Data Sheet
ADBMS6816
Multicell Battery Monitor
FEATURES
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
► Measures up to 6 battery cells in series
► Maximum lifetime total measurement error: 1.5 mV
► Stackable architecture supports hundreds of cells
► Built-in isoSPI interface
► 2 Mbps isolated serial communications
► Uses a single twisted pair, up to 20 meters
► Low EMI susceptibility and emissions
► Bidirectional for broken wire protection
► Capacitor or transformer coupled
► Hot plug tolerant without external protection
► Designed for high reliability systems
► Includes redundant cell measurements
► Diagnostic coverage of operational modes
► 304 µs to measure all cells in a system
► 16-bit ADC with programmable noise filter
► Passive cell balancing up to 300 mA per channel with program-
mable PWM
► 7 GPIO or analog inputs
► Temperature or other sensor inputs
► Configurable as an I2C or SPI master
► Accommodates ±5 V busbar voltage
► Sleep state supply current: 5.5 μA
► 48-lead LQFP package with exposed pad
► AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications
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APPLICATIONS
► Electric and hybrid electric vehicles
► Backup battery systems
► Grid energy storage
► High power portable equipment
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADBMS6816 is a multicell battery stack monitor that measures
up to six series connected battery cells with a lifetime total meas-
urement error (TME) of less than 1.5 mV. The cell measurement
range of 0 V to 5 V makes the ADBMS6816 suitable for most bat-
tery chemistries. All six cells can be measured in 304 µs, and lower
data acquisition rates can be selected for high noise reduction.
Multiple devices are connected in a daisy chain with one host
processor connection for all devices. This daisy chain can be
operated bidirectionally, ensuring communication integrity even in
the event of a fault along the communication path.
The ADBMS6816 can be powered directly from the battery stack or
from an isolated supply. The ADBMS6816 includes passive balanc-
ing for each cell, with individual pulse-width modulation (PWM) duty
cycle control for each cell. Other features include an on-board 5 V
regulator, seven general-purpose input/output (GPIO) lines, and a
sleep state, where current consumption is reduced to 5.5 µA.
Multiple ADBMS6816 devices can be connected in series, permit-
ting simultaneous cell monitoring of long, high voltage battery
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strings. Each ADBMS6816 has an isoSPI interface for high
speed, RF immune, long distance communications.
For more information about the ADBMS6816, visit the ADBMS6816 product page.
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