800mA, Single-Input, Single Cell Li-Ion Battery Solar
Charger with Power Path
This user's guide describes the features and operation of the bq24210EVM Evaluation Module (EVM). The
EVM assists users in evaluating the bq24210 solar chager. The EVM is also called the HPA678. The
manual includes the bq24210EVM bill of materials, board layout, and schematic.
•800mA, Single-Input, Single Cell Li-Ion Battery Solar Charger with Power Path
•Resistor-programmable setting for charge current and input voltage dynamic power management
•LED Indication for Status
•Test Points for Key Signals Available for Testing Purpose – Easy Probe Hook-up
•Jumpers Available – Easy to Change Setting
1.2General Description
The bq24210 series of devices are highly integrated Li-ion linear chargers devices targeted at
space-limited portable applications. The high input voltage range with input overvoltage protection
supports low-cost unregulated adapters. The input voltage regulation loop with programmable input
voltage regulation threshold make it suitable for charging from alternative power sources, such as solar
panel or inductive charging pad. The IC has a single power output that charges the battery. A system load
can be placed in parallel with the battery as long as the average system load does not keep the battery
from charging fully during the 10 hour safety timer.
The battery is charged in three phases: conditioning, constant current and constant voltage. In all charge
phases, an internal control loop monitors the IC junction temperature and reduces the charge current if an
internal temperature threshold is exceeded.
For details, see BQ24210 data sheet (SLUSA76).
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1.3I/O Description
JackDescription
J1–VBUSPositive input
J1–GNDNegative input
J2–BATCharger output
J2–GNDGround
J2–TSTemperature qualification input
J3-GNDGround
J3-VDPMPrograms the input voltage regulation threshold
J3-CHGCharge status indication
J3-ENChip enable control
J3-PGPower present indication
J4-ISETPrograms the fast-charge current setting
J4-VTSBTS bias reference voltage pin, regulated output
J4-GNDGround
Table 1. I/O Description
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JP1Programs the fast-charge current setting. 500mA when JP1 ON; external settingJumper OFF (external setting)
JP2Connect /EN and /PG together when JP2 ON to enable charger when power present Jumper OFF (external /EN)
JP3Programs the input voltage regulation threshold. 4.5V when JP3 ON; external setting Jumper OFF (external setting)
JP4Limited power charge mode (LPCM) when JP4 ON; normal operation when JP4 OFF Jumper OFF (normal operation)
JP5Select external TS input or internal TS settingJumper ON 1-2 (external TS)
JP6The pull-up power source supplies for the LEDsJumper ON 2-3 (VBUS)
JP7Charger ON/OFF commandJumper ON 1-2 (charger OFF)
when JP1 OFF
when JP3 OFF.
1-2 : External TS input
2-3 : Internal TS setting
1-2 : BAT
2-3 : VBUS
1-2 : OFF
2-3 : ON
1.5Recommendd Operating Conditions
Table 3. Recommendd Operating Conditions
DescriptionMinTypMaxUnitNotes
Supply voltage, V
Battery voltage, V
Supply currentMaximum input current00.8A
Charge current, I
Operating junction temperature0125°C
range, T
J
BUS
BAT
chrg
Input voltage4.57.3V
Voltage applied at VBAT terminal of J204.2V
Battery charge current00.8A
Introduction
An external resistor is used to program the VBUS_DPM. The programming resistor, R
is dictated by
VDPM
the following equation:
Where:
VBUS_
VBUS_
K
VBUS_DPM
If VDPM pin is shorted to VSS, the VBUS_
is the desired input voltage regulation voltage threshold;
DPM
is the built-in offset threshold, nominally 3.5V
DPM_1
is a gain factor found in the electrical specification.
should be clamped to 3.65V.
DPM
If the VDPM pin is floated (open circuit), the IC operates in Battery Tracking Mode. In this case, VBUS
DPM threshold is internally set as V
, which is BAT+100mV (BAT>3.65V) or 3.75V (BAT≤3.4V).
TRK
Connecting JP3 set 4.5V VDPM on EVM.
An external resistor is used to program the output current (50-800mA). The equation for charge current is:
Where, I
is the desired fast charge current; K
OUT
is a gain factor found in the spec.
ISET
The termination and pre-charge current are internally set at 10% and 20% of fast charge current
respectively. The pre-charge-to-fast-charge, V
threshold is set to 2.5V.
lowv
Connecting JP1 set 500mADC for fast charge current and 100mADC for pre-charge current on EVM.
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This procedure details how to configure the HPA678 evaluation board. On the test procedure, the
following naming conventions are followed.
VXXX :External voltage supply name (VBUS, VBAT)
LOADW:External load name (LOADR, LOADI)
V(TPyyy):Voltage at internal test point (TPyyy). For example, V(TP1) means the voltage at TP1.
V(Jxx):Voltage at jack terminal (Jxx).
V(XXX):Voltage at (XXX). For example, V(VDPM) means the voltage at the test point which is
V(XXX, YYY):Voltage across point XXX and YYY.
I(JXX(YYY)):Current going out from the YYY terminal of jack XX.
Jxx(BBB):Terminal or pin BBB of jack xx
Jxx ON :Internal jumper Jxx terminals are shorted
Jxx OFF:Internal jumper Jxx terminals are open
Jxx (-YY-) ON:Internal jumper Jxx adjacent terminals marked as "YY" are shorted
Measure:→A,B Check specified parameters A, B. If measured values are not within specified limits the
Observe →A,B Observe if A, B occur. If they do not occur, the unit under test has failed.
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marked "VDPM".
unit under test has failed.
Assembly drawings have location for jumpers, test points and individual components
2.2Safety
1. Safety Glasses are to be worn.
2. This test must be performed by qualified personnel trained in electronics theory and understand the
risks and hazards of the assembly to be tested.
3. ESD precautions must be followed while handling electronic assemblies while performing this test.
4. Precautions should be observed to avoid touching areas of the assembly that may get hot or present a
shock hazard during testing.
2.3Quality
1. Test data shall be made available upon request by Texas Instruments.
2.4Apparel
1. Electrostatic smock
2. Electrostatic Gloves or finger cots
3. Safety Glasses
4. Ground ESD wrist strap
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Power Supply #1 (PS#1): a power supply capable of supplying 20-V at 1-A is required.
2.5.2Loads
LOAD #1 A 20V (or above), 1A (or above) electronic load that can operate at constant current and
constant voltage mode.
Or: equivalent.
2.5.3Meters
Four Fluke 75 multi-meters, (equivalent or better)
Or: Two equivalent voltage meters and two equivalent current meters.
The current meters must be capable of measuring 1A+ current.
2.6Equipment Setup
1. Set the power supply #1 (PS#1) for 6.5V ± 200mVDC, 1A ± 0.1A current limit and then turn off supply.
2. Connect the output of PS#1 in series with a current meter (multi-meter) to J1 (VBUS, GND).
3. Connect a voltage meter across J1 (VBUS, GND).
4. Connect Load #1 in series with a current meter to J2 (VBAT, GND). Turn off Load #1.
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EVM Warnings and Restrictions
It is important to operate this EVM within the input voltage range of 4.5 V to 7.3 V and the output voltage range of 0 V to 4.2 V .
Exceeding the specified input range may cause unexpected operation and/or irreversible damage to the EVM. If there are
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During normal operation, some circuit components may have case temperatures greater than 60°C. The EVM is designed to
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devices can be identified using the EVM schematic located in the EVM User's Guide. When placing measurement probes near
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