BQ25185:Solar Energy Input and Power Switching Management

Part Number: BQ25185


Hello, I need to design a power management module that uses a parallel configuration of solar panels and lithium batteries for dual power supply. When solar power is sufficient, it should power the subsequent circuits and charge the lithium battery; when solar power is insufficient, the lithium battery should power the subsequent circuits. The battery is a single-cell ultra-thin lithium battery. However, the microcontroller in the subsequent circuits has a relatively high startup current of 500mA. Can the BQ25185 meet the above requirements? I haven’t found any description in the datasheet about supporting solar input. If it can meet the requirements, could you provide a similar circuit diagram? If not, are there any other chip recommendations? I look forward to your reply. Thank you.

  • Hello!

    We have received your case and will take some time. Thank you for your patience.

  • Hello,

    Does your customer prefer a linear charger or a switching charger? I2C-controlled or standalone (resistor-configurable)?

    The BQ25185 includes battery tracking VINDPM, a feature that makes it well-suited for solar panel inputs. Please see this application note:

    Using Battery Tracking VINDPM to Make the Most of Solar and High-Impedance Power Sources

    The battery discharge overcurrent protection (BATOCP) on the BQ25185 is 3.13A, so it can support the 500mA inrush current of the MCU.

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  • Hello, thank you for your reply. I may prefer to choose a chip that does not require I2C control. Can the BQ25185 chip meet the dual-power supply requirement (even when the solar output is unstable and there is no solar input at night)? Is there a circuit schematic of this chip available for such an application? Additionally, I would also like to ask if there are other energy management chips that can meet the requirements? Looking forward to your reply.

  • Hello, thank you for your reply. I may prefer to choose a chip that does not require I2C control. Can the BQ25185 chip meet the dual-power supply requirement (even when the solar output is unstable and there is no solar input at night)? Is there a circuit schematic of this chip available for such an application? Additionally, I would also like to ask if there are other energy management chips that can meet the requirements? Looking forward to your reply.