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BQ24192 and Android/Linux

Gregory Watkins
Expert 4005 points
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: BQ24192

Team,

How easy is it to integrate the BQ24192 into Android/Linux based systems?  Is extensive work needed or is it basically plug and play?

Thanks,

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    Guru 22270 points

    Hello Gregory,

    The charger uses I2C communication.  If your system has hardware I2C, then reading and writing to the registers follows standard I2C protocol.  If the system does not have it in hardware, then a software version of I2C can be written.  There are many examples available for interfacing.  

    This is definitely not plug and play.  Some calculations and proper sizing of components is required.  In terms of complexity it is about  6 out of 10.

    Thanks,

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    TI__Mastermind 31120 points

    I would suggest that you consult a systems engineer for your product line.

    You are asking how easy is it to use a power supply for a product that uses power.  If you choose a power supply that is similar one used before it will be easier than if it is completely different.

    This product supports many single cell portable device and millions of devices have been sold and are in operation.

  • 0 in reply to Charles Mauney
    TI__Mastermind 31120 points

    Easy is a relative term and I do not know your reference of easy.

    This IC uses I2C to set the desired program settings so is a little more effort to write the code to do this than a stand alone charger with no software interface.