User's Guide SLUUAP3 - January 2014 bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology This evaluation module (EVM) is a complete evaluation system for the bq27411 fuel gauge. The EVM includes one bq27411 circuit module with a current-sense resistor. A separate orderable EV2300 or EV2400 PC interface board for fuel gauge interface along with a PC USB cable, and Windows(R)-based PC software is needed when using this EVM. The circuit module includes one bq27411 integrated circuit and all other onboard components necessary to monitor and predict capacity for a pack-side fuel gauge solution. The circuit module connects directly across the battery cell. With the EV2300 or EV2400 interface board and software, the user can: * Read the bq27411 data registers * Update the RAM for different configurations * Log cycling data for further evaluation * Evaluate the overall functionality of the bq27411 solution under different charge and discharge conditions The latest Windows-based PC software can be downloaded from the product folder on the Texas Instruments Web site. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Contents Features ...................................................................................................................... 2 1.1 Kit Contents ......................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Ordering Information ............................................................................................... 2 bq27411-Based Circuit Module ........................................................................................... 3 2.1 Circuit Module Connections ...................................................................................... 3 2.2 Pin Description ..................................................................................................... 3 Circuit Module Physical Layout, Bill of Materials and Schematic ..................................................... 3 3.1 Board Layout ....................................................................................................... 3 3.2 Bill of Materials ..................................................................................................... 5 3.3 Schematic ........................................................................................................... 6 3.4 bq27411 Circuits Module Performance Specification Summary ............................................. 6 EVM Hardware and Software Setup ..................................................................................... 6 4.1 System Requirements ............................................................................................. 6 4.2 Software Installation ............................................................................................... 7 Troubleshooting Unexpected Dialog Boxes ............................................................................. 7 Hardware Connection ...................................................................................................... 7 6.1 Connecting the bq27411 Circuit Module to a Battery Pack .................................................. 7 6.2 PC Interface Connection .......................................................................................... 8 Operation ..................................................................................................................... 8 7.1 Starting the Program .............................................................................................. 9 7.2 Setting Programmable bq27411 Options ...................................................................... 10 Calibrate Screen ........................................................................................................... 12 8.1 To Calibrate the bq27411 ....................................................................................... 12 8.2 Voltage Calibration ............................................................................................... 12 8.3 Board Offset Calibration ......................................................................................... 12 Related Documentation from Texas Instruments ..................................................................... 13 Revision History ........................................................................................................... 13 Impedance Track is a trademark of Texas Instruments. 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SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated 1 Features www.ti.com List of Figures 1 bq27411EVM Layout - Top Silk .......................................................................................... 2 bq27411EVM Layout - Top Layer ........................................................................................ 4 3 bq27411EVM Layout - Bottom Layer .................................................................................... 4 4 bq27411EVM Schematic ................................................................................................... 6 5 bq27411 Circuit Module Connection to Pack and System Load/Charger ........................................... 6 Registers Screen .......................................................................................................... 7 Data Memory Screen ..................................................................................................... 11 8 Calibration Screen ......................................................................................................... 13 3 8 10 List of Tables 1 1 Ordering Information ........................................................................................................ 2 Bill of Materials .............................................................................................................. 5 3 Performance Specification Summary..................................................................................... 6 4 Circuit Module to EV2300 or EV2400 Connections .................................................................... 8 Features * * * * 1.1 2 Complete evaluation system for the bq27411 gas gauge with Impedance TrackTM technology Populated circuit module for quick setup Personal computer (PC) software and interface board for easy evaluation Software that allows data logging for system analysis Kit Contents * bq27411 circuit module (PWR544) This EVM is used for the evaluation of bq27411 fuel gauge. Visit the product Web folder at www.ti.com to properly configure the bq27411 fuel gauge. 1.2 Ordering Information Table 1. Ordering Information (1) (2) 2 (1) Chemistry Chemistry ID (2) Part Number EVM Part Number Firmware Version bq27411-G1A bq27411EVM-G1A v1.09 (0x0109) 4.2 V Li-ion 128 Configuration 1 cell bq27411-G1B bq27411EVM-G1B v1.09 (0x0109) 4.3 V Li-ion 312 1 cell bq27411-G1C bq27411EVM-G1C v1.09 (0x0109) 4.35 V Li-ion 354 1 cell Using the FW_VERSION (0x0002) Control() subcommand returns 0x0109. See SLUSBN7, bq27411-G1x System-Side Impedance TrackTM Fuel Gauge, data sheet for information on Control() subcommands. Using the CHEM_ID (0x0008) Control() subcommand helps to differentiate between the bq27411-G1A (returns 0x0128), the bq27411-G1B (returns 0x0312), and the bq27411-G1C (returns 0x0354). See SLUSBN7, bq27411-G1x System-Side Impedance TrackTM Fuel Gauge, data sheet for information on Control() subcommands. bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback bq27411-Based Circuit Module www.ti.com 2 bq27411-Based Circuit Module The bq27411-based circuit module is a complete and compact example solution of a bq27411 circuit for battery management. The circuit module incorporates a bq27411 battery fuel gauge integrated circuit (IC) with all other components necessary to accurately predict the capacity of a 1-series Li-ion cell. 2.1 Circuit Module Connections Contacts on the circuit module provide the following connections: * Direct connection to the battery cell (J1): CELL+, CELL- * The serial communications port (J3): SDA, SCL, and VSS * The load and charger connect across pack connector (J2): PACKP and PACKN * Access to the programming pin (J7): EXTPROG and VSS * External connect to I2C pullup voltage (J4): EXTPU and VSS 2.2 Pin Description Pin Name PACK+ PACK- SDA EXTPU SCL VSS CELLP CELLN EXTPROG 3 Description Charger/load positive terminal Charger/load negative terminal I2C communication data line External I2C pullup connection I2C communication clock line Signal return for communication line, shared with charger and ground Cell positive terminal Cell negative terminal Power connection for OTP programming Circuit Module Physical Layout, Bill of Materials and Schematic This section contains the board layout, bill of materials, and schematic for the bq27411 circuit module. 3.1 Board Layout This section shows the printed-circuit board (PCB) layers (Figure 1 through Figure 3), and assembly drawing for the bq27411 module. Figure 1. bq27411EVM Layout - Top Silk SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated 3 Circuit Module Physical Layout, Bill of Materials and Schematic www.ti.com Figure 2. bq27411EVM Layout - Top Layer Figure 3. bq27411EVM Layout - Bottom Layer 4 bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback Circuit Module Physical Layout, Bill of Materials and Schematic www.ti.com 3.2 Bill of Materials Table 2. Bill of Materials Designator Quantity Value Description Package Reference PCB 1 PWR544 Any C1 1 0.47 F Capacitor, Ceramic Chip, 10V, X5R, 10% 402 C1005X5R1A474K050BB TDK C2 1 1.0 F Capacitor, Ceramic Chip, 16V, X5R, 10% 402 C1005X5R1C105K050BC TDK C3 1 1 F Capacitor, CERM, 1F, 10V, 10%, X5R, 0402 0402 GRM155R61A105KE15D MuRata C4, C5 2 150 pF Capacitor, CERM, 150pF, 50V, 5%, C0G/NP0, 0402 0402 GRM1555C1H151JA01D MuRata Printed Circuit Board Part Number Manufacturer D1 1 Red LED, Red, SMD LED_0805 LTST-C170KRKT Lite-On J1, J2, J4, J7 4 ED555/2DS Terminal Block, 2-pin, 6-A, 3.5mm 0.27 x 0.25 inch ED555/2DS OST J3 1 22-05-3041 Header, Friction Lock Ass'y, 4-pin Right Angle 0.400 x 0.500 inch 22-05-3041 Molex J5, J6 2 PEC03SAAN Header, Male 3-pin, 100mil spacing 0.100 inch x PEC03SAAN 3 Sullins J8 1 PEC02SAAN Header, Male 2-pin, 100mil spacing 0.100 inch x PEC02SAAN 2 Sullins LBL1 1 Thermal Transfer Printable Labels, 0.650" W x 0.200" H 10,000 per roll PCB Label 0.650"H x 0.200"W THT-14-423-10 Brady R1 1 0.010 Resistor, Power Metal Strip, 0.25W, 1% 805 WSL0805R0100FEA1 Vishay R2, R3 2 5.1 k Resistor, 5.1 k, 5%, 0.063W, 0402 0402 CRCW04025K10JNED Vishay-Dale R4, R6, R9 3 1.00 M Resistor, 1.00 M, 1%, 0.063W, 0402 0402 CRCW04021M00FKED Vishay-Dale R5 1 510 Resistor, 510 , 5%, 0.063W, 0402 0402 CRCW0402510RJNED Vishay-Dale R7, R8 2 300 Resistor, 300 , 5%, 0.063W, 0402 0402 CRCW0402300RJNED Vishay-Dale R10, R11 2 100 Resistor, 100 , 1%, 0.063W, 0402 0402 CRCW0402100RFKED Vishay-Dale SH-J5, SH-J6, SH-J8 3 1x2 Shunt, 100mil, Gold plated, Black Shunt 969102-0000-DA 3M TP1, TP5, TP11 3 5001 Test Point, Black, Thru Hole Color Keyed 0.100 x 0.100 inch 5001 Keystone TP2, TP4, TP6, TP9, TP10 5 5000 Test Point, Red, Thru Hole Color Keyed 0.100 x 0.100 inch 5000 Keystone TP3, TP7, TP8 3 5002 Test Point, White, Thru Hole Color Keyed 0.100 x 0.100 inch 5002 Keystone U1 1 BQ27411DRZG1x BQ27411DRZ-G1x TI SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback IC, Single-Cell Impedance Track Gas Gauge QFN12 bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated 5 EVM Hardware and Software Setup VSS EXTPROG VSS EXTPU EXTPU VDD SDA VSS SDA SCL Schematic VOUT 3.3 www.ti.com J3 Optional ESD Filter R2 5.1k R3 5.1k 1 1 3 2 1 VDD PGND 2 J7 2 J4 1 2 3 4 J5 EXTPU C3 1F TP9 PGND PGND 3 2 1 VDD 1 R8 300 C4 150pF R6 1.00Meg C5 150pF R9 1.00Meg J8 TP10 PROG PGND PROG ENABLE 2 EXTPU R7 300 J6 VDD R11 100 SCL R10 100 Optional: Requires ~20mA Extra Supply Current. D1 PGND R5 U1 510 TP7 1 TP8 2 3 4 PGND TP4 VDD VDD 5 6 C1 SDA PROG SCL VSS NC BQ27411DRZ NC BAT SRP SRN Red PGND 12 TP11 11 10 TEST 9 R4 1.00Meg PGND 8 7 13 0.47uF TEST NC VDD PWPD SDA SCL PGND TP2 PGND CELLP R1 PACKP TP6 J2 0.010 CELLP 2 CELLN 1 C2 1.0uF 2 TP1 J1 1 VSS TP3 VSS VSS TP5 PACKP PACKN PGND Figure 4. bq27411EVM Schematic 3.4 bq27411 Circuits Module Performance Specification Summary Table 3 summarizes the performance specifications of the bq27411 circuit module. Table 3. Performance Specification Summary 4 Specification Min Typ Max Unit Input voltage Pack+ to Pack- 2.7 3.6 5 V Charge and discharge current 0 1 6 A EVM Hardware and Software Setup This section describes how to install the bq27411EVM PC software and how to connect the different components of the EVM. 4.1 System Requirements The GaugeStudio software requires Windows XP or later. Using later versions of Windows operating system can have issues with the USB driver support. The EV2300 USB drivers have been tested for Windows 98SE, but no assurance is made for problem-free operation with specific system configurations. 6 bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback Troubleshooting Unexpected Dialog Boxes www.ti.com 4.2 Software Installation Find the latest software version in the bq27411 tool folder on power.ti.com. Make a search by Part Number for bq27411 to access the tool folder. Use the following steps to install the bq27411 GaugeStudio software: 1. Ensure that the EV2300 or EV2400 is not connected to the personal computer (PC) through the USB cable before starting this procedure. 2. Open the archive containing the installation package, and copy its contents into a temporary directory. 3. Open the software file that was downloaded from the TI Web site. 4. Follow the instructions on screen until completing the software installation. 5. Before starting the evaluation software, connect the EV2300 or EV2400 to the computer using the USB cable. 6. If EV2300 is connected, wait until system prompt New Hardware Found appears. Choose Select Location Manually, and use the Browse button to point to subdirectory TIUSBWin2K-XP-1. 7. Answer Continue to the warning that drivers are not certified with Microsoft(R). 8. If the EV2300 is connected, after the previous installation finishes, another system prompt New Hardware Found appears. Repeat steps 1 through 5, but specify the directory as TIUSBWin2K-XP-2. 9. Answer Continue to the warning that drivers are not certified with Microsoft. Driver installation is now finished. 10. For the EV2400, the driver should be installed along with software installation. 5 Troubleshooting Unexpected Dialog Boxes The user that is downloading the files must be logged in as the administrator. The driver is not signed, so the administrator must allow installation of unsigned drivers in the operating system. If using Windows 7, install the software with administrator privileges. 6 Hardware Connection The bq27411 evaluation system comprises three hardware components: the bq27411 circuit module, the EV2300 or EV2400 PC interface board, and the PC. 6.1 Connecting the bq27411 Circuit Module to a Battery Pack Figure 5 shows how to connect the bq27411 circuit module to the cells and system load/charger. SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated 7 Operation www.ti.com Figure 5. bq27411 Circuit Module Connection to Pack and System Load/Charger 6.2 PC Interface Connection The following steps configure the hardware for interface to the PC. 1. Connect the bq27411-based EVM to the EV2300 or EV2400 using wire leads as shown in Table 4. 2. Connect the PC USB cable to the EV2300 or EV2400 and the PC USB port. Table 4. Circuit Module to EV2300 or EV2400 Connections bq27411EVM EV2300 or EV2400 SDA SDA SCL SCL VSS GND/VSS The bq27411EVM is now set up for operation. 7 Operation This section details the operation of the bq27411 GaugeStudio software. 8 bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback Operation www.ti.com 7.1 Starting the Program Run GaugeStudio from the Start Programs Texas Instruments GaugeStudio menu sequence. The main GaugeStudio window (Figure 6) appears. The window consists of a tools panel at the top, and other child windows that can be hidden, docked in various positions or allowed to float as separate windows. When GaugeStudio first starts up the Gauge Dashboard window, the Registers window and Data Memory window should be seen in the main window. Registers, Data Memory, Commands, and other windows can be added to the main window by clicking on the corresponding icon in the tools panel at the top of the main window. Data should appear initially in the Gauge Dashboard, Registers and Data Memory sections. The Refresh (single time scan) or the Scan (continuous scan) buttons can be clicked in order to update the data in the Registers and Data Memory windows. The continuous scan is enabled when the Scan checkbox is highlighted green and disabled when the Scan checkbox is not highlighted. The continuous scanning interval can be set with the stopwatch icon next to the Scan button. When the stopwatch icon is clicked, a drop-down menu will appear and the desired scanning interval can be selected. The scan interval value will show up next to the stopwatch icon. GaugeStudio provides a logging function which logs selected Data Registers and Data Memory values last received from the bq27411. To enable this function, click the DataLog icon in the Tools panel. The DataLog window will appear below the Registers and Data Memory windows. Registers and Data Memory parameters can be added to the log by clicking on the Add Register and Add Data Memory Parameter drop-down menus in the DataLog window and then selected the desired Registers or Data Memory parameters to be added to the log. After all the desired Registers and Data Memory Parameters have been added to the log, click the Play button in order to begin logging. A Stop button will replace the Play button once logging starts, the Stop button can be clicked to stop logging. The log can be saved by clicking on the Save icon and specifying a file name. The logging intervals are specified by the value next to the stopwatch icon in the DataLog window. In order to change the logging intervals, click the stopwatch icon and choose one of the intervals provided in the menu selections that appear. Logging interval values will show up next to the stopwatch icon. SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated 9 Operation www.ti.com Figure 6. Registers Screen Figure 6 shows the main GaugeStudio window. Additional Flag and Status data can be viewed at the bottom of the Registers window. Each window can be resized and docked in various positions within the main GaugeStudio window. Each window can also be pulled out from the main window and allowed its own floating window. Also, the Gauge Dashboard window and all windows that are enabled in the Tools panel in the Communication and Debug sections can be set to autohide. 7.2 Setting Programmable bq27411 Options The bq27411 OTP comes preconfigured with a chemical ID. However, other OTP parameters are blank. To create the parameter file and load it to the OTP on the bq27411 fuel gauge, please see the Smart Flash application tool and documentation (SLUA703). IMPORTANT: The correct setting of these options is essential to get the best performance. The settings can be configured using the Data Memory window seen in the main GaugeStudio window (Figure 7). 10 bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback Operation www.ti.com Figure 7. Data Memory Screen To read all the data from the bq27411 OTP, click on the Refresh button in the Data Memory window. To make a RAM update and write to an OTP location, please make sure that the [CFGUPMODE] bit in the Flags register is set by sending the SET_CFGUPDATE subcommand (0x0013). The SET_CFGUPDATE subcommand can be sent to the bq27411 in GaugeStudio by clicking the SET_CFGUPDATE button in the Commands window. However, GaugeStudio will handle the update of the OTP parameter(s) automatically so the user will not have to worry about entering and exiting CONFIG UPDATE mode. To update an OTP parameter, click on the desired parameter and a window will pop-up that provides details on the selected OTP parameter. Next, enter the value in the value textbox and press Enter. After Enter has been pressed, GaugeStudio will update the selected parameter. Please note that the OTP updates are stored in RAM and a POR or full RESET subcommand (0x0041) will change the OTP back to the default value. The Import button in the Data Memory window can be clicked in order to import an entire OTP configuration from a specified *.gg file. The OTP configuration can be saved to a file by clicking the Export button in the Data Memory window and entering a file name. The OTP configuration will be saved to a *.gg file. The module calibration data is also held in the bq27411 data memory. If the Gauge Dashboard is not displaying any information, then the bq27411 may not be supported by the GaugeStudio version that is being used. A GaugeStudio upgrade may be required. SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated 11 Calibrate Screen 8 www.ti.com Calibrate Screen To ensure proper calibration, perform the following steps. These steps may or may not be required, depending on the type of calibration being performed. Only one calibration item can be selected and calibrated at a time. 8.1 To Calibrate the bq27411 1. Select the types of calibration to be performed (see Figure 8). 2. Enter the measured values for the types selected. 3. Press the button to calibrate. 8.2 Voltage Calibration Voltage calibration usually is not required. If needed, follow these steps: 1. Measure the voltage across Pack+ and Pack-. 2. Type the voltage value in mV into Enter measured value. 3. Press the Calibrate button. 8.3 Board Offset Calibration This performs the offset calibration for the current offset of the board. It is expected that no current is flowing through the sense resistor while performing this calibration step. 1. Remove load and short PACK- to LOAD-. 2. Press the Calibrate button. 12 bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback Related Documentation from Texas Instruments www.ti.com Figure 8. Calibration Screen 9 Related Documentation from Texas Instruments To obtain a copy of any of the following TI documents, call the Texas Instruments Literature Response Center at (800) 477-8924 or the Product Information Center (PIC) at (972) 644-5580. When ordering, identify this document by its title and literature number. Updated documents also can be obtained through the TI Web site at www.ti.com . 1. bq27411-G1 System-Side Impedance TrackTM Fuel Gauge data sheet (SLUSBN7) 2. bq27411-G1 System-Side Impedance TrackTM Fuel Gauge Technical Reference Manual (SLUUAS7) 3. SmartFlash OTP Programming (SLUA703) 10 Revision History Version Change Date -- January 2014 SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback Description Initial Release bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated 13 Revision History 14 www.ti.com bq27411 EVM: System-Side Impedance TrackTM Technology Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated SLUUAP3 - January 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR EVALUATION MODULES 1. Delivery: TI delivers TI evaluation boards, kits, or modules, including any accompanying demonstration software, components, or documentation (collectively, an "EVM" or "EVMs") to the User ("User") in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Acceptance of the EVM is expressly subject to the following terms and conditions. 1.1 EVMs are intended solely for product or software developers for use in a research and development setting to facilitate feasibility evaluation, experimentation, or scientific analysis of TI semiconductors products. EVMs have no direct function and are not finished products. EVMs shall not be directly or indirectly assembled as a part or subassembly in any finished product. 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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. SPACER SPACER SPACER SPACER SPACER SPACER SPACER SPACER FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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SPACER SPACER SPACER SPACER SPACER 1. 2. 3. 61118328173 3.3.3 Notice for EVMs for Power Line Communication: Please see http://www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_02.page http://www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_02.page SPACER 4 EVM Use Restrictions and Warnings: 4.1 EVMS ARE NOT FOR USE IN FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND/OR SAFETY CRITICAL EVALUATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EVALUATIONS OF LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS. 4.2 User must read and apply the user guide and other available documentation provided by TI regarding the EVM prior to handling or using the EVM, including without limitation any warning or restriction notices. The notices contain important safety information related to, for example, temperatures and voltages. 4.3 Safety-Related Warnings and Restrictions: 4.3.1 User shall operate the EVM within TI's recommended specifications and environmental considerations stated in the user guide, other available documentation provided by TI, and any other applicable requirements and employ reasonable and customary safeguards. Exceeding the specified performance ratings and specifications (including but not limited to input and output voltage, current, power, and environmental ranges) for the EVM may cause personal injury or death, or property damage. If there are questions concerning performance ratings and specifications, User should contact a TI field representative prior to connecting interface electronics including input power and intended loads. Any loads applied outside of the specified output range may also result in unintended and/or inaccurate operation and/or possible permanent damage to the EVM and/or interface electronics. Please consult the EVM user guide prior to connecting any load to the EVM output. If there is uncertainty as to the load specification, please contact a TI field representative. During normal operation, even with the inputs and outputs kept within the specified allowable ranges, some circuit components may have elevated case temperatures. These components include but are not limited to linear regulators, switching transistors, pass transistors, current sense resistors, and heat sinks, which can be identified using the information in the associated documentation. When working with the EVM, please be aware that the EVM may become very warm. 4.3.2 EVMs are intended solely for use by technically qualified, professional electronics experts who are familiar with the dangers and application risks associated with handling electrical mechanical components, systems, and subsystems. User assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling and use of the EVM by User or its employees, affiliates, contractors or designees. User assumes all responsibility and liability to ensure that any interfaces (electronic and/or mechanical) between the EVM and any human body are designed with suitable isolation and means to safely limit accessible leakage currents to minimize the risk of electrical shock hazard. User assumes all responsibility and liability for any improper or unsafe handling or use of the EVM by User or its employees, affiliates, contractors or designees. 4.4 User assumes all responsibility and liability to determine whether the EVM is subject to any applicable international, federal, state, or local laws and regulations related to User's handling and use of the EVM and, if applicable, User assumes all responsibility and liability for compliance in all respects with such laws and regulations. User assumes all responsibility and liability for proper disposal and recycling of the EVM consistent with all applicable international, federal, state, and local requirements. 5. Accuracy of Information: To the extent TI provides information on the availability and function of EVMs, TI attempts to be as accurate as possible. However, TI does not warrant the accuracy of EVM descriptions, EVM availability or other information on its websites as accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. SPACER SPACER SPACER SPACER SPACER SPACER SPACER 6. Disclaimers: 6.1 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, EVMS AND ANY WRITTEN DESIGN MATERIALS PROVIDED WITH THE EVM (AND THE DESIGN OF THE EVM ITSELF) ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "WITH ALL FAULTS." TI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING SUCH ITEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, TRADE SECRETS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. 6.2 EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED RIGHT TO USE THE EVM SET FORTH HEREIN, NOTHING IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS GRANTING OR CONFERRING ANY RIGHTS BY LICENSE, PATENT, OR ANY OTHER INDUSTRIAL OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT OF TI, ITS SUPPLIERS/LICENSORS OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY, TO USE THE EVM IN ANY FINISHED END-USER OR READY-TO-USE FINAL PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY INVENTION, DISCOVERY OR IMPROVEMENT MADE, CONCEIVED OR ACQUIRED PRIOR TO OR AFTER DELIVERY OF THE EVM. 7. USER'S INDEMNITY OBLIGATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS. 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Except as otherwise provided, TI does not offer any refunds, returns, or exchanges. Furthermore, no return of EVM(s) will be accepted if the package has been opened and no return of the EVM(s) will be accepted if they are damaged or otherwise not in a resalable condition. If User feels it has been incorrectly charged for the EVM(s) it ordered or that delivery violates the applicable order, User should contact TI. All refunds will be made in full within thirty (30) working days from the return of the components(s), excluding any postage or packaging costs. 10. Governing Law: These terms and conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without reference to conflict-of-laws principles. User agrees that non-exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms and conditions lies within courts located in the State of Texas and consents to venue in Dallas County, Texas. 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