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BQ79656-Q1

6–16-cell BMS AFE with shunt-current sensing

Adds shunt-current measurement to cell-voltage monitoring and passive balancing, with voltage/current synchronization options. Relative to BQ79616-Q1, the extra acquisition path, filtering and software configuration must enter the SOC error budget.

AutomotiveActiveExample package: HTQFP (PAP) · 64 pinVerified 2026-11-06
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5-second verdict

AutomotiveAEC-Q100 Grade 1
Temperature−40°C to +125°C (TA)
Functional safetyFunctional Safety-Compliant
LifecycleActive
In one sentence: Qualification is grounded in this TI product's documentation; no grade is inferred from temperature. An ordering table may show junction or variant-specific limits, which must be distinguished from ambient conditions. TI explicitly lists Functional Safety-Compliant. This is a device-documentation category, not system ASIL certification; assess the exact function, assumptions and safety manual.

Key specifications

Supported cells6–16S
Current sensingExternal shunt-resistor measurement
Internal balancing240 mA; thermal limits apply
Cell-voltage conversion128 µs for all cell channels
CommunicationDaisy chain / optional ring; BQ79600-Q1 bridge

Orderable variants (OPNs)

The GPN is for selection; the full OPN is for ordering. These examples were observed on the verification date, not live stock. Variants may differ in package, temperature, gain/threshold and, for PMICs, NVM/sequencing. Distinguish TA from TJ in the exact datasheet.

OPNPackageTemperatureNote
BQ79656PAPRQ1HTQFP (PAP) · 64 pin-40 to +125°C (TI OPN listing; verify TA/TJ)Verify exact OPN, temperature definition and revision; not a stock claim.
BQ79656PAPRQ1-40 to +125°C (TI OPN listing; verify TA/TJ)
HTQFP (PAP) · 64 pinVerify exact OPN, temperature definition and revision; not a stock claim.

Official ordering page: https://www.ti.com/product/BQ79656-Q1

Typical applications

BMS with module current acquisitionSOC evaluation with synchronized voltage/current

FAQ

What distinguishes it from BQ79616-Q1?

BQ79656-Q1 explicitly supports shunt-current measurement. Compare inputs, timing, registers and calibration; family compatibility is not approval to replace a populated board.

Does the IC alone determine battery SOC?

No. SOC also depends on cell models, temperature, shunt tolerance, calibration and estimation software. The IC supplies measurements, not a pack-level accuracy guarantee.

How should I verify the BQ79656-Q1 orderable?

The page lists 1 OPN examples from official material checked on 2026-11-06. Match package, function options and temperature definitions; obtain live price/stock from TI or authorized distributors.

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