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BQ76952: Doubts about adjusting the threshold of internal overheating protection points

Part Number: BQ76952

Dear Chris

Background: In certain special usage scenarios, due to the high working environment temperature, the internal temperature of the chip exceeds the default over temperature protection threshold of 85 °, causing the chip over temperature protection to stop working;
Question: 1. Under the condition of ensuring that the junction temperature of the chip does not exceed 150 ° C, is there a risk of adjusting the internal overheating protection threshold of the chip to 120 ° C, and is it affecting the lifespan of the chip;
2. What impact will it have on the chip when operating in an environment with an ambient temperature exceeding 85 ° C but a junction temperature not exceeding 150 ° C, and whether it will affect the chip's service life;
Please ask Wang to help find the original factory to confirm and reply;

  • Hello Gabriel,

    1. Under the condition of ensuring that the junction temperature of the chip does not exceed 150 ° C, is there a risk of adjusting the internal overheating protection threshold of the chip to 120 ° C, and is it affecting the lifespan of the chip;

    The device was characterized up-to 85C. We cannot warranty the datasheet specifications if the IC temperature goes above this temperature. It may also be possible to degrade the IC faster, affecting the lifespan. 

    2. What impact will it have on the chip when operating in an environment with an ambient temperature exceeding 85 ° C but a junction temperature not exceeding 150 ° C, and whether it will affect the chip's service life;

    Yes that could be possible. Although it could work at temperatures above 85C, we cannot warranty any of its accuracy or functions at these temperatures.

    Best Regards,

    Luis Hernandez Salomon