bq2110
NiCd or NiMH Gas Gauge Module
Features
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Complete bq2010 Gas Gauge solution for NiCd or
NiMH battery packs
Battery information available over a single-wire
bidirectional serial port
Battery state-of-charge monitoring for 4- to 12-cell
series applications
On-board regulator allows direct connection to the
battery
“L” version includes push-button activated LEDs to
display state-of-charge information
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Nominal capacity and cell chemistry pre-configured
Compact size for battery pack integration
A module development kit is also available for the
bq2110. The bq2110B-KT or bq2110LB-KT includes one
configured module and the following:
General Description
1) An interface board that allows connection to the se-
rial port of an AT-compatible computer.
The bq2110 Gas Gauge Module provides a complete and
compact solution for capacity monitoring of NiCd and
NiMH battery packs. Designed for battery pack integra-
tion, the bq2110 incorporates a bq2010 Gas Gauge IC, a
current sense resistor, and all other components neces-
sary to accurately monitor and display the capacity of 4
to 12 series cells. The bq2110L includes six surface-
mounted LEDs to display remaining capacity in 20% in-
crements of the learned capacity (relative mode) or pro-
grammed capacity (absolute mode). The sixth LED is
used in absolute mode to represent an overfull condition
(charge above the programmed capacity). The LEDs are
activated with the onboard push-button switch.
2) Menu-driven software with the bq2110 to display
charge/discharge activity and to allow user inter-
face to the bq2010 from any standard DOS PC.
3) Source code for the TSR.
Pin Descriptions
DQ/Serial communication port
BAT+/Battery positive/pack positive
No connect
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
Contacts are provided on the bq2110 for direct connec-
tion to the battery stack (BAT+, BAT-), the serial com-
munications port (DQ), and the empty indicator
(EMPTY). Please refer to the bq2010 data sheet for the
specifics on the operation of the Gas Gauge.
EMPTY/Empty indicator output
GND/Ground
Unitrode configures the bq2110 based on the informa-
tion requested in Table 1. The configuration defines the
number of series cells, the nominal battery pack capac-
ity, the self-discharge rate, and the LED display mode.
PACK-/Pack negative
BAT-/Battery negative
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