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I need a recommended circuit for a BQ29200 cell balancer with a two-cell charging configuration.
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Hello,
I would recommend reading section 9.2 Typical Applications of the data sheet. This section shows a configuration for the 2-series cell battery connection with cell balancing enabled (Figure 9).
If higher cell balancing is desired I would recommend reading section 9.3.1 External Cell Balancing of the data sheet.
Best regards,
Thomas Rainey
Hello,
We do not have any recommendations you will need to choose based on your application.
Both schematics have cell balancing. However, 9.3.1 uses external cell balancing allowing higher cell balancing current if that is preferred.
Best regards,
Thomas Rainey
Do you have any recommended models for Q1 and Q2 in section 9.3.1 External Cell Balancing?
Q1 uses an N-channel MOSFET (DMN2058U), and Q2 uses a P-channel MOSFET (DMP2305U), but the MOSFETs are heating up. Do you have any suggestions?"
Hello Frank,
We do not have any recommended parts for Q1/Q2.
If it is heating too much, you may need to decrease your balancing current, or get a MOSFET with a very low turn-on voltage.
Best Regards,
Luis Hernandez Salomon