For detailed features and operation, refer to Table 1 for a list of devices and their data sheets.
The bq24296 and bq24297 evaluation module (EVM) is a complete charger module for evaluating an I2Ccontrolled single NVDC-1 charge using the bq24296 and bq24297 devices.
This EVM doesn’t include the USB-to-GPIO interface board. To evaluate the EVM, a USB-to-GPIO
interface board must be ordered separately.
1.2I/O Descriptions
Table 2 lists the jumper connections available on this EVM.
Table 3 lists the controls and key parameter settings for this EVM.
Table 4 lists the recommended operating conditions for this EVM.
Introduction
Table 3. Jumper Connections
JackDescriptionFactory Setting
JP1For bq24296/7 input current setting:bq24297: Not installed
PSEL LOW: Adaptor inputbq24296:
PSEL HIGH: USB inputShort PSEL to LOW
JP2D-/PG pin selectionbq24297: Short D-/PG to D-
bq24296:
Short D-/PG to PG
JP3STAT, PG, /CE, INT, OTG pin internal pull-up source (VSYS) jumperInstalled
JP4USB current limit selection pin during buck mode and PSEL is high (JP1- Not installed
High)/Enable pin during boost mode.
In buck mode: OTG = High, IIN limit = 500 mA;
OTG = Low, IIN limit = 100 mA.
The boost mode is activated when the REG01[5:4] = 10 and OTG pin is
HIGH.
JP5CE pin setting: pull low to enable the chargeNot Installed
(GUI also can pull /CE low)
JP6For bq24297 input current limit setting:bq24297: installed
bq24296: Not installed
JP7TS1 resistor divider pull-up source (REGN) connectionInstalled
JP8internal 10k to ground to TS1Installed
JP9internal 10k to ground to TS2Installed
JP10TS2 pin setting:bq24296/7: Short TS2 and TS2-I
Table 4. Recommended Operating Conditions
SymbolDescriptionMINTYPMAXUnit
Supply voltage, VINbq24296/7Input voltage from AC adapter3.956VDC
Battery voltage, V
Supply current, I
Output current, I
Operating junction temperature0125°C
range, T
BAT
AC
OUT
J
Voltage applied at V
Maximum input current from AC adapter03A
Section 2.1 – Section 2.3 explains the equipment, the equipment setup, and the test procedures.
2.1Equipment
2.1.1Power Supplies
Power supply #1 (PS#1): a power supply capable of supplying 5 V at 1 A is required. While this part can
handle larger voltage and current, it is not necessary for this procedure.
2.1.2Load #1 (4-Quadrant Supply, Constant Voltage < 4.5 V)
A 0–20 V/0–5 A, > 30-W system, DC electronic load and setting as constant voltage load mode.
Or:
Kepco load: BOP 20–5M, DC 0 to ±20 V, 0 to ±5 A (or higher)
Or:
Real single-cell battery
2.1.3Load#2 – Use with Boost Mode
PMID to GND load, 10 Ω, 5 W or greater
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2.1.4Meters
Six Fluke 75 multimeters, (equivalent or better)
Or:
Four equivalent voltage meters and two equivalent current meters.
The current meters must be capable of measuring 5 A+ current.
2.1.5Computer
A computer with at least one USB port and a USB cable. The bq2429xEVM evaluation software must be
properly installed.
2.1.6USB-to-GPIO Communication Kit (HPA172-USB Interface Adapter)
2.1.7Software
Unzip the bq2429xEVM_GUI.zip and double-click on the SETUP.EXE file. Follow the installation steps.
The software supports the Windows™ XP and Windows 7 operating systems.
1. Set PS#1 for 5-V DC, 1-A current limit and then turn off the supply.
2. Connect the output of PS#1 in series with a current meter (multimeter) to J1 (V
3. Connect a voltage meter across J1 (V
4. Turn on the Load, set to constant voltage mode and output to 2.5 V. Turn off (disable) Load. Connect
Load in series with a current meter (multimeter), ground side, to J2 (BAT+ and GND) as shown in
Figure 2.
5. Connect a voltage meter across J2 (BAT+ and GND).
6. Connect the HPA172 USB interface adapter to the computer with a USB mini-cable and to J3 with the
10-pin ribbon cable. The connections are shown in Figure 1.
) and J1 (GND).
BUS
and GND).
BUS
Test Summary
Figure 1. Connections of the HPA172 Kit
7. Install shunts as shown in Table 3.
Figure 2. Original Test Setup for PWR021 (bq2429xEVM)
8. Turn on the computer. Launch the bq2429x evaluation software. The main window of the bq2429x
software is shown in Figure 3.
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Figure 3. Main Window of the bq2429x Evaluation Software
2.3Procedure
2.3.1Current Settings
1. Make Sure EQUIPMENT SETUP steps are followed.
ILIM Setting: Set the potentiometer to its lowest value for max input current by connecting an ohmmeter between point TP9 and ground. Turn the screw on the potentiometer counterclockwise until the
resistance drops to its lowest point (this should be in the range of 125 Ω to 175 Ω, the value of R7)
2. Launch the Bq2429x EVM GUI software, if not already done
3. Turn on PS#1
Measure → V (J2(SYS), J2(GND)) = 4.10 ±300 mV
2.3.2.3Increase the Constant Voltage Load to 3.7 V
DC
Measure → V(J2(SYS), J2(GND)) = 3.75 V ±200 mV
Measure → IBAT = 500 mA ±200 mA
Measure → V(J2(BAT), J2(GND)) = 3.7 V ±200 mV
2.3.2.4In the software, set Fast Charge Current, ICHG to 1.012 A
Measure → Iin = 500 mA ±200 mA
2.3.2.5Verify Scope Measurements (See Figure 4 – 500 ns/div)
C1 (AC coupled 20 mV/div): Vac_PMID (TP20 to GND) – Ripple excluding high frequency spikes < 10 mV
C2 (5 V/div): Vdc_SW (TP2) - Frequency between 1.25 MHz and 1.5 MHz, duty cycle between 73% and
81%
C3 (AC coupled 20 mV/div): Vac_VSYS (TP3 to GND) - excluding high frequency spikes < 15 mV