byte
High
Byte
EEPROM
Hex Contents
Low
Byte
High
Byte
Example
Values
Notes
EEPROM
length
0x00
64
100
Must be equal to 0x64.
EEPROM check
1
0x01
5b
91
Must be equal to 0x5b.
Remaining time
alarm
0x02
0x03
0a
00
Remaining
capacity
alarm
0x04
0x05
f0
00
240mAh
Sets the low capacity alarm level.
Reserved
0x06
0x07
00
00
0
Not currently used by the bq2945.
Initial charging current
0x08
0x09
60
09
2400mA
Sets the initial charge request.
Charging
voltage
0x0a
0x0b
d8
40
16600mV
Used to set the fast-charge voltage for the Smart
Charger.
Battery status
0x0c
0x0d
80
00
128
Cycle count
0x0e
0x0f
00
00
0
Design
capacity
0x10
0x11
60
09
2400mAh
Nominal battery pack capacity.
Design
voltage
0x12
0x13
40
38
14400mV
Nominal battery pack voltage.
Specification
information
0x14
0x15
10
00
1.0
Manufacturer
date
0x16
0x17
a1
20
Serial number
0x18
0x19
12
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Fast-charging
current
0x1a
0x1b
60
09
2400mA
Maintenance
charge
current
0x1c
0x1d
00
00
0mA
Reserved
0x1e
0x1f
00
00
0
Current integration gain1
Note:
0x2c
0x2d
40
00
10 minutes Sets the low time alarm level.
Initializes BatteryStatus.
Contains the charge cycle count and can be set to zero
for a new battery.
Default value for this register in a 1.0 part.
May 1, 1996
Packed per the ManufactureDate description.
= 8353
Contains the optional pack serial number.
Used to set the fast-charge current for the Smart
Charger.
Contains the desired maintenance current after fastcharge termination by the bq2945.
Must be programmed to 0x00.
3.2/0.05
1. Can be adjusted to calibrate the battery pack.
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Represents the following: 3.2/sense resistor in ohms.
It is used by the bq2945 to scale the measured voltage
values on the SR pin in mA and mAh. This register
also compensates for variations in the reported sense
resistor value.
bq2945
Table 10. Example Register Contents (Continued)
EEPROM
Address
EEPROM
Hex
Contents
Low
Byte
High
Byte
Reserved
0x2e
0x2f
00
00
0
Li-Ion taper
current
0x38
0x39
10
ff
240mA
Sets the upper taper limit for Li-Ion charge termination. Stored in 2’s complement.
Maximum
overcharge
limit
0x3a
0x3b
9c
ff
100mAh
Sets the maximum amount of overcharge before a
maximum overcharge charge suspend occurs.
Stored in 2’s complement.
Reserved
0x3c
00
Access protect
0x3d
00
FLAGS1
0x3e
00
FLAGS2
0x3f
b0
Battery voltage
0x48
offset1
fe
Description
Temperature
offset1
0x49
Maximum temperature and
0x4a
∆T step
Charge
efficiency
0x4b
Full-charge
percentage
Note:
0x4c
Low High
Byte Byte
8a
Example
Values
Notes
Not currently used by the bq2945.
0
Should be programmed to 0.
If the bq2945 is reset and this location is 0, the
SBD access only bq2945 locks access to any command outside of the
SBD data set. Program to 0x08 for full R/W access.
0
Initializes FLAGS1
Relative display
Li-Ion chemistry
Initializes FLAGS2.
bq2945 charge
control
-2mV
Used to adjust the battery voltage offset according to
the following:
Voltage = (VSB(mV) + VOFF) ∗ Voltage gain
13.8°C
The default value (zero adjustment) for the offset is
12.8°C or 0x80.
TOFFNEW = TOFFCURRENT +
(TEMPACTUAL - TEMPREPORTED)∗ 10
8f
Maximum
Maximum charge temperature is 74 - (mt ∗ 1.6)°C (mt
temperature =
= upper nibble). The ∆T step is (dT ∗ 2 + 16)/10°C
61.2°C
(dT = lower nibble)
∆T step = 4.6°C
ff
Maintenance
compensation =
100%
Fast compensation = 100%
Sets the fast-charge (high) and maintenance charge
(low) efficiencies. The upper nibbles sets the low efficiency and the lower nibble adjusts the high efficiency according to the equation:
Nibble = (efficiency% ∗ 256 - 196)/4
100%
This packed field is the two’s complement of the desired value in RM when the bq2945 determines a
full-charge termination. If RM is below this value,
RM is set to this value. If RM is above this value,
then RM is not adjusted.
9c
1. Can be adjusted to calibrate the battery pack.
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Table 10. Example Register Contents (Continued)
EEPROM
Address
Description
EEPROM
Hex
Contents
Low High Low High
Byte Byte Byte Byte
Example
Values
Notes
Used to set the digital magnitude filter as described in
Table 2.
Digital filter
0x4d
96
0.30mV
Reserved
0x4e
00
0
Self-discharge rate
0x4f
2d
0.25%
This packed field is the two’s complement of (52.73/x)
where x is the desired self-discharge rate per day (%)
at room temperature.
Voltage gain1
0x56 0x57
17
07
7.09
Voltage gain is packed as two units. For example,
(R4 + R5)/R4 = 7.09 would be stored as: whole number
stored in 0x57 as 7 and the decimal component stored
in 0x56 as 256 x 0.09 = 23 (= 17h).
Reserved
0x58 0x59
00
00
0
Not currently used by the bq2945.
Should be programmed to 0.
Current measure0x5a 0x5b
ment gain1
ee
02
750
The current gain measurement and current integration gain are related and defined for the bq2945 current measurement. This word equals 37.5/sense resistor value in ohms.
End of discharge
voltage1
0x5c 0x5d
20
d1
12000mV
The value programmed is the two’s complement of the
threshold voltage in mV.
End of discharge
voltage final
0x5e
0x5f
40
d4
11200mV
The value programmed is the two’s complement of the
threshold voltage in mV.
Full charge
capacity
0x60 0x61
d0
07
2000mA
This value sets the initial estimated pack capacity.
∆t step
0x62
ff
20s
The ∆t step for ∆T/∆t termination equals 20s ∗ the
two’s complement of the byte value.
Hold-off time
0x63
f0
320s hold-off
b5
181
Must be equal to 0xb5.
NA
Not currently used by the bq2945.
EEPROM check 2 0x64
Reserved
Note:
0x65
0x7f
The hold-off time is 20s ∗ the two’s complement of the
byte value.
1. Can be adjusted to calibrate the battery pack.
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Table 11. Example Register Contents (String Data)
String Description
Address
0x
X0
0x
X1
0x
X2
0x
X3
0x
X4
0x
X5
0x
X6
0x
X7
0x
X8
0x
X9-Xf
0x
xa
0x
xb
52
R
51
Q
-
-
Manufacturer name
0x200x2b
09
42
B
45
E
4e
N
43
C
48
H
4d
M
41
A
Device name
0x300x37
06
42
B
51
Q
32
2
39
9
34
4
35
5
-
Device chemistry
0x400x47
04
6c
L
69
I
4f
O
4e
N
-
Manufacturer data
0x500x55
05
42
B
51
Q
32
2
30
0
32
2
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Minimum
Maximum
Unit
VCC
Symbol
Relative to VSS
-0.3
+7.0
V
All other pins
Relative to VSS
-0.3
+7.0
V
REF
Relative to VSS
-0.3
+8.5
V
Current limited by R1 (See Figure 1.)
VSR
Relative to VSS
-0.3
+7.0
V
Minimum 100Ω series resistor should
be used to protect SR in case of a
shorted battery.
TOPR
Operating temperature
0
+70
°C
Commercial
Note:
Parameter
Notes
Permanent device damage may occur if Absolute Maximum Ratings are exceeded. Functional operation should be limited to the Recommended DC Operating Conditions detailed in this data sheet. Exposure to conditions beyond the operational limits for extended periods of time may affect device reliability.
DC Voltage Thresholds (TA = TOPR; V = 3.0 to 5.5V)
Symbol
Parameter
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Unit
-50mV
-
50mV
V
Notes
EVSB
Battery voltage error relative to SB
Note:
The accuracy of the voltage measurement may be improved by adjusting the battery voltage offset and
gain, stored in external EEPROM. For best operation, VCC should be 1.5V greater than VSB.
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See note
bq2945
Recommended DC Operating Conditions (TA = TOPR)
Symbol
VCC
VREF
RREF
ICC
Parameter
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Unit
Notes
Supply voltage
3.0
4.25
6.5
V
VCC excursion from < 2.0V to ≥
3.0V initializes the unit.
Reference at 25°C
5.7
6.0
6.3
V
IREF = 5µA
Reference at -40°C to +85°C
4.5
-
7.5
V
IREF = 5µA
Reference input impedance
2.0
5.0
-
MΩ
VREF = 3V
-
90
135
µA
VCC = 3.0V
-
120
180
µA
VCC = 4.25V
-
170
250
µA
VCC = 5.5V
Normal operation
VSB
Battery input
0
-
VCC
V
RSBmax
SB input impedance
10
-
-
MΩ
0 < VSB < VCC
IDISP
DISP input leakage
-
-
5
µA
VDISP = VSS
ILVOUT
VOUT output leakage
-0.2
-
0.2
µA
EEPROM off
VSR
Sense resistor input
-0.3
-
2.0
V
VSR < VSS = discharge;
VSR > VSS = charge
RSR
SR input impedance
10
-
-
MΩ
-200mV < VSR < VCC
VIH
0.5 ∗ VCC
-
VCC
V
ESCL, ESDA
Logic input high
1.4
-
5.5
V
SMBC, SMBD
0
-
0.3 ∗ VCC
V
ESCL, ESDA
0.6
V
SMBC, SMBD
IOL=350µA, SMBC, SMBD
VIL
Logic input low
-0.5
VOL
Data, clock output low
-
-
0.4
V
IOL
Sink current
100
-
350
µA
VOL≤0.4V, SMBC, SMBD
VOLSL
LEDX , CP1, CP2 output low,
low VCC
-
0.1
-
V
VCC = 3V, IOLS ≤ 1.75mA
LED1–LED5, CP1, CP2
VOLSH
LEDX , CP1, CP2 output low,
high VCC
-
0.4
-
V
VCC = 6.5V, IOLS ≤ 11.0mA
LED1–LED5, CP1, CP2
VOHVL
VOUT output, low VCC
VCC - 0.3
-
-
V
VCC = 3V, IVOUT = -5.25mA
VOHVH
VOUT output, high VCC
VCC - 0.6
-
-
V
IVOUT
VOUT source current
-33
-
-
mA
At VOHVH = VCC - 0.6V
IOLS
LEDX , CP1, CP2 sink current
11.0
-
mA
At VOLSH = 0.4V
Note:
All voltages relative to VSS.
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VCC = 6.5V, IVOUT = -33.0mA
bq2945
AC Specifications
Min
Max
Units
FSMB
Symbol
SMBus operating frequency
Parameter
10
100
KHz
TBUF
Bus free time between stop and
start condition
4.7
µs
THD:STA
Hold time after (repeated) start
condition
4.0
µs
TSU:STA
Repeated start condition setup time
4.7
µs
TSU:STO
Stop condition setup time
4.0
µs
THD:DAT
Data hold time
300
ns
TSU:DAT
Data setup time
250
ns
TLOW
Clock low period
4.7
µs
THIGH
Clock high period
4.0
µs
TF
Clock/Data fall time
300
ns
TR
Clock/data rise time
1000
ns
TLOW:SEXT
Cumulative clock low extend time
(slave)
25
ms
35
ms
TTIMEOUT
25
Notes
Bus Timing Data
tR
SMBC
tHIGH
tSU:STA
tHD:STA
tLOW
tHD:DAT
tSU:DAT
tSU:STO
SMBD
tF
tBUF
TD294501.eps
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16-Pin SOIC Narrow (SN)
16-Pin SN (SOIC Narrow)
D
e
Dimension
Minimum
A
0.060
A1
0.004
B
0.013
C
0.007
D
0.385
E
0.150
e
0.045
H
0.225
L
0.015
All dimensions are in inches.
B
E
H
A
C
A1
.004
L
30
Maximum
0.070
0.010
0.020
0.010
0.400
0.160
0.055
0.245
0.035
bq2945
Data Sheet Revision History
ChangeNo.
Page No.
1
All
2
6
Added VSB should not exceed 2.4V
2
11
Changed cycle count increase from 30 to 32 for condition request
2
14
Changed AtRateOK() indication from EDV1 to EDVF
2
25
Changed self discharge programming from 52.75/x to 52.73/x
Notes:
Description of Change
“Final” changes from “Preliminary” version
Change 1 = June 1998 B changes from Sept. 1997 “Preliminary.”
Change 2 = June 1999 C changes from June 1998.
Ordering Information
bq2945
Temperature Range:
blank = Commercial (0 to 70°C)
Package Option:
SN = 16-pin narrow SOIC
Device:
bq2945 Gas Gauge IC With SMBus Interface
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