Hello, I am wondering what modifications, if any, are absolutely required to utilize the same stack chip PCBs with 12 cells (or 12-15) instead of the standard 16 as it was originally configured. We have a need to utilize an already manufactured PCB, which was designed for 16 cells, in an application where there will only be 12 cells per stack chip. I see in the documentation that there are certain resistors and capacitors which are not populated depending on the number of cells connected but I am wondering what the ramifications would be if a board designed for 16 cells was only connected to 12. Is this something that could be handled with only a software change? If a hardware change is completely necessary to ensure the chip functions correctly, could you assist in confirming that depopulating the necessary components would adequately accomplish the goal? Attached is our existing schematic. Let's assume for the discussion that I am looking to use this design with 12 cells instead of 16. I understand that I would need to get the 12th cell connected to the BAT pin as the 16th would normally be. If I were to depopulate R227 and R219 and branch BAT12 to BAT16 would that accomplish the goal? Is this as simple as just shorting all unused VC pins to BAT?
