The following warnings and cautions are noted for the safety of anyone using or working close to the BQ79616
EVM. Observe all safety precautions.
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Caution
Do not leave EVM powered when unattended.
Danger High
Voltage
The BQ79616EVM is rated as a high voltage EVM, but it is not required to operate this EVM at high
voltage. If you apply high voltage to this board, all terminals should be considered high voltage.
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Electric shock is possible when connecting the board to live wire. The board should be handled
with care by a professional.
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For safety, use of isolated test equipment with overvoltage and overcurrent protection is highly
recommended.
CAUTION
The circuit module has signal traces, components, and component leads on the bottom of the board.
This may result in exposed voltages, hot surfaces, or sharp edges. Do not reach under the board
during operation.
CAUTION
The circuit module may be damaged by overtemperature. To avoid damage, monitor the temperature
during evaluation and provide cooling, as needed, for your system environment.
CAUTION
Some power supplies can be damaged by application of external voltages. If using more than 1
power supply, check your equipment requirements and use blocking diodes or other isolation
techniques, as needed, to prevent damage to your equipment.
CAUTION
The communication interface is not isolated on the EVM. Be sure no ground potential exists between
the computer and the EVM. Also be aware that the computer will be referenced to the Battery-
potential of the EVM.
General Texas Instruments High Voltage Evaluation (TI HV EVM) User Safety Guidelines
SLUUC37B – JULY 2019 – REVISED OCTOBER 2020
BQ79616-Q1, BQ75614-Q1, and BQ79656-Q1 Evaluation Modules
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