3.5 Commands
The Commands tab is displayed on the right side of the BQStudio window. Buttons allow reading various
information about the device and certain operations. Commands and returned data are shown in the Log Panel
of the tab. The seal function is unusual in general evaluation and is not recommended during initial evaluation.
CAUTION
Sealing the device without remembering the key will reduce the function of the EVM.
3.6 Data Memory
The data memory tool is used to configure the device. The device has both volatile registers and One Time
Programmable (OTP) memory. Most evaluation can be performed without writing OTP. Configuration files may
be saved and loaded later to resume evaluation. At power up, the device is configured from the OTP. On a new
EVM, the OTP is blank. Configuration can be entered in the volatile registers using the Data Memory tool. The
Data Memory tool displays as a tab in the center pane of the BQStudio window.
memory view with a device connected. Configuration settings are grouped into different functions accessed with
buttons on the left side of the pane. The Calibration section is displayed on initial selection. Other functional
sections can be displayed by clicking on the named button.
Figure 3-5. Data Memory View
3.6.1 Entering, Saving, and Loading Configuration
Most of the configuration of the BQ769x2 is accomplished through setting values in data memory. The data
memory locations are accessed using the buttons in the Data Memory view. The
Parameter View
selection at the
top of the pane allows the choice of basic parameters which shows commonly used parameters, or all
parameters which shows more configuration parameters.Data values may be changed by selecting and entering
a value. Parameter registers which are bit fields may be changed by selecting the bit in the pop up when the
register or its value is selected. Data Memory must be written after bit changes, a button is provided under the bit
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