Other Parts Discussed in Thread: BQ4050, BQSTUDIO, BQ24770, EV2400
Hello,
I've spent some time with bring up of new board that integrates the EVM designs from the BQ4050 and the BQ24773, so I have a couple of questions with proper power on option for both of these chips.
First off we have an error in the layout where the FUSE pin on the bq4050 is tied to ground. Considering this is a short, would this prevent the bq4050 from turning on? VCC/PCHG/PTC/PTCEN/BAT are all at 16v, CHG is 8v, PACK remains 0v, unless shorted, but drains low.
Secondly, the BQ24773, which is my main question doesn't seem to drive BAT or BATDRV high at all. We are using this with a 4S configuration. When VCC is powered at 19.6v, I get ACDET at 2.6v, CELL/REGN/BTST at 5.4v, which seems good. I have BATPRES tied to GND (120KOhm) at the moment to force the chip to output power, but I can't seem to get BAT or BATDRV to turn on the FETs. The most voltage I get from BAT is .01v. On the EVM in this configuration I measure BAT at 8v and BATDRV at 16v.
Curious if you have any suggestions, tips, or other things to try and bring either of these chips up.