is a comprehensive software platform that provides full access to the registers and data memory of TI's battery management products. It serves as a complete development environment, including:
Improved handling of 16-bit registers in the Field View for chargers like the , and added manual cell balancing controls for the Interface Stability:
The software now supports 5 thermistors (NTCs) instead of 3. In the view, assign thermistor 4 to the negative terminal and thermistor 5 to the positive terminal. The v13.86 algorithm uses these for thermal gradient balancing , which prevents localized hot spots during fast charging.
Engineers typically connect their systems using the TI EV2400 USB-Based Interface Board or the legacy EV2300 box. These evaluation tools translate USB packets from the software into I2C, SMBus, or HDQ communication protocols required by the target battery chip. BQSTUDIO Application software & framework | TI.com
BQStudio simplifies the otherwise complex task of setting balancing thresholds, monitoring cell voltages in real time, and logging data. For a 13S 86 Ah pack, passive top‑balancing is sufficient if the cells are well matched. However, active balancing may be required for high‑cycle applications.
Large‑format Li‑ion packs (e.g., 48 V nominal, 13S configuration) require active management to prevent overcharge, over‑discharge, and cell imbalance. The 86 Ah capacity is common in e‑mobility and energy storage systems. ensures all cells reach full charge simultaneously, maximizing usable capacity.
You can find the Windows installer for on the Texas Instruments website . It is a large installation ( KB) designed for Windows systems. 2. Hardware Requirements
Watch registers and data memory in real-time.
A common issue engineers face in firmware deployments is upgrading an IC's underlying control code without destroying the custom board calibration profiles already written to the hardware.