Texas Instruments BQ25185EVM Evaluation Module

Texas Instruments BQ25185EVM Evaluation Module was created to test various operating modes of the BQ25185 linear battery charger IC. The BQ25185EVM uses visual indicators for a complete evaluation. The BQ25185 is an integrated battery charge management IC that combines the most common functions for solar-based industrial devices with rechargeable batteries. The applications for the BQ25185EVM include linear charging, regulated output, factory mode, and battery tracking VINDPM.

Features

  • 1A linear battery charger
  • Resistor configurable battery regulation voltage with 0.5% accuracy
  • Thermal charging profile with configurable hot and cold thresholds
  • Power Path management for powering the system and charging the battery
  • 4uA Factory mode for maximizing battery shelf life
  • Resistor programmable pins VSET/ILIM and ISET
  • Status pins, STAT1 and STAT2, to show device status
  • Test points for easy probing
  • On-board resistances for minimal test setup

Specifications

  • One-cell battery charging with power path management
  • Up to 1A charging
  • Input voltage operating range from 3.6V to 18V

EVM Connection

Texas Instruments BQ25185EVM Evaluation Module

Layout

Texas Instruments BQ25185EVM Evaluation Module
Published: 2024-01-29 | Updated: 2024-02-12