UM11343 RD33771CDSTEVB featuring the MC33771C battery cell controller IC Rev. 1.0 14 January 2020 User manual NXP provides the enclosed product(s) under the following conditions: This reference design is intended for use of ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY. It is provided as a sample IC pre-soldered to a printed circuit board to make it easier to access inputs, outputs, and supply terminals. This reference design may be used with any development system or other source of I/O signals by simply connecting it to the host MCU or computer board via off-the-shelf cables. Final device in an application will be heavily dependent on proper printed circuit board layout and heat sinking design as well as attention to supply filtering, transient suppression, and I/O signal quality. 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Should the Buyer purchase or use NXP products for any such unintended or unauthorized application, the Buyer shall indemnify and hold NXP and its officers, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, and distributors harmless against all claims, costs, damages, and expenses, and reasonable attorney fees arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of personal injury or death associated with such unintended or unauthorized use, even if such claim alleges NXP was negligent regarding the design or manufacture of the part.NXP Semiconductors UM11343 RD33771CDSTEVB featuring the MC33771C battery cell controller IC 1 Getting started The NXP analog product development boards provide an easy-to-use platform for evaluating NXP products. These development boards support a range of analog, mixed- signal, and power solutions. These boards incorporate monolithic integrated circuits and system-in-package devices that use proven high-volume technology. NXP products offer longer battery life, a smaller form factor, reduced component counts, lower cost, and improved performance in powering state-of-the-art systems. The tool summary page for RD33771CDSTEVB is at nxp.com/RD33771CDSTEVB. The overview tab on this page provides an overview of the device, a list of device features, a description of the kit contents, links to supported devices and a Get Started section. The Get Started section provides information applicable to using the RD33771CDSTEVB. 1. Go to nxp.com/RD33771CDSTEVB. 2. On the Overview tab, locate the Jump To navigation feature on the left side of the window. 3. Select the Get Started link. 4. Review each entry in the Get Started section. 5. Download an entry by clicking on the linked title. After reviewing the Overview tab, visit the other related tabs for additional information: Documentation: Download current documentation. Software & Tools: Download current hardware and software tools. Buy/Parametrics: Purchase the product and view the product parametrics. After downloading files, review each file, including the user guide, which includes setup instructions. If applicable, the Bill of Materials (BOM), suporting schematics, and layout are available via NXP DocStore. 5 1.1 Kit contents/packing list The kit contents include: Assembled and tested evaluation board/module in anti-static bag Cell terminal cable TPL cable Quick-start guide 1.2 Required equipment To use this kit, you need: A 7- to 14-cell battery pack or a battery pack emulator, such as BATT-14CEMULATOR 2 Getting to know the hardware 2.1 Board overview The RD33771CDSTEVB serves as a hardware evaluation tool in support of NXP s MC33771C device. The MC33771C is a battery cell controller that monitors up to 14 lithium-ion battery cells. It is designed for use in both automotive and industrial UM11343 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. NXP B.V. 2020. All rights reserved. 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