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BQ24040: Charge current not remaining constant in constant current portion of curve

Part Number: BQ24040

Team,

I have a customer using BQ24040 in their latest design. In every case that they've attempted to charge their system, although the current seems to start at about the right value, it steadily drops over 4 hours until hitting constant voltage mode.  

They also have a different 5 V 1 A supply that they tested, which never even got close to the 1 A charge current (the Glob 1 A in the workbook). I would make a guess that this is more related to the supply than the charger, but thought I'd include this in case it provides any insight.

I have attached the results from their testing.

SK-6942ChargeTest.xlsx

  • Hello
    The bq24040 has a couple of features that may be causing this behavior.
    Input Voltage Dynamic Power Management will reduce charge current if input voltage drop to 4.4V.
    Thermal regulation will reduce charging current if the die temp reaches 125C.
    Also input to output voltage drop will reduce charging current, the specification of 500mV max is for 1A that is reduced to 500mA. Typically needed 500mV to 800mV to support 1A or input voltage of 4.7V to 5V.

    Recommend checking the input voltage and device temp.