BQ25306: Does it support 2 batteries connected in parallel?

Yogesh J

Part Number: BQ25306

1) Does BQ25306RTER support 3.2V LiFePo4 battery charging (2 x Batteries in parallel)? If yes, How many maximum number of cells can be connected in parallel?

2) Does BQ27Z561YPHR-R2 fuel gauge support the above? we have set 1A charging current.

Attached schematic for your reference and review.

charging section review.pdf

over 2 years ago

+1 Kedar Manishankar over 2 years ago

TI__Mastermind 24075 points

Hi,

Only max charging regulation matters from charger perspective, and whether total required charge current is within recommended operating condition. The charger IC will not perform any cell balancing on its own. For fuel gauge question, please create a separate post with the part number.

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BQ25306: Does it support 2 batteries connected in parallel?