Get Started with the BATT-14EXTENDER

1. Get started

The NXP analog product development boards provide an easy-to-use platform for evaluating NXP products. The boards support a range of analog, mixed-signal and power solutions. They incorporate monolithic integrated circuits and system-in-package devices that use proven high-volume technology. NXP products offer longer battery life, a smaller form factor, reduced component counts, lower cost and improved performance in powering state-of-the-art systems.

This page will guide you through the process of setting up and using the BATT-14EXTENDER board.

1.1 Kit contents/packing list

The BATT-14EXTENDER contents include:

BATT-14EXTENDER, 14-cell battery pack extender board
26-conductor cell terminal cable
Quick start guide

1.2 Additional hardware

In addition to the kit contents, the following hardware is necessary or beneficial when working with this kit.

14-cell battery pack or a battery pack emulator, such as BATT-14CEMULATOR, BATT-14EMULATOR or BATT-14AAAPACK
External power supply 10 V to 60 V – 0.5 A (optional)
Up to four BCC evaluation boards (EVBs)

1.3 User manual

Refer to UM11484, BATT-14EXTENDER 14-cell battery pack extender user manual for additional details on the featured components and board configuration.

2. Get to know the hardware

2.1 Board description

The BATT-14EXTENDER board allows the user to connect up to four evaluation boards to a single battery pack or battery emulator.

There are two options to supply the EVBs:

Battery or battery emulator such as BATT-14CEMULATOR, BATT-14EMULATOR or BATT-14AAAPACK
External power supply, provided some additional components are added to BATT-14EXTENDER board

The following evaluation boards are compatible with the BATT-14EXTENDER board:

RD33771CDSTEVB
FRDM33771CSPEVB
RD33775ADSTEVB

2.2 Board components

Overview of the BATT-14EXTENDER, 14-cell battery pack extender

2.3 Additional board support

Refer to UM11484, BATT-14EXTENDER 14-cell battery pack extender user manual for additional details on the featured components.

3. Configure the hardware

3.1 Use case 1

In this use case, the BATT-14EXTENDER is powered up by a BATT-14CEMULATOR. Up to four EVBs can be connected to the BATT-14EXTENDER. No additional components need to be populated. The board is delivered by default for this use case.

3.2 Use case 2

In this use case, the BATT-14EXTENDER is powered up by a BATT-14EMULATOR and up to four EVB can be connected to the board. BATT-14EMULATOR doesn’t have an NTC emulation. In order to allow the EVBs to have an NTC emulation, it is recommended to populate RT1-RT4 footprints with NTCs.

3.3 Use case 3

In this use case, the BATT-14EXTENDER is powered up by an external power supply. The positive terminal of the power supply is connected to J7 and the negative to J8.

J7 and J8 are 2 mm banana plugs. Divider bridge resistors as well as NTCs must be populated to be able to use the board with that option.

3.4 Additional board support

Refer to UM11484, BATT-14EXTENDER 14-cell battery pack extender user manual for additional details on the hardware configuration.

4. Learn more

4.1 Product summary page

The product summary page for battery cell controllers is at: https://www.nxp.com/products/power-management/battery-management/battery-cell-controllers:BATTERY-CELL-CONTROLLERS.

4.2 Tool summary page

The tool summary page for BATT-14EXTENDER board is at https://www.nxp.com/BATT-14EXTENDER.

The page provides overview information, technical and functional specifications, ordering information, documentation and software. The Get Started guide provides quick-reference information applicable to using the BATT-14EXTENDER board, including the downloadable assets.

4.3 References

In addition to our MC33771/MC33772 page, you may also want to visit:

Tool pages:

Application pages:

Battery Management System

Hardware pages:

Analog Toolbox

Software pages:

Analog Expert Software and Tools

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