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Fuel Gauge with LED indication

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: BQ27546-G1, BQ27426

Hi,

We are developing a medical  device which is the interface between Ultrasound transducer and portable USB device (eg. Mobile, Tablet etc.).  Below are the requirement specification of the interface Module

 

  1. It is a self-battery powered device with single cell 3.7V li-ion battery
  2. The interface module has got two USB ports (Port1 and Port2).
  3. Port 1 is used for connecting the ultrasound transducer device and charger (for charging in built battery) (USB OTG is required for this port).
  4. There is multicolor LED indication on the module which shows the battery level and charging status as mentioned in the following table.

 

Conditions

LED State

Notes

Interface module battery charging

Blinks when charging, Solid when charging is complete

Red glows for Vbat <= 20%

Yellow glows for 20 % <Vbat<80%

Green glows for vbat> 80%

Interface module connected to Portable USB device on port 2, Discharging

Solid

Red glows for Vbat <= 20%

Yellow glows for 20 % <Vbat<80%

Green glows for vbat> 80%

Nothing is connected and push button Switch is pressed

Solid for 15 to 20 sec

Red glows for Vbat <= 20%

Yellow glows for 20 % <Vbat<80%

Green glows for vbat> 80%

 

I have also attached the block diagram for better understanding of the interfaces. Please suggest any charger IC or a fuel gauge IC which can fulfill the above requirements. LED indication control requirement is on priority to meet.

  • For your custom LED color scheme you will need to utilize an MCU such as an MSP430 to control them. The MSP430 could communicate with the fuel gauge via I2C to read the SOC (state of charge) and monitor the charge status and button and then control the LEDs per your scheme. A fuel gauge like bq27546-G1 or bq27426 might suit your needs.