SWRU640 March   2026

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
      1. 1.4.1 CC2662R-Q1
      2. 1.4.2 BQ79718B-Q1
      3. 1.4.3 TPS3436-Q1
      4. 1.4.4 TPS715-Q1
      5. 1.4.5 TXU0204-Q1
      6. 1.4.6 LM5168-Q1
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Power Requirements
      1. 2.1.1 Powering with Batteries and Wiring Harness
      2. 2.1.2 Powering with Source Meter/External Supply and Using the Resistor Ladder
    2. 2.2 Temperature Range
    3. 2.3 Programming, Debug, and Control
      1. 2.3.1 Using a Generic XDS110 Debug Probe, Including a Separate LaunchPad
    4. 2.4 Interfaces
      1. 2.4.1 Debug Interface Connector
      2. 2.4.2 BQ Daisy Chain Interface
    5. 2.5 Jumpers
    6. 2.6 General Features
      1. 2.6.1 BQ DCDC Converter (LM5168-Q1)
      2. 2.6.2 BQ Voltage References
      3. 2.6.3 BQ Resistor Ladder
      4. 2.6.4 BQ Busbar
      5. 2.6.5 CC2662R-Q1 LDO
      6. 2.6.6 CC2662R-Q1 Watchdog
      7. 2.6.7 BQ to Wireless MCU Level Shifter
      8. 2.6.8 Status LEDs
    7. 2.7 Advanced Use of the EVM Hardware
      1. 2.7.1 Base or Stack
      2. 2.7.2 Ring Architecture
      3. 2.7.3 Busbar Position
      4. 2.7.4 Radiated/Conducted Testing
      5. 2.7.5 Communication Isolation
  9. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Software Development
  10. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics
    2. 4.2 PCB Layouts
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials (BOM)
  11. 5Compliance Information
    1. 5.1 CE Compliance
    2. 5.2 REACH Compliance
    3. 5.3 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance
  12. 6Additional Information
    1. 6.1 Known Hardware or Software Issues
    2. 6.2 Trademarks
    3. 6.3 Terminology
  13. 7References

2.7.2 Ring Architecture

The previous section discussed how to connect two devices in a stack configuration, enabling communication from COMH to COML, known as the "north direction." Alternatively, users can opt for a "Ring Architecture" setup. In this configuration, a daisy chain cable connects COMH of the base to COML of the bottommost stack (S1), while also linking COML of the base to COMH of the topmost stack.

This arrangement facilitates communication in both the north and south directions, ensuring communication from COML to COMH as well. Consequently, even if there's a break in the daisy chain, the base device maintains communication with all devices in the stack.