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Features
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Complete evaluation system for the bq77910A 4-cell to 10-cell Li-Ion and Li-Polymer battery protector
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Populated circuit module for 10-cell parallel FET configuration for quick setup
– Pads for components for configuration of additional cell counts and series FETs
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Power connections available on terminal blocks or banana jacks
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Control and status signals available on terminal blocks
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Resistor cell simulator for quick setup with only a power supply
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PC software available for configuration
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Kit Contents
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bq77910A circuit module
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Resistor cell simulator
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Set of support documentation
EVM Part Number
bq77910AEVM-001
NOTE: Although capacity is shown as "Any," practical limits of the physical construction of the
module will typically limit the operation of the EVM to a 1P or 2P battery construction. Refer
to the physical construction section for board details.
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Required Equipment
The following equipment is required to operate the bq77910A EVM in a simple demonstration:
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DC power supply, 0-43V at 0.5A
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DC voltmeter or oscilloscope
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DC power supply, ~3V at .1A or an approximately 15k-Ω 1/4W resistor
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Test leads to connect equipment
The following equipment is required to operate the bq77910A with a more extensive demonstration:
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TI USB-TO-GPIO interface adapter
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Computer with USB port and compatible Windows 32 bit operating system
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Electronic load
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Additional power supplies
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TI bq77908-10-GUI-SW Evaluation Software (see
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bq77910A Circuit Module and Interfaces
The bq77910A circuit module contains the bq77910A IC and related circuitry to demonstrate the features
of the IC. A FET with heatsink is provided for the high current discharge path. A lower current FET is
provided for the charge path. A thermistor provides temperature sensing for the device. Other components
provide support for the IC and connections to the board.
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Circuit Module Connections
Connections are provided for the following interfaces:
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Direct cell connections
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PACK connections
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Programming interface
SLUU855 – February 2012
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Table 1. Ordering Information
Chemistry
Li-Ion
Section
Copyright © 2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated
Configuration
10 cells
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Features
Capacity
Any
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bq77910AEVM