User's Guide
SLUUA08A – March 2013 – Revised April 2013
bq2425xEVM-150, Single-Cell Li-Ion Switch-Mode Charger
This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the bq24250EVM-150,
bq24251EVM-150, and bq24257EVM-150 evaluation modules (EVM). These EVMs enable test and
evaluation TI's bq24250, bq24251, and bq24257 devices. The bq2425x series are highly integrated,
single-cell, Li-Ion battery chargers targeted for space-limited, portable applications with high-capacity
batteries. This user's guide includes EVM specifications, the schematic diagram, test procedures, test
results, a bill of materials, and board layout.
Contents
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Introduction
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EVM Considerations
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Recommended Operating Condition
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Equipment and EVM Setup
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4.1
Schematic
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4.2
I/O Description
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4.3
Test Points
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4.4
Pin Descriptions
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4.5
Control and Key Parameters Setting
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Test Procedure
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5.1
Definition
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5.2
Recommended Test Equipment
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5.3
Software
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5.4
Recommended Test Equipment Set Up
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5.5
Recommended Test Procedure
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Test Results
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6.1
Output Regulation Ripple
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6.2
Efficiency Data
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6.3
Thermal Performance
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Layout and Bill of Materials
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7.1
Printed-Circuit Board Layout Guideline
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7.2
Layout
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7.3
Bill of Materials (BOM)
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List of Figures
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bq2425xEVM-150 Schematic
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Original Test Setup
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Battery Emulator
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Connector Kit
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Main Window of the bq2425xSW Evaluation Software
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Output Regulation Ripple at ICHG = 1000 mA
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Output Regulation Ripple at ICHG = 120 mA
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Efficiency Versus Output Current While in Battery Voltage Regulation (4.2V)”
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Thermal Image
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bq2425xEVM-150 Top Assembly
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bq2425xEVM-150 Top Silkscreen
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SLUUA08A – March 2013 – Revised April 2013
bq2425xEVM-150, Single-Cell Li-Ion Switch-Mode Charger
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