Texas Instruments bq2050 Data Sheet/Manual
Summary
The bq2050 is a specialized Lithium Ion Power Gauge IC designed for accurately monitoring and reporting the remaining capacity, temperature, and health status of rechargeable battery packs. This manual provides comprehensive technical details on its hardware integration, covering sense resistor voltage drops, serial communication protocols, and advanced features like self-discharge compensation. It is ideal for electrical engineers and product designers building sophisticated portable electronics or test equipment that requires precise and reliable measurement of available power in Li-Ion systems.
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bq2050
Lithium Ion Power Gauge™ IC
supports simple single-line bidi-
Features General Description
rectional serial link to an external Conservative and repeatable The bq2050 Lithium Ion Power processor (common ground). The measurement of available capac- Gauge™ IC is intended for battery- bq2050 outputs battery information ity in Lithium Ion rechargeable pack or in-system installation to in response to external commands batteries maintain an accurate record of over the serial link.
available battery capacity. The IC
Designed for battery pack inte- The bq2050 may operate directly
monitors voltage drop across
gration from one cell (VBAT 3V). With the
sense resistor connected in series
REF output and an external transis-
between the negative battery termi-
120µA typical operating tor, simple, inexpensive regulator
nal and ground to determine
can be built for systems with more
current charge and discharge activity of
than one series cell.
the battery. Compensations for bat-
Small size enables imple- tery temperature and rate of charge
Internal registers include available
mentations in as little as or discharge are applied to the
capacity, temperature, scaled avail-
square inch of PCB charge, discharge, and self-discharge
able energy, battery ID, battery
calculations to provide available ca-
status, and programming pin set-
Integrate within system or as
pacity information across wide
tings. To support subassembly test-
stand-alone device
range of operating conditions. Bat-
ing, the outputs may also be con-
tery capacity is automatically recali-
trolled. The external processor may
Display capacity via single-
brated, or “learned,” in the course of
also overwrite some of the bq2050
wire serial communication
discharge cycle from full to empty.
power gauge data registers.
port or direct drive of LEDs
Nominal available capacity may be
Measurements compensated for
directly indicated using five-
current and temperature
segment LED display. These seg- ments are used to graphically indi-
Self-discharge compensation us-
cate available capacity. The bq2050
ing internal temperature sensor
16-pin narrow SOIC
Pin Connections Pin Names
LCOM LED common output REF Voltage reference output
SEG1/PROG1 LED segment 1/ N/C No connect
LCOM VCC
program 1 input
SEG1/PROG1 REF DQ Serial communications
SEG2/PROG2 LED segment 2/ input/output
SEG2/PROG2 N/C
program 2 input
SEG3/PROG3 DQ RBI Register backup input
SEG3/PROG3 LED segment 3/
SEG4/PROG4 RBI
program 3 input SB Battery sense input
SEG5/PROG5 SB
SEG4/PROG4 LED segment 4/ DISP Display control input
PROG6 DISP program 4 input
SR Sense resistor input
VSS SR
SEG5/PROG5 LED segment 5/ program 5 input VCC 3.0–6.5V
16-Pin Narrow SOIC
PN205001.eps PROG6 Program 6 input VSS System ground
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Manual Details
| Brand | Texas Instruments |
|---|---|
| Pages | 21 |
| File Size | 213.42 KB |
| Published | June 17, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary function of the bq2050 IC?
It measures available capacity, temperature, and self-discharge characteristics in Lithium Ion rechargeable packs.
How does the device monitor high current charge or discharge activity?
It uses a sense resistor connected in series between the negative battery terminal and ground.
What voltage range should be used for system power (CC)?
The bq2050 supports an operating CC voltage of 3.0–6.5V.
If main power is lost, how is the data protected?
Using the RBI register backup input allows connecting a storage capacitor or battery to maintain critical potential.
Can this chip be used in life-support systems?
No, TI warns that the product is not designed, authorized, or warranted for use in Life-Support Devices or Critical Applications.