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BQ25798: The cutoff current varies between setting

Part Number: BQ25798
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: BQ4050

Dear Expert

Set BQ25798 charging current to 3200mA and cutoff current to 80mA,. The measured cut-off current is 182mA, which cannot meet the specified standard ≤100mA.
BQ25798 sets the same charging cutoff current of 80mA. The accuracy of the cutoff current varies between setting a charging current of 1000mA and 3200mA
Sample. The charging current is 3200mA, and the measured cutoff current is around 182mA. For a charging current of 1000mA, the measured cutoff current is 77mA. Is it possible to
Explain what causes this phenomenon?

1. Use a 70W USB-C Power Adapter PD for charging, with charge current (REG03) set to 3200mA and term current (REG09) set to 80mA. The cut-off current read by the charging terminal BQ4050 is 182mA

Charging current 3200mA, cut-off current 182mA

charge current  Set 3200mA

term current set 80mA

Using a 70W USB-C Power Adapter PD for charging, set the charge current (REG03) to 1000mA and the term current (REG09) to 80mA. The cut-off current read by the charging terminal BQ4050 is 77mA

2.During the charging activation process, when the charger is first connected, the LDO voltage REGN of BQ25798_ 5V will suddenly drop to 0V, making it impossible to start charging. The second time it is connected to charging, it can be charged normally. May I ask what conditions can cause a REGN of BQ25798_ 5V off?

  • Hi Gabriel,

    Regarding 1, in order to improve current measurement accuracy, most of our NVDC chargers turn off part of the BATFET at specific, lower charge current setting.  This makes the BATFET more resistive (lowers efficiency) but improves measurement accuracy.

    Regarding 2, I have not seen this behavior before.  Can you provide the test condition, VBUS? VBAT? ICHG? ISYS load? Also, it appears that the converter is still switching since VSYS is high, following the dip?  Is the converter switching?

    Regards,

    Jeff