[FAQ] BQ25883: BQ2588x FAQs

BQ2588x FAQ Home Page

This home page is for common questions in relation to the BQ25882, BQ25883, BQ25886, and BQ25887.

FAQs

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System regulation:

• How does the BATFET work?

Safety features:

• How does JEITA apply as it relates to charge voltage and charge current?

Miscellaneous:

• BQ2588X: Schematic review and layout tips
• How is the input current limit determined?

Application Notes

• 4 Reasons why you should use a boost charger for 2-cell battery application
• Battery-charging tips for video doorbell applications
• State of Charge Estimation Using Smart Battery Charger
• USB charging solution for 2-cell (2S) discrete using BQ25887 with cell-balancing

Datasheets

• BQ25887 I2C Controlled 2-Cell, 2-A Boost-Mode Battery Charger With Cell Balancing For USB Input datasheet (Rev. B)
• BQ25883 2-Cell, 2-A Boost-Mode Battery Charger With Power Path, USB On-The-Go Boost (OTG) For USB Input datasheet (Rev. A)
• BQ25882 I2C Controlled, 2-Cell, 2-A Boost-Mode Battery Charger For USB Input datasheet (Rev. C)
• BQ25886 Standalone 2-Cell, 2-A Boost-Mode Battery Charger With PowerPath, USB BC1.2 Detection, and USB On-The-Go Boost (OTG) datasheet (Rev. A)

EVM User Guides

• BQ25887 QFN boost-mode battery charger evaluation module
• BQ25883 QFN boost-mode battery charger evaluation module
• bq2588x Boosting Battery Chargers Evaluation Module User's Guide (Rev. A) - BQ25882
• BQ25886 QFN boost-mode battery charger evaluation module