BQ79631-Q1: TSREF is not only used for thermistor on the BQ79631EVM

Part Number: BQ79631-Q1

Tool/software:

Hi, 

In te datasheet, I see about TSREF :

table 6-1 , page4 :  Connect TSREF to the top of the thermistor resistor divider network to the GPIOs when they are configured for thermistor temperature monitoring. Bypass TSREF with a capacitor to AVSS

But the BQ79631EVM use the TSREF as a bias voltage for Differential voltage sense input.:

and to power supply a logic gate :

Following the datasheet of BQ79631-Q1, I think it's more normal to use CVDD to supply logic gate and AVDD to make a bias voltage , isn' it ? 

in §7.5 Electrical Characteristics of the datasheet of BQ79631-Q1, I note that TSREF current limit is : min= 15mA/typ=30mA/max=52mA. What does it mean ? I I use it as a an output power supply, the current drawn from TSREF must be lower than the minimum =15mA ?

In the same way, If I plan to use AVDD and CVDD as power supplies, tha maximun current drawn must be lower tan the minimun ? 

thanks, 

Jerome

  • Hello, 

    The application of TSREF is able to be used to drive the GPIOs, the sensing, and the logic gate. I would recommend leaving TSREF as the biasing/supply for these components as this is recommended in the datasheet and guide as well. For the differential voltage sense input block, TSREF is connected to a 0 Ohm resistor, so it wouldn't be incorporated until that gets populated. 
    The TSREF current limit as stated in the datasheet of a min= 15mA/typ=30mA/max=52mA does mean that the best case current drawn should be <15 mA, but the typical and maximum can be appropriate at times, but 15 mA would be best. 

    Thank you, 

    Pranav Ananthan