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  • [FAQ] BQSTUDIO: How do we use BQFS(bq.fs) and DFFS(df.fs) files generated by bqStudio?

    Part Number: BQSTUDIO Battery Management Studio allows me to read BQFS(bq.fs) and DFFS(df.fs) files. What is the purpose of these files and how do i use these files?

  • [FAQ] BQSTUDIO: What is the TI BMS Flashstream file format?

    Part Number: BQSTUDIO I exported "Flashstream" files from Battery Management Studio (bqStudio) and got bq.fs / df.fs/ gm.fs files What is this TI BMS Flashstream format?

  • [FAQ] BQSTUDIO: How do I interpret the lines in a bq.fs file for use with my SMBus gauge?

    Part Number: BQSTUDIO I generated a bq.fs file using Battery Management Studio (bqStudio) for my SBS compliant SMBus gas gauge. What is the format of this file?

  • [FAQ] BQSTUDIO: How do I interpret the lines in a bq.fs / df.fs file for use with my I2C or HDQ gauge?

    Part Number: BQSTUDIO I generated a bq.fs and df.fs file using Battery Management Studio (bqStudio) for my I2C/HDQ gas gauge. TI documentation indicates that this file may be used by the host processor to update the gas gauge. What is the format of this…

  • [FAQ] How long does the voltage on the PACK pin need to be applied to wake-up the gauge?

    To wake-up the gauge from shutdown, a voltage above the VSTARTUP needs to be applied to the PACK pin for a minimum time of 30ms to wake-up the hardware. After the hardware is awake it can take up to 2 seconds for the firmware to initialize and calculate…

  • [FAQ] How to enter UNSEAL or FULL ACCESS modes after sealing the gauge?

    TI battery gauges use the security modes SEAL/UNSEAL/FULL ACCESS in order to help protect the flash memory of the gauge from third parties reading the gauge’s configuration memory. This prevents any copying of the gauge or BMS system. The mode information…

  • [FAQ] Why does Valid Charge Termination (VCT) take less or more than 80 seconds to trigger?

    Impedance Track battery gauges use VCT to help determine the full charge of a battery. VCT is used to help determine the range we report for Relative State of Charge (RSoC). The gauge will learn the Depth of Discharge at End of Charge (DoD at EoC) when…

  • [FAQ] BQ40Z50 FAQs

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: BQ40Z50-R1 , BQ40Z50 , BQ40Z50-R2 BQ40Z50 FAQ Home Page This is the home page for common questions in relation to the BQ40Z50, BQ40Z50-R1, BQ40Z50-R2, BQ40Z50-R3, BQ40Z50-R4, and BQ40Z50-R5. FAQs Related FAQ home…

  • [FAQ] UCC27282: Calculating Component and System Values for Designs Using Half Bridge Drivers

    Part Number: UCC27282 In order to aid in half bridge system design, the attached excel calculator has 3 sections for calculating bootstrap component values, driver power dissipation, and FET switching times. The bootstrap system is vital as it provides…

  • [FAQ] UCC27614: Gate Driver Peak Current Considerations

    Part Number: UCC27614 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: CSD19535KTT , Does the gate driver self-limit output current? The output current is limited by the output stage of the driver, FET internal resistance and any added gate resistors, as described by…

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