5 Quick Start Guide
This section includes hardware setup instructions, connection procedures, and software and GUI instructions.
Figure 5-1. Basic EVM Setup using DC Voltage with Resistor Ladder
5.1 Required Devices for using the Example Code
The system example code is implemented using the TMS570LS12 LaunchPad
™
board (TMS570LS1224 MCU)
and the BMS021 via Code Composer Studio.
The part numbers of the evaluation modules are LAUNCHXL2-TMS57012 and BQ79616EVM-021 (for
BQ79616-Q1 evaluation) or BQ75614EVM-021 (for BQ75614-Q1 evaluation). These boards are available from
the TI eStore (
) or from your local TI sales representative. For more details and information
related to the LaunchPad modules, see the specific module user's guide.
5.2 Power Connections
If powering the EVM using the included resistor ladder as cells, simply ensure that the power supply positive
terminal is connected to the "VSTACK" or "PWR" testpoints provided on the board, and the power supply
negative terminal is connected to the "GND" or "Cell0" testpoints provided on the board, or any "GND" standoff
provided.
If not using the resistor ladder, the power supply positive terminal must be connected to the "PWR" testpoint, and
the power supply negative terminal must be connected to the "Cell0" testpoint.
Quick Start Guide
SLUUC37B – JULY 2019 – REVISED OCTOBER 2020
BQ79616-Q1, BQ75614-Q1, and BQ79656-Q1 Evaluation Modules
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