ISL78600: Multi-Cell Li-Ion Battery Manager

The ISL78600 Li-ion battery manager IC supervises up to 12 series connected cells. The part provides accurate monitoring, cell balancing and extensive system diagnostics functions. Three cell balancing modes are incorporated: Manual Balance mode, Timed Balance mode, and Auto Balance mode. The Auto Balance mode terminates balancing functions when a charge transfer value specified by the host microcontroller has been met.

The ISL78600 communicates to a host microcontroller via an SPI interface and to other ISL78600 devices using a robust, proprietary, two-wire daisy chain system.

The ISL78600 is offered in a 64 Ld TQFP package and is specified for operation at a temperature range of -40°C to +105°C.

Key Differences in Family
ProductInitial Cell Monitor Voltage Error (mV)*Datasheet
ISL786002.0 (max)isl78600.pdf
ISL7861010.0 (max)isl78610.pdf
Key Features
  • Up to 12-cell voltage monitors, support Li-ion CoO2, Li-ion Mn2O4, and Li-ion FePO4 chemistries
  • Board level cell voltage measurement accuracy ±1.5mV
  • 13-bit cell voltage measurement
  • Pack voltage measurement accuracy ±100mV
  • 14-bit pack voltage and temperature measurements
  • Cell voltage scan rate of 19.5μs per cell (234μs to scan 12 cells)
  • Internal and external temperature monitoring
  • Up to four external temperature inputs
  • Robust daisy chain communications system
  • Integrated system diagnostics for all key internal functions
  • Hardwired and communications based fault notification
  • Integrated watchdog shuts down device if communication is lost
  • 2Mbps SPI AEC-Q100 qualified
Applications
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) battery packs
  • Electric motorcycle battery packs
  • Backup battery and energy storage systems requiring high accuracy management and monitoring
  • Portable and semiportable equipment
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN1975: Use of Optocouplers in Battery Management SystemsPDF09 Aug 2016174 KB
AN1723: ISL78600, ISL78610 - A Case StudyPDF07 Jul 2016543 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL78600 DatasheetPDF10 Feb 20172.04 MB
Software
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
BMS Evaluation Board Software v3.0.0EXE11 May 20162.85 MB
White Papers
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
Optimizing Battery Accuracy for EVs and HEVsPDF22 Jun 2016389 KB
Implementing Inter-Module Communications in EV Battery SystemsPDF21 May 2015297 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ISL78600ANZ64 Ld TQFP0.345643260RoHS
ISL78600ANZ-T64 Ld TQFP T+R0.345643260RoHS
ISL78600EVKIT1ZN/ARoHS
ISL78600 Datasheet 10 Feb 2017
64 Ld TQFP T+R ISL78600
AN1975: Use of Optocouplers in Battery Management Systems 09 Aug 2016
AN1723: ISL78600, ISL78610 - A Case Study 07 Jul 2016
BMS Evaluation Board Software v3.0.0 11 May 2016
Optimizing Battery Accuracy for EVs and HEVs 22 Jun 2016
Implementing Inter-Module Communications in EV Battery Systems 21 May 2015