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  • [FAQ] TPS6594-Q1: LP8764-Q1: Debugging PMIC Behavior with Interrupt Interpretation.

    Part Number: TPS6594-Q1 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LP8764-Q1 This FAQ is relevant to TPS6594-Q1 and LP8764-Q1 Devices. If your PMIC is failing to communicate via I2C or SPI, the issue is likely to lie in supply or component selection. It will be…

  • [FAQ] TL431: Shunt regulator characteristics for different grades

    Part Number: TL431 What are the key parameters which changes across different grades? Which parameters don't change across different grades of shunt regulators ?

  • [FAQ] What are the differences between the hardware and firmware protections?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: BQ40Z50 Firmware Protections The BQ40Z50 offers multiple protection functionalities which can be configured for the end application. The first level protection is firmware based, for example; the Cell Under Voltage (CUV…

  • [FAQ] TPS631000: advantages of TPS631000

    Part Number: TPS631000 as the newest buck-boost converter of TI, what are the advantages of this device?

  • [FAQ] TL431: Total Power Dissipation

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TL431 How to calculate total power dissipation for shunt regulators?

  • [FAQ] BQSTUDIO: I created a GMFS(gm.fs) file using bqStudio. How do I use it?

    Part Number: BQSTUDIO I read a GMFS( gm.fs) file using Battery Management Studio. What is the purpose of this file and how do i use it?

  • [FAQ] BQSTUDIO: How do we use BQFS(bq.fs) and DFFS(df.fs) files generated by bqStudio?

    Part Number: BQSTUDIO Battery Management Studio allows me to read BQFS(bq.fs) and DFFS(df.fs) files. What is the purpose of these files and how do i use these files?

  • [FAQ] BQSTUDIO: What is the TI BMS Flashstream file format?

    Part Number: BQSTUDIO I exported "Flashstream" files from Battery Management Studio (bqStudio) and got bq.fs / df.fs/ gm.fs files What is this TI BMS Flashstream format?

  • [FAQ] BQSTUDIO: How do I interpret the lines in a bq.fs file for use with my SMBus gauge?

    Part Number: BQSTUDIO I generated a bq.fs file using Battery Management Studio (bqStudio) for my SBS compliant SMBus gas gauge. What is the format of this file?

  • [FAQ] BQSTUDIO: How do I interpret the lines in a bq.fs / df.fs file for use with my I2C or HDQ gauge?

    Part Number: BQSTUDIO I generated a bq.fs and df.fs file using Battery Management Studio (bqStudio) for my I2C/HDQ gas gauge. TI documentation indicates that this file may be used by the host processor to update the gas gauge. What is the format of this…

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