Industrial Battery Monitoring IC with Built-in Self-Diagnostics

Nuvoton KA49703A supports battery packs with up to 16 series-connected cells and delivers outstanding cell voltage measurement accuracy of ±2.9 mV. It features a matrix-based temperature sensing architecture, enabling a dedicated temperature sensor for each individual cell, and supports bidirectional daisy-chain communication for scalable stackable battery systems.

Combining high performance, high reliability, and cost-effectiveness, the KA49703A is an ideal battery monitoring solution for a wide range of battery management applications.

  • Feature
    -  High Accuracy: ±2.9 mV (typ.) accuracy
    -  Thermal Protection Coverage: Extend to 16 sensors
    -  Enhance Safety:
     
    -Open wire detection
     
    -OV / UV / OT / UT detection
    -  Efficient Cell Balance:
     
    -All channels simultaneous Cell Balance
     
    -Internal/external CB with PWM duty control
    -  Stackable: Support Ring Daisy Chain interface for stack High-speed SPI communication I/F with MCU
  • Specifications
    -  Max Connected Cells: 16 cells
    -  Rated Voltage: 76.8 V
    -  Voltage Measure Accuracy: ±2.9 mV
    -  Daisy Chain Stackable: Available Max. 55 series
    -  Communication I/F: SPI / Daisy
    -  Current consumption:
     
    -Active mode: 1.2 mA
     
    -Shutdown mode: 5 μA
    -  Package: QFP-48 (7 × 7 mm)
  • System Block Diagram

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