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BQ8050 - Current accuracy is affected by temperature

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When we use BQ8050 to sample current, we found that the current error will be larger with the temperature decreases.

According to datasheet, the least significant bit (LSB) for a simple conversion is 9.35μV or 0.65 nVh. And the sense resistor of our battery is 1mΩ, so the current fluctuation should be about +/-10mA.

In our test, when battery is not charging and not charging, the current value in 25℃ is -18mA~-28mA. But with temparature decreases, the current will be -56mA~-64mA. Please refer to the attached file.

 

Although the current fluctuation  isstill within +/-10mA, but the current value is get larger. Please help explain the temperature drift effect on battery current, thanks.

current change with temperature rise.xlsx

  • Hello Gary,

    The BQ8050 is a hardware platform and is not a catalog part. Please contact your FAE or other local TI contact to get more information on this part.

    All parts will have a temperature drift, especially depending on the PPM of the sense resistor.

    Sincerely,

    Wyatt Keller