PS041 Microchip Technology, PS041 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: PS041
• Description: BOARD POWER INFO FOR PS401
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology

Specifications of PS041

• Mounting Style: SMD/SMT
• Package / Case: Module
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Request inventory verification / Request inventory verification

PS041
1.0
PowerInfo is a simple, easy to use hardware interface
that supports configuration, verification and test of
Microchip PS40X or PS33X ICs with patented
Accuron™ technology. It operates under the control of
Microchip’s PowerTool™ Development/Test software
interfaced to a Windows PC.
The PowerInfo™ interface board facilitates serial
communication between the PC and the SMBus inter-
face on smart batteries, providing a direct connection to
both. Under the control of PowerTool software, the
PowerInfo board performs loading and verification of
battery configuration parameters and 3D cell models in
Accuron EEPROM and OTP memory.
Together the PowerInfo board and PowerTool software
form a powerful and versatile tool for configuration of
Microchip
SmartBattery data functions can be accessed on the
PC interactively, or logged to a file at user specified
intervals. Use the available terminals to attach a
charger/load and the system can log data for test and
verification. All of the Microchip configuration parame-
ters can be accessed as well, including the look-up
tables. The parameters can be edited individually,
without lengthy reprogramming and calibration.
TABLE 2-1:
DS40234A-page 2
PowerInfo hardware with PowerTool
software (PS041)
PowerCal hardware with PowerTool
software (PS042)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Development Tool
based
MICROCHIP DEVELOPMENT TOOL SUMMARY
battery
systems.
All
Read and write Smart Battery data values, EEPROM programming
Read and write Smart Battery data values, EEPROM programming, pack
and individual calibration, pack test
Advance Information
of
the
PowerInfo is designed to support both development
and test environments. Both RS232 and RS485
interfaces are present. Up to to 4 PowerInfo boards can
be connected to a PC COM port using an RS485
adapter. As a result, up to 16 boards can be interfaced
on a single PC with 4 COM ports.
2.0
Microchip provides all the necessary hardware and
software to enable easy tailoring of battery control
algorithm parameters and cell performance models to
meet specific application requirements and attain the
highest accuracy available anywhere. Table 2-1
summarizes the development tool offering from
Microchip to support the P3 and P4 families. Please
refer to the Microchip web site for ordering information
and design documentation (including schematics) at
www.microchip.com.
DEVELOPMENT TOOL
SUMMARY
Use
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