
DS2720K
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SETUP AND INSTALLATION
BOARD CONNECTIONS
Connections to the μSOP demonstration board are best made either by soldering directly to the pads or by
using cables with mini-grabber clips. Communication to the μSOP board can be accomplished either
through the RJ-11 jack by connecting the provided two conductor cable or by wiring directly to the DQ
and PAC- pads. In the latter case, the size of the board can be reduced by snapping off the RJ-11 jack
along the break line, see (Figure 1). To utilize the demonstration software, the DQ and PAC- lines must
be connected to the DS9123 communication brick using either of the two methods described.
Figure 1. Communication Connections
Figures 2a and 2b show the recommended circuits to simulate charging and discharging. The Li+ cell is
connected between the BAT+ and BAT- pads. The battery charger/power supply or circuit load is
connected between the PAC+ and PAC- pads. The evaluation software can be run in either configuration
as long as a cell is connected between the BAT+ and BAT- terminals providing a minimum of 2.5V to
power the DS2720. Refer to the datasheet for the operation of the PS pin. Leaving it unconnected does
not interfere with the operation of the demonstration board.
Figure 2a. Charging Circuit
Fig 2b. Discharging Circuit
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
To install the DS2720K software, exit all programs currently running and insert the DS2720K CD into
your computer’s CD-ROM. The auto run software on the CD will give an option to install DS2720K or
the user can run SETUP.EXE from the setup directory and the installation process begins. Follow the
prompts to complete the installation. The DS2720K software can be uninstalled in the Add/Remove
Programs tool in the Control Panel. After the installation is complete, open the DS2720K folder and run
DS2720K.EXE or select DS2720K from the program menu. A splash screen containing information
about the evaluation kit appears as the program is being loaded. The Documentation directory located on
the CD contains all relevant data sheets and application notes on the DS2720 and DS2720K. They are
stored in Adobe Acrobat format for easy viewing.
SELECTING THE COM PORT
The first time the software runs, the Serial Port Settings window appears. In this window, select the COM
port to which the DS9123 is attached and the desired communication rate; then hit OK. The DS2720K
software saves this COM port selection and automatically uses the selection each time the program starts.
D
RJ-11
Break Line
P
P
P
B
B
PAC+
PAC -
PS
BAT-
BATTERY
+
-
D
B
DQ
Power
Supply /
Battery
Charger
LOAD
BAT+
PAC+
PAC -
PS
BAT-
BATTERY
+
-
D
B
DQ
BAT+