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SLUUBF9 – March 2016
Copyright © 2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated
bq4050EVM-561 Evaluation Module
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User's Guide
SLUUBF9 – March 2016
bq4050EVM-561 Evaluation Module
This evaluation module (EVM) is a complete evaluation system for the bq4050. This EVM includes one
bq4050 circuit module and an external current-sense resistor. A separate orderable EV2300 or EV2400
PC interface board for gas gauge along with a PC USB cable, and Microsoft
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Windows
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based PC
software is needed when using this EVM. The circuit module includes one bq4050 integrated circuit and
all other onboard components necessary to monitor and predict capacity for a system-side or removable
battery pack fuel gauge solution. With the EV2300 or EV2400 users can:
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Read the bq4050 data registers
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Program the chipset for different configurations
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Log cycling data for further evaluation
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Evaluate the overall functionality under different charge and discharge conditions
Contents
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Features
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1.1
Kit Contents
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1.2
Ordering Information
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1.3
bq4050 Circuits Module Performance Specification Summary
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bq4050EVM Quick Start Guide
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2.1
Items Needed for EVM Setup and Evaluation
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2.2
System Requirements
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2.3
Software Installation
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2.4
Troubleshooting Unexpected Dialog Boxes
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2.5
EVM Connections
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2.6
PC Interface Connection
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Operation
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3.1
Starting the Program
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3.2
Setting Programmable bq4050 Options
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3.3
Calibration
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3.4
Setting the CEDV Parameters
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3.5
Firmware Screen
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3.6
Advanced Comm SMB Screen
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Circuit Module Physical Layout, Bill of Materials and Schematic
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4.1
Board Layout
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4.2
Bill of Materials
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4.3
Schematic
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Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
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List of Figures
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bq4050 Circuit Module Connection to Pack and System Load or Charger
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Cell Connection Configuration
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Registers Screen
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Data Memory Screen
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Calibration Screen
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CEDV Coefficients Calculation Flow
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Firmware Screen
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