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BQ25720

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SMBus 1- to 4-cell NVDC buck-boost battery charge controller with power path and USB-C® PD OTG

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BQ25720

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Number of series cells 1, 2, 3, 4 Charge current (max) (A) 16.2 Vin (max) (V) 26 Cell chemistry Lead Acid, Li-Ion/Li-Polymer, Lithium Phosphate/LiFePO4, NiCd, NiMH, SuperCap Battery charge voltage (min) (V) 1.024 Battery charge voltage (max) (V) 19.2 Absolute max Vin (max) (V) 32 Control topology Switch-Mode Buck-boost Control interface SMBus Features BAT temp thermistor monitoring (JEITA profile), BAT temp thermistor monitoring (hot/cold profile), IC thermal regulation, ICO (Input Current Optimization), IINDPM (Input current limit), Input OVP, Integrated ADC, Power Path, USB C/PD compatible, USB OTG integrated Vin (min) (V) 3.5 Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Number of series cells 1, 2, 3, 4 Charge current (max) (A) 16.2 Vin (max) (V) 26 Cell chemistry Lead Acid, Li-Ion/Li-Polymer, Lithium Phosphate/LiFePO4, NiCd, NiMH, SuperCap Battery charge voltage (min) (V) 1.024 Battery charge voltage (max) (V) 19.2 Absolute max Vin (max) (V) 32 Control topology Switch-Mode Buck-boost Control interface SMBus Features BAT temp thermistor monitoring (JEITA profile), BAT temp thermistor monitoring (hot/cold profile), IC thermal regulation, ICO (Input Current Optimization), IINDPM (Input current limit), Input OVP, Integrated ADC, Power Path, USB C/PD compatible, USB OTG integrated Vin (min) (V) 3.5 Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
WQFN (RSN) 32 16 mm² 4 x 4
  • Pin-to-pin compatible to BQ25710
  • Buck-boost narrow voltage DC (NVDC) charger for USB-C Power Delivery (PD) interface platform
    • 3.5-V to 26-V input range to charge 1- to 4-cell battery
    • Charge current up to 16.2 A/8.1 A with 128-mA/64-mA resolution based on 5-mΩ/10-mΩ sensing resistor
    • Input current limit up to 10 A/6.35 A with 100-mA/50-mA resolution based on 5-mΩ/10-mΩ sensing resistor
    • Support USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB Power Delivery (PD)
    • Input Current Optimizer (ICO) to extract max input power without overloading the adapter
    • Integrated Fast Role Swap (FRS) feature following USB-PD specification
    • Seamless transition between buck, buck-boost, and boost operations
    • Input current and voltage regulation (IINDPM and VINDPM) against source overload
  • TI patented switching frequency dithering pattern for EMI noise reduction
  • TI patented Pass Through Mode (PTM) for system power efficiency improvement and battery fast charging achieving 99% efficiency.
  • IMVP8/IMVP9 compliant system features for Intel platform
    • Enhanced Vmin Active Protection (VAP) mode supplements battery from input capacitors during system peak power spike following latest Intel specification
    • Comprehensive PROCHOT profile
    • Two level discharge current limit PROCHOT profile to avoid battery wire-out
    • System power monitor
  • Input and battery current monitor through dedicated pins
  • Integrated 8-bit ADC to monitor voltage, current and power
  • Battery MOSFET ideal diode operation in supplement mode to support system when adapter is fully loaded
  • Power up USB port from battery (USB OTG)
    • 3-V to 24-V OTG with 8-mV resolution
    • Output current limit up to 12.7 A/6.35 A with 100-mA/50-mA resolution based on 5-mΩ/10-mΩ sensing resistor
  • 800-kHz/1.2-MHz programmable switching frequency with 2.2-µH/1.0-µH inductor
  • SMBus host control interface for flexible system configuration
  • High accuracy for the regulation and monitor
    • ±0.5% Charge voltage regulation
    • ±3% Charge current regulation
    • ±2.5% Input current regulation
    • ±2% Input/charge current monitor
  • Safety
    • Thermal shutdown
    • Input, system, battery overvoltage protection
    • Input, MOSFET, inductor overcurrent protection
  • Package: 32-Pin 4.0 mm × 4.0 mm WQFN
  • Pin-to-pin compatible to BQ25710
  • Buck-boost narrow voltage DC (NVDC) charger for USB-C Power Delivery (PD) interface platform
    • 3.5-V to 26-V input range to charge 1- to 4-cell battery
    • Charge current up to 16.2 A/8.1 A with 128-mA/64-mA resolution based on 5-mΩ/10-mΩ sensing resistor
    • Input current limit up to 10 A/6.35 A with 100-mA/50-mA resolution based on 5-mΩ/10-mΩ sensing resistor
    • Support USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB Power Delivery (PD)
    • Input Current Optimizer (ICO) to extract max input power without overloading the adapter
    • Integrated Fast Role Swap (FRS) feature following USB-PD specification
    • Seamless transition between buck, buck-boost, and boost operations
    • Input current and voltage regulation (IINDPM and VINDPM) against source overload
  • TI patented switching frequency dithering pattern for EMI noise reduction
  • TI patented Pass Through Mode (PTM) for system power efficiency improvement and battery fast charging achieving 99% efficiency.
  • IMVP8/IMVP9 compliant system features for Intel platform
    • Enhanced Vmin Active Protection (VAP) mode supplements battery from input capacitors during system peak power spike following latest Intel specification
    • Comprehensive PROCHOT profile
    • Two level discharge current limit PROCHOT profile to avoid battery wire-out
    • System power monitor
  • Input and battery current monitor through dedicated pins
  • Integrated 8-bit ADC to monitor voltage, current and power
  • Battery MOSFET ideal diode operation in supplement mode to support system when adapter is fully loaded
  • Power up USB port from battery (USB OTG)
    • 3-V to 24-V OTG with 8-mV resolution
    • Output current limit up to 12.7 A/6.35 A with 100-mA/50-mA resolution based on 5-mΩ/10-mΩ sensing resistor
  • 800-kHz/1.2-MHz programmable switching frequency with 2.2-µH/1.0-µH inductor
  • SMBus host control interface for flexible system configuration
  • High accuracy for the regulation and monitor
    • ±0.5% Charge voltage regulation
    • ±3% Charge current regulation
    • ±2.5% Input current regulation
    • ±2% Input/charge current monitor
  • Safety
    • Thermal shutdown
    • Input, system, battery overvoltage protection
    • Input, MOSFET, inductor overcurrent protection
  • Package: 32-Pin 4.0 mm × 4.0 mm WQFN

The BQ25720 is a synchronous NVDC buck-boost battery charge controller to charge a 1- to 4-cell battery from a wide range of input sources including USB adapter, high voltage USB-C Power Delivery (PD) sources, and traditional adapters.

The NVDC configuration allows the system to be regulated based on battery voltage, but not drop below system minimum voltage. The system keeps operating even when the battery is completely discharged or removed. When load power exceeds input source rating, the battery goes into supplement mode and prevents the system from crashing.

During power up, the charger sets the converter to a buck, boost, or buck-boost configuration based on the input source and battery conditions. The charger seamlessly transitions between the buck, boost, and buck-boost operation modes without host control.

In the absence of an input source, the BQ25720 supports the USB On-the-Go (OTG) function from a 1- to 4-cell battery to generate an adjustable 3-V to 24-V output on VBUS with 8-mV resolution. The OTG output voltage transition slew rate can be configured to comply with the USB-PD 3.0 PPS specification.

When only a battery powers the system and no external load is connected to the USB OTG port, the BQ25720 implements the latest Intel Vmin Active Protection (VAP) feature, in which the device charges up the VBUS voltage from the battery to store some energy in the input decoupling capacitors. During a system peak power spike, the energy stored in the input capacitors supplements the system, to prevent the system voltage from dropping below the minimum system voltage and causing a system crash.

The BQ25720 monitors adapter current, battery current, and system power. The flexibly programmed PROCHOT output goes directly to the CPU for throttle back when needed.

The latest version of the USB-C PD specification includes Fast Role Swap (FRS) to ensure power role swapping occurs in a timely fashion so that the device(s) connected to the dock can avoid experiencing momentary power loss or glitching. This device integrates FRS in compliance with the PD specification.

TI patented switching frequency dithering pattern can significantly reduce EMI noise over the whole conductive EMI frequency range (150 kHz to 30 MHz). Multiple dithering scale options are available to provide flexibility for different applications to simplify EMI noise filter design.

The charger can be operated in the TI patented Pass Through Mode (PTM) to improve efficiency over the full load range. In PTM, input power is directly passed through the charger to the system. Switching losses of the MOSFETs and inductor core loss can be saved for high efficiency operation.

The BQ25720 is available in a 32-pin 4 mm × 4 mm WQFN package.

The BQ25720 is a synchronous NVDC buck-boost battery charge controller to charge a 1- to 4-cell battery from a wide range of input sources including USB adapter, high voltage USB-C Power Delivery (PD) sources, and traditional adapters.

The NVDC configuration allows the system to be regulated based on battery voltage, but not drop below system minimum voltage. The system keeps operating even when the battery is completely discharged or removed. When load power exceeds input source rating, the battery goes into supplement mode and prevents the system from crashing.

During power up, the charger sets the converter to a buck, boost, or buck-boost configuration based on the input source and battery conditions. The charger seamlessly transitions between the buck, boost, and buck-boost operation modes without host control.

In the absence of an input source, the BQ25720 supports the USB On-the-Go (OTG) function from a 1- to 4-cell battery to generate an adjustable 3-V to 24-V output on VBUS with 8-mV resolution. The OTG output voltage transition slew rate can be configured to comply with the USB-PD 3.0 PPS specification.

When only a battery powers the system and no external load is connected to the USB OTG port, the BQ25720 implements the latest Intel Vmin Active Protection (VAP) feature, in which the device charges up the VBUS voltage from the battery to store some energy in the input decoupling capacitors. During a system peak power spike, the energy stored in the input capacitors supplements the system, to prevent the system voltage from dropping below the minimum system voltage and causing a system crash.

The BQ25720 monitors adapter current, battery current, and system power. The flexibly programmed PROCHOT output goes directly to the CPU for throttle back when needed.

The latest version of the USB-C PD specification includes Fast Role Swap (FRS) to ensure power role swapping occurs in a timely fashion so that the device(s) connected to the dock can avoid experiencing momentary power loss or glitching. This device integrates FRS in compliance with the PD specification.

TI patented switching frequency dithering pattern can significantly reduce EMI noise over the whole conductive EMI frequency range (150 kHz to 30 MHz). Multiple dithering scale options are available to provide flexibility for different applications to simplify EMI noise filter design.

The charger can be operated in the TI patented Pass Through Mode (PTM) to improve efficiency over the full load range. In PTM, input power is directly passed through the charger to the system. Switching losses of the MOSFETs and inductor core loss can be saved for high efficiency operation.

The BQ25720 is available in a 32-pin 4 mm × 4 mm WQFN package.
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* Data sheet BQ25720 SMBus 1- to 4-Cell Narrow VDC Buck-Boost Battery Charge Controller With System Power Monitor and Processor Hot Monitor datasheet PDF | HTML 25 May 2021
Application note Layout Guide for Buck-Boost Charger BQ257XX Series PDF | HTML 30 Jan 2024
Product overview Scalable Battery Backup Subsystem With Adjustable Output (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 16 Oct 2023
Application note Autonomous Smart Battery Guide PDF | HTML 15 Oct 2021
Application note Buck-Boost NVDC Battery Charger for Notebook Application Design Using BQ25720 PDF | HTML 05 Oct 2021
User guide BQ25720, BQ25723 Evaluation Module PDF | HTML 19 May 2021

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Evaluation board

BQ25720EVM — BQ25720 evaluation module SMBus, 1- to 4-cell, 8-A, NVDC buck-boost battery charger controller

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BQSTUDIO-TEST — Battery Management Studio (bqStudio) Software – Beta version downloads

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Supported products & hardware

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Products
Battery monitors & balancers
BQ76905 — Low-power monitor and protector for 2S to 5S with high accuracy cell voltage measurement BQ76907 — Low-power monitor and protector for 2S to 7S with high accuracy cell voltage measurement BQ769142 — 3-s to 14-s high-accuracy battery monitor and protector for Li-ion, Li-polymer and LiFePO4 battery BQ76942 — 3-series to 10-series multicell battery monitor and protector BQ76952 — 3-s to 16-s high-accuracy battery monitor and protector for Li-ion, Li-polymer and LiFePO4 BQ76972 — 3s-to-16s high-accuracy battery monitor and protector for Li-ion, Li-poly and LiFePO4
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Battery fuel gauges
BQ27220 — Single cell pack/system-side CEDV battery fuel (gas) gauge w/pre-programmed chemistry profiles BQ27320 — Single cell pack/System-side CEDV battery fuel (gas) gauge BQ27425-G1 — System-side Impedance Track™; fuel gauge with direct battery connection | gas gauge battery BQ27425-G2A — System-side Impedance Track™; fuel gauge for LiCoO2 battery BQ27425-G2B — System-side Impedance Track™; fuel gauge LiMn2O4 battery BQ27427 — Single-cell battery fuel gauge with pre-programmed chemistry and integrated sense resistor BQ27520-G4 — System side Impedance Track™ fuel gauge with integrated LDO. BQ27530-G1 — System-side Impedance-Track fuel (gas) gauge with direct battery connection BQ27531-G1 — Battery management unit Impedance Track™ fuel (gas) gauge for bq2419x charger controller BQ27532-G1 — Battery management unit Impedance Track™ fuel gauge for bq2425x charger BQ27545-G1 — Single cell, pack side, Impedance Track™ fuel gauge BQ27546-G1 — Single cell Impedance Track™ pack side fuel gauge with DSBGA package BQ27621-G1 — System-side fuel gauge with Dynamic Voltage Correlation, battery gas gauge BQ27741-G1 — Pack-side Impedance Track™(tm) fuel (gas) gauge with integrated protector BQ27742-G1 — Single cell Li-ion battery fuel gauge with integrated protection | battery gas gauge BQ27Z561 — Impedance Track™ integrated circuit gas gauge solution for 1-series BQ27Z746 — Pack-side, single-cell Impedance Track™ technology fuel gauge with integrated protector BQ28Z610 — Battery fuel gauge with integrated protector for 1-2 series packs BQ34110 — Multi-chemistry high-cell Count battery fuel gauge with integrated rarely discharged module BQ34210-Q1 — Automotive Qualified Single cell system-side CEDV fuel gauge BQ34Z100-G1 — Multi-chemistry Impedance Track™ standalone fuel gauge | battery gas gauge BQ35100 — Battery fuel gauge for non-rechargeable batteries (lithium primary) and end-of-service monitor BQ4050 — 1-4 series CEDV battery fuel (gas) gauge BQ40Z50 — 1-4 series Li-ion battery pack manager | battery fuel (gas) gauge BQ40Z50-R1 — 1-4 series Li-ion battery pack manager supporting Turbo Mode 1.0 BQ40Z50-R2 — 1-4 series Li-ion battery pack manager supporting Turbo Mode 2.0 BQ40Z60 — Complete multi-cell battery manager | battery fuel (gas) gauge BQ40Z80 — 2-s to 6-s battery pack manager with Impedance Track™ gas gauging BQ78350 — Companion CEDV Fuel Gauge Battery Management Controller for bq76940 Monitor Family BQ78350-R1 — CEDV li-ion gas gauge and battery management controller BQ78Z100 — Impedance Track™ battery fuel (gas) gauge for 1-series to 2-series
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PMP22419 — 140-W high power density battery charger reference design

This battery charger reference design is for a 20-VIN, 140-W notebook personal computer (PC), featuring the BQ25720 1-to-4 cell narrow voltage DC (NVDC) buck-boost battery charge controller. This battery charger delivers 140-W with 97.2% efficiency and fits in a compact 1-in × 1.3-in (25.4-mm (...)
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