Inventors:
EDGARDO LABER - Monte Sereno CA, US
ANTHONY ALLEN - Campbell CA, US
CARLOS MARTINEZ - Morgan Hill CA, US
Assignee:
INTERSIL AMERICAS INC. - Milpitas CA
International Classification:
G01R 31/02
Abstract:
An apparatus comprises an integrated circuit and an open connection detection circuit within the integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes a plurality of inputs for connecting with a plurality of outputs of a multi-cell battery pack. The open connection detection circuit within the integrated circuit detects an open connection on at least one of the plurality of inputs from the multi-cell battery and generates a fault condition responsive thereto.