bq27500YZGR-V130 [TI]

System-Side Impedance Track Fuel Gauge; 系统端Impedance Track电量计
bq27500YZGR-V130
型号: bq27500YZGR-V130
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System-Side Impedance Track Fuel Gauge
系统端Impedance Track电量计

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System-Side Impedance Track Fuel Gauge  
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1 INTRODUCTION  
1.1 FEATURES  
1.2 APPLICATIONS  
1234  
• Battery Fuel Gauge for 1-Series Li-Ion  
Applications  
Smart Phones  
PDAs  
• Resides on System Main Board  
Digital Still and Video Cameras  
Handheld Terminals  
MP3 or Multimedia Players  
– Works With Embedded or Removable  
Battery Packs  
• Uses PACK+, PACK–, and T Battery Terminals  
• Microcontroller Peripheral Provides:  
– Accurate Battery Fuel Gauging  
1.3 DESCRIPTION  
– Internal Temperature Sensor for System  
Temperature Reporting  
Battery Low Interrupt Warning  
Battery Insertion Indicator  
– 96 Bytes of Non-Volatile Scratch-Pad FLASH  
The Texas Instruments bq27500 system-side Li-Ion  
battery fuel gauge is a microcontroller peripheral that  
provides fuel gauging for single-cell Li-Ion battery  
packs.  
The  
device  
requires  
little  
system  
microcontroller firmware development. The bq27500  
resides on the system main board and manages an  
embedded battery (non-removable) or a removable  
battery pack.  
• Battery Fuel Gauge Based on Patented  
Impedance Track™ Technology  
– Models the Battery Discharge Curve for  
Accurate Time-to-Empty Predictions  
The bq27500 uses the patented Impedance Track  
algorithm for fuel gauging, and provides information  
such as remaining battery capacity (mAh),  
state-of-charge (%), run-time to empty (min.), battery  
voltage (mV), and temperature (°C).  
– Automatically Adjusts for Battery Aging,  
Battery Self-Discharge, and  
Temperature/Rate Inefficiencies  
– Low-Value Sense Resistor (10 mor Less)  
• I2C™ Interface for Connection to System  
Microcontroller Port  
Battery fuel gauging with the bq27500 requires only  
PACK+ (P+), PACK– (P–), and Thermistor (T)  
• 12-Pin 2,5-mm × 4-mm SON Package  
connections to  
a
removable battery pack or  
embedded battery.  
TYPICAL APPLICATION  
Host System  
LDO  
Single-Cell Li-Ion  
Battery Pack  
Voltage  
Sense  
PACK+  
Battery  
Low  
Warning  
Protection  
IC  
Temp  
Sense  
Power  
Management  
Controller  
I2C  
T
bq27500  
CHG  
FETs  
DSG  
Battery  
Good  
PACK–  
Current  
Sense  
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Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.  
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Impedance Track, bqEASY are trademarks of Texas Instruments.  
I2C is a trademark of NXP B.V.  
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.  
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas  
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not  
necessarily include testing of all parameters.  
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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam  
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.  
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INTRODUCTION ......................................... 1  
1.1 FEATURES .......................................... 1  
1.2 APPLICATIONS ...................................... 1  
1.3 DESCRIPTION ....................................... 1  
DEVICE INFORMATION ................................ 3  
2.1 AVAILABLE OPTIONS ............................... 3  
2.2 DISSIPATION RATINGS ............................ 3  
2.3 DEVICE INFORMATION ............................. 3  
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 5  
4.3  
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION BLOCKS ...... 18  
4.4 ACCESS MODES .................................. 18  
4.5 SEALING/UNSEALING DATA FLASH ............. 19  
4.6 DATA FLASH SUMMARY .......................... 19  
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ........................ 21  
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5.1 FUEL GAUGING ................................... 21  
5.2 Impedance Track VARIABLES ..................... 22  
5.3  
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DEDICATED PINS  
...................................................... 24  
5.4 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT ................ 26  
5.5 OVERTEMPERATURE INDICATION .............. 27  
3.1 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS .................. 5  
3.2  
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS ..... 5  
5.6  
CHARGING AND CHARGE-TERMINATION  
INDICATION ........................................ 27  
5.7 POWER MODES ................................... 28  
5.8 POWER CONTROL ................................ 31  
3.3 POWER-ON RESET ................................. 6  
3.4  
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR  
CHARACTERISTICS ................................ 6  
3.5 HIGH-FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR ................. 6  
3.6 LOW-FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR .................. 6  
5.9 AUTOCALIBRATION ............................... 31  
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APPLICATION-SPECIFIC INFORMATION ......... 32  
6.1  
BATTERY PROFILE STORAGE AND SELECTION  
...................................................... 32  
APPLICATION-SPECIFIC FLOW AND CONTROL  
...................................................... 32  
3.7  
INTEGRATING ADC (COULOMB COUNTER)  
CHARACTERISTICS ................................ 6  
ADC (TEMPERATURE AND CELL  
6.2  
3.8  
MEASUREMENT) CHARACTERISTICS ............ 7  
COMMUNICATIONS  
3.9  
DATA FLASH MEMORY CHARACTERISTICS ..... 7  
7.1  
7.2  
7.3  
I2C INTERFACE  
3.10 I2C-COMPATIBLE INTERFACE COMMUNICATION  
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS ....................... 7  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................. 9  
4.1 DATA COMMANDS ................................ 10  
4.2 DATA FLASH INTERFACE ........................ 17  
I2C TIME OUT  
I2C COMMAND WAITING TIME  
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REFERENCE SCHEMATICS  
8.1  
SCHEMATIC  
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2 DEVICE INFORMATION  
2.1 AVAILABLE OPTIONS  
FIRMWARE  
TAPE and REEL  
COMMUNICATION FORMAT  
QUANTITY  
PART NUMBER  
PACKAGE(2)  
TA  
VERSION(1)  
bq27500DRZR-V130  
1.30  
3000  
I2C  
I2C  
12-pin, 2,5-mm × 4-mm SON  
–40°C to 85°C  
–40°C to 85°C  
bq27500DRZT-V130  
250  
3000  
250  
bq27500YZGR-V130  
1.30  
bq27500YZGT-V130  
CSP-12  
(1) Ordering the device with the latest firmware version is recommended. To check the firmware revision and Errata list see SLUZ015  
(2) For the most current package and ordering information, see the Package Option Addendum at the end of this document, or see the TI  
website at www.ti.com.  
2.2 DISSIPATION RATINGS  
T
A 40°C  
DERATING FACTOR  
TA > 40°C  
PACKAGE  
RθJA  
POWER RATING  
12-pin DRZ(1)  
482 mW  
5.67 mW/°C  
176°C/W  
(1) This data is based on using a four-layer JEDEC high-K board with the exposed die pad connected to a Cu pad on the board. The board  
pad is connected to the ground plane by a 2- × 2-via matrix.  
POWER RATING  
TA = 25°C  
DERATING FACTOR(1) (2)  
ABOVE TA = 25°C  
PACKAGE  
THERMAL RESISTANCE(1) (2)  
θJA = 89°C/W θJA = 35°C/W  
12-pin CSP  
R
R
1.1 mW/°C  
12 mW/°C  
(1) Measured with high-K board.  
(2) Maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(max), RθJA, and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any allowable ambient  
temperature is PD = (TJ(max) – TA)/RθJA  
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2.3 DEVICE INFORMATION  
DRZ PACKAGE  
(TOP VIEW)  
12  
11  
BAT_GD  
SCL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
BAT_LOW  
BI/TOUT  
TS  
SDA  
NC  
10  
9
bq27500  
BAT  
VCC  
VSS  
8
SRN  
SRP  
7
CSP PACKAGE  
(TOP VIEW)  
CSP PACKAGE  
(BOTTOM VIEW)  
A3  
A2  
A1  
B3  
B2  
B1  
C3  
C2  
C1  
D3  
D2  
D1  
D3  
D2  
D1  
C3  
C2  
C1  
B3  
B2  
B1  
A3  
A2  
A1  
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Table 2-1. PIN FUNCTIONS  
PIN  
NO.  
TYPE(1)  
DESCRIPTION  
NAME  
BAT  
DRZ  
CSP  
4
C2  
I
Cell-voltage measurement input. ADC input. Decouple with 0.1-μF capacitor.  
Battery-good indicator. Active-low by default, though polarity can be  
configured through the [BATG_POL] of Operation Configuration.  
Open-drain (OD) output  
BAT_GD  
12  
1
B2  
C1  
O
Battery-low output indicator. Pin function controlled by Operation  
Configuration Register and commands. Active-high by default, though polarity  
can be configured through the [BATL_POL] in Operation Configuration.  
Push-pull output  
BAT_LOW  
O
Battery-insertion detection input. Power pin for pack thermistor network.  
Thermistor multiplexer control pin. Open-drain (OD) I/O. Use with pullup  
resistor > 1 M(1.8 Mtypical).  
BI/TOUT  
NC  
2
9
C3  
A2  
B3  
I/O  
No connection  
Slave I2C serial communications clock input line for communication with  
system (master). Open-drain (OD) I/O. Use with 10-kpullup resistor  
(typical).  
SCL  
11  
I
Slave I2C serial communications data line for communication with system  
(master). Open-drain (OD) I/O. Use with 10-kpullup resistor (typical).  
SDA  
SRN  
SRP  
10  
8
A3  
B1  
A1  
I/O  
IA  
Analog input pin connected to the internal coulomb counter where SRN is  
nearest the system VSS connection. Connect to 5-mto 20-msense  
resistor.  
Analog input pin connected to the internal coulomb counter, where SRP is  
nearest the PACK– connection. Connect to 5-mto 20-msense resistor.  
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IA  
Pack thermistor voltage sense (requires the use of NTC 103AT-type  
thermistor). ADC input  
TS  
3
5
D3  
D2  
IA  
P
VCC  
Processor power input. Decouple with 0.1-μF capacitor, minimum.  
Device ground. Electrically connected to the IC exposed thermal pad (do not  
use thermal pad as primary ground. Connect thermal pad to VSS via a PCB  
trace).  
VSS  
6
D1  
P
(1) I = Digital input, O = Digital output, I/O = Digital input/output, IA = Analog input, P = Power connection  
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3 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
3.1 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS  
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)(1)  
PARAMETER  
VALUE  
–0.3 to 2.75  
–0.3 to 6  
–0.3 to 6  
–0.3 to VCC + 0.3  
1.5  
UNIT  
VCC  
VIOD  
VBAT  
VI  
Supply voltage range  
V
V
V
V
Open-drain I/O pins (SDA, SDL, BAT_GD)  
BAT input pin  
Input voltage range to all other pins (BI/TOUT, TS, SRP, SRN, NC)  
Human-body model (HBM), BAT pin  
Human-body model (HBM), all other pins  
Operating free-air temperature range  
Functional temperature range  
ESD  
kV  
2
TA  
–40 to 85  
–40 to 100  
–65 to 150  
°C  
°C  
°C  
TF  
Tstg  
Storage temperature range  
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under "absolute maximum ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings  
only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under "recommended operating  
conditions" is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.  
3.2 RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS  
TA = –40°C to 85°C; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)  
PARAMETER  
Supply voltage  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX UNIT  
VCC  
ICC  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
V
Fuel gauge in NORMAL mode.  
ILOAD > Sleep Current  
Normal operating-mode current  
Sleep+ operating-mode current  
Low-power storage-mode current  
Hibernate operating-mode current  
114  
58  
19  
4
μA  
Fuel gauge in SLEEP+ mode.  
ILOAD < Sleep Current  
ISLP+  
ISLP  
IHIB  
μA  
μA  
μA  
Fuel gauge in SLEEP mode.  
ILOAD < Sleep Current  
Fuel gauge in HIBERNATE mode.  
ILOAD < Hibernate Current  
Output voltage, low (SDA, BAT_LOW,  
BI/TOUT)  
VOL  
IOL = 3 mA  
0.4  
V
V
V
VOH(PP)  
VOH(OD)  
Output voltage, high (BAT_LOW, BI/TOUT)  
IOH = –1 mA  
VCC – 0.5  
VCC – 0.5  
External pullup resistor connected to  
VCC  
Output voltage, high (SDA, SCL, BAT_GD)  
Input voltage (OD), low (SDA, SCL)  
Input voltage, low (BI/TOUT)  
–0.3  
–0.3  
1.2  
0.6  
0.6  
6
VIL  
VIH  
V
V
BAT INSERT CHECK MODE active  
BAT INSERT CHECK MODE active  
Input voltage (OD), high (SDA, SCL)  
VCC  
+
Input voltage, high (BI/TOUT)  
1.2  
0.3  
CIN  
Input capacitance (SDA, SCL, BI/TOUT)  
Input voltage range (TS)  
35  
pF  
V
VA1  
VA2  
VA3  
Ilkg  
VSS – 0.125  
VSS – 0.125  
VSS – 0.125  
2
5
Input voltage range (BAT)  
V
Input voltage range (SRP, SRN)  
Input leakage current (I/O pins)  
Power-up communication delay  
0.125  
0.3  
V
μA  
ms  
tPUCD  
250  
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3.3 POWER-ON RESET  
TA = –40°C to 85°C, typical values at TA = 25°C and VBAT = 3.6 V (unless otherwise noted)  
PARAMETER  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
2.09  
45  
TYP  
2.2  
MAX  
2.31  
185  
UNIT  
V
VIT+  
Positive-going battery voltage input at VCC  
Hysteresis voltage  
VHYS  
115  
mV  
3.4 INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS  
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)  
PARAMETER  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN TYP  
MAX  
UNIT  
GTEMP  
Temperature-sensor voltage gain  
–2  
mV/°C  
3.5 HIGH-FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR  
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)  
PARAMETER  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNIT  
fOSC  
Operating frequency  
2.097  
MHz  
TA = 0°C to 60°C  
–2% 0.38%  
–3% 0.38%  
2%  
3%  
fEIO  
Frequency error(1) (2)  
Start-up time(3)  
TA = –20°C to 70°C  
TA = –40°C to 85°C  
–4.5% 0.38% 4.5%  
2.5  
tSXO  
5
ms  
(1) The frequency error is measured from 2.097 MHz.  
(2) The frequency drift is included and measured from the trimmed frequency at VCC = 2.5 V, TA = 25°C.  
(3) The start-up time is defined as the time it takes for the oscillator output frequency to be within ±3% of typical oscillator frequency.  
3.6 LOW-FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR  
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)  
PARAMETER  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
32.768  
0.25%  
0.25%  
0.25%  
MAX UNIT  
kHz  
fLOSC  
Operating frequency  
TA = 0°C to 60°C  
–1.5%  
–2.5%  
–4%  
1.5%  
fLEIO  
Frequency error(1) (2)  
Start-up time(3)  
TA = –20°C to 70°C  
TA = –40°C to 85°C  
2.5%  
4%  
tLSXO  
500  
μs  
(1) The frequency drift is included and measured from the trimmed frequency at VCC = 2.5 V, TA = 25°C.  
(2) The frequency error is measured from 32.768 kHz.  
(3) The start-up time is defined as the time it takes for the oscillator output frequency to be within ±3% of typical oscillator frequency.  
3.7 INTEGRATING ADC (COULOMB COUNTER) CHARACTERISTICS  
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)  
PARAMETER  
Input voltage range (VSR = V(SRN) – V(SRP)  
Conversion time  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
UNIT  
V
VSR  
)
–0.125  
0.125  
tSR_CONV  
Single conversion  
1
s
Resolution  
14  
15  
bits  
μV  
VOS(SR)  
INL  
Input offset  
10  
Integral nonlinearity error  
Effective input resistance(1)  
Input leakage current(1)  
±0.007 ±0.034  
% FSR  
MΩ  
μA  
ZIN(SR)  
Ilkg(SR)  
2.5  
0.3  
(1) Specified by design. Not tested in production.  
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3.8 ADC (TEMPERATURE AND CELL MEASUREMENT) CHARACTERISTICS  
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)  
PARAMETER  
Input voltage range  
Conversion time  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
TYP  
MAX  
1
UNIT  
V
VIN(ADC)  
–0.2  
tADC_CONV  
125  
15  
ms  
bits  
mV  
MΩ  
MΩ  
kΩ  
Resolution  
14  
VOS(ADC)  
ZADC1  
Input offset  
Effective input resistance (TS, NC)(1)  
1
8
8
bq27500 not measuring cell voltage  
bq27500 measuring cell voltage  
ZADC2  
Effective input resistance (BAT)(1)  
Input leakage current(1)  
100  
Ilkg(ADC)  
0.3  
μA  
(1) Specified by design. Not tested in production.  
3.9 DATA FLASH MEMORY CHARACTERISTICS  
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)  
PARAMETER  
Data retention(1)  
Flash-programming write cycles(1)  
Word programming time(1)  
Flash-write supply current(1)  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN  
10  
TYP  
MAX  
UNIT  
Years  
Cycles  
ms  
tON  
20,000  
tWORDPROG  
ICCPROG  
2
5
10  
mA  
(1) Specified by design. Not production tested  
3.10 I2C-COMPATIBLE INTERFACE COMMUNICATION TIMING CHARACTERISTICS  
TA = –40°C to 85°C, 2.4 V < VCC < 2.6 V; typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 2.5 V (unless otherwise noted)  
PARAMETER  
SCL/SDA rise time  
TEST CONDITIONS  
MIN TYP  
MAX  
300  
UNIT  
ns  
tr  
tf  
SCL/SDA fall time  
300  
ns  
tw(H)  
SCL pulse duration (high)  
SCL pulse duration (low)  
Setup for repeated start  
Start to first falling edge of SCL  
Data setup time  
600  
1.3  
600  
600  
100  
0
ns  
tw(L)  
μs  
tsu(STA)  
td(STA)  
tsu(DAT)  
th(DAT)  
tsu(STOP)  
t(BUF)  
fSCL  
ns  
ns  
ns  
Data hold time  
ns  
Setup time for stop  
600  
66  
ns  
Bus free time between stop and start  
Clock frequency  
μs  
400  
kHz  
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Figure 3-1. I2C-Compatible Interface Timing Diagrams  
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4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
The bq27500 accurately predicts the battery capacity and other operational characteristics of a single  
Li-based rechargeable cell. It can be interrogated by a system processor to provide cell information, such  
as state-of-charge (SOC), time-to-empty (TTE) and time-to-full (TTF).  
Information is accessed through a series of commands, called Standard Commands. Further capabilities  
are provided by the additional Extended Commands set. Both sets of commands, indicated by the general  
format Command( ), are used to read and write information contained within the bq27500 control and  
status registers, as well as its data flash locations. Commands are sent from system to gauge using the  
bq27500 I2C serial communications engine, and can be executed during application development, pack  
manufacture, or end-equipment operation.  
Cell information is stored in the bq27500 in non-volatile flash memory. Many of these data flash locations  
are accessible during application development. They cannot be accessed directly during end-equipment  
operation. Access to these locations is achieved by use of the bq27500 companion evaluation software,  
through individual commands, or through a sequence of data-flash-access commands. To access a  
desired data flash location, the correct data flash subclass and offset must be known.  
The bq27500 provides 96 bytes of user-programmable data flash memory, partitioned into three 32-byte  
blocks: Manufacturer Info Block A, Manufacturer Info Block B, and Manufacturer Info Block C. This  
data space is accessed through a data flash interface. For specifics on accessing the data flash, see  
Section 4.3 , Manufacturer Information Blocks.  
The key to the high-accuracy fuel gauging prediction of the bq27500 is Texas Instruments' proprietary  
Impedance Track algorithm. This algorithm uses cell measurements, characteristics, and properties to  
create state-of-charge predictions that can achieve less than 1% error across a wide variety of operating  
conditions and over the lifetime of the battery.  
The bq27500 measures charge/discharge activity by monitoring the voltage across a small-value series  
sense resistor (5 mto 20 m, typ.) located between the system VSS and the battery PACK– terminal.  
When a cell is attached to the bq27500, cell impedance is computed, based on cell current, cell  
open-circuit voltage (OCV), and cell voltage under loading conditions.  
The bq27500 external temperature sensing is optimized with the use of a high accuracy negative  
temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor with R25 = 10.0 k± 1% and B25/85 = 3435 K ± 1% (such as  
Semitec NTC 103AT). The bq27500 can also be configured to use its internal temperature sensor. When  
an external thermistor is used, an 18.2-kpullup resistor between the BI/TOUT and TS pins is also  
required. The bq27500 uses temperature to monitor the battery-pack environment, which is used for fuel  
gauging and cell protection functionality.  
To minimize power consumption, the bq27500 has different power modes: NORMAL, SLEEP+, SLEEP,  
HIBERNATE, and BAT INSERT CHECK. The bq27500 passes automatically between these modes,  
depending upon the occurrence of specific events, though a system processor can initiate some of these  
modes directly. More details can be found in Section 5.7, Power Modes.  
NOTE  
FORMATTING CONVENTIONS IN THIS DOCUMENT:  
Commands: italics with parentheses and no breaking spaces, e.g., RemainingCapacity( ).  
Data flash: italics, bold, and breaking spaces, e.g., Design Capacity  
Register bits and flags: brackets and italics, e.g., [TDA]  
Data flash bits: brackets, italics and bold, e.g., [LED1]  
Modes and states: ALL CAPITALS, e.g., UNSEALED mode.  
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4.1.1 STANDARD DATA COMMANDS  
The bq27500 uses a series of 2-byte standard commands to enable system reading and writing of battery  
information. Each standard command has an associated command-code pair, as indicated in Table 4-1.  
Because each command consists of two bytes of data, two consecutive I2C transmissions must be  
executed both to initiate the command function, and to read or write the corresponding two bytes of data.  
Additional options for transferring data, such as spooling, are described in Section 7, I2C Interface.  
Standard commands are accessible in NORMAL operation.  
Table 4-1. Standard Commands  
NAME  
COMMAND CODE  
0x00 / 0x01  
0x02 / 0x03  
0x04 / 0x05  
0x06 / 0x07  
0x08 / 0x09  
0x0a / 0x0b  
0x0c / 0x0d  
0x0e / 0x0f  
0x10 / 0x11  
0x12 / 0x13  
0x14 / 0x15  
0x16 / 0x17  
0x18 / 0x19  
0x1a / 0x1b  
0x1c / 0x1d  
0x1e / 0x1f  
0x20 / 0x21  
0x22 / 0x23  
0x24 / 0x25  
0x26 / 0x27  
0x28 / 0x29  
0x2a / 0x2b  
0x2c / 0x2d  
UNITS  
N/A  
SEALED ACCESS  
Control( )  
CNTL  
AR  
R/W  
R/W  
R
AtRate( )  
mA  
AtRateTimeToEmpty( )  
Temperature( )  
Voltage( )  
ARTTE  
TEMP  
VOLT  
FLAGS  
NAC  
FAC  
RM  
Minutes  
0.1 K  
mV  
R
R
Flags( )  
N/A  
R
NominalAvailableCapacity( )  
FullAvailableCapacity( )  
RemainingCapacity( )  
FullChargeCapacity( )  
AverageCurrent( )  
mAh  
R
mAh  
R
mAh  
R
FCC  
AI  
mAh  
R
mA  
R
TimeToEmpty( )  
TTE  
Minutes  
Minutes  
mA  
R
TimeToFull( )  
TTF  
R
StandbyCurrent( )  
SI  
R
StandbyTimeToEmpty( )  
MaxLoadCurrent( )  
MaxLoadTimeToEmpty( )  
AvailableEnergy( )  
AveragePower( )  
STTE  
MLI  
Minutes  
mA  
R
R
MLTTE  
AE  
Minutes  
mWh  
mW  
R
R
AP  
R
TimeToEmptyAtConstantPower( )  
Reserved  
TTECP  
RSVD  
CC  
Minutes  
N/A  
R
R
CycleCount( )  
Counts  
%
R
StateOfCharge( )  
SOC  
R
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4.1.1.1 Control( ): 0x00/0x01  
Issuing a Control( ) command requires a subsequent 2-byte subcommand. These additional bytes specify  
the particular control function desired. The Control( ) command allows the system to control specific  
features of the bq27500 during normal operation and additional features when the bq27500 is in different  
access modes, as described in Table 4-2.  
Table 4-2. Control( ) Subcommands  
CNTL  
DATA  
SEALED  
ACCESS  
CNTL FUNCTION  
CONTROL_STATUS  
DESCRIPTION  
0x0000  
0x0001  
0x0002  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Reports the status of DF checksum, hibernate, IT, etc.  
Reports the device type (e.g., "bq27500")  
DEVICE_TYPE  
FW_VERSION  
Reports the firmware version of the device type  
Enables a data flash checksum to be generated and  
reports on a read  
DF_CHECKSUM  
0x0004  
No  
RESET_DATA  
Reserved  
0x0005  
0x0006  
0x0007  
Yes  
No  
Returns reset data  
Not to be used  
PREV_MACWRITE  
Yes  
Returns previous MAC command code  
Reports the chemical identifier of the Impedance Track  
configuration  
CHEM_ID  
0x0008  
0x000d  
Yes  
Yes  
Enables the BAT_LOW pin function for SOC1 and voltage  
detection when [BATL_CTL] bit is 0  
BATL_ENABLE  
BATL_DISABLE  
SET_HIBERNATE  
CLEAR_HIBERNATE  
SET_SLEEP+  
CLEAR_SLEEP+  
SEALED  
0x000e  
0x0011  
0x0012  
0x0013  
0x0014  
0x0020  
0x0021  
0x0040  
0x0041  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Forces the BAT_LOW pin to low when [BATL_CTL] bit is 0  
Forces CONTROL_STATUS [HIBERNATE] to 1  
Forces CONTROL_STATUS [HIBERNATE] to 0  
Forces CONTROL_STATUS [SNOOZE] to 1  
Forces CONTROL_STATUS [SNOOZE] to 0  
Places the bq27500 in SEALED access mode  
Enables the Impedance Track algorithm  
IT_ENABLE  
No  
CAL_MODE  
No  
Places the bq27500 in calibration mode  
RESET  
No  
Forces a full reset of the bq27500  
4.1.1.1.1 CONTROL_STATUS: 0x0000  
Instructs the fuel gauge to return status information to control addresses 0x00/0x01. The status word  
includes the following information.  
Table 4-3. CONTROL_STATUS Bit Definitions  
Flags( )  
High byte  
Low byte  
bit7  
bit6  
FAS  
bit5  
SS  
bit4  
CSV  
bit3  
CCA  
bit2  
BCA  
bit1  
bit0  
HIBERNATE  
SNOOZE  
SLEEP  
LDMD  
RUP_DIS  
VOK  
QEN  
FAS = Status bit indicating the bq27500 is in FULL ACCESS SEALED state. Active when set  
SS = Status bit indicating the bq27500 is in SEALED state. Active when set  
CSV = Status bit indicating a valid data flash checksum has been generated. Active when set  
CCA = Status bit indicating the bq27500 coulomb counter calibration routine is active. Active when set. The first CCA routine takes place  
approximately 1 minute after the initialization.  
BCA = Status bit indicating the bq27500 board calibration routine is active. Active when set  
HIBERNATE = Status bit indicating a request for entry into HIBERNATE from SLEEP mode. True when set. Default is 0  
SNOOZE = Status bit indicating the bq27500 SLEEP+ mode is enabled. True when set  
SLEEP = Status bit indicating the bq27500 is in SLEEP mode. True when set  
LDMD = Status bit indicating the bq27500 Impedance Track algorithm is using constant-power mode. True when set. Default is 0  
(constant-current mode).  
RUP_DIS = Status bit indicating the bq27500 Ra table updates are disabled. Updates disabled when set  
VOK = Status bit indicating the bq27500 voltages are okay for Qmax. True when set  
QEN = Status bit indicating the bq27500 Qmax updates are enabled. True when set  
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4.1.1.1.2 DEVICE_TYPE: 0x0001  
Instructs the fuel gauge to return the device type to addresses 0x00/0x01.  
4.1.1.1.3 FW_VERSION: 0x0002  
Instructs the fuel gauge to return the firmware version to addresses 0x00/0x01.  
4.1.1.1.4 DF_CHECKSUM: 0x0004  
Instructs the fuel gauge to compute the checksum of the data flash memory. Once the checksum has  
been calculated and stored, CONTROL_STATUS [CVS] is set. The checksum value is written and  
returned to addresses 0x00/0x01 (UNSEALED mode only). The checksum is not calculated in SEALED  
mode; however, the checksum value can still be read.  
4.1.1.1.5 RESET_DATA: 0x0005  
Instructs the fuel gauge to return the reset data to addresses 0x00/0x01.  
4.1.1.1.6 PREV_MACWRITE: 0x0007  
Instructs the fuel gauge to return the previous command written to addresses 0x00/0x01. Note: This  
subcommand is only supported for previous subcommand codes 0x0000 through 0x0009. For  
subcommand codes greater than 0x0009, a value of 0x0007 is returned.  
4.1.1.1.7 CHEM_ID: 0x0008  
Instructs the fuel gauge to return the chemical identifier for the Impedance Track configuration to  
addresses 0x00/0x01.  
4.1.1.1.8 BATL_ENABLE: 0x000d  
Instructs the fuel gauge to enable the BAT_LOW pin function for SOC1 and voltage detection when the  
[BATL_CTL] bit is 0. See BAT_LOW Pin, Section 5.3.3.  
4.1.1.1.9 BATL_DISABLE: 0x000e  
Instructs the fuel gauge to force the BAT_LOW pin to low when the [BATL_CTL] bit is 0. See BAT_LOW  
Pin, Section 5.3.3.  
4.1.1.1.10 SET_HIBERNATE: 0x0011  
Instructs the fuel gauge to force the CONTROL_STATUS [HIBERNATE] bit to 1. This allows the gauge to  
enter the HIBERNATE power mode after the transition to SLEEP power state is detected. The  
[HIBERNATE] bit is automatically cleared upon exiting from HIBERNATE mode.  
4.1.1.1.11 CLEAR_HIBERNATE: 0x0012  
Instructs the fuel gauge to force the CONTROL_STATUS [HIBERNATE] bit to 0. This prevents the gauge  
from entering the HIBERNATE power mode after the transition to the SLEEP power state is detected. It  
can also be used to force the gauge out of HIBERNATE mode.  
4.1.1.1.12 ENABLE SLEEP+ MODE: 0x0013  
Instructs the fuel gauge to set the CONTROL_STATUS [SNOOZE] bit to 1. This enables the SLEEP+  
mode. The gauge enters SLEEP+ power mode after the transition conditions are met.  
4.1.1.1.13 DISABLE SLEEP+ MODE: 0x0014  
Instructs the fuel gauge to set the CONTROL_STATUS [SNOOZE] bit to 0. This disables the SLEEP+  
mode. The gauge exits from the SLEEP+ power mode after the [SNOOZE] bit is cleared.  
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4.1.1.1.14 SEALED: 0x0020  
Instructs the fuel gauge to transition from the UNSEALED state to the SEALED state. The fuel gauge must  
always be set to the SEALED state for use in end equipment.  
4.1.1.1.15 IT_ENABLE: 0x0021  
This command forces the fuel gauge to begin the Impedance Track algorithm, sets the active Update  
Status n location to 0x01 and causes the [VOK] and [QEN] flags to be set in the CONTROL_STATUS  
register. [VOK] is cleared if the voltages are not suitable for a Qmax update. Once set, [QEN] cannot be  
cleared. This command is only available when the fuel gauge is UNSEALED.  
4.1.1.1.16 CAL_MODE: 0x0040  
This command instructs the fuel gauge to enter calibration mode. This command is only available when  
the fuel gauge is UNSEALED.  
4.1.1.1.17 RESET: 0x0041  
This command instructs the fuel gauge to perform a full reset. This command is only available when the  
fuel gauge is UNSEALED.  
4.1.1.2 AtRate( ): 0x02/0x03  
The AtRate( ) read/write function is the first half of a two-function command set used to set the AtRate  
value used in calculations made by the AtRateTimeToEmpty( ) function. The AtRate( ) units are in mA.  
The AtRate( ) value is a signed integer, with negative values interpreted as a discharge current value. The  
AtRateTimeToEmpty( ) function returns the predicted operating time at the AtRate value of discharge. The  
default value for AtRate( ) is zero and forces AtRateTimeToEmpty( ) to return 65,535. Both the AtRate( )  
and AtRateTimeToEmpty( ) commands must only be used in NORMAL mode.  
4.1.1.3 AtRateTimeToEmpty( ): 0x04/0x05  
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted remaining operating time if the  
battery is discharged at the AtRate( ) value in minutes, with a range of 0 to 65,534. A value of 65,535  
indicates AtRate( ) = 0. The fuel gauge updates AtRateTimeToEmpty( ) within 1 s after the system sets the  
AtRate( ) value. The fuel gauge automatically updates AtRateTimeToEmpty( ) based on the AtRate( )  
value every 1 s. Both the AtRate( ) and AtRateTimeToEmpty( ) commands must only be used in NORMAL  
mode.  
4.1.1.4 Temperature( ): 0x06/0x07  
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the temperature in units of 0.1 K measured by  
the fuel gauge.  
4.1.1.5 Voltage( ): 0x08/0x09  
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the measured cell-pack voltage in mV with a  
range of 0 to 5,000 mV.  
4.1.1.6 Flags( ): 0x0a/0x0b  
This read-only function returns the contents of the fuel-gauge status register, depicting the present  
operating status.  
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Table 4-4. Flags Bit Definitions  
bit7  
OTC  
bit6  
OTD  
bit5  
bit4  
bit3  
bit2  
bit1  
FC  
bit0  
CHG  
DSG  
High byte  
Low byte  
CHG_INH  
BAT_DET  
XCHG  
SOC1  
OCV_GD  
WAIT_ID  
SOCF  
OTC = Overtemperature in charge condition is detected. True when set  
OTD = Overtemperature in discharge condition is detected. True when set  
CHG_INH = Charge inhibit: unable to begin charging (temperature outside the range [Charge Inhibit Temp Low, Charge Inhibit Temp  
High]). True when set  
XCHG = Charge suspend alert (temperature outside the range [Suspend Temp Low, Suspend Temp High]). True when set  
FC = Fully charged. Set when charge termination condition is met (RMFCC = 1; Set FC_Set% = -1% when RMFCC = 0) . True when set  
CHG = (Fast) charging allowed. True when set  
OCV_GD = Good OCV measurement taken. True when set  
WAIT_ID = Waiting to identify inserted battery. True when set  
BAT_DET = Battery detected. True when set  
SOC1 = State-of-charge threshold 1 (SOC1 Set Threshold) reached. True when set  
SOCF = State-of-charge threshold final (SOCF Set Threshold) reached. True when set  
DSG = Discharging detected. True when set  
4.1.1.7 NominalAvailableCapacity( ): 0x0c/0x0d  
This read-only command pair returns the uncompensated (less than C/20 load) battery capacity  
remaining. Units are mAh.  
4.1.1.8 FullAvailableCapacity( ): 0x0e/0x0f  
This read-only command pair returns the uncompensated (less than C/20 load) capacity of the battery  
when fully charged. Units are mAh. FullAvailableCapacity( ) is updated at regular intervals, as specified by  
the IT algorithm.  
4.1.1.9 RemainingCapacity( ): 0x10/0x11  
This read-only command pair returns the compensated battery capacity remaining. Units are mAh.  
4.1.1.10 FullChargeCapacity( ): 0x12/13  
This read-only command pair returns the compensated capacity of the battery when fully charged. Units  
are mAh. FullChargeCapacity( ) is updated at regular intervals, as specified by the IT algorithm.  
4.1.1.11 AverageCurrent( ): 0x14/0x15  
This read-only command pair returns a signed integer value that is the average current flow through the  
sense resistor. It is updated every 1 second. Units are mA.  
4.1.1.12 TimeToEmpty( ): 0x16/0x17  
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted remaining battery life at the  
present rate of discharge, in minutes. A value of 65,535 indicates battery is not being discharged.  
4.1.1.13 TimeToFull( ): 0x18/0x19  
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of predicted remaining time until the battery  
reaches full charge, in minutes, based upon AverageCurrent( ). The computation accounts for the taper  
current time extension from the linear TTF computation based on a fixed AverageCurrent( ) rate of charge  
accumulation. A value of 65,535 indicates the battery is not being charged.  
4.1.1.14 StandbyCurrent( ): 0x1a/0x1b  
This read-only function returns a signed integer value of the measured standby current through the sense  
resistor. The StandbyCurrent( ) is an adaptive measurement. Initially it reports the standby current  
programmed in Initial Standby Current, and after spending several seconds in standby, reports the  
measured standby current.  
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The register value is updated every 1 second when the measured current is above the Deadband in  
Table 4-7 and is less than or equal to 2 × Initial Standby Current. The first and last values that meet this  
criterion is not averaged in, because they may not be stable values. To approximate a 1-minute time  
constant, each new StandbyCurrent( ) value is computed by taking approximately 93% of the weight of the  
last standby current and approximately 7% of the present measured average current.  
4.1.1.15 StandbyTimeToEmpty( ): 0x1c/0x1d  
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted remaining battery life at the  
standby rate of discharge, in minutes. The computation uses Nominal Available Capacity (NAC), the  
uncompensated remaining capacity, for this computation. A value of 65,535 indicates battery is not being  
discharged.  
4.1.1.16 MaxLoadCurrent( ): 0x1e/0x1f  
This read-only function returns a signed integer value, in units of mA, of the maximum load conditions.  
The MaxLoadCurrent( ) is an adaptive measurement which is initially reported as the maximum load  
current programmed in Initial Max Load Current. If the measured current is ever greater than Initial Max  
Load Current, then MaxLoadCurrent( ) updates to the new current. MaxLoadCurrent( ) is reduced to the  
average of the previous value and Initial Max Load Current whenever the battery is charged to full after  
a previous discharge to an SOC less than 50%. This prevents the reported value from maintaining an  
unusually high value.  
4.1.1.17 MaxLoadTimeToEmpty( ): 0x20/0x21  
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted remaining battery life at the  
maximum load current discharge rate, in minutes. A value of 65,535 indicates that the battery is not being  
discharged.  
4.1.1.18 AvailableEnergy( ): 0x22/0x23  
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted charge or energy remaining in  
the battery. The value is reported in units of mWh.  
4.1.1.19 AveragePower( ): 0x24/0x25  
This read-only function returns a signed integer value of the average power during battery charging and  
discharging. It is negative during discharge and positive during charge. A value of 0 indicates that the  
battery is not being discharged. The value is reported in units of mW.  
4.1.1.20 TimeToEmptyAtConstantPower( ): 0x26/0x27  
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted remaining operating time if the  
battery is discharged at the AveragePower( ) value in minutes. A value of 65,535 indicates  
AveragePower( ) = 0. The fuel gauge automatically updates TimeToEmptyatContantPower( ) based on the  
AveragePower( ) value every 1 s.  
4.1.1.21 CycleCount( ): 0x2a/0x2b  
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the number of cycles the battery has  
experienced with a range of 0 to 65,535. One cycle occurs when accumulated discharge CC Threshold.  
4.1.1.22 StateOfCharge( ): 0x2c/0x2d  
This read-only function returns an unsigned integer value of the predicted remaining battery capacity  
expressed as a percentage of FullChargeCapacity( ), with a range of 0 to 100%.  
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Extended commands offer additional functionality beyond the standard set of commands. They are used in  
the same manner; however, unlike standard commands, extended commands are not limited to 2-byte  
words. The number of commands bytes for a given extended command ranges in size from single to  
multiple bytes, as specified in Table 4-5.  
Table 4-5. Extended Data Commands  
COMMAND  
CODE  
SEALED  
UNSEALED  
ACCESS(1)  
NAME  
UNITS  
ACCESS(1) (2)  
Reserved  
RSVD  
DCAP  
0x34...0x3b  
0x3c / 0x3d  
0x3e  
N/A  
mAh  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
R
R
R
R
DesignCapacity( )  
DataFlashClass( ) (2)  
DataFlashBlock( ) (2)  
BlockData( )  
DFCLS  
N/A  
R/W  
R
R/W  
R/W  
R/W  
R/W  
R/W  
R
DFBLK  
0x3f  
DFD  
0x40…0x5f  
0x60  
BlockDataCheckSum( )  
BlockDataControl( )  
DeviceNameLength( )  
DeviceName( )  
DFDCKS  
DFDCNTL  
DNAMELEN  
DNAME  
APPSTAT  
RSVD  
R/W  
N/A  
R
0x61  
0x62  
0x63...0x69  
0x6a  
R
R
ApplicationStatus( )  
Reserved  
R
R
0x6b...0x7f  
R
R
(1) SEALED and UNSEALED states are entered via commands to CNTL 0x00/0x01.  
(2) In sealed mode, data flash CANNOT be accessed through commands 0x3e and 0x3f.  
4.1.2.1 DesignCapacity( ): 0x3c/0x3d  
SEALED and UNSEALED Access: This command returns the theoretical or nominal capacity of a new  
pack. The value is stored in Design Capacity and is expressed in mAh. This is intended to be the  
theoretical or nominal capacity of a new pack, but has no bearing on the operation of the fuel gauge  
functionality.  
4.1.2.2 DataFlashClass( ): 0x3e  
UNSEALED Access: This command sets the data flash class to be accessed. The class to be accessed  
must be entered in hexadecimal.  
SEALED Access: This command is not available in SEALED mode.  
4.1.2.3 DataFlashBlock( ): 0x3f  
UNSEALED Access: This command sets the data flash block to be accessed. When 0x00 is written to  
BlockDataControl( ), DataFlashBlock( ) holds the block number of the data flash to be read or written.  
Example: writing a 0x00 to DataFlashBlock( ) specifies access to the first 32-byte block, a 0x01 specifies  
access to the second 32-byte block, and so on.  
SEALED Access: This command directs which data flash block is accessed by the BlockData( ) command.  
Writing a 0x00 to DataFlashBlock( ) specifies that the BlockData( ) command transfers authentication data.  
Issuing a 0x01, 0x02, or 0x03 instructs the BlockData( ) command to transfer Manufacturer Info Block A,  
B, or C, respectively.  
4.1.2.4 BlockData( ): 0x40…0x5f  
This command range is the 32-byte data block used to access Manufacturer Info Block A, B, or C.  
UNSEALED access is read/write. SEALED access is read-only.  
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4.1.2.5 BlockDataChecksum( ): 0x60  
UNSEALED Access: This byte contains the checksum on the 32 bytes of block data read from or written  
to data flash. The least-significant byte of the sum of the data bytes written must be complemented  
([255 – x], for x the least-significant byte) before being written to 0x60.  
SEALED Access: This byte contains the checksum for the 32 bytes of block data written to Manufacturer  
Info Block A, B, or C. The least-significant byte of the sum of the data bytes written must be  
complemented ([255 – x], for x the least-significant byte) before being written to 0x60.  
4.1.2.6 BlockDataControl( ): 0x61  
UNSEALED Access: This command is used to control the data flash access mode. Writing 0x00 to this  
command enables BlockData( ) to access general data flash. Writing a 0x01 to this command enables  
SEALED mode operation of DataFlashBlock( ).  
SEALED Access: This command is not available in SEALED mode.  
4.1.2.7 DeviceNameLength( ): 0x62  
UNSEALED and SEALED Access: This byte contains the length of Device Name.  
4.1.2.8 DeviceName( ): 0x63…0x69  
UNSEALED and SEALED Access: This block contains the device name that is programmed in Device  
Name.  
4.1.2.9 ApplicationStatus( ): 0x6a  
This byte function allows the system to read the bq27500 Application Status data flash location. See  
Table 6-1 for specific bit definitions.  
4.1.2.10 Reserved — 0x6b–0x7f  
4.2 DATA FLASH INTERFACE  
4.2.1 ACCESSING THE DATA FLASH  
The bq27500 data flash is a non-volatile memory that contains bq27500 initialization, default, cell status,  
calibration, configuration, and user information. The data flash can be accessed in several different ways,  
depending on what mode the bq27500 is operating in and what data is being accessed.  
Commonly accessed data flash memory locations, frequently read by a system, are conveniently  
accessed through specific instructions, already described in Section 4.1, DATA COMMANDS . These  
commands are available when the bq27500 is either in UNSEALED or SEALED modes.  
Most data flash locations, however, are only accessible in UNSEALED mode by use of the bq27500  
evaluation software or by data flash block transfers. These locations must be optimized and/or fixed during  
the development and manufacture processes. They become part of a golden image file and can then be  
written to multiple battery packs. Once established, the values generally remain unchanged during  
end-equipment operation.  
To access data flash locations individually, the block containing the desired data flash location(s) must be  
transferred to the command register locations, where the information can be read to the system or  
changed directly. This is accomplished by sending the setup command BlockDataControl( ) (0x61) with  
data 0x00. Up to 32 bytes of data can be read directly from the BlockData( ) (0x40…0x5f), externally  
altered, then rewritten to the BlockData( ) command space. Alternatively, specific locations can be read,  
altered, and rewritten if their corresponding offsets are used to index into the BlockData( ) command  
space. Finally, the data residing in the command space is transferred to data flash, once the correct  
checksum for the whole block is written to BlockDataChecksum( ) (0x60).  
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Occasionally, a data flash CLASS is larger than the 32-byte block size. In this case, the DataFlashBlock( )  
command is used to designate in which 32-byte block the desired information resides. The correct  
command address is then given by 0x40 + offset modulo 32. For example, to access Terminate Voltage  
in the Fuel Gauging class, DataFlashClass( ) is issued 80 (0x50) to set the class. Because the offset is 48,  
it must reside in the second 32-byte block. Hence, DataFlashBlock( ) is issued 0x01 to set the block offset,  
and the offset used to index into the BlockData( ) memory area is 0x40 + 48 modulo 32 = 0x40 + 16 =  
0x40 + 0x10 = 0x50.  
Reading and writing subclass data are block operations up to 32 bytes in length. If during a write the data  
length exceeds the maximum block size, then the data is ignored.  
None of the data written to memory are bounded by the bq27500– the values are not rejected by the fuel  
gauge. Writing an incorrect value may result in hardware failure due to firmware program interpretation of  
the invalid data. The written data is persistent, so a power-on reset does resolve the fault.  
4.3 MANUFACTURER INFORMATION BLOCKS  
The bq27500 contains 96 bytes of user programmable data flash storage: Manufacturer Info Block A,  
Manufacturer Info Block B, Manufacturer Info Block C. The method for accessing these memory  
locations is slightly different, depending on whether the device is in UNSEALED or SEALED mode.  
When in UNSEALED mode and when and 0x00 has been written to BlockDataControl( ), accessing the  
manufacturer information blocks is identical to accessing general data flash locations. First, a  
DataFlashClass( ) command is used to set the subclass, then a DataFlashBlock( ) command sets the  
offset for the first data flash address within the subclass. The BlockData( ) command codes contain the  
referenced data flash data. When writing the data flash, a checksum is expected to be received by  
BlockDataChecksum( ). Only when the checksum is received and verified is the data actually written to  
data flash.  
As an example, the data flash location for Manufacturer Info Block B is defined as having a  
Subclass = 57 and an Offset = 32 through 63 (32 byte block). The specification of Class = System Data is  
not needed to address Manufacturer Info Block B, but is used instead for grouping purposes when  
viewing data flash information in the bq27500 evaluation software.  
When in SEALED mode or when 0x01 BlockDataControl( ) does not contain 0x00, data flash is no longer  
available in the manner used in UNSEALED mode. Rather than issuing subclass information, a  
designated manufacturer information block is selected with the DataFlashBlock( ) command. Issuing a  
0x01, 0x02, or 0x03 with this command causes the corresponding information block (A, B, or C,  
respectively) to be transferred to the command space 0x40…0x5f for editing or reading by the system.  
Upon successful writing of checksum information to BlockDataChecksum( ), the modified block is returned  
to data flash. Note: Manufacturer Info Block A is read-only when in SEALED mode.  
4.4 ACCESS MODES  
The bq27500 provides three security modes (FULL ACCESS, UNSEALED, and SEALED) that control  
data flash access permissions, according to Table 4-6. Data Flash refers to those data flash locations,  
specified in Table 4-7, that are accessible to the user. Manufacture Information refers to the three 32-byte  
blocks.  
Table 4-6. Data Flash Access  
Security Mode  
FULL ACCESS  
UNSEALED  
SEALED  
Data Flash  
R/W  
Manufacture Information  
R
R
R
R/W  
None  
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Although FULL ACCESS and UNSEALED modes appear identical, only FULL ACCESS allows the  
bq27500 to write access-mode transition keys.  
4.5 SEALING/UNSEALING DATA FLASH  
The bq27500 implements a key-access scheme to transition between SEALED, UNSEALED, and  
FULL-ACCESS modes. Each transition requires that a unique set of two keys be sent to the bq27500 via  
the Control( ) control command. The keys must be sent consecutively, with no other data being written to  
the Control( ) register between them. Note that to avoid conflict, the keys must be different from the codes  
presented in the CNTL DATA column of Table 4-2 Control( ) subcommands.  
When in SEALED mode, the CONTROL_STATUS [SS] bit is set, but when the unseal keys are correctly  
received by the bq27500, the [SS] bit is cleared. When the full-access keys are correctly received, then  
the CONTROL_STATUS [FAS] bit is cleared.  
Both the sets of keys for each level are 2 bytes each in length and are stored in data flash. The unseal  
key (stored at Unseal Key 0 and Unseal Key 1) and the full-access key (stored at Full-Access Key 0  
and Full-Access Key 1) can only be updated when in FULL-ACCESS mode. The order of the keys is Key  
1 followed by Key 0. The order of the bytes entered through the Control( ) command is the reverse of  
what is read from the part. For example, if the Key 1 and Key 0 of the Unseal Key returns 0x1234 and  
0x5678, then the Control( ) should supply 0x3412 and 0x7856 to unseal the part.  
4.6 DATA FLASH SUMMARY  
Table 4-7 summarizes the data flash locations available to the user, including their default, minimum, and  
maximum values.  
Table 4-7. Data Flash Summary  
Subclass  
ID  
Data  
Type  
Min  
Value  
Max  
Value  
Default  
Value  
Class  
Subclass  
Offset  
Name  
Units  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
2
2
2
2
2
2
Safety  
Safety  
Safety  
Safety  
Safety  
Safety  
0
2
3
5
7
8
OT Chg  
I2  
U1  
I2  
0
0
0
0
0
0
1200  
60  
550  
2
0.1°C  
s
OT Chg Time  
OT Chg Recovery  
OT Dsg  
1200  
1200  
60  
500  
600  
2
0.1°C  
0.1°C  
s
I2  
OT Dsg Time  
OT Dsg Recovery  
U1  
I2  
1200  
550  
0.1°C  
Charge Inhibit  
Config  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
32  
32  
32  
0
2
4
Charge Inhibit Temp Low  
Charge Inhibit Temp High  
Temp Hys  
I2  
I2  
I2  
–400  
–400  
0
1200  
1200  
100  
0
0.1°C  
0.1°C  
0.1°C  
Charge Inhibit  
Config  
450  
50  
Charge Inhibit  
Config  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
34  
34  
34  
34  
Charge  
Charge  
Charge  
Charge  
2
4
6
8
Charging Voltage  
Delta Temp  
I2  
I2  
I2  
I2  
0
20,000  
500  
4200  
50  
mV  
0
0.1°C  
0.1°C  
0.1°C  
Suspend Low Temp  
Suspend High Temp  
–400  
–400  
1200  
1200  
–50  
550  
Charge  
Termination  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
36  
36  
36  
36  
36  
36  
0
2
Taper Current  
I2  
I2  
0
0
1000  
1000  
1000  
60  
100  
25  
mA  
Charge  
Termination  
Minimum Taper Charge  
Taper Voltage  
0.01mAh  
Charge  
Termination  
4
I2  
0
100  
40  
mV  
s
Charge  
Termination  
6
Current Taper Window  
FC Set %  
U1  
I1  
0
Charge  
Termination  
9
–1  
–1  
100  
100  
98  
%
%
Charge  
Termination  
10  
FC Clear %  
I1  
100  
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Table 4-7. Data Flash Summary (continued)  
Subclass  
ID  
Data  
Type  
Min  
Value  
Max  
Value  
Default  
Value  
Class  
Subclass  
Offset  
Name  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
48  
48  
48  
48  
48  
Data  
Data  
Data  
Data  
Data  
4
5
Initial Standby Current  
Initial Max Load Current  
CC Threshold  
I1  
I2  
–128  
0
0
–10  
–500  
mA  
mA  
mAh  
mAh  
–32,767  
7
I2  
100  
0
32,767  
65,535  
x
900  
10  
12  
Design Capacity  
Device Name  
I2  
1000  
S8  
x
bq27500  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
49  
49  
49  
49  
Discharge  
Discharge  
Discharge  
Discharge  
0
1
2
3
SOC1 Set Threshold  
SOC1 Clear Threshold  
SOCF Set Threshold  
SOCF Clear Threshold  
U1  
U1  
U1  
U1  
0
0
0
0
255  
255  
255  
255  
150  
175  
75  
mAh  
mAh  
mAh  
mAh  
100  
Manufacturer  
Info  
System Data  
System Data  
System Data  
57  
57  
57  
0–31  
32–63  
64–95  
Block A [0–31]  
Block B [0–31]  
Block C [0–31]  
H1  
H1  
H1  
0x00  
0x00  
0x00  
0xff  
0xff  
0xff  
0x00  
0x00  
0x00  
Manufacturer  
Info  
Manufacturer  
Info  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
64  
64  
64  
Registers  
Registers  
Registers  
0
8
Operation Configuration  
Batt Insert Delay  
H2  
U2  
U1  
0x0000  
0xffff  
65,535  
255  
0x0979  
ms  
s
0
0
0
0
10  
Sleep Insert Delay  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
Configuration  
68  
68  
68  
68  
68  
Power  
Power  
Power  
Power  
Power  
0
Flash Update OK Voltage  
Sleep Current  
I2  
I2  
0
0
4200  
100  
2800  
10  
mV  
mA  
mA  
mV  
mV  
7
16  
18  
20  
Hibernate Current  
U2  
U2  
U2  
0
700  
8
Hibernate Voltage  
2400  
2800  
3000  
4000  
2550  
3400  
BAT_LOW Enable Voltage  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
80  
80  
80  
80  
80  
80  
80  
IT Cfg  
IT Cfg  
IT Cfg  
IT Cfg  
IT Cfg  
IT Cfg  
IT Cfg  
0
Load Select  
U1  
U1  
I2  
0
255  
255  
1
1
Load Mode  
0
0
48  
53  
55  
57  
59  
Terminate Voltage  
User Rate-mA  
User Rate-mW  
Reserve Cap-mAh  
Reserve Cap-mWh  
–32,768  
32,767  
9000  
3000  
mV  
mA  
mW  
mAh  
mWh  
I2  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
I2  
14,000  
9000  
I2  
I2  
14,000  
Current  
Thresholds  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
0
2
Dsg Current Threshold  
Chg Current Threshold  
Quit Current  
I2  
I2  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2000  
2000  
1000  
8191  
255  
60  
75  
mA  
mA  
mA  
s
Current  
Thresholds  
Current  
Thresholds  
4
I2  
40  
Current  
Thresholds  
6
Dsg Relax Time  
U2  
U1  
U1  
U1  
U1  
U2  
60  
Current  
Thresholds  
8
Chg Relax Time  
60  
s
Current  
Thresholds  
9
Quit Relax Time  
63  
1
s
Current  
Thresholds  
10  
11  
12  
Transient Factor Charge  
Transient Factor Discharge  
Max IR Correct  
255  
128  
128  
400  
Current  
Thresholds  
255  
Current  
Thresholds  
1000  
mV  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
82  
82  
82  
82  
State  
State  
State  
State  
0
1
2
4
IT Enable  
H1  
H1  
I2  
0x00  
0x00  
0
0xff  
0xff  
0x00  
0x00  
1000  
0
Application Status  
Qmax Cell 0  
Cycle Count 0  
32,767  
65,535  
mAh  
U2  
0
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Subclass  
ID  
Data  
Type  
Min  
Value  
Max  
Value  
Default  
Value  
Subclass  
Offset  
Name  
Update Status 0  
Units  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
Fuel Gauging  
82  
82  
82  
82  
82  
82  
State  
State  
State  
State  
State  
State  
6
7
H1  
I2  
0x00  
0
0x03  
32767  
65,535  
0x03  
0x00  
1000  
0
mAh  
Qmax Cell 1  
9
Cycle Count 1  
Update Status 1  
Avg I Last Run  
Avg P Last Run  
U2  
H1  
I2  
0
11  
16  
18  
0x00  
–32,768  
–32,768  
0x00  
–299  
–1131  
32,767  
32,767  
mA  
mAh  
I2  
Default Ra  
Tables  
87  
88  
Def0 Ra  
Def1 Ra  
0–18  
0–18  
See Note(1)  
Default Ra  
Tables  
Ra Tables  
Ra Tables  
Ra Tables  
Ra Tables  
91  
92  
93  
94  
Pack0 Ra  
Pack1 Ra  
Pack0 Rax  
Pack1 Rax  
0–18  
0–18  
0–18  
0–18  
See Note(1)  
Calibration  
Calibration  
Calibration  
Calibration  
Calibration  
Calibration  
Calibration  
104  
104  
104  
104  
104  
104  
104  
Data  
Data  
Data  
Data  
Data  
Data  
Data  
0
CC Gain  
F4(2)  
F4(2)  
I2  
0.1  
47  
10(3)  
10(3)  
–0.123(3)  
m  
mΩ  
4
CC Delta  
4.7  
188  
2.4  
8
CC Offset  
–2.4  
–128  
–128  
–128  
–128  
mV  
10  
11  
12  
13  
Board Offset  
Int Temp Offset  
Ext Temp Offset  
Pack V Offset  
I1  
127  
127  
127  
127  
0
0
0
0
mV  
I1  
0.1°C  
0.1°C  
0.1°C  
I1  
I1  
Calibration  
107  
Current  
1
Deadband  
U1  
0
255  
5
mA  
Security  
Security  
Security  
Security  
112  
112  
112  
112  
Codes  
Codes  
Codes  
Codes  
0
2
4
6
Unseal Key 0  
H2  
H2  
H2  
H2  
0x0000  
0x0000  
0x0000  
0x0000  
0xffff  
0xffff  
0xffff  
0xffff  
0x3672  
0x0414  
0xffff  
Unseal Key 1  
Full-Access Key 0  
Full-Access Key 1  
0xffff  
(1) Encoded battery profile information created by bqEASY™ software.  
(2) Not IEEE floating point  
(3) Display as the value EVSW displayed. Data Flash value is different.  
5 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION  
5.1 FUEL GAUGING  
The bq27500 measures the cell voltage, temperature, and current to determine battery SOC. The  
bq27500 monitors charge and discharge activity by sensing the voltage across a small-value resistor (5  
mto 20 mtyp.) between the SRP and SRN pins and in series with the cell. By integrating charge  
passing through a battery, the battery’s SOC is adjusted during battery charge or discharge.  
The total battery capacity is found by comparing states of charge before and after applying the load with  
the amount of charge passed. When an application load is applied, the impedance of the cell is measured  
by comparing the OCV obtained from a predefined function for present SOC with the measured voltage  
under load. Measurements of OCV and charge integration determine chemical state of charge and  
chemical capacity (Qmax). The initial Qmax values are taken from a cell manufacturers' data sheet  
multiplied by the number of parallel cells. It is also used for the value in Design Capacity. The bq27500  
acquires and updates the battery-impedance profile during normal battery usage. It uses this profile, along  
with SOC and the Qmax value, to determine FullChargeCapacity( ) and StateOfCharge( ), specifically for  
the present load and temperature. FullChargeCapacity( ) is reported as capacity available from a fully  
charged battery under the present load and temperature until Voltage( ) reaches the Term Voltage.  
NominalAvailableCapacity( ) and FullAvailableCapacity( ) are the uncompensated (less than C/20)  
versions of RemainingCapacity( ) and FullChargeCapacity( ), respectively.  
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The bq27500 has two flags accessed by the Flags( ) function that warn when the SOC of a battery has  
fallen to critical levels. When RemainingCapacity( ) falls below the first capacity threshold, specified in  
SOC1 Set Threshold, the [SOC1] (State of Charge Initial) flag is set. The flag is cleared once  
RemainingCapacity( ) rises above SOC1 Clear Threshold. The bq27500 BAT_LOW pin automatically  
reflects the status of the [SOC1] flag. All units are in mAh.  
When RemainingCapacity( ) falls below the second capacity threshold, SOCF Set Threshold, the [SOCF]  
(State of Charge Final) flag is set, serving as a final discharge warning. Set SOCF Set Threshold = 0 to  
deactivate the feature. Similarly, when RemainingCapacity( ) rises above SOCF Clear Threshold and the  
[SOCF] flag has already been set, the [SOCF] flag is cleared. All units are in mAh.  
5.2 Impedance Track VARIABLES  
The bq27500 has several data flash variables that permit the user to customize the Impedance Track  
algorithm for optimized performance. These variables are dependent upon the power characteristics of the  
application as well as the cell itself.  
5.2.1 Load Mode  
Load Mode is used to select either the constant-current or constant-power model for the Impedance Track  
algorithm as used in Load Select (see Section 5.2.2). When Load Mode is 0, the Constant Current model  
is used (default). When 1, the Constant Power model is used. The [LDMD] bit of CONTROL_STATUS  
reflects the status of Load Mode.  
5.2.2 Load Select  
Load Select defines the type of power or current model to be used to compute load-compensated  
capacity in the Impedance Track algorithm. If Load Mode = 0 (Constant-Current), then the options  
presented in Table 5-1 are available.  
Table 5-1. Constant-Current Model Used When Load Mode = 0  
Load Select Value  
Current Model Used  
Average discharge current from previous cycle: There is an internal register that records the average discharge  
current through each entire discharge cycle. The previous average is stored in this register.  
0
Present average discharge current: This is the average discharge current from the beginning of this discharge cycle  
until the present time.  
1(default)  
2
3
4
5
6
Average current: based on AverageCurrent( )  
Current: based on a low-pass-filtered version of AverageCurrent( ) (τ = 14 s)  
Design capacity / 5: C Rate based on Design Capacity / 5 or a C/5 rate in mA.  
AtRate (mA): Use whatever current is in AtRate( )  
User_Rate-mA: Use the value in User_Rate-mA. This mode provides a completely user-configurable method.  
If Load Mode = 1 (Constant Power), then the options shown in Table 5-2 are available.  
Table 5-2. Constant-Power Model Used When Load Mode = 1  
Load Select Value  
Power Model Used  
Average discharge power from previous cycle: There is an internal register that records the average discharge power  
through each entire discharge cycle. The previous average is stored in this register.  
0
Present average discharge power: This is the average discharge power from the beginning of this discharge cycle  
until present time.  
1(default)  
2
3
4
5
6
Average current × voltage: based on the AverageCurrent( ) and Voltage( ).  
Current × voltage: based on a low-pass-filtered version of AverageCurrent( ) (τ = 14 s) and Voltage( )  
Design energy / 5: C Rate based on Design Energy / 5 or a C/5 rate in mA.  
AtRate (10 mW): Use whatever value is in AtRate( ).  
User_Rate-10mW: Use the value in User_Rate-10mW. This mode provides a completely user-configurable method.  
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5.2.3 Reserve Cap-mAh  
Reserve Cap-mAh determines how much actual remaining capacity exists after reaching  
0
RemainingCapacity( ), before Terminate Voltage is reached. A no-load rate of compensation is applied  
to this reserve.  
5.2.4 Reserve Cap-mWh  
Reserve Cap-mWh determines how much actual remaining capacity exists after reaching  
0
AvailableEnergy( ), before Terminate Voltage is reached. A no-load rate of compensation is applied to  
this reserve capacity.  
5.2.5 Dsg Current Threshold  
This register is used as a threshold by many functions in the bq27500 to determine if actual discharge  
current is flowing into or out of the cell. The default for this register is in Table 4-7, which should be  
sufficient for most applications. This threshold should be set low enough to be below any normal  
application load current but high enough to prevent noise or drift from affecting the measurement.  
5.2.6 Chg Current Threshold  
This register is used as a threshold by many functions in the bq27500 to determine if actual charge  
current is flowing into or out of the cell. The default for this register is in Table 4-7, which should be  
sufficient for most applications. This threshold should be set low enough to be below any normal charge  
current but high enough to prevent noise or drift from affecting the measurement.  
5.2.7 Quit Current, DSG Relax Time, CHG Relax Time, and Quit Relax Time  
The Quit Current is used as part of the Impedance Track algorithm to determine when the bq27500  
enters relaxation mode from a current-flowing mode in either the charge direction or the discharge  
direction. The value of Quit Current is set to a default value in Table 4-7 and should be above the standby  
current of the system.  
Either of the following criteria must be met to enter relaxation mode:  
| AverageCurrent( ) | < | Quit Current | for Dsg Relax Time  
| AverageCurrent( ) | < | Quit Current | for Chg Relax Time  
After about 5 minutes in relaxation mode, the bq27500 attempts to take accurate OCV readings. An  
additional requirement of dV/dt < 4 μV/s is required for the bq27500 to perform Qmax updates. These  
updates are used in the Impedance Track algorithms. It is critical that the battery voltage be relaxed during  
OCV readings and that the current not be higher than C/20 when attempting to go into relaxation mode.  
Quit Relax Time specifies the minimum time required for AverageCurrent( ) to remain above the  
QuitCurrent threshold before exiting relaxation mode.  
5.2.8 Qmax 0 and Qmax 1  
Generically called Qmax, these dynamic variables contain the respective maximum chemical capacity of  
the active cell profiles, and are determined by comparing states of charge before and after applying the  
load with the amount of charge passed. They also correspond to capacity at a very low rate of discharge,  
such as the C/20 rate. For high accuracy, this value is periodically updated by the bq27500 during  
operation. Based on the battery cell capacity information, the initial value of chemical capacity should be  
entered in the Qmax n field for each default cell profile. The Impedance Track algorithm updates these  
values and maintains them the associated actual cell profiles.  
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5.2.9 Update Status 0 and Update Status 1  
Bit 0 (0x01) of the Update Status n registers indicates that the bq27500 has learned new Qmax  
parameters and is accurate. The remaining bits are reserved. Bits 0 is a status flag set by the bq27500.  
Bit 0 should not be modified except when creating a golden image file as explained in the application note  
Preparing Optimized Default Flash Constants for Specific Battery Types (SLUA334). Bit 0 is updated as  
needed by the bq27500.  
5.2.10 Avg I Last Run  
The bq27500 logs the current averaged from the beginning to the end of each discharge cycle. It stores  
this average current from the previous discharge cycle in this register. This register should not be  
modified. It is only updated by the bq27500 when required.  
5.2.11 Avg P Last Run  
The bq27500 logs the power averaged from the beginning to the end of each discharge cycle. It stores  
this average power from the previous discharge cycle in this register. To get a correct average power  
reading, the bq27500 continuously multiplies instantaneous current times Voltage( ) to get power. It then  
logs this data to derive the average power. This register should not be modified. It is only updated by the  
bq27500 when required.  
5.2.12 Delta Voltage  
The bq27500 stores the maximum difference of Voltage( ) during short load spikes and normal load, so  
the Impedance Track algorithm can calculate remaining capacity for pulsed loads. It is not recommended  
to change this value.  
5.2.13 Batt Insert Delay, Sleep Insert Delay  
The Batt Insert Delay setting delays the bq27500 detection process after battery insertion. Sleep Insert  
Delay specifies the delay before the gauge enters SLEEP mode after battery insertion. For proper  
operation, set Sleep Insert Delay greater than Batt Insert Delay. For example, with Batt Insert Delay =  
10 s (10,000 ms) and Sleep Insert Delay = 15 s, the bq27500 does not enter SLEEP mode before  
5 seconds after the battery detection.  
5.2.14 Default Ra and Ra Tables  
These tables contain encoded data and, with the exception of the Default Ra Tables, are automatically  
updated during device operation. No user changes should be made except for reading/writing the values  
from a pre-learned pack (part of the process for creating golden image files).  
5.3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DEDICATED PINS  
5.3.1 The Operation Configuration Register  
Some bq27500 pins are configured via the Operation Configuration data flash register, as indicated in  
Table 5-3. This register is programmed/read via the methods described in Section 4.2.1, Accessing the  
Data Flash. The register is located at subclass = 64, offset = 0.  
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Table 5-3. Operation Configuration Bit Definition  
Operation  
Configuration  
bit7  
bit6  
bit5  
bit4  
bit3  
bit2  
bit1  
bit0  
High byte  
Low byte  
RESCAP  
GNDSEL  
BATG_OVR  
IDSELEN  
I2C_NACK  
SLEEP  
PFC_CFG1  
RMFCC  
PFC_CFG0  
BATL_POL  
IWAKE  
RSNS1  
RSNS0  
TEMPS  
BATG_POL  
BATL_CTL  
RESCAP = No-load rate of compensation is applied to the reserve capacity calculation. True when set. Default is 0.  
BATG_OVR = BAT_GD override bit. If the gauge enters Hibernate only due to the cell voltage, the BAT_GD does not negate. True when  
set. Default is 0. If both current and voltage are below the Hibernation thresholds, the voltage condition check above takes precedence  
over the current condition check.  
I2C_NACK = The I2C engine NACKs the commands during the flash updates when set. The I2C engine clock-stretches if the bit is  
clear. Default is 0.  
PFC_CFG1/PFC_CFG0 = Pin function code (PFC) mode selection: PFC 0, 1, 2, or 3 selected by 0/0, 0/1, 1/0, or 1/1, respectively.  
Default is PFC 1 (0/1).  
IWAKE/RSNS1/RSNS0 = These bits configure the current wake function (see Table 5-4). Default is 0/0/1.  
GNDSEL = The ADC ground select control. The VSS pin (pin 6) is selected as ground reference when the bit is clear. Pin 7 is selected  
when the bit is set. Default is 1.  
IDSELEN = Enables cell profile selection feature. True when set. Default is 1.  
SLEEP = The fuel gauge can enter sleep, if operating conditions allow. True when set. Default is 1.  
RMFCC = RM is updated with the value from FCC, on valid charge termination. True when set. Default is 1.  
BATL_POL = BAT_LOW pin is active-high. True when set. Default is 1.  
BATG_POL = BAT_GD pin is active-low. True when cleared. Default is 0.  
BATL_CTL= BAT_LOW pin function control. If BATL_CTL is set, the BAT_LOW pin state depends on the SOC1 and BATL_POL. If  
BATL_CTL is clear, the BAT_LOW pin state is controlled by commands, SOC1 and battery voltage. Default is 1.  
TEMPS = Selects external thermistor for Temperature( ) measurements. True when set. Default is 1.  
5.3.2 Pin Function Code Descriptions  
The bq27500 has four pin-function variations that can be selected in accordance with the circuit  
architecture of the end application. Each variation has been assigned a pin function code, or PFC.  
When the PFC is set to 0, only the bq27500 measures battery temperature under discharge and relaxation  
conditions. The charger does not receive any information from the bq27500 about the temperature  
readings, and therefore operates open-loop with respect to battery temperature. When PFC = 0, the  
BAT_GD pin is in a high-impedance state.  
A PFC of 1 is like a PFC of 0, except temperature is also monitored during battery charging. If charging  
temperature falls outside of the preset range defined in data flash, a charger can be disabled via the  
BAT_GD pin until cell temperature recovers. See Section 5.6.2, Charge Inhibit, for additional details.  
When the PFC is set to 2, the battery thermistor can be shared between the fuel gauge and the charger.  
The charger has full use of the thermistor during battery charging. The fuel gauge uses the thermistor  
exclusively during discharge and battery relaxation. When PFC = 2, the BAT_GD pin is in a  
high-impedance state.  
When PFC = 3, the BAT_GD pin state relation to [CHG_INH], [XCHG] is exactly same as the setting for  
PFC = 1 except that the BAT_GD pin is negated if the [FC] bit is set, and BAT_GD is asserted if the [FC]  
bit is clear.  
The PFC is specified in Operation Configuration [PFC_CFG1, PFC_CFG0]. The default is PFC = 1.  
5.3.3 BAT_LOW Pin  
The BAT_LOW pin provides a system processor with an electrical indicator of battery status. The behavior  
and polarity of the BAT_LOW pin are configured, respectively, by the [BATL_CTL] and [BATL_POL] bits  
of the Operation Configuration register.  
When the [BATL_CTL] bit is set, signaling on the BAT_LOW pin follows the [SOC1] bit in the Flags( )  
register when the battery voltage is lower than BAT_LOW Enable Voltage. If the battery voltage is higher  
than BAT_LOW Enable Voltage, the BAT_LOW pin is negated and the [SOC1] bit has no control of the  
BAT_LOW pin.  
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When the [BATL_CTL] bit is clear, signaling on the BAT_LOW pin is controlled by various factors. If the  
[BAT_DET] is clear, the BAT_LOW pin is always inactive. If the [BAT_DET] bit is set and the  
BATL_ENABLE subcommand is issued, the BAT_LOW pin is asserted provided the [SOC1] bit is already  
set or the battery voltage has already reached the Terminate Voltage before issuing the BATL_ENABLE  
subcommand. If the [BAT_DET] bit is set and the BATL_DISABLE subcommand is issued, the BAT_LOW  
pin is set inactive.  
5.3.4 Power Path Control With the BAT_GD Pin  
The bq27500 must operate in conjunction with other electronics in a system appliance, such as chargers  
or other ICs and application circuits that draw appreciable power. After a battery is inserted into the  
system, there should be no charging or discharging current higher than C/20, so that an accurate OCV  
can be read. The OCV is used for helping determine which battery profile to use, as it constitutes part of  
the battery impedance measurement.  
When a battery is inserted into a system, the Impedance Track algorithm requires that no charging of the  
battery takes place and that any discharge is limited to less than C/20—these conditions are sufficient for  
the fuel gauge to take an accurate OCV reading. To disable these functions, the BAT_GD pin is merely  
set negated from the default setting. Once an OCV reading has be made, the BAT_GD pin is asserted,  
thereby enabling battery charging and regular discharge of the battery. The Operation Configuration  
[BATG_POL] bit can be used to set the polarity of the battery-good signal, should the default  
configuration need to be changed.  
When PFC is equal to 1 or 3, the BAT_GD pin is also used to disable battery charging as described in  
Section 5.3.2.  
5.3.5 Battery Detection Using the BI/TOUT Pin  
During power-up or hibernate activities, or any other activity where the bq27500 must determine whether a  
battery is connected or not, the fuel gauge applies a test for battery presence. First, the BI/TOUT pin is put  
into high-Z status. The weak 1.8-Mpullup resistor keeps the pin high while no battery is present. When a  
battery is inserted (or is already inserted) into the system device, the BI/TOUT pin is pulled low. This state  
is detected by the fuel gauge, which polls this pin every second when the gauge has power. A battery  
disconnected status is assumed when the bq27500 reads a thermistor voltage that is near 2.5 V.  
5.4 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT  
The bq27500 measures battery temperature via its TS input, in order to supply battery temperature status  
information to the fuel gauging algorithm and charger-control sections of the gauge. Alternatively, it can  
also measure internal temperature via its on-chip temperature sensor, but only if the [TEMPS] bit of the  
Operation Configuration register is cleared.  
Regardless of which sensor is used for measurement, a system processor can request the present battery  
temperature by calling the Temperature( ) function (see Section 4.1.1, Standard Data Commands, for  
specific information).  
The bq27500 external temperature sensing is optimized with the use of a high-accuracy negative  
temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor with R25 = 10.0 k± 1% and B25/85 = 3435 K ± 1% (such as  
Semitec NTC 103AT). The bq27500 can also be configured to use its internal temperature sensor. When  
an external thermistor is used, an 18.2-kpullup resistor between the BI/TOUT and TS pins is also  
required. Additional circuit information for connecting this thermistor to the bq27500 is shown in Section 8,  
Reference Schematic.  
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5.5 OVERTEMPERATURE INDICATION  
5.5.1 Overtemperature: Charge  
If during charging, Temperature( ) reaches the threshold of OT Chg for a period of OT Chg Time and  
AverageCurrent( ) > Chg Current Threshold, then the [OTC] bit of Flags( ) is set. When Temperature( )  
falls to OT Chg Recovery, the [OTC] of Flags( ) is reset.  
If OT Chg Time = 0, then the feature is completely disabled.  
5.5.2 Overtemperature: Discharge  
If during discharging, Temperature( ) reaches the threshold of OT Dsg for a period of OT Dsg Time, and  
AverageCurrent( ) –Dsg Current Threshold, then the [OTD] bit of Flags( ) is set. When Temperature( )  
falls to OT Dsg Recovery, the [OTD] bit of Flags( ) is reset.  
If OT Dsg Time = 0, then feature is completely disabled.  
5.6 CHARGING AND CHARGE-TERMINATION INDICATION  
5.6.1 Detecting Charge Termination  
For proper bq27500 operation, the cell charging voltage must be specified by the user. The default value  
for this variable is Charging Voltage = 4200 mV.  
The bq27500 detects charge termination when (1) during two consecutive periods of Current Taper  
Window, the AverageCurrent( ) is < Taper Current, (2) during the same periods, the accumulated change  
in capacity > 0.25 mAh/Current Taper Window, and (3) Voltage( ) > Charging Voltage – Taper Voltage.  
When this occurs, the [CHG] bit of Flags( ) is cleared. Also, if the [RMFCC] bit of Operation  
Configuration is set, then RemainingCapacity( ) is set equal to FullChargeCapacity( ).  
5.6.2 Charge Inhibit and Suspend  
When PFC = 1, the bq27500 can indicate when battery temperature has fallen below or risen above  
predefined thresholds (Suspend Temp Low and Suspend Temp High, respectively). In this mode, the  
BAT_GD line is made high to indicate this condition, then returned to its low state once battery  
temperature returns to the range [Charge Inhibit Temp Low + Temp Hys, Charge Inhibit Temp High –  
Temp Hys]. In this mode, the [XCHG] bit is set to indicate this condition. The [XCHG] bit is cleared once  
the battery temperature returns to the range [Charge Inhibit Temp Low + Temp Hys, Charge Inhibit  
Temp High – Temp Hys]. The BAT_GD pin is negated once the [XCHG] bit is set.  
The charging should not start when the temperature is below Charge Inhibit Temp Low or above Charge  
Inhibit Temp High. The BAT_GD pin is negated once the temperature reaches Charge Inhibit Temp  
Low or the Charge Inhibit Temp High AND the charge current is lower than the CHG Current Threshold.  
However, the charging can continue and the BAT_GD remains asserted if the charging starts inside the  
window [Charge Inhibit Temp Low, Charge Inhibit Temp High] AND the charge current is higher than  
the CHG Current Threshold until the temperature is either below Suspend Low Temp or above Suspend  
High Temp. Therefore, the window [Charge Inhibit Temp Low, Charge Inhibit Temp High] must be  
inside the window of [Suspend Temp Low, Suspend Temp High]. The [XCHG] bit is set and the  
BAT_GD pin is negated.  
When PFC = 3, the bq27500 performs exactly the same as the case for PFC = 1 with one different point.  
BAT_GD is decoupled from the [FC] bit for PFC = 1, whereas the BAT_GD pin is negated when the [FC]  
bit is set if PFC = 3.  
When PFC = 0 or 2, the bq27500 must be queried by the system in order to determine the battery  
temperature. At that time, the bq27500 samples the temperature. This saves battery energy when  
operating from battery, as periodic temperature updates are avoided during charging mode.  
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5.7 POWER MODES  
The bq27500 has different power modes: NORMAL, SLEEP, HIBERNATE, and BAT INSERT CHECK. In  
NORMAL mode, the bq27500 is fully powered and can execute any allowable task. In SLEEP mode, the  
fuel gauge exists in a reduced-power state, periodically taking measurements and performing calculations.  
In HIBERNATE mode, the fuel gauge is in its lowest power state, but can be woken up by communication  
activity or certain I/O activity. Finally, the BAT INSERT CHECK mode is a powered-up, but low-power  
halted state, used by the bq27500 when no battery is inserted into the system.  
The relationship between these modes is shown in Figure 5-1.  
5.7.1 BAT-INSERT-CHECK MODE  
This mode is a halted-CPU state that occurs when an adapter or other power source is present to power  
the bq27500 (and system), yet no battery has been detected. When battery insertion is detected, a series  
of initialization activities begins, which includes: OCV measurement, asserting the BAT_GD pin, and  
selecting the appropriate battery profiles. The initialization time is less than 2 seconds.  
Some commands issued by a system processor can be processed while the bq27500 is halted in this  
mode. The gauge wakes up to process the command, then returns to the halted state awaiting battery  
insertion.  
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POR  
Exit From HIBERNATE  
Battery Removed  
Exit From HIBERNATE  
Communication Activity  
BAT INSERT CHECK  
AND Comm address is for bq27500  
Check for battery insertion  
from HALT state .  
No gauging  
bq27500 clears Control Status  
[HIBERNATE] = 0  
Flags [BAT_DET] = 0  
Recommend Host also set Control  
Status [HIBERNATE] = 0  
Entry to NORMAL  
Exit From NORMAL  
Flags [BAT_DET] = 0  
Flags [BAT_DET] = 1  
Exit From SLEEP  
NORMAL  
Flags [BAT_DET] = 0  
Fuel gauging and data  
updated every 1s  
HIBERNATE  
Wakeup From HIBERNATE  
Communication Activity  
AND  
Exit From SLEEP  
Comm address is NOT for bq27500  
| AverageCurrent( ) | > Sleep Current  
OR  
Disable all bq 27500  
subcircuits except GPIO .  
Negate /BAT_GD  
Entry to SLEEP+  
Operation Configuration[SLEEP] = 1  
AND  
Current is Detected above IWAKE  
Exit From SLEEP+  
Any communication to the gauge  
OR  
Control Status[SNOOZE] = 1  
AND  
| AverageCurrent( ) | > Sleep Current  
OR  
| AverageCurrent( ) | Sleep Current  
Current is Detected above IWAKE  
Entry to SLEEP  
Operation Configuration[SLEEP] = 1  
AND  
| AverageCurrent( ) | Sleep Current  
AND  
SLEEP+  
Control Status[SNOOZE] = 0  
Fuel gauging and data  
updated every 20 seconds  
Both LFO and HFO are ON  
Exit From WAIT_HIBERNATE  
Entry to SLEEP+  
Control Status[SNOOZE] = 0  
Cell relaxed  
AND  
| AverageCurrent() | < Hibernate  
Current  
Entry to SLEEP+  
WAIT_HIBERNATE  
Control Status[SNOOZE] = 1  
SLEEP  
OR  
Fuel gauging and data  
updated every 20 seconds  
/BAT_GD unchanged  
Cell relaxed  
AND  
Fuel gauging and data  
updated every 20 seconds  
(LFO ON and HFO OFF )  
Exit From WAIT_HIBERNATE  
VCELL < Hibernate Voltage  
Host must set Control Status  
[HIBERNATE] = 0  
AND  
VCELL > Hibernate Voltage  
System Shutdown  
Exit From SLEEP  
(Host has set Control Status  
[HIBERNATE] = 1  
OR  
VCELL < Hibernate Voltage  
System Sleep  
Figure 5-1. Power Mode Diagram  
5.7.2 NORMAL MODE  
The fuel gauge is in NORMAL mode when not in any other power mode. During this mode,  
AverageCurrent( ), Voltage( ), and Temperature( ) measurements are taken, and the interface data set is  
updated. Decisions to change states are also made. This mode is exited by activating a different power  
mode.  
Because the gauge consumes the most power in NORMAL mode, the Impedance Track algorithm  
minimizes the time the fuel gauge remains in this mode.  
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5.7.3 SLEEP+ MODE  
Compared to the SLEEP mode, SLEEP+ mode has the high-frequency oscillator in operation. The  
communication delay could be eliminated. The SLEEP+ is entered automatically if the feature is enabled  
(Operation Configuration [SNOOZE] = 1) and AverageCurrent( ) is below the programmable level Sleep  
Current.  
During SLEEP+ mode, the bq27500 periodically takes data measurements and updates its data set.  
However, a majority of its time is spent in an idle condition. The bq27500 exits SLEEP+ if any entry  
condition is broken, specifically when (1) any communication activity with the gauge occurs, (2)  
AverageCurrent( ) rises above Sleep Current, or (3) a current in excess of IWAKE through RSENSE is  
detected.  
5.7.4 SLEEP MODE  
SLEEP mode is entered automatically if the feature is enabled (Operation Configuration [SLEEP] = 1)  
and AverageCurrent( ) is below the programmable level Sleep Current. Once entry into SLEEP mode has  
been qualified, but prior to entering it, the bq27500 performs a Coulomb Counter autocalibration to  
minimize offset if the timing condition required by the algorithm is met.  
During SLEEP mode, the bq27500 periodically takes data measurements and updates its data set.  
However, a majority of its time is spent in an idle condition.  
The bq27500 exits SLEEP if any entry condition is broken, specifically when (1) AverageCurrent( ) rises  
above Sleep Current, or (2) a current in excess of IWAKE through RSENSE is detected.  
In the event that a battery is removed from the system while a charger is present (and powering the  
gauge), Impedance Track updates are not necessary. Hence, the fuel gauge enters a state that checks for  
battery insertion and does not continue executing the Impedance Track algorithm.  
While in SLEEP mode, the fuel gauge can suspend serial communications as much as 4ms by holding the  
SCL line low. This delay is necessary to process host communication correctly, because the fuel gauge  
processor is mostly halted while in SLEEP mode.  
5.7.5 HIBERNATE MODE  
HIBERNATE mode should be used when the system equipment needs to enter a low-power state, and  
minimal gauge power consumption is required. This mode is ideal when a system equipment is set to its  
own HIBERNATE, SHUTDOWN, or OFF mode.  
The fuel gauge can enter HIBERNATE due to either low cell voltage or low load current.  
HIBERNATE due to the cell voltage. When the cell voltage drops below the Hibernate Voltage and a  
valid OCV measurement has been taken, the fuel gauge enters HIBERNATE mode. The [HIBERNATE]  
bit of the CONTROL register has no impact for the fuel gauge to enter the HIBERNATE mode.  
HIBERNATE due to the load current. If the load current drops to a certain level, the fuel gauge should  
also enter low-power mode. When the fuel gauge enters the HIBERNATE mode due to the load  
current, the [HIBERNATE] bit of the CONTROL_STATUS register must be set. The gauge waits to  
enter HIBERNATE mode until it has taken a valid OCV measurement and the magnitude of the  
average cell current has fallen below Hibernate Current. The gauge remains in HIBERNATE mode  
until the system issues a direct I2C command to the gauge or a POR occurs. I2C communication that is  
not directed to the gauge does not wake the gauge.  
During the HIBERNATE mode, the BAT_GD is negated (no battery charging/discharging). This  
prevents a charger application from inadvertently charging the battery before an OCV reading can be  
taken. It is the system’s responsibility to wake the bq27500 after it has gone into HIBERNATE mode.  
After waking, the gauge can proceed with the initialization of the battery information (OCV, profile  
selection, etc.)  
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5.8 POWER CONTROL  
5.8.1 RESET FUNCTIONS  
When the bq27500 detects that the [RESET] bit of Control( ) has been set, it increments the  
corresponding counter. This information is accessible by issuing the command Control( ) function with the  
RESET_DATA subcommand.  
5.8.2 WAKE-UP COMPARATOR  
The wake-up comparator is used to indicate a change in cell current while the bq27500 is in either SLEEP  
or HIBERNATE mode. Operation Configuration uses bits [RSNS1–RSNS0] to set the sense resistor  
selection. Operation Configuration also uses the [IWAKE] bit to select one of two possible voltage  
threshold ranges for the given sense resistor selection. An internal interrupt is generated when the  
threshold is reached in either the charge or discharge direction. Setting both [RSNS1] and [RSNS0] to 0  
disables this feature.  
Table 5-4. IWAKE Threshold Settings(1)  
RSNS1  
RSNS0  
IWAKE  
Vth (SRP – SRN)(2)  
Disabled  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Disabled  
1.0 mV or –1.0 mV  
2.2 mV or –2.2 mV  
2.2 mV or –2.2 mV  
4.6 mV or –4.6 mV  
4.6 mV or –4.6 mV  
9.8 mV or –9.8 mV  
(1) The actual resistance value vs. the setting of the sense resistor is not important, just the actual voltage  
threshold when calculating the configuration. The voltage thresholds are typical values under room  
temperature.  
(2) The Vth threshold voltages are approximate values only as they are established by analog  
comparators.  
5.8.3 FLASH UPDATES  
Data Flash can only be updated if Voltage( ) Flash Update OK Voltage. Flash programming current can  
cause an increase in LDO dropout. The value of Flash Update OK Voltage should be selected such that  
the bq27500 VCC voltage does not fall below its minimum of 2.4 V during Flash write operations.  
5.9 AUTOCALIBRATION  
The bq27500 provides an autocalibration feature that measures the voltage offset error across SRP and  
SRN as operating conditions change. It subtracts the resulting offset error from normal sense resistor  
voltage, VSR, for maximum measurement accuracy.  
Autocalibration of the Coulomb Counter begins on entry to SLEEP mode when the timing condition  
required by the algorithm is met, except if Temperature( ) is 5°C or Temperature( ) 45°C.  
The fuel gauge also performs a single offset when (1) the condition of AverageCurrent( ) 100 mA and (2)  
{voltage change since last offset calibration 256 mV} or {temperature change since last offset calibration  
is greater than 8°C for 60 s}.  
Capacity and current measurements continue at the last measured rate during the offset calibration when  
these measurements cannot be performed. If the battery voltage drops more than 32 mV during the offset  
calibration, the load current has likely increased considerably; hence, the offset calibration is aborted.  
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6 APPLICATION-SPECIFIC INFORMATION  
6.1 BATTERY PROFILE STORAGE AND SELECTION  
6.1.1 Common Profile Aspects  
When a battery pack is removed from host equipment that implements the bq27500, the fuel gauge  
maintains some of the battery information in case the battery is re-inserted. This way, the Impedance  
Track algorithm has a means of recovering battery-status information, thereby maintaining good  
state-of-charge (SOC) estimates.  
Two default battery profiles are available to store battery information. They are used to provide the  
Impedance Track algorithm with the default information on two possible battery types expected to be used  
with the end-equipment. These default profiles can be used to support batteries of different chemistry,  
same chemistry but different capacities, or same chemistry but different models. Default profiles are  
programmed by the end-equipment manufacturer. However, only one of the default profiles can be  
selected, and this selection cannot be changed during end-equipment operation.  
In addition to the default profiles, the bq27500 maintains two other profiles, PACK0 and PACK1. These  
tables hold dynamic battery data, and keep track of the status for up to two of the most recent batteries  
used. In most cases, the bq27500 can manage the information on two removable battery packs.  
6.1.2 Activities Upon Pack Insertion  
6.1.2.1 First OCV and Impedance Measurement  
At power up, the BAT_GD pin is inactive, so that the host cannot obtain power from the battery (this  
depends on the actual implementation). In this state, the battery is put in an open-circuit condition. Next,  
the bq27500 measures its first open-circuit voltage (OCV) via the BAT pin. From the OCV(SOC) table, the  
SOC of the inserted battery is found. Then the BAT_GD pin is made active, and the impedance of the  
inserted battery is calculated from the measured voltage and the load current:  
Z(SOC) = [OCV(SOC) – V] / I. This impedance is compared with the impedance of the dynamic profiles,  
Packn, and the default profiles, Defn, for the same SOC (the letter n depicts either a 0 or 1).  
6.1.3 Reading Application Status  
The Application Status data flash location contains cell profile status information, and can be read using  
the ApplicationStatus( ) extended command (0x6a). The bit configuration of this function/location is shown  
in Table 6-1.  
Table 6-1. ApplicationStatus( ) Bit Definitions.  
Application  
Configuration  
bit7  
bit6  
bit5  
bit4  
bit3  
bit2  
bit1  
bit0  
Byte  
LU_ PROF  
LU_PROF = Last profile used by fuel gauge. Pack0 last used when cleared. Pack1 last used when set. Default is 0.  
6.2 APPLICATION-SPECIFIC FLOW AND CONTROL  
6.2.1 Simple Battery  
The bq27500 supports only one type of battery profile. This profile is stored in both the Def0 and Def1  
profiles. The Defn and Packn profiles are the same on the first gauge start-up. Then the Impedance Track  
algorithm begins fuel gauging, regularly updating Packn as the battery is used.  
When an existing pack is removed from the bq27500 and a different (or same) pack is inserted, cell  
impedance is measured after battery detection (see Section 6.1.2.1, First OCV and Impedance  
Measurement). The bq27500 chooses the profile which is closest to the measured impedance, starting  
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with the Packn profiles. That is, if the measured impedance matches Pack0, then the Pack0 profile is  
used. If the measured impedance matches Pack1, then the Pack1 profile is used. If the measured  
impedance does not match the impedance stored in either Pack0 or Pack1, the battery pack is deemed  
new (none of the previously used packs). The Def0/Def1 profile is copied into either the Pack0 or Pack1  
profile, overwriting the oldest Packn profile used.  
7 COMMUNICATIONS  
7.1 I2C INTERFACE  
The bq27500 supports the standard I2C read, incremental read, quick read, 1-byte write, and incremental  
write functions. The 7-bit device address (ADDR) is the most significant 7 bits of the hex address and is  
fixed as 1010101. The 8-bit device address is, therefore, 0xAA or 0xAB for write or read, respectively.  
Host generated  
bq27500/1 generated  
DATA [7:0]  
S
ADDR[6:0]  
0
A
CMD[7:0]  
A
A
P
S
ADDR[6:0]  
1
A
DATA [7:0]  
(b) quick read  
DATA [7:0]  
N P  
(a) 1-byte write  
S
ADDR[6:0]  
0
A
CMD[7:0]  
A
Sr  
ADDR[6:0]  
1
A
N P  
(c) 1- byte read  
S
ADDR[6:0]  
0
A
CMD[7:0]  
A
Sr  
ADDR[6:0]  
1
A
DATA [7:0]  
A
A
. . .  
DATA [7:0]  
A . . . A P  
N P  
(d) incremental read  
S
ADDR[6:0]  
0
A
CMD[7:0]  
A
DATA [7:0]  
DATA [7:0]  
(e) incremental write  
(S = Start, Sr = Repeated Start, A = Acknowledge, N = No Acknowledge , and P = Stop).  
The quick read returns data at the address indicated by the address pointer. The address pointer, a  
register internal to the I2C communication engine, increments whenever data is acknowledged by the  
bq27500 or the I2C master. Quick writes function in the same manner and are a convenient means of  
sending multiple bytes to consecutive command locations (such as 2-byte commands that require 2 bytes  
of data).  
The following command sequences are not supported:  
Attempt to write a read-only address (NACK after data sent by master):  
Attempt to read an address above 0x6B (NACK command):  
7.2 I2C TIME OUT  
The I2C engine releases both SDA and SCL if the I2C bus is held low for about 2 seconds. If the bq27500  
was holding the lines, releasing them frees the master to drive the lines. If an external condition is holding  
either of the lines low, the I2C engine enters the low-power sleep mode.  
7.3 I2C COMMAND WAITING TIME  
To make sure the correct results of a command with the 400-kHz I2C operation, a proper waiting time  
should be added between issuing the command and reading results. For subcommands, the following  
diagram shows the waiting time required between issuing the subcommand and reading the results, with  
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the exception of checksum and OCV commands. A 100-ms waiting time is required between the  
checksum command and reading the result. For read-write standard commands, a minimum of 2 seconds  
is required to get the result updated. For read-only standard commands, there is no waiting time required,  
but the host should not issue all standard commands more than two times per second. Otherwise, the  
gauge could result in a reset issue due to the expiration of the watchdog timer.  
If the Operation Configuration [I2C_NACK] bit is not set, the I2C clock stretch could happen in a typical  
application. A maximum 80-ms clock stretch could be observed during the flash updates.  
S
S
ADDR[6:0]  
ADDR[6:0]  
0
0
A
A
CMD[7:0]  
CMD[7:0]  
A
A
DATA [7:0]  
ADDR[6:0]  
A
DATA [7:0]  
DATA [7:0]  
A P  
66ms  
DATA [7:0]  
Sr  
1
A
A
N
A
P
66ms  
Waiting time between control subcommand and reading results  
Sr  
S
ADDR[6:0]  
DATA [7:0]  
0
A
CMD[7:0]  
DATA [7:0]  
A
ADDR[6:0]  
66ms  
1
A
DATA [7:0]  
A
DATA [7:0]  
A
N P  
Waiting time between continuous reading results  
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8.1 SCHEMATIC  
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Level-1-260C-UNLIM  
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Level-1-260C-UNLIM  
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Device  
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Reel  
Reel  
A0  
B0  
K0  
P1  
W
Pin1  
Diameter Width (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Quadrant  
(mm) W1 (mm)  
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SON  
DRZ  
DRZ  
YZG  
YZG  
12  
12  
12  
12  
3000  
250  
330.0  
330.0  
180.0  
180.0  
12.4  
12.4  
8.4  
2.8  
2.8  
2.1  
2.1  
4.3  
4.3  
1.2  
1.2  
4.0  
4.0  
4.0  
4.0  
12.0  
12.0  
8.0  
Q2  
Q2  
Q1  
Q1  
DSBGA  
DSBGA  
3000  
250  
2.57  
2.57  
0.81  
0.81  
8.4  
8.0  
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SON  
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DRZ  
YZG  
YZG  
12  
12  
12  
12  
3000  
250  
338.1  
338.1  
210.0  
210.0  
338.1  
338.1  
185.0  
185.0  
20.6  
20.6  
35.0  
35.0  
DSBGA  
DSBGA  
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250  
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