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1 2015 Battery Management ToolsQuick Reference GuideFeatured ToolsBattery Quick Search tool Device selection toolQuickly find the right device based on function, chemistry, and cell count Key benefits Narrows TI s broad portfolio to match your criteria Fast, easy, and efficientbqStudio Evaluation and test software Evaluate, design with, configure, and test BMS devicesKey benefits Simple interface to set up gauging in five clicks Supports a range of devices including gauges and chargersTI Designs Reference design libraryTested designs with comprehensive schematics, block diagrams, BOMs, design files, and test reportsKey benefits: Jump start your system design and reduce time to market Designs created by experts with deep system and product knowledgeOverviewTake control of your Battery circuit design with a broad range of Battery Management Tools designed to shorten the development cycle and get to market faster.

2 From device selection to evaluation, TI s Tools library accelerates your design process and empowers you to make fast, informed decisions. Learn more about Battery Management topics from experts at BMS University. Find the right device quickly with the Quick Search tool . Test your design using bqStudio and other specialize evaluation Management University Instructional videos and training resources Learn about basic and advanced Battery Management concepts from the Battery expertsKey benefits: Training videos and courses Glossary and FAQs E2E Charging, Gauging and Wireless Power forumsbqMTester Multi-channel test and program board Calibrate and program electronic smart Battery modules and fuel gaugesKey benefits Affordable solution Modify testing to your requirements Data logging feature preserves manufacturing recordsMathCAD CEDV tool Math calculation and simulation module Get matching CEDV coefficients for your fuel gauge.

3 MathCAD license required. Key benefits Increases fuel gauge accuracy Compatible with Impedance Track technology For a complete listing of Tools , design resources and instructional videos visit Notice: The products and services of Texas Instruments Incorporated and its subsidiaries described herein are sold subject to TI s standard terms and conditions of sale. Customers are advised to obtain the most current and complete information about TI products and services before placing orders. TI assumes no liability for applications assistance, customer s applications or product designs, software performance, or infringement of patents. The publication of information regarding any other company s products or services does not constitute TI s approval, warranty or endorsement thereof. 2014 Texas Instruments IncorporatedPrinted in by (Printer, City, State)The platform bar and Impedance Track are trademarks of Texas Instruments.

4 All other trademarks are the property of their respective Parameter Calculator Math calculation and simulation tool Get matching CEDV coefficients for your fuel gauge. MathCAD license not required. Key benefits Increases fuel gauge accuracy Compatible with most gauges (excludes Impedance Track devices)Gauge Development Kit Single-cell fuel gauge evaluation systemConfigure and evaluate your connected fuel gauge under different charge and discharge conditionsKey benefits Simplifies testing with automated learning cycles and less equipment Cost-effective device evaluation Compatible with bqStudio for easy configurationToolsDescriptionDevice Quick SearchFast and simple device selection based on functionalitybqStudioEvaluate, design with, configure, and test BMS devices with a simple interface to start gauging in five clicksTI DesignsJump-start system design with the TI reference design library created by experts with in-depth system knowledgeBMS UniversityLearn from the Battery Management experts with video courses and other resourcesbqMTesterCalibrate and program boards with the flexibility of open source software at a cost-effective priceMathCAD CEDV ToolProvides matching CEDV coefficients to increase fuel gauge accuracy MathCAD license requiredGauging Parameter CalculatorProvides matching CEDV coefficients to increase fuel gauge accuracy MathCAD not license requiredGauge Development KitConfigure and evaluate connected fuel gauges under different charge and discharge conditionsEvaluation ModulesEvaluate, test.

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