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BQ79616EVM-021: Queries on technical aspects

Part Number: BQ79616EVM-021
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: BQ79616-Q1, BQ79616, USB2ANY

Hello Guys,

Good day.

Our customer is trying to integrate the stackable BMS for higher voltage battery packs and have a list of inquiries on BQ79616EVM-021 which we are hoping you could help us with. Below are their queries in verbatim.

1. how can I make daisy-chain connection using this with other BQ79616-Q1 EVM.
    -Does it will need external cables? What type of cable or wires recommended?
2. How it will connected to the other EVMs and finally communicate with the PC?
3. How to connect the high side and low side connectors between stacked EVMs device? which kind of wire or cable should be used?
4. In the page no 7, it is shown in between connection between COML and COMH there is a isolation component so is it in-built or external?
    -If it has to be added externally then what is the hardware or IC to be used?
      -What is the capacitive level shifter differential interface between two BQ79616 EVMS?
        -Is it in-built or to be added externally? Please specify this hardware component?
        -Also specify the physical wire for the optional ring connection?

Thanks in advance!

Art